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GAMMA#1074 Calvin v Wang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 3365 p4p, 2316 weight class) and Mousa Ndombele (ranked 391 p4p, 296 weight class). McCraken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bulgine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 42 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Ndombele!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
McCraken throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Ndombele moved out of range nicely.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCraken throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ndombele.
Ndombele pushes McCraken away with a front kick.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ndombele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndombele scores with a decent looking hook.
Ndombele's corner calls for a 1-2. Ndombele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ndombele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Ndombele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndombele with a hook.
McCraken with a nice cross.
Ndombele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by McCraken.
Ndombele 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.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ndombele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele sizes up McCraken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a hook but Ndombele avoids it easily.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Ndombele throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
Ndombele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Ndombele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndombele lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCraken takes a step back to recover.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Ndombele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ndombele cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Ndombele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCraken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken slips a straight right by Ndombele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ndombele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a push kick but Ndombele slaps the foot to one side.
Ndombele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ndombele with a hook.
Ndombele swinging wildly here.
Ndombele connects with a right hand. McCraken shakes it off.
Ndombele throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Ndombele cracks McCraken with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by McCraken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ndombele misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken backing away here, and Ndombele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Ndombele slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken sizes up Ndombele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndombele.
A nice side step and Ndombele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ndombele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ndombele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken connects with a jab.
Ndombele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ndombele lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
Ndombele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
McCraken moves forwards but Ndombele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ndombele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrakens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ndombele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken throws a low kick but Ndombele avoids it.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ndombele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndombele to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndombele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ndombele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken scores with a jab. Ndombele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndombele moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Ndombele moved out of range.
Ndombele throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Ndombele slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Ndombele moved away.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCraken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a straight left.
Ndombele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ndombele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ndombele scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a looping right.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ndombele defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ndombele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ndombele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
McCraken lands a jab.
Ndombele lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Ndombele off balance momentarily.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Ndombele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ndombele defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
McCraken staying out of range there.
A jab from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Ndombele lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
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!
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ndombele throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken jabs Ndombele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ndombele scores with a one two! McCraken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken moves out of range as Ndombele strikes.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ndombele misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken misses with a few strikes there.
Ndombele lands with a cross.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Ndombele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Ndombele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele lands with a cross.
Ndombele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndombele.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ndombele swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Ndombele had a free shot at his head there.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Ndombele lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndombele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Ndombele throws a leg kick but McCraken checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Ndombele moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele lands a jab.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Ndombele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
A little jabbing left from Ndombele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ndombele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ndombele slips under a jab from McCraken.
Jab by Ndombele.
Ndombele sizes up McCraken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele tries a head kick but it misses.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ndombele scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Ndombele scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Ndombele coming out on top.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Ndombele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
McCraken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ndombele.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Ndombele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ndombele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele lands the left hand.
McCraken throws a hook but Ndombele avoids it easily.
Ndombele slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndombele slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ndombele throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Ndombele finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndombele throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele stalks McCraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCraken's face. McCraken staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut there from Ndombele.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele staying out of range there.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Ndombele's legs.
McCraken defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
Ndombele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ndombele missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ndombele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!
Mousa Ndombele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sojka (ranked 1700 p4p, 1163 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 232 p4p, 166 weight class). Albert Sojka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roberto Karokaro's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
KO power |
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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 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro tries to keep at a distance but Sojka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karokaro breaks the clinch.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Karokaro misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Sojka.
Sojka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sojka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sojka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karokaro in his tracks.
Sojka scores with the left hand. Karokaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sojka dips to his left and cracks Karokaro with an uppercut!
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karokaro throws a right hand that Sojka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sojka also avoids with ease.
Sojka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sojka just misses with a punch to the body.
Karokaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Karokaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sojka pushes Karokaro up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sojka.
Karokaro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sojka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Karokaro.
 It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Karokaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karokaro looking to throw knees to the head but Sojka is blocking nicely.
Sojka works on Karokaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Karokaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sojka scores with a shoulder strike.
Sojka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sojka.
Karokaro has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka.
Karokaro prevents a body shot from Sojka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sojka up against the cage.
A short right from Sojka.
Karokaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sojka blocks it with crossed arms.
Karokaro misses with the head strike.
Karokaro prevents a body shot from Sojka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sojka lands with a left to the head.
Sojka misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka blocks a body shot from Karokaro.
Sojka misses with some punches.
Sojka tries to work over Karokaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karokaro misses with the head strike.
Sojka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sojka scores with a shot to the side of Karokaro's head.
Sojka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojka effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sojka fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sojka.
Karokaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sojka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karokaro stalling against the cage.
Sojka trying to stall but Karokaro improves his position.
Sojka misses with a punch on the inside.
Karokaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sojka has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sojka.
Sojka lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sojka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro blocks a body shot from Sojka.
Sojka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sojka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sojka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sojka lands with a short shot to the head.
Sojka misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karokaro.
Karokaro is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Karokaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Sojka is controlling the position.
Sojka working aggressively here.
Karokaro has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka.
Karokaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sojka slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Sojka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Sojka misses its intended target.
Karokaro throws a right hand that Sojka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sojka also avoids with ease.
Karokaro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sojka looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Karokaro avoids them all with ease.
Karokaro scores with a shot to the body.
Sojka thuds his right hand into Karokaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karokaro cracks Sojka with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Sojka.
Sojka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karokaro throws the left hand but Sojka avoids the punch easily.
Sojka looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Sojka avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro misses with a double jab
and Sojka counters with a straight right hand.
Sojka throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Sojka lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sojka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sojka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karokaro can do to turn this around?
Karokaro moves forwards but Sojka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Karokaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karokaro lands a jab-cross combination.
Sojka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sojka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
Sojka leaning against his opponent.
Sojka blocks an uppercut.
Sojka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sojka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sojka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albert Sojka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Sojka fails to land.
Karokaro is trying to break free.
Karokaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sojka misses with the head strike.
Karokaro blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka is working Karokaro over against the cage.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sojka misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karokaro trying to stall but Sojka improves his position.
Karokaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sojka scores with a hook to the body.
Karokaro is stalling here.
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sojka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Sojka.
Sojka tries a body shot but Karokaro blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Sojka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karokaro pushes Sojka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karokaro lands a right hand.
Karokaro is struggling to control the position.
Sojka misses with some punches.
Sojka misses with a punch on the inside.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karokaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karokaro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sojka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karokaro can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Sojka.
Sojka struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Sojka tries to work over Karokaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sojka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karokaro.
Sojka working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojka crunches a lovely knee into Karokaro's ribcage.
Sojka misses with a punch on the inside.
Karokaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sojka stalling in the clinch but Karokaro improves position.
Sojka looking to stall.
Sojka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karokaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Karokaro.
Sojka lands with a short shot to the head.
Karokaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sojka landing knees to the body.
Sojka misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Sojka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Karokaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sojka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Sojka.
Karokaro connects with a single shot there.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karokaro.
Sojka throws a hook but Karokaro blocks it.
Karokaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sojka to counter with a crisp jab.
Sojka cracks Karokaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sojka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Sojka cracks Karokaro with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sojka misses the target.
Sojka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sojka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karokaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Sojka misses.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sojka punishes Karokaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Albert Sojka is winning the standup battle so far.
Sojka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Sojka.
Sojka throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Sojka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karokaro. Karokaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karokaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sojka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sojka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karokaro. Karokaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sojka slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Sojka misses the jab.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Sojka avoids it with no problem.
Sojka checks a leg kick nicely.
Karokaro scores with a nice head shot.
Sojka lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Sojka.
Sojka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Sojka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sojka lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karokaro.
Sojka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karokaro tries to move into range but Sojka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sojka throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karokaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Sojka.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sojka lands a glancing blow to the side of Karokaro's head.
Sojka with a nice cross.
Karokaro slips under a jab from Sojka.
Sojka blocks the body kick.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
Sojka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karokaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Sojka's head.
Sojka cracks Karokaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sojka scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Sojka.
Karokaro throws the kick towards the body but Sojka avoids it.
It looked like Sojka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice combination there by Karokaro.
 Sojka is rocked!
Sojka scores with a jab. Karokaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Sojka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sojka throws a shot from downtown. Karokaro moves away and avoids it.
Karokaro drops Sojka with a huge uppercut! Sojka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Karokaro is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Karokaro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Limu Emu (ranked 1786 p4p, 911 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 226 p4p, 124 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Limu Emu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emu with the inside leg kick.
Wolf connects with a body shot.
Wolf wants to land a leg kick but Emu is out of range.
Wolf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Wolf misses with a hook
and Emu counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emu manages to avoid it.
As Wolf backs away, Emu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emu works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
Wolf throws a leg kick
and Emu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu catches Wolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Emu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emu scrambles back to his feet.
Emu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Emu.
Wolf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emu with a body shot.
Wolf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Emu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Emu is out of range.
Emu is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emu.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emu thows a leg kick but Wolf checks it
and Wolf counters with a crisp one two that drops Emu! Wolf thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Emu to his feet! Emu is in big trouble!
Emu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emu swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Emu with the inside leg kick.
Emu scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emu. Emu obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolf misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wolf. Emu shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu cracks a nice hook into Wolf's ribs.
Emu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Emu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emu throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Emu lands a head shot.
Emu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Emu.
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolf scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Emu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Emu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wolf momentarily.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emu throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emu cracks Wolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Wolf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolf misses with a double jab
and Emu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emu lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf off balance momentarily.
Emu avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Emu connects with a body shot.
Emu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emu scores with a nice head shot.
Limu Emu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Emu throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.
Emu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolf on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emu.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf cracks Emu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emu sizes up Wolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emu misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Emu.
Emu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by Wolf misses
and Emu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
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!
Wolf is looking to land body kicks.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Emu with the inside leg kick.
Emu missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emu misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Wolf.
Wolf moves forwards but Emu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emu swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
A left lands for Wolf.
It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Emu.
Emu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Wolf backs away, Emu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Emu checks it.
Emu tried to counter with a leg kick but Wolf avoided it.
Emu misses the shot to the body.
Emu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emu. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
Wolf lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf lands a jab to the nose.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf flicks out a counter leg kick but Emu steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Emu scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Wolf.
Emu lands with a nice body punch.
Wolf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.
Emu misses the jab.
Wolf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Emu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Emu slips a jab from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf throws a low kick but Emu avoids it.
A low kick from Wolf misses
and Emu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emu jabs at Wolf's body.
Emu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emu.
Emu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emu manages to avoid it.
Emu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf 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.
Emu lands with a straight right. Wolf didn't see that one coming.
Emu tries to land a leg kick but Wolf saw it coming and moves away.
Wolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emu finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf's head.
Aaron Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolf 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.
Emu lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wolf might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Emu has got the better of the exchanges.
Emu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Emu.
A nice combination there by Emu.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu lands with a nice body punch.
Emu misses with a jab to the body
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Wolf tenderised Emu's leg. Emu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolf tries to move into range but Emu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Emu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emu connects with an inside leg kick.
Limu Emu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emu lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emu misses with a straight left.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Emu avoids it with no problem.
Wolf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Emu with a nice cross.
A low kick lands for Wolf.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wolf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Emu misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Limu Emu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emu 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Limu Emu!
After winning the bout, Limu Emu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Aaron Wolf had this to say: 'Get Over Here ! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Beckwith (ranked 1802 p4p, 956 weight class) and Draco Leonidas (ranked 150 p4p, 83 weight class). Rudy Beckwith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudy Beckwith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Draco Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckwith throws a right hand that Leonidas ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonidas also avoids with ease.
Leonidas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckwith with a poor takedown
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Beckwith with a nice cross.
Leonidas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beckwith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckwith misses with a right hand
and Leonidas counters with a left to the body.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonidas defends it nicely.
A jab from Beckwith finds it's way through Leonidas's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Beckwith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beckwith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leonidas thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leonidas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckwith slips under a jab.
Beckwith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckwith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beckwith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beckwith pushes down on Leonidas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leonidas is positioning himself well to prevent Beckwith advancing to mount.
Beckwith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leonidas is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leonidas avoid being mounted?
Beckwith trying to control from half guard but Leonidas is working away.
Beckwith seems to be working for a kimura but Leonidas defends the submission attempt.
Beckwith is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Leonidas still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Leonidas has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckwith is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith is working hard here to advance position.
Beckwith is not content to let Leonidas control the position.
Beckwith tries to bench press Leonidas off him but Leonidas keeps the position.
Leonidas controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.
Leonidas is looking to take a break and control but Beckwith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beckwith is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonidas taking a breather here.
Leonidas stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Draco Leonidas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beckwith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonidas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leonidas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonidas wants it to stay on the feet.
Beckwith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonidas pinned against the cage. Leonidas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beckwith misses with a looping left.
Leonidas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leonidas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leonidas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beckwith at a distance.
Leonidas throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckwith misses with a double jab.
Leonidas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Beckwith misses.
Beckwith swings widly with a right hand
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Beckwith misses with an uppercut
and Leonidas counters with a nice uppercut.
Draco Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckwith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckwith.
Beckwith 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.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonidas as he avoids it easily.
Leonidas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beckwith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonidas leaves Beckwith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonidas throws out a counter right but Beckwith avoids it with no problem.
Leonidas throws a low kick but Beckwith moves out of range easily.
Leonidas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beckwith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Beckwith moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Beckwith.
Beckwith throws a series of punches but Leonidas moves out of range.
Beckwith moves out of range of the body kick.
Beckwith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beckwith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Leonidas reverses the position - he's now on top in Beckwith's guard.
Leonidas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beckwith is proving hard to escape from.
Beckwith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonidas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leonidas pushes down on Beckwith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but Leonidas is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beckwith!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but Leonidas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leonidas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leonidas fails to take his opponent's back.
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckwith wants to hold on but Leonidas pushes him away.
Beckwith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas pulls Beckwith in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonidas is retaining full guard.
Beckwith being controlled here momentarily.
Beckwith is looking to advance position but Leonidas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.
Leonidas wants to stand but Beckwith is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckwith.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckwith lands the left hand.
Beckwith shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beckwith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith fails to land the takedown.
Leonidas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beckwith misses with a body shot
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Leonidas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckwith misses with a shot to the body
and Leonidas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beckwith is defended easily by Leonidas.
Leonidas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckwith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonidas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beckwith misses with a body shot.
Leonidas lands a glancing blow to the side of Beckwith's head.
Beckwith with a poor takedown
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonidas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beckwith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonidas cracks Beckwith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beckwith misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Leonidas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Draco Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonidas scores with a body shot.
Beckwith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckwith throws out a loose jab but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Leonidas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonidas! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas leaves Beckwith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beckwith avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Beckwith throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonidas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Beckwith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leonidas defends well and Beckwith ends up having to push Leonidas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beckwith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beckwith trying to land knees to the body.
Beckwith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beckwith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Draco Leonidas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith has his takedown stuffed
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonidas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonidas scores with a nice head shot.
Leonidas gets caught flat footed, as Beckwith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonidas has his hands on Beckwith's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith looking to pass the guard.
Leonidas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leonidas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beckwith looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckwith, not yet.
Leonidas content to stall in guard here.
Draco Leonidas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonidas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beckwith's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonidas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Leonidas!
Draco Leonidas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Tomate (ranked 1044 p4p, 1426 weight class) and Nero Hardy (ranked 147 p4p, 201 weight class). Tomate comes to the cage accompanied by “Danger! High Voltage”, by Electric Six. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiago Tomate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nero Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomate avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomate circles away.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomate.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Hardy misses
and Tomate counters with a straight right hand.
Tomate keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tomate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Nero Hardy 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.
Tomate loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy unleashes a big counter combination but Tomate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardy rushes Tomate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomate lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomate can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomate lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
It looks like Nero Hardy has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomate.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Tomate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomate misses with an elbow strike.
Tomate pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomate controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomate.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tomate.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Tomate misses with an elbow over the top.
Tomate throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomate controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Tomate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tomate pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomate pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tomate.
Our sources have told us that Tomate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Tomate controls the action.
Tomate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Tomate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomate tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Tomate back against the cage.
Tomate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomate lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Tomate lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Tomate.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Tomate avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomate lands a body shot.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Tomate avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Tomate controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomate lands a shoulder strike.
Tomate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy presses Tomate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Tomate controls the action.
Tomate lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Tomate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomate's elbow.
Tomate misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Tomate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Tomate lands a nice elbow.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomate controls his hands.
Tomate lands with a light punch inside.
Tomate struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Tomate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to work over Tomate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomate backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomate.
Tomate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Tomate.
Nice elbow from Tomate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomate.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Tomate scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomate prevents a body shot from Hardy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomate.
Tomate prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Tomate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomate throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy avoids the elbow strike from Tomate, against the cage.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Tomate avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
A short right from Tomate on the inside.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Tomate gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomate tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Tomate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Hardy'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.
Tomate misses with a low kick.
As Tomate backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Tomate manages to avoid it all.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomate half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hardy scores with a jab. Tomate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tomate scores with a jab to the body.
Tomate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Tomate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tomate misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Tomate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hardy throws a head kick but Tomate moves out of range.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tomate swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy tries to clinch but Tomate is having none of it.
And Tomate counters with a quick kick to the body but Hardy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Tomate moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Tomate misses.
Tomate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tomate motions for Hardy to come forward. Tomate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomate connects with a high kick.
Tomate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomate swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Nero Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomate is looking to counter punch.
Tomate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomate throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tomate misses.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiago Tomate is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Tomate throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomate is looking to counter punch.
Tomate lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomate thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tomate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tomate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy throws a head kick but Tomate moves out of range.
As Hardy backs away, Tomate returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomate.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomate moves away.
Tomate misses with a body shot.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tomate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
As Hardy backs away, Tomate returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Tomate.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomate.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Tomate throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Tomate with a hook.
The fighters circling - Tomate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tomate counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Tomate off the cage and back into range.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Tomate.
Hardy is looking for the big counter here.
Hardy throws a head kick but Tomate moves out of range.
Tomate motions for Hardy to come forward. Tomate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tomate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Tomate.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Tomate avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomate.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Tomate scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Tomate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nero Hardy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Tomate misses.
An inside leg kick from Tomate misses.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomate finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Hardy throws the left hand but Tomate avoids the punch easily.
Tomate is looking to counter punch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Tomate is having none of it.
Tomate half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardy slips a jab from Tomate.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Tomate misses with a low kick.
Tomate blocks a head kick by Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Tomate.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tomate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Tomate just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomate scores with a nice head shot.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomate blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Tomate throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Tomate.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Tomate moves away and avoids it.
Tomate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Tomate tried to counter with a leg kick but Hardy avoided it.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy checks a low kick from Tomate.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Tomate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tomate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy throws a body punch but Tomate moves out of range.
Tomate is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tomate misses.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomate throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hardy avoids it.
Tomate misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Tomate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy slips under a jab.
Tomate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy slips a jab from Tomate.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Tomate appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tomate lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomate.
A solid body kick from Tomate.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomate is looking to counter punch.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomate.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Tomate works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Tomate lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomate.
Tomate lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomate lands a nice uppercut.
Tomate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomate tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomate scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Tomate.
Tiago Tomate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tomate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy tries a body shot but Tomate blocks it.
Tomate lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomate controls his hands.
Tomate lands with a left to the head.
Tiago Tomate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tomate lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomate pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Tomate.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nero Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomate's elbow.
Tomate lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Tomate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomate 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Tomate!
Our winner, Tiago Tomate, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Welter Weight (ranked 929 p4p, 553 weight class) and Bradley Rainey (ranked 132 p4p, 73 weight class). Weight comes to the cage accompanied by They say that I'm Crazy. On his way into the cage it seems that Welter Weight has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Welter Weight seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 43 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Welter Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Rainey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rainey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rainey lands a really nice looking cross but Weight seems unphased.
Rainey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Rainey coming out on top.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Rainey lands a jab to the nose.
Weight is rocked!
Weight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rainey on the side of the head.
Oh Weight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight looks to land a combination but Rainey avoids it well.
Weight tries to keep at a distance but Rainey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weight seems to have got his legs back now.
Weight tries to circle away but Rainey has him pinned against the cage.
Weight takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Weight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Rainey.
Rainey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rainey has picked Weight up - he's going for a ride! Rainey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Weight manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rainey keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rainey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rainey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rainey prevents Weight from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rainey in particular looking to stall.
Rainey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weight's head.
Weight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rainey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rainey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weight defending well though.
Rainey lands with a punch from half guard.
Rainey is trying to control. Weight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weight keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rainey working Weight over with strikes.
Weight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rainey.
Still in half guard, Rainey seems content to control.
Rainey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rainey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weight defending well though.
Weight tries to get to full guard but Rainey has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainey content to control rather than advance.
Rainey is looking to take a break and control but Weight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rainey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weight defending well though.
Rainey wants to control but Weight is keeping him busy.
Weight is looking for a sweep. Rainey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rainey is looking to advance position but Weight won't allow it.
Rainey works his way into side control.
Rainey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rainey is chipping away with strikes.
Rainey works to advance to full mount. Weight defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weight in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rainey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Weight?
Welter Weight's cut is getting worse.
Rainey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rainey controlling from the full mount.
Rainey lands a couple of good shots and Weight has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Weight covering up well under a series of strikes from Rainey.
Rainey scoring with big shots to the body. Weight is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Weight was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!
Bradley Rainey 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 Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 306 p4p, 637 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 13 p4p, 24 weight class). Salajudin Ii comes into the arena with На белом blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
Salajudin Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thorsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorsby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salajudin Ii avoids a kick to the body.
Thorsby throws a leg kick that misses.
Salajudin Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thorsby defends well and Salajudin Ii ends up having to push Thorsby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thorsby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorsby slows down the pace here.
Thorsby works on Salajudin Ii's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salajudin Ii is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Salajudin Ii.
Thorsby looks winded!
Salajudin Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Salajudin Ii tries to throw a body punch but Thorsby avoids it by throwing Salajudin Ii back against the cage.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby tries to work over Salajudin Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salajudin Ii presses Thorsby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorsby prevents the takedown attempt.
Salajudin Ii pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsby is looking to control Salajudin Ii's arms but Salajudin Ii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.
Salajudin Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Salajudin Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salajudin Ii lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salajudin Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salajudin Ii pushing down on Thorsby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salajudin Ii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salajudin Ii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thorsby!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby prevents Salajudin Ii from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii controlling the pace for now.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Thorsby is having none of it.
Salajudin Ii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thorsby is working to get back to half guard.
Thorsby tries to hold on but Salajudin Ii postures up.
Salajudin Ii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii looking to control but Thorsby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salajudin Ii has control of Thorsby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thorsby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Salajudin Ii looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thorsby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Salajudin Ii wants to control the pace but Thorsby is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salajudin Ii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thorsby is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Salajudin Ii has taken his back.
Thorsby tries to escape the position.
Salajudin Ii really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thorsby.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsby rolls, trying to escape but Salajudin Ii keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thorsby connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thorsby. That one must have hurt.
Thorsby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Salajudin Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Salajudin Ii moves out of range easily.
Salajudin Ii throwing a counter right hand but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorsby throws a solid leg kick but Salajudin Ii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorsby.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salajudin Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
Thorsby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thorsby stuffs the takedown.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salajudin Ii lunges at Thorsby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorsby's hand.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorsby slips a straight right by Salajudin Ii.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salajudin Ii checks it well.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salajudin Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsby tries to land a leg kick but Salajudin Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salajudin Ii misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby slips under a jab from Salajudin Ii.
Thorsby misses with a left hand
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby with the inside leg kick.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut. Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Thorsby shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.
Salajudin Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Thorsby throws a counter combo.
Salajudin Ii tries for a takedown but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorsby throws a chopping leg kick but Salajudin Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Svend Thorsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salajudin Ii manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Salajudin Ii misses the target.
Salajudin Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salajudin Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Salajudin Ii misses the shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the body from Thorsby misses
and Thorsby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salajudin Ii fails with the takedown.
Thorsby misses with a hook.
Salajudin Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salajudin Ii gets the takedown into side control.
Salajudin Ii wants to control but Thorsby is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby wants to control but Salajudin Ii postures up.
Thorsby has one of Salajudin Ii's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Salajudin Ii swings around for an armbar but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salajudin Ii's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Salajudin Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salajudin Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thorsby defends it easily.
Thorsby trying to control but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Thorsby gets to his feet. Salajudin Ii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thorsby punishes Salajudin Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Salajudin Ii swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby lands with a nice body punch.
Thorsby lands a jab.
Thorsby loads up on a big right hand but Salajudin Ii slips the punch.
Thorsby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thorsby misses the jab.
Thorsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby throws a low kick, looking for Salajudin Ii's leg but Salajudin Ii calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Salajudin Ii misses the target.
Salajudin Ii walks into a jab.
Thorsby swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Thorsby.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thorsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorsby to score with a decent uppercut.
Salajudin Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Salajudin Ii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorsby at a distance.
Thorsby thows a leg kick but Salajudin Ii checks it
and Salajudin Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salajudin Ii connects with a single shot there.
Thorsby slips a straight right by Salajudin Ii.
A clash of legs there as Salajudin Ii blocks the low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Salajudin Ii does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Thorsby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorsby 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!
A victorious Svend Thorsby 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 Charles Mesquita (ranked 15 p4p, 121 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 1 p4p, 11 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
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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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fuguego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mesquita moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fuguego can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Fuguego blocks the move with his legs.
Fuguego manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fuguego tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fuguego trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuguego is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fuguego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuguego is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuguego tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fuguego wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Fuguego defending well.
Fuguego wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuguego slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuguego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuguego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita moves into the clinch.
Fuguego scores with a shot to the side of Mesquita's head.
Mesquita pulls guard effortlessly.
Fuguego seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fuguego looking to pass the guard.
Fuguego is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuguego sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Fuguego throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuguego.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Fuguego preventing the sweep.
Fuguego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuguego with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fuguego stands up over Mesquita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuguego postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Fuguego postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuguego's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuguego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fuguego tries to land a leg kick but Mesquita saw it coming and moves away.
Fuguego takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mesquita's guard.
Fuguego works over Mesquita with some ground and pound from guard.
Fuguego wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuguego manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita advances to half guard.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Fuguego defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fuguego trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Fuguego tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fuguego taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Fuguego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fuguego is trying to control but can't.
Fuguego wants to get back to full guard but Mesquita has mounted him!
Fuguego is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuguego is working to get back to half guard.
Fuguego takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fuguego tries to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Fuguego is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Fuguego to control.
Mesquita looking to finish Fuguego with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fuguego!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fuguego is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mesquita controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuguego can do to turn this around?
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Fuguego to control.
Mesquita scoring with strikes but Fuguego is staying in there.
Fuguego is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fuguego wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mesquita blocks Fuguego's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a couple of good shots and Fuguego has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mesquita wants to control but Fuguego is keeping busy.
Fuguego is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mesquita off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mesquita is hanging on to Fuguego's back as he tries to escape.
Mesquita trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fuguego doesn't escape.
Fuguego wants to control his opponent's hands but Mesquita gets his hands free.
Mesquita looking for the choke but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuguego just trying to survive but Mesquita is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fuguego is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fuguego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Fuguego punishes Mesquita's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Fuguego.
Fuguego bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fuguego lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita dodges the ground and pound from Fuguego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mesquita is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mesquita tries to bench press Fuguego off him but Fuguego keeps the position.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fuguego is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control. Fuguego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuguego is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuguego avoid being mounted?
Fuguego moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuguego looking for a guillotine here but Mesquita defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fuguego is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fuguego manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuguego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuguego with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Fuguego looking to pass the guard.
Fuguego must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully.
Fuguego throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuguego swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita throwing a counter right hand but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
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.
Donk. Fuguego catches Mesquita right on the button with a cross.
Fuguego throws a low kick, looking for Mesquita's leg but Mesquita calmly moves out of range.
Fuguego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mesquita checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Fuguego misses.
Mesquita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mesquita thuds a left hand into Fuguego's body.
Mesquita takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita misses with a body shot.
Fuguego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mesquita comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuguego lands a head shot.
Fuguego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mesquita rather than just go for the knockout.
Fuguego takes one on the button.
Mesquita scores with a body shot.
Fuguego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Fuguego, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Fuguego against the cage but Fuguego circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Mesquita.
Fuguego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego lands a nice hook to Mesquita's body. Mesquita takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mesquita defending well as Fuguego loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Fuguego. Those never looked like landing.
Mesquita seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fuguego lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fuguego!
Mesquita tries to advance to mount but Fuguego denies him.
Fuguego is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mesquita's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mesquita content to control rather than advance.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Fuguego defending well.
Mesquita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Fuguego defending well.
Fuguego makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuguego.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuguego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Fuguego looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuguego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fuguego keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Fuguego controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuguego misses with a hook.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mesquita shoots in for a double leg but Fuguego sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuguego as he connects with a hook.
Fuguego connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego scores with a takedown into Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mesquita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuguego throws a lazy right hand but Mesquita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuguego.
Fuguego connects with a crisp jab.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Fuguego misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuguego throws a right and a left that Mesquita avoids nicely.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Mesquita.
Fuguego misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita is looking to clinch.
Fuguego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mesquita walks into a jab.
Fuguego misses with a right hand
and Mesquita counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuguego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuguego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Fuguego gets caught flat footed, as Mesquita shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego trying to control the position.
Mesquita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita won't allow Fuguego to sweep him here.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita trying to control but Fuguego is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Fuguego but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mesquita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mesquita is trying to defend but Fuguego finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuguego pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fuguego lands a nice short elbow.
Fuguego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mesquita's head.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Fuguego, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Fuguego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuguego looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fuguego takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fuguego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully.
Fuguego is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego stands up over Mesquita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuguego postures up.
Fuguego controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonse Fuguego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuguego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
Alphonse Fuguego is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Alphonse Fuguego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janko Godwin (ranked 16 p4p, 81 weight class) and Milo Andrianakis (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Andrianakis has chosen The Andy Milonakis Theme Song as his entrance music. Janko Godwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janko Godwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Godwin is just out of range.
Godwin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianakis avoids the head kick by Godwin.
Good exchange - Andrianakis coming out on top.
Andrianakis pushes Godwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godwin backwards.
Godwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Andrianakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godwin's elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Godwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andrianakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianakis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godwin at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis thuds his right hand into Godwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrianakis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrianakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrianakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrianakis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Godwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianakis.
Godwin throws a hook but Andrianakis blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Andrianakis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianakis slips under a jab from Godwin.
Godwin lands the left hand.
Godwin slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Godwin stops Andrianakis from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Godwin working some strikes from top position.
Godwin with a nice head shot there.
Godwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andrianakis wants to stand but Godwin is controlling the position.
Godwin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Godwin wants to pass the guard but Andrianakis is keeping the position.
Godwin stops Andrianakis from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Godwin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andrianakis is looking to stand back up but Godwin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andrianakis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milo Andrianakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andrianakis looks to land a right hand but Godwin moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Godwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a double jab.
Godwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
Godwin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Andrianakis tumbling to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis has his feet on Godwin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Godwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Godwin throws a lazy right hand but Andrianakis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianakis scores with a shot to the body.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis lands a jab to the nose.
Andrianakis scores with a body shot.
Andrianakis scores with the left hand. Godwin knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godwin swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Godwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrianakis closes the distance and pushes Godwin back into the cage.
Andrianakis lands a damaging elbow.
Godwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Godwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianakis scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Godwin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godwin.
Godwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godwin prevents a body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot
enabling Godwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianakis lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrianakis as he jumps to the side.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Godwin thuds a left hand into Andrianakis's body.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrianakis works Godwin's body with a nice hook.
Andrianakis cracks Godwin with an open hand slap.
Godwin is rocked!
Godwin tries to bum rush Andrianakis with a series of wild strikes but Andrianakis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Andrianakis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Godwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godwin ducks into an uppercut from Andrianakis and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Andrianakis!
Milo Andrianakis is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Milo Andrianakis 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 230 p4p, 79 weight class) and Wang Jang Jai (ranked 20 p4p, 9 weight class). Deane comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man. Jang Jai has chosen Snake Shadow as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jang Jai.
Deane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jang Jai misses with a right hand
and Jang Jai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Jang Jai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Deane misses.
Jang Jai throws a hook to the side of Deane's head but Deane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deane is looking to counter punch.
Deane looking to score a takedown here. Jang Jai is defending well but Deane drives through and ends up in Jang Jai's guard.
Jang Jai wants to stand up but Deane is controlling him.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jang Jai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jang Jai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deane 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane trying to control but Jang Jai is working from the bottom.
Jang Jai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jang Jai wants to stand and escape but Deane is having none of it.
Deane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Jang Jai has wrist control.
Jang Jai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane lands a couple of elbows.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Jang Jai blocks nicely.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jang Jai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane distracts Jang Jai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Jang Jai has wrist control.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jang Jai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jang Jai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Jang Jai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jang Jai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane wants to control from the top but Jang Jai keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deane postures up in Jang Jai's guard and throws a big left but Jang Jai blocks it.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jang Jai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jang Jai's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deane drops an elbow to the side of Jang Jai's head.
Deane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Deane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jang Jai defending well though.
Jang Jai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jang Jai's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jang Jai keeps working.
Deane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deane throwing shots but Jang Jai is blocking nicely.
Deane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jang Jai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deane.
Deane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Deane throwing shots but Jang Jai is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Deane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Deane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deane ducks under a wild hook from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Deane with that takedown attempt.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut. Deane saw that one coming.
Deane attempts a counter takedown but Jang Jai avoids it well and moves away.
Jang Jai jabs at Deane's body.
Deane ducks under a wild hook from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jang Jai can do to turn this around?
Deane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jang Jai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deane circles away quickly and effectively.
Jang Jai misses with a wild combination.
Deane slips under a jab.
Deane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jang Jai was well out of range. Poor timing from Deane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang Jai fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deane scores with a nice head shot.
Jang Jai lands a jab to the head.
Jang Jai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jang Jai slips under a jab.
Jang Jai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deane's corner calls for a 1-2. Deane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jang Jai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jang Jai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deane.
Deane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jang Jai on his heels. He'll look to pass Jang Jai's guard now, I'm sure.
Jang Jai pushes Deane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Jang Jai misses the jab.
Jang Jai misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Deane.
The fighters circling - Deane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jang Jai defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deane.
Deane moves out of range of the strikes.
Deane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jang Jai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jang Jai!
Deane working the ground and pound but Jang Jai is defending the strikes.
Deane working the ground and pound but Jang Jai is defending the strikes.
Deane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jang Jai's legs.
Deane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Deane throws an elbow but Jang Jai slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai defending against the ground and pound.
Deane cracks Jang Jai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Deane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Deane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jang Jai's legs.
Deane trying to control the action but Jang Jai is working from the bottom.
Deane controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deane working the ground and pound.
 Jang Jai is rocked!
Deane cracks Jang Jai with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Deane immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jang Jai is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Deane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
A very excited looking Calvin Deane 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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