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VFC 86: Mir v. Dibiase PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hitsomiru Tamaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Ilves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disco Duck. This should be a great matchup!
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hitsomiru Tamaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Ilves!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilves blocks a jab.
Tamaka feints and then cracks Ilves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ilves down.
A head kick misses from Tamaka.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tamaka - that will leave a mark!
Tamaka lands a head kick!
It looks like Juhani Ilves has been cut.
Tamaka scores with a leg kick.
Ilves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tamaka throws a head kick but Ilves moves out of range.
Ilves checks the leg kick.
Ilves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ilves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamaka struggling a bit here.
Ilves taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tamaka is trying to control Ilves's posture but Ilves avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamaka keeps working.
Ilves controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tamaka is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitsomiru Tamaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Ilves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tamaka misses with a hook.
Ilves misses with a takedown attempt - Tamaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tamaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Tamaka.
Tamaka throws a leg kick but Ilves checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tamaka.
Tamaka moves into range and clinches up with Ilves.
Tamaka tries a body shot but Ilves blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamaka taking a breather.
Tamaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilves's elbow.
Tamaka tries to work over Ilves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamaka tries to throw a body punch but Ilves avoids it by throwing Tamaka back against the cage.
Ilves blocks a body shot from Tamaka.
Tamaka misses with a punch to the body.
Ilves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tamaka controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Tamaka.
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.
Tamaka digs a right hand into Ilves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilves's gas tank.
Tamaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilves's elbow.
Tamaka works on Ilves's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Tamaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tamaka.
Tamaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tamaka smiles and moves away.
Ilves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tamaka as he jumps to the side.
Hitsomiru Tamaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Ilves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Tamaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamaka throws a head kick that misses.
Ilves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tamaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ilves.
Tamaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Tamaka is looking to slow Ilves down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tamaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tamaka wants to clinch.
Tamaka lunges at Ilves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ilves's hand.
Tamaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tamaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tamaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitsomiru Tamaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Ilves'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. This is the final round!
Ilves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tamaka throws a leg kick but Ilves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ilves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tamaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Tamaka scores with a hook.
Tamaka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tamaka scores with a punch to the head.
Ilves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamaka.
Tamaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tamaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamaka tries a body shot but Ilves blocks it.
Tamaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilves prevents a body shot from Tamaka.
Tamaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilves's elbow.
Ilves jumps guard but Tamaka stands there with Ilves around his waist. Ilves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tamaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tamaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ilves.
Tamaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilves controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilves takes a shot to the head.
Tamaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ilves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tamaka walks away with a smile on his face. Ilves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Tamaka. No joy for Ilves on that attempt.
Hitsomiru Tamaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Ilves.
Good leg kick by Tamaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hitsomiru Tamaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tamaka.
Tamaka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilves.
Ilves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamaka as he connects with a hook.
Tamaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tamaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ilves's head.
Ilves shoots in for a takedown but Tamaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ilves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tamaka.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamaka, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Tamaka.
Hitsomiru Tamaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka clinches.
Tamaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ilves.
Ilves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tamaka 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.
Tamaka is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hitsomiru Tamaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tamaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hitsomiru Tamaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen comes to the cage accompanied by Home by BZ's. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Karlsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karlsen's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Karlsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Karlsen tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Raul Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez leaves Karlsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Karlsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Karlsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karlsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karlsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlsen tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karlsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Karlsen is breathing heavily.
Karlsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Karlsen knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Karlsen shoots in.
Karlsen walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez jabs at Karlsen's body.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Karlsen walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karlsen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez throws a combination. Karlsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kim Karlsen has been cut.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raul Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez digs a good hook to Karlsen's body.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karlsen tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
Karlsen is rocked!
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Karlsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Karlsen moves forwards but Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Karlsen's body. Karlsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karlsen seems to have got his legs back now.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Karlsen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sanchez tests Karlsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Karlsen should have avoided that one.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsen misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Karlsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Karlsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Karlsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsen's head.
Karlsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlsen.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Donk. Sanchez catches Karlsen right on the button with a cross.
Karlsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchez, as that shot connected.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karlsen has time to react.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karlsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Karlsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karlsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karlsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsen tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karlsen's head.
Karlsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez lunges at Karlsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karlsen's hand.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Karlsen's head.
Sanchez cracks Karlsen with a good jab.
Karlsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karlsen in his tracks.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Karlsen's ribs.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Karlsen on that attempt.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Karlsen's body.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Karlsen closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Karlsen pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karlsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Karlsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Karlsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karlsen at a distance.
Sanchez tests Karlsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez cracks Karlsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Karlsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Karlsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Karlsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karlsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karlsen momentarily.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Karlsen should have avoided that one.
Karlsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Karlsen is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karlsen is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Sanchez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsen looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raul Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Karlsen's head but Karlsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karlsen takes one on the button.
Karlsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Karlsen persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsen takes one to the chin there.
Karlsen tries to clinch up.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Karlsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Karlsen needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karlsen's hands.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez digs a good hook to Karlsen's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karlsen tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karlsen's head.
Karlsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
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!
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karlsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karlsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez 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.
Karlsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez cracks Karlsen with an open hand slap.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Karlsen off the cage and back into rage.
Karlsen moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Karlsen's ribs.
Kim Karlsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karlsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karlsen shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Karlsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Karlsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karlsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Karlsen's body.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Karlsen's head back.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez works Karlsen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Karlsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Karlsen's body.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karlsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karlsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Karlsen's head back.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Karlsen's ribs.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Karlsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez cracks Karlsen with a good jab.
Raul Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Sanchez catches Karlsen right on the button with a cross.
Karlsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karlsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez with a hook.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karlsen doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karlsen's hands.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kim Karlsen's cut.
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!
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.
Karlsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karlsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Karlsen walks into a jab.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Karlsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Sanchez drops Karlsen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sanchez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chay Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Keith Urban - Stupid Boy. Willis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. As I Lay Dying - Through Struggle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chay Willis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Chay Willis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Willis misses with a wild body shot.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boy cracks a nice hook into Willis's ribs.
Boy lands a high kick!
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boy misses with a body kick.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Willis slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy avoids the body shot from Willis.
Boy throws a hook but Willis avoids it easily.
Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Willis misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Willis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boy rather than just go for the knockout.
Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Willis's shoulder, as Willis tries to avoid the shot.
Willis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy misses with a hook.
Tommy Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boy.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willis.
Donk. Boy catches Willis right on the button with a cross.
Willis blocks a jab.
Willis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Willis scores with a nice right hand.
Boy throws a head kick that Willis semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a hook but Willis avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Willis throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Willis blocks a head kick by Boy.
Willis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Willis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Willis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Boy is trying to control Willis's posture but Willis avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Boy's face as Willis controls the position.
An elbow from Willis crashes against the mat.
Boy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Willis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Willis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Willis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Willis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boy is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chay Willis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Willis moves out of range easily.
Willis looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Willis misses the jab.
Willis throws a hook to the side of Boy's head but Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Willis counter with a right hand.
Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Willis lands the left hand.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willis slips a straight right by Boy.
Boy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Willis lands a right hook to the body.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tommy Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Boy misses
and Willis counters with a left to the body.
Willis throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Willis lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willis moves away.
Willis takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Boy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willis throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Willis shoots in.
Boy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Willis.
Boy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Willis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis with a hook.
Willis misses with a jab to the body
and Boy counters with a big head kick but Willis shrugs it off.
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!
Boy scores with a head kick.
Willis misses with a body shot
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Willis misses with a shot to the body
and Boy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Willis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willis.
Tommy Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Willis moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Boy wants to clinch but Willis slips to the side
and Willis counters with a straight right hand.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy stalks Willis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Willis's face. Willis staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Boy.
Willis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy throws a head kick that misses
and Willis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boy throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Boy misses with a body kick.
Willis moves out of range of the body kick.
Boy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Willis moves out of range easily.
Boy works the jab nicely.
Willis takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Willis swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boy.
Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Willis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Willis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Willis.
Tommy Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chay Willis.
Boy clinches but Willis breaks the clinch
and Willis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy clinches.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Boy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boy throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Willis looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Willis lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy looks to throw the jab but Willis is out of range.
Willis avoids the head kick by Boy.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Willis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boy at a distance.
Boy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Willis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willis swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
Boy stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Willis to counter with a crisp jab.
Boy tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Willis!
Nice cross by Willis.
The fighters circling - Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws the left hand but Willis avoids the punch easily.
Boy tries to clinch up
and Willis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Willis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boy. Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by Willis as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Willis.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willis ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Willis lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Willis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Willis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Willis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Willis takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Willis scores with a decent looking hook.
Willis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Willis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boy is avoiding damage well.
Willis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willis but great work by Boy.
Willis tries to control but Boy manages to take his back.
Boy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Willis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis trying to control the hands but Boy breaks the grip.
Boy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boy trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chay Willis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Willis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chay Willis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Galdikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mathew maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). maynard has chosen do it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jonas Galdikas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to mathew maynard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Galdikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, mathew maynard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galdikas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
maynard throws a looping overhand right but Galdikas ducks down to avoid it.
maynard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Galdikas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galdikas trying to control but maynard is working from the bottom.
maynard trying to keep a closed guard but Galdikas is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galdikas trying to control the position from guard on top but maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
maynard is controlling Galdikas's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galdikas preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
maynard throws a jab when Galdikas was well out of range.
Galdikas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
maynard throws a right hand that Galdikas ducks under and follows up with a left that Galdikas also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from maynard.
maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galdikas.
Galdikas moves out of range of the strikes.
Galdikas connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown by Galdikas or perhaps it was just good defense by maynard which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Galdikas. That snapped maynard's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by maynard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of maynard.
Galdikas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galdikas is looking to take a break and control but maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galdikas looks up at the clock and then as maynard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Galdikas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Galdikas wants to control for a moment but maynard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galdikas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas wants to lay and pray for a moment but maynard keeps working.
maynard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galdikas wants to lay and pray for a moment but maynard keeps working.
Galdikas is thwarting maynard's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
maynard throws the left hand but Galdikas avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galdikas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
maynard working to try and regain half guard.
Galdikas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galdikas controlling the position easily from mount.
maynard is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Galdikas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galdikas throws the left hand but maynard avoids the punch easily.
maynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galdikas takes a swing at maynard's ribcage but misses.
maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galdikas lands a jab.
maynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galdikas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galdikas misses with a body shot.
maynard lands a nice shot that snaps Galdikas's head back.
maynard misses the jab.
Galdikas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Galdikas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galdikas dodges the punch combination from maynard.
Galdikas thuds a left hand into maynard's body.
maynard moves away from the strike by Galdikas.
maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Galdikas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent maynard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas lands a jab to maynard's midsection.
No joy there for maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galdikas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Galdikas has a takedown stuffed.
Galdikas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galdikas is looking to wear down maynard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Galdikas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galdikas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Galdikas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
maynard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galdikas misses with a takedown attempt
and maynard counters with a left and a right that stings Galdikas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galdikas throws out a loose jab but maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galdikas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from maynard.
Jonas Galdikas is winning the standup battle so far.
maynard loads up on a big right hand but Galdikas slips the punch.
maynard works over Galdikas's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galdikas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from maynard.
maynard takes a swing at Galdikas's ribcage but misses.
Galdikas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck maynard on the side of the head.
maynard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
maynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Galdikas shoots for a double leg takedown but maynard sprawls well. He's pushed Galdikas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galdikas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. maynard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galdikas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galdikas misses with a shot to the body
and maynard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Galdikas's guard now.
maynard works over Galdikas with some ground and pound from guard.
maynard wants to pass the guard but Galdikas is keeping the position.
maynard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galdikas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galdikas keeping moving, preventing maynard from controlling successfully.
maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
maynard forces his way into half guard.
maynard uses his free foot to push down on Galdikas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Galdikas.
maynard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
maynard misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
maynard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Galdikas is squirming around, avoiding maynard's attempts to control the action.
Galdikas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by maynard.
Galdikas is looking to improve his position but maynard isn't that keen on the idea.
maynard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Galdikas is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
maynard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Galdikas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mathew maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Galdikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Galdikas loads up on a big right hand but maynard slips the punch.
maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galdikas.
maynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galdikas.
Galdikas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Galdikas throws a shot from downtown. maynard moves away and avoids it.
Galdikas drops his hands momentarily and maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Galdikas loads up on a big right hand but maynard slips the punch.
Galdikas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts maynard as he jumps to the side.
maynard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Galdikas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
maynard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Galdikas misses.
maynard looks to land a combination but Galdikas avoids it well.
Galdikas misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from maynard.
maynard leaves Galdikas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galdikas lands a slapping body shot.
Galdikas scores with a hook.
maynard with a jab.
Galdikas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galdikas misses with a hook. maynard ducked under it nicely.
maynard digs a good hook to Galdikas's body.
Galdikas takes one to the side of the head.
Galdikas leaves maynard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
maynard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galdikas.
maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galdikas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling maynard to score with a decent uppercut.
Galdikas misses with a body shot
letting maynard counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
maynard throws a hook but Galdikas avoids it easily.
Jab from maynard.
Galdikas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from maynard.
maynard shoots in and bounces Galdikas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
maynard trying to control but Galdikas is working from the bottom.
maynard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galdikas's head.
maynard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
maynard wants to control from the top but Galdikas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Galdikas is retaining full guard.
Galdikas has momentary wrist control but maynard slips an elbow through the middle.
Galdikas looking for a sweep. Not yet Galdikas, not yet.
maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galdikas's head.
Galdikas keeping moving, preventing maynard from controlling successfully.
maynard is pushing down on Galdikas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galdikas is fighting to maintain full guard but maynard has managed to sneak the leg through.
maynard thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Galdikas to regain full guard.
maynard throws a big right hand that misses.
maynard is in close to Galdikas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Galdikas has momentary wrist control but maynard slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas keeping moving, preventing maynard from controlling successfully.
maynard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
maynard thows a big elbow that misses.
maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by maynard.
maynard scores with punches from side control.
Galdikas is trying to control maynard's posture but maynard avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
maynard in side control, throwing shots but Galdikas defends.
Galdikas is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
mathew maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well maynard 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mathew maynard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Stavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Eluveitie - Calling The Rain. Mark David has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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279 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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224 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiodor Stavrov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stavrov. That's going to slow David down.
Stavrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by David.
Stavrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stavrov throws a jab when David was well out of range.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stavrov.
Stavrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
David tries to bum rush Stavrov with a series of wild strikes but Stavrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Stavrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles David. David circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stavrov misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stavrov. That's going to slow David down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as David checks a leg kick.
Stavrov thows a body shot but no joy.
Stavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Stavrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stavrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stavrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
Stavrov misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Stavrov.
Stavrov tries to land a leg kick but David saw it coming and moves away.
Stavrov throws a body kick that misses.
Stavrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David misses with a wild combination.
David keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stavrov.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stavrov scores with a sloppy right hand. David should have avoided that one.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
Stavrov closes the distance and clinches up with David, looking for a takedown. Stavrov pushes David against the cage but David circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stavrov misses with a body shot
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stavrov misses the body punch
and David counters with a single leg into guard. Stavrov didn't expect that.
David 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.
Davidis looking to pass into half guard but Stavrov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stavrov is in guard.
Stavrov trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David wants to stand up but Stavrov is controlling him.
Stavrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov scoring with some ground and pound.
David wants to stand and escape but Stavrov is having none of it.
David keeping moving, preventing Stavrov from controlling successfully.
Stavrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stavrov passes David's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
David is trying to maintain the position but Stavrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Stavrov is looking to advance position but David won't allow it.
Stavrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stavrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David wants to get back to his feet.
David trying to control but Stavrov postures up.
Stavrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stavrov.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stavrov misses with a leg kick.
Stavrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mark David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Stavrov.
Stavrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stavrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but David checks it well.
Stavrov misses with a head kick.
Stavrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. David tries to avoid it but Stavrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag David to the ground. David escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stavrov.
Stavrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stavrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stavrov throws a sloppy head kick
and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stavrov.
Stavrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Stavrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stavrov misses with an uppercut.
David misses with a body shot.
Stavrov with a jab.
David scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stavrov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from David.
Stavrov trying to control the position.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stavrov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
Stavrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David throws and elbow that misses. Stavrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Stavrov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
David keeping moving, preventing Stavrov from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stavrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as David sprawls well. David wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stavrov gets slowly back to his feet.
David ducks under a wild hook from Stavrov.
Stavrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stavrov misses with a leg kick.
David moves out of range as Stavrov throws a body kick.
Jab by David.
Stavrov misses the shot to the body.
Stavrov misses with a body punch
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
Stavrov shoots and misses
and David counters by moving into the clinch.
David is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David avoids the body shot from Stavrov.
Stavrov works the jab nicely.
Stavrov misses with a hook.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stavrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stavrov throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stavrov misses with a looping right.
David darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stavrov misses with a hook.
Stavrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by David.
Stavrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stavrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
Stavrov manages to get to full guard.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Stavrov has wrist control.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Stavrov 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.
Stavrov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stavrov loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stavrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and David has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from David and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stavrov, right into the meat.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
The crowd cheers as Stavrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. David doesn't seem phased though.
Stavrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
David throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stavrov on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Stavrov. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stavrov fails with the takedown
and David counters with a shoot takedown. Stavrov fights it but they end up in guard.
Mark David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Stavrov.
David postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fiodor Stavrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stavrov loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
David has a takedown stuffed.
Stavrov slips a jab from David.
Stavrov misses with a leg kick.
Stavrov slips under a jab.
Fiodor Stavrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stavrov misses the shot to the body.
Stavrov shoots in but David avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stavrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
Stavrov scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Stavrov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov is looking to land body kicks.
Stavrov lands with a cross.
Stavrov ducks under a wild hook from David.
David 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.
Stavrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stavrov looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Stavrov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
David checks the leg kick.
Stavrov throws a leg kick
and David counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stavrov thinking.
David avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David lands with a straight right. Stavrov didn't see that one coming.
David swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stavrov misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov tries to land a leg kick but David saw it coming and moves away.
Stavrov thows a body shot but no joy.
David wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from David as Stavrov shoots in.
Mark David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Stavrov.
Stavrov throws the kick towards the body but David avoids it.
David ducks under a wild hook from Stavrov.
Fiodor Stavrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stavrov misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
Stavrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but David avoids it really well and circles away.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stavrov slips under a jab from David.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - David coming out on top.
David gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Stavrov.
Stavrov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stavrov scores with a sloppy right hand. David should have avoided that one.
David walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stavrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stavrov sprawls well. Stavrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet.
Stavrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
David missing with a left hand there. Stavrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David avoids the body shot from Stavrov.
David connects with a right hand. Stavrov shakes it off.
Stavrov throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stavrov misses with a hook to the body
and David moves into the clinch.
Stavrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
David is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stavrov has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
David breaks from the clinch.
David tries to bum rush Stavrov with a series of wild strikes but Stavrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mark David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stavrov keeps the fight on the outside.
David fails with the takedown
and Stavrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stavrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stavrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiodor Stavrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stavrov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiodor Stavrov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Kaurismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hastings comes to the cage accompanied by Blazin Hazen - Avarage Homeboy. Kaurismaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Neon - Track 5. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arne Kaurismaa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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177 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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179 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaze Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arne Kaurismaa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaurismaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaurismaa connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hastings.
Hastings slips a straight right by Kaurismaa.
Hastings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaurismaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaurismaa misses with an uppercut.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hastings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaurismaa scores with a jab.
It looks like Blaze Hastings has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hastings is defended easily by Kaurismaa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaurismaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaurismaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hastings was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaurismaa.
Hastings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hastings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hastings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hastings is breathing heavily.
Hastings goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kaurismaa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hastings's guard! Nice work there by Kaurismaa!
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.
Kaurismaa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hastings looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kaurismaa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kaurismaa stands up and beckons Hastings to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings ducks under a wild hook from Kaurismaa.
Arne Kaurismaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaurismaa slips a jab and a cross from Hastings.
Hastings throws a hook but Kaurismaa avoids it easily.
Hastings throws a big shot that misses.
Kaurismaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hastings counters with a nice uppercut.
Hastings slips a straight right by Kaurismaa.
Hastings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Hastings.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaurismaa thuds a left hand into Hastings's body.
A punch lands to the side of Hastings 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaurismaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaurismaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaurismaa throws a jab when Hastings was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kaurismaa. Beautiful body shot.
Arne Kaurismaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaurismaa misses with a straight left.
Kaurismaa scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hastings takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaurismaa misses with a combination
and Hastings counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Kaurismaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Hastings's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaurismaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hastings's head.
A jab from Hastings misses.
Hastings ducks under a wild hook from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hastings shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hastings showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaurismaa trying to control but Hastings postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hastings is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hastings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaurismaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaurismaa is pressing down on Hastings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hastings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaurismaa dives on top into guard.
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.
Kaurismaa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hastings gets the takedown into side control.
Kaurismaa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hastings presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kaurismaa tries to hold on but Hastings pushes him away.
Hastings goes for an armbar but Kaurismaa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kaurismaa.
Hastings looking for a sweep. Not yet Hastings, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaurismaa defends it easily.
Hastings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaurismaa wants to control from the top but Hastings keeps moving.
Hastings trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hastings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaurismaa passes into 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.
Kaurismaa advances to mount.
Hastings can't escape the position.
Kaurismaa avoids the attempt from Hastings to control.
Hastings is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaurismaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Blaze Hastings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arne Kaurismaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blaze Hastings's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kaurismaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hastings has time to react.
Kaurismaa lands a head shot.
Kaurismaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaurismaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hastings shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaurismaa throws an overhand right that lands on Hastings's shoulder, as Hastings tries to avoid the shot.
Hastings throws a shot from downtown. Kaurismaa moves away and avoids it.
Kaurismaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaurismaa swings for the body but Hastings moves out of range.
Kaurismaa lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaurismaa connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaurismaa tests Hastings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaurismaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hastings.
Hastings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaurismaa is looking to slow Hastings down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaurismaa, right into the meat.
Hastings avoids the body shot from Kaurismaa.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hastings is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa throws a shot from downtown. Hastings moves away and avoids it.
Oh Hastings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaurismaa throws out a loose jab but Hastings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hastings seems to have got his legs back now.
Hastings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa cracks Hastings with a hook to the temple - Hastings is on wobbly legs here! Kaurismaa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hastings falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kaurismaa wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arne Kaurismaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsenklai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Traditional Wai Kru. Barnes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
165 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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22
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsenklai throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Yodsenklai wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Yodsenklai is looking to clinch.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yodsenklai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Yodsenklai's head back.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Yodsenklai counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yodsenklai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yodsenklai to stand up.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yodsenklai.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnes rushes Yodsenklai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yodsenklai takes a shot to the head.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Yodsenklai.
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Yodsenklai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yodsenklai misses with an elbow over the top.
Yodsenklai lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Barnes has been cut.
Barnes stalling in the clinch.
Barnes is working Yodsenklai over against the cage.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Yodsenklai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yodsenklai is breathing heavily.
Yodsenklai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yodsenklai managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes avoiding damage as Yodsenklai throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yodsenklai or not.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes is stalling here.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yodsenklai is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Yodsenklai, against the cage.
Yodsenklai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Yodsenklai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Barnes.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yodsenklai.
Barnes trying to stall but Yodsenklai improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes presses Yodsenklai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yodsenklai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes presses Yodsenklai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Yodsenklai backs away looking to recover.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes gets a clinch.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yodsenklai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes pushes Yodsenklai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes working Yodsenklai over with knees to the body.
Barnes taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yodsenklai.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Yodsenklai manages to get underhooks.
Knox Yodsenklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.
Barnes cracks Yodsenklai with a nice body shot.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Yodsenklai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Yodsenklai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes works Yodsenklai's body with a nice hook.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes scores with a jab. Yodsenklai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes punishes Yodsenklai's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes thumps Yodsenklai with a low kick.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yodsenklai throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Barnes'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.
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yodsenklai tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Yodsenklai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yodsenklai to the mat. Yodsenklai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodsenklai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodsenklai is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes pushing down on Yodsenklai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yodsenklai keeps working.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Yodsenklai blocks the move with his legs.
Barnes decides to stand back up. Barnes steps back and let's Yodsenklai get back to his feet.
Yodsenklai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Yodsenklai doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yodsenklai. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Yodsenklai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Yodsenklai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Yodsenklai's body. Yodsenklai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yodsenklai rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Yodsenklai backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Yodsenklai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yodsenklai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Yodsenklai sprawls well.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yodsenklai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodsenklai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes lands a head kick. Yodsenklai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yodsenklai.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yodsenklai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mike Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yodsenklai's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yodsenklai at a distance.
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yodsenklai's half guard.
Barnes decides to stand up.
Barnes connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Yodsenklai's ribs.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Barnes's cut.
That's time! Yodsenklai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yodsenklai. Yodsenklai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Yodsenklai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes rushes Yodsenklai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Yodsenklai gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes digs a right hand into Yodsenklai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yodsenklai's gas tank.
Yodsenklai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes is leaning against Yodsenklai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yodsenklai managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Good body shot from Barnes.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodsenklai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsenklai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yodsenklai or not.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes works on Yodsenklai's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes presses Yodsenklai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yodsenklai moves out of range easily.
Yodsenklai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yodsenklai wants it to stay on the feet.
Knox Yodsenklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yodsenklai.
Knox Yodsenklai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yodsenklai checks it well.
Yodsenklai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yodsenklai thinking.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yodsenklai.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Yodsenklai's defenses.
Knox Yodsenklai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Yodsenklai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yodsenklai's hands.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yodsenklai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yodsenklai moves out of range easily.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai walks into a left hand.
Yodsenklai throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes fails with the takedown.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes lands a jab to Yodsenklai's midsection.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yodsenklai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes jabs Yodsenklai right on the nose. Yodsenklai blinks but takes it well.
Barnes is looking to slow Yodsenklai down with leg kicks.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes pushes Yodsenklai up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Yodsenklai missing with knees to the body.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsenklai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yodsenklai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Barnes.
Mike Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barnes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baird kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember the name. Kirunda has chosen The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda lands a slapping body shot.
Kirunda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kirunda misses with a body shot.
Baird throws the left hand but Kirunda avoids the punch easily.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Kirunda misses with a looping left.
Kirunda ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Kirunda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baird takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kirunda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kirunda throws a hook but Baird blocks it.
Kirunda swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Kirunda scores with a one two! Baird had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baird shoots in for a double leg but Kirunda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirunda thows a body shot but no joy.
Baird scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baird stalks Kirunda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kirunda's face. Kirunda staggers backwards, shaken.
Kirunda misses with a combination
and Baird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirunda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baird is controlling him.
Baird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kirunda wants to stand but Baird is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kirunda wriggles free and stands up.
Baird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirunda lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirunda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Kirunda.
Baird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baird blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Baird.
Kalema Kirunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirunda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirunda there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Kalema Kirunda has been cut.
Baird moves away from the strike by Kirunda.
Baird avoids the body shot from Kirunda.
Kirunda looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda cracks Baird with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Kirunda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baird shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirunda's guard.
Baird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baird has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kirunda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baird is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baird wants to control from the top but Kirunda keeps moving.
Baird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirunda wants to stand up but Baird is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kirunda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirunda misses with a looping right.
Kirunda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kirunda misses its intended target.
Baird staying out of range there.
Kirunda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kirunda swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Kirunda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirunda throws a right hand that Baird ducks under and follows up with a left that Baird also avoids with ease.
Baird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirunda was covering up waiting for the punch and Baird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baird is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baird trying to control but Kirunda is working from the bottom.
Baird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kirunda wants to stand but Baird is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baird controlling from the top position.
Baird prevents Kirunda from getting back to his feet.
Baird controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Macadam Baird.
Baird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirunda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Kirunda slips the punch.
Baird slips under a jab.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirunda looks to land a right hand but Baird moved out of range.
Kirunda misses the body punch
and Baird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirunda throws a hook to the side of Baird's head but Baird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Kirunda moves away and avoids it.
Kirunda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baird.
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baird wants to pass to mount but Kirunda is defending the position.
Kirunda makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baird moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baird moves away from the strike by Kirunda.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirunda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirunda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirunda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirunda stalks Baird and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baird's face. Baird staggers backwards, shaken.
Kirunda throws out a loose jab but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalema Kirunda's cut.
That's time! Baird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kirunda fakes the leg kick and cracks Baird in the body.
Kirunda slips a straight right by Baird.
Kirunda works Baird's body with a nice hook.
Kirunda looks to land a combination but Baird avoids it well.
Kirunda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Kirunda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baird checks it well.
Baird walks into a straight right hand from Kirunda.
Kirunda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kirunda blocks a jab.
Kirunda misses with a hook to the body
and Baird makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kirunda dips to his left and cracks Baird with an uppercut!
Kirunda lands a high kick!
Kirunda misses the body punch
and Baird counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirunda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirunda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirunda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baird checks it well.
Baird avoids the body shot from Kirunda.
Kirunda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baird.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirunda. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirunda pinned against the cage. Kirunda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirunda looks to land a left hand but Baird moved out of range nicely.
Baird digs a good hook to Kirunda's body.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kirunda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baird throws the left hand but Kirunda avoids the punch easily.
Kirunda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kirunda avoids the body shot from Baird.
Kalema Kirunda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirunda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baird is out of range.
Baird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirunda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirunda fails to land with a series of punches.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirunda.
A left and a right from Baird both land. Nice combination.
Kirunda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baird throws the left hand but Kirunda avoids the punch easily.
Kirunda misses with a looping right.
Baird misses with a wild body shot.
Kirunda misses with a low kick.
Kirunda walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.
Kirunda throws a body punch but Baird moves out of range.
Kirunda misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird ducks right into an uppercut from Kirunda.
Kirunda misses the jab.
Baird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalema Kirunda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirunda throws a nice looking combination but Baird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirunda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirunda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Baird lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirunda doesn't seem phased though.
Kirunda looks to land a right hand but Baird moved out of range.
Baird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirunda. Kirunda obviously looking to wear him down.
Kirunda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirunda scores with a nice right hand.
Baird moves into the clinch.
Baird pushes Kirunda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird prevents Kirunda from breaking the clinch.
Baird drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirunda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baird works on Kirunda's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird scores with a shot to the side of Kirunda's head.
Baird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirundas head.
Kirunda is trying to break the clinch but Baird has him pressed against the cage.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baird swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirunda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Baird.
Kirunda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baird controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirunda is looking to break free of the clinch but Baird has double underhooks.
Baird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirunda.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baird tries to pull guard but Kirunda holds him up against the cage and eventually Baird drops back down to his feet.
Kirunda letting Baird take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird is looking to control Kirunda's arms but Kirunda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baird has his back to the cage.
Baird gets through Kirunda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Baird.
Kirunda can't break the clinch.
Kirunda is looking to break free of the clinch but Baird has double underhooks.
Baird blocks a body shot from Kirunda.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalema Kirunda.
I think Baird has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milton Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Milton Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Myers.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa slips a jab from Myers.
Myers misses with a few strikes there.
Taalasmaa lands with a right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Taalasmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers throws a series of punches but Taalasmaa avoids them all with ease.
Taalasmaa looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Myers lands a body shot.
Taalasmaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taalasmaa prevents Myers from getting the reversal.
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.
Taalasmaa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Myers wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Myers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Myers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Taalasmaa unloads with some shots from mount but Myers bucks and avoids them well.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes here but Myers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Myers is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Myers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taalasmaa lands a heavy elbow.
Taalasmaa is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Myers is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kari Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Dibiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Sub-Mission. Cain Mir is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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192 lbs
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Mir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Dibiase!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Dibiase there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dibiase attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dibiase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiase throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
Mir connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dibiase misses the target.
Dibiase lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dibiase.
Nice body kick there by Dibiase.
Dibiase throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dibiase won't be happy with that.
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!
Mir with the ground and pound but Dibiase regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dibiase tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg.
Dibiase preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dibiase really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mir 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.
Dibiase is refusing to be controlled, as Mir sits in half guard.
Dibiase blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
Dibiase tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dibiase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dibiase drops Mir with a beautiful combination! Mir stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dibiase is looking for the KO!
Mir is rocked!
It looks like Cain Mir has been cut.
Mir bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dibiase comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mir falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mir was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ted Dibiase!
Ted Dibiase is the new middleweight champion!
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