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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fjodor Fedja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedja comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, to ne vecher. Fjodor Fedja has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Fjodor Fedja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hung!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Hung misses.
Fedja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hung on the side of the head.
Fedja slips a jab from Hung.
Sam Hung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedja tests Hung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fedja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hung looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedja is just out of range.
Fedja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hung blocks a jab.
Hung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fedja lands a jab to Hung's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hung slips under a jab.
Fedja misses the shot to the body.
Fedja punishes Hung's body with a nice straight punch.
Hung looks gassed!
Nice cross by Hung.
Hung lands a body shot.
Hung blocks a jab.
Fedja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hung.
Fedja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice combination there by Hung.
Hung misses with an uppercut. Fedja saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hung misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fedja to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedja throws a jab when Hung was well out of range.
Fedja tests Hung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hung is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Fedja ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hung clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fjodor Fedja!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demarcus DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, CoCo Ware!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware misses the jab.
Ware throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ware.
Ware throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
Ware shoots in looking for a takedown but DeSilva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ware's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ware scores with a hook.
Ware tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Ware's leg. Ware is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ware has a takedown stuffed.
Ware looks gassed!
DeSilva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ware pinned against the cage. Ware gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ware throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
Ware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva.
A head kick misses from Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Ware.
Ware on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ware avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSilva is defended easily by Ware.
Ware throws a head kick that misses
and DeSilva counters with a head kick.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
It looks like CoCo Ware has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva is looking to slow Ware down with leg kicks.
DeSilva lands a big head kick that sends Ware tumbling to the mat! DeSilva takes a step backwards and waves Ware back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ware is rocked!
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ware is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSilva finish him?
Ware looks up at the clock. Bad move! DeSilva lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ware. DeSilva pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demarcus DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett slips under a jab from Carlson Jr.
Howlett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Howlett clinches.
Carlson Jr is working for takedown but Howlett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howlett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Howlett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Howlett lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Howlett to work.
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Carlson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlson Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carlson Jr throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Carlson Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carlson Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howlett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Howlett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlson Jr is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlson Jr moves away.
Howlett 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.
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlson Jr misses with a body shot
and Howlett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Carlson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlson Jr missing with a left hand there. Howlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howlett darts in and clinches Carlson Jr up against the cage.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Howlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howlett lands a hook that snaps the head of Carlson Jr backwards.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Carlson Jr has Howlett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howlett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr tries for a takedown but Howlett manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Carlson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett gets underhooks to prevent Carlson Jr's takedown attempt.
Howlett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carlson Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howlett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett lands an uppercut.
Carlson Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlson Jr is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Howlett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Howlett.
Carlson Jr tries for a takedown but Howlett manages to get underhooks.
Carlson Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howlett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Howlett prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlson Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howlett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Carlson Jr.
Howlett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlson Jr backwards.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Howlett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Howlett lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howlett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carlson Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Howlett.
Howlett lands a shot to the body.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Howlett.
A short uppercut from Howlett.
Howlett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlson Jr or not.
Howlett gets through Carlson Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Howlett gets through Carlson Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Howlett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Howlett slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howlett.
Howlett cracks Carlson Jr with a nice body shot.
Howlett lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Howlett.
Howlett scores with a shot to the side of Carlson Jr's head.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlson Jr or not.
Howlett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Howlett lands a nice shot to the body.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Howlett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carlson Jr misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howlett lands a really nice looking cross but Carlson Jr seems unphased.
Howlett scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chad Carlson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson Jr defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand.
Carlson Jr avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Nice straight punches there by Howlett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howlett.
Howlett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carlson Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howlett scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howlett, as that shot connected.
Howlett instigates a clinch.
Carlson Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howlett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Howlett throws a series of punches but Carlson Jr avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Carlson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Carlson Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Howlett scores with a shot to the body.
Howlett works Carlson Jr's body with a nice hook.
Howlett looks to land a combination but Carlson Jr avoids it well.
Howlett connects with a body shot.
Howlett throws a right hand that Carlson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlson Jr also avoids with ease.
Carlson Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carlson Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Carlson Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett with a hook.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Howlett misses the target.
Howlett staying out of range there.
Howlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Howlett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr looks to land a left hand but Howlett moved out of range nicely.
Howlett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Carlson Jr needs to keep his hands up - Howlett had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howlett rushes Carlson Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett stalling against the cage.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Howlett working aggressively here.
Come on Howlett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Howlett digs a right hand underneath Carlson Jr's ribcage. Carlson Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howlett pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Howlett.
Howlett lands a hook that snaps the head of Carlson Jr backwards.
Howlett lands with a light punch inside.
James Howlett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Howlett.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
Carlson Jr tries for a takedown but Howlett manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Howlett lands a right hand.
Howlett stalling the fight.
Howlett lands a shot to the body.
Carlson Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howlett prevents it.
Carlson Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howlett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Carlson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Howlett.
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlson Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howlett scores with a nice strike.
Howlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Howlett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howlett is pushing Carlson Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Howlett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlson Jrs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howlett effectively controlling the action here.
Carlson Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howlett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carlson Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Howlett.
Carlson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howlett doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlson Jr circles away.
Howlett jabs Carlson Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carlson Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howlett.
Howlett clinches up with Carlson Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Howlett stops a takedown attempt from Carlson Jr.
Howlett prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Howlett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howlett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howlett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Howlett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carlson Jr looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range.
Howlett lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howlett, as that shot connected.
Howlett lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlson Jr's head.
Howlett lands a jab to the nose.
Howlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlson Jr.
Howlett misses with a few strikes there.
Carlson Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carlson Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carlson Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Chad Carlson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Howlett.
Howlett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Howlett lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carlson Jr staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Carlson Jr.
Howlett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howlett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Howlett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carlson Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howlett lands a hook that snaps the head of Carlson Jr backwards.
Carlson Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howlett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett lands with a right to the head.
Howlett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carlson Jr is rocked!
Howlett is leaning against Carlson Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carlson Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howlett pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Carlson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlson Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carlson Jr has time to react.
Howlett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlson Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howlett.
Oh Carlson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howlett lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Carlson Jr can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Howlett and Carlson Jr drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Howlett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Howlett!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sabotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Hujoppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hujoppi has chosen Cockney Rejects - Fighting In The Streets as his entrance music. Hemmo Hujoppi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Sabotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hemmo Hujoppi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hujoppi lands a slapping body shot.
Sabotka tries to land a leg kick but Hujoppi saw it coming and moves away.
Sabotka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sabotka doesn't manage to clinch there - Hujoppi circles away.
Sabotka throws a big shot that misses.
Sabotka throws a hook but Hujoppi blocks it.
That kick from Hujoppi tenderised Sabotka's leg. Sabotka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hujoppi throws a low kick but Sabotka moves out of range easily.
Hujoppi staying out of range there.
Hujoppi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sabotka's sensitive parts.
Hujoppi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sabotka is out of range and Hujoppi settles back down.
Hujoppi avoids the body shot from Sabotka.
Hujoppi scoring well with a low kick there.
Hujoppi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hujoppi checks a leg kick.
Hujoppi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sabotka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hemmo Hujoppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabotka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Sabotka blocks the low kick.
Hujoppi throws a front kick that sends Sabotka stumbling back into the cage.
Hujoppi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Sabotka misses
and Hujoppi counters with a good low kick that Sabotka was not able to check.
Sabotka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Sabotka misses
and Hujoppi counters with an inside leg kick.
Hujoppi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hujoppi is looking to slow Sabotka down with leg kicks.
Hujoppi connects with a high kick.
Hujoppi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sabotka throws a lazy right hand but Hujoppi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hujoppi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi moves out of range of the body kick.
Sabotka misses with a wild combination.
Sabotka misses with a body shot.
Sabotka throws a right hand that Hujoppi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hujoppi also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Hujoppi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabotka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hujoppi moves away.
Sabotka misses with a leg kick.
Hujoppi thumps Sabotka with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hujoppi.
Sabotka tries to work over Hujoppi's front leg with a kick but Hujoppi checks it.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses
and Hujoppi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hujoppi cracks the inside of Sabotka's front leg.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hujoppi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that half lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sabotka 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 Hujoppi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hujoppi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sabotka swings for the body but Hujoppi moves out of range.
Hujoppi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sabotka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hujoppi misses with a leg kick.
Sabotka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sabotka throws a leg kick but Hujoppi moved away.
Sabotka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hujoppi counters with a head kick. That will keep Sabotka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
An inside leg kick from Sabotka misses.
Hujoppi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hujoppi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sabotka is out of range.
Sabotka throws a lazy head kick
and Hujoppi counters with a leg kick.
Hujoppi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sabotka is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Sabotka is predictable there
and Hujoppi counters with a thumping low kick.
Hujoppi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hujoppi connects with a leg kick. Sabotka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hujoppi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabotka.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hujoppi.
Sabotka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses.
Hujoppi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sabotka throws a wild body kick that Hujoppi sees coming a mile off.
Sabotka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hujoppi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabotka checks a leg kick nicely.
Hujoppi lands a head kick. Sabotka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hujoppi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hujoppi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabotka.
Hujoppi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sabotka's sensitive parts.
Hujoppi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hujoppi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hujoppi scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hujoppi.
Sabotka misses with a hook.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick
and Sabotka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hujoppi lands a head kick. Sabotka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hujoppi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sabotka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hujoppi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hujoppi ducks under a wild hook from Sabotka.
Good leg kick by Hujoppi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabotka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hujoppi can pounce on him.
Sabotka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sabotka. Sabotka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hujoppi is looking to slow Sabotka down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi lands with a slapping head kick.
Hujoppi lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabotka just misses with a punch to the body.
Hujoppi scores with a nice strike.
Sabotka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hujoppi misses with a low kick as Sabotka jumps back.
Hujoppi lands a head kick. Sabotka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hujoppi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabotka.
A good leg kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabotka.
Sabotka thows a leg kick but Hujoppi checks it
and Hujoppi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hujoppi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sabotka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hujoppi. That one must have hurt.
Hujoppi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sabotka.
An inside leg kick lands from Hujoppi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabotka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hujoppi throws a nice head kick!
Hujoppi thumps Sabotka with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hujoppi.
Sabotka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
Hujoppi throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Hujoppi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sabotka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
Sabotka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sabotka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hujoppi digs a good body shot into Sabotka's ribs.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A clash of legs there as Sabotka blocks the low kick.
Hujoppi avoids the head kick by Sabotka.
Sabotka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sabotka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hujoppi counters with a big head kick but Sabotka shrugs it off.
Sabotka throws a lazy body kick
and Hujoppi counters with a body kick.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick but Sabotka checks it.
Sabotka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sabotka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
Sabotka throws a solid leg kick but Hujoppi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sabotka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hujoppi. That's going to slow Sabotka down.
Sabotka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hujoppi.
A big right from Sabotka misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick which misses Sabotka's front leg but catches the back leg as Sabotka tries to avoid it.
Hujoppi is looking to score with low kicks.
Sabotka checks a low kick from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi connects with a high kick.
Hujoppi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sabotka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sabotka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hujoppi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hujoppi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sabotka misses with a hook to the body
and Hujoppi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hujoppi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sabotka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hujoppi's calf.
Sabotka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sabotka wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Hujoppi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabotka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hujoppi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hujoppi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hujoppi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sabotka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hujoppi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sabotka's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hujoppi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sabotka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sabotka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hujoppi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hujoppi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hujoppi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabotka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hujoppi manages to avoid it.
Hujoppi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Hujoppi tenderised Sabotka's leg. Sabotka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sabotka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sabotka's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Hujoppi misses.
Sabotka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sabotka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hujoppi fakes the leg kick and cracks Sabotka in the body.
A good leg kick by Hujoppi.
Sabotka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick from Hujoppi lands but Sabotka takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Sabotka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabotka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hujoppi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hujoppi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hujoppi blocks the body kick.
Hujoppi tried to score with a low kick but Sabotka checks it.
Hujoppi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hujoppi connects with a high kick.
Hujoppi wants to slow Sabotka down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hujoppi.
Hujoppi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hujoppi.
Hujoppi slips a jab from Sabotka.
Sabotka takes one on the button.
Sabotka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Hujoppi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that Sabotka semi-blocks.
Hujoppi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Hujoppi blocks the low kick.
Hujoppi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hujoppi fakes the leg kick and cracks Sabotka in the body.
Hujoppi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hujoppi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hujoppi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hemmo Hujoppi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hujoppi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hujoppi is looking to slow Sabotka down with leg kicks.
Hujoppi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sabotka throws a lazy body kick
and Hujoppi counters with a body kick that stops Sabotka in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hujoppi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabotka thows a body shot but no joy.
Hujoppi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sabotka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sabotka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hujoppi 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 Sabotka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sabotka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sabotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sabotka.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabotka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hujoppi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hemmo Hujoppi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hujoppi motions for Sabotka to come forward. Hujoppi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sabotka swings for the body but Hujoppi moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sabotka blocks the low kick.
Sabotka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hujoppi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sabotka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Hujoppi lands but Sabotka takes it in his stride.
Hujoppi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hujoppi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Sabotka misses
and Hujoppi counters with a solid body kick.
Hujoppi cracks Sabotka with a good jab.
Sabotka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
Sabotka misses with a leg kick
and Hujoppi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hujoppi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Hujoppi tenderised Sabotka's leg. Sabotka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hujoppi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hujoppi wants to slow Sabotka down by chopping away at his legs.
Sabotka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hujoppi feints and then cracks Sabotka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sabotka down.
Sabotka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hujoppi scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hujoppi.
Sabotka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Sabotka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hujoppi.
Hujoppi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sabotka. Sabotka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hujoppi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hujoppi tries to work over Sabotka's front leg with a kick but Sabotka checks it.
Sabotka tries to land a body kick
and Hujoppi counters with a low kick, right behind Sabotka 's knee.
Sabotka throws a leg kick that misses.
Hujoppi tries to score with a low kick but Sabotka moves his leg out of the way.
Sabotka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sabotka throws a low kick, looking for Hujoppi's leg but Hujoppi calmly moves out of range.
Sabotka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi is looking to slow Sabotka down with leg kicks.
Hujoppi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sabotka misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Sabotka misses.
Hujoppi misses with a leg kick
and Sabotka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sergei Sabotka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hemmo Hujoppi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sabotka checks a leg kick.
Hujoppi throws a chopping leg kick but Sabotka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hujoppi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hujoppi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sabotka.
Hujoppi is looking to chop away at Sabotka's legs.
Sabotka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hujoppi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hujoppi feints and then cracks Sabotka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sabotka down.
Sabotka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabotka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sabotka thows a leg kick but Hujoppi checks it
and Hujoppi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hujoppi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sabotka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
Sabotka tries to move into range but Hujoppi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hujoppi keeps Sabotka at a distance using the push kick.
Hujoppi scores with a three punch combo!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hujoppi.
Hujoppi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hujoppi misses with a low kick.
Hujoppi scores with a head kick. Sabotka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hujoppi, as that shot connected.
Sabotka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi scores with a head kick.
Hujoppi throws a low kick, looking for Sabotka's leg but Sabotka calmly moves out of range.
Hujoppi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hujoppi lands a high kick!
Sabotka checks a leg kick.
Sabotka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabotka misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Sabotka blocks the low kick.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hujoppi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sabotka takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Hujoppi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabotka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hujoppi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabotka.
Hujoppi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sabotka misses with a head kick.
Sabotka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hujoppi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabotka.
Sabotka throws a leg kick
and Hujoppi counters with a thumping low kick.
Sabotka misses with the body kick
and Hujoppi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hujoppi misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hujoppi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hujoppi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hujoppi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sabotka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hujoppi lands a head kick. Sabotka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hujoppi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sabotka tries to land a front kick but Hujoppi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sabotka checks a leg kick.
Hujoppi defending well as Sabotka loads up on a big left hand.
Hujoppi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sabotka checks it well.
A lazy body kick from Sabotka
and Hujoppi counters with an inside leg kick.
Hujoppi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hujoppi. Sabotka shrugs it off though.
Sabotka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hujoppi. That one must have hurt.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabotka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Hujoppi.
A head kick misses from Sabotka.
Nice body kick from Hujoppi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hemmo Hujoppi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hujoppi 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 William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hemmo Hujoppi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petri Pakkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakkanen comes to the cage accompanied by Loost Koos - Pakkasta. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Petri Pakkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakkanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brophy avoids it really well and circles away.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Pakkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pakkanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pakkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brophy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brophy tries to roll over but Pakkanen keeps him under control.
Pakkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brophy is pressing down on Pakkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brophy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brophy is looking for a triangle but Pakkanen pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pakkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pakkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brophy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pakkanen wants to pass the guard but Brophy is keeping the position.
Pakkanen throws a strike but Brophy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brophy wants to pass the guard but Pakkanen is keeping the position.
Pakkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brophy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brophy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pakkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pakkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen working a defensive guard here.
Brophy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pakkanen is keeping the position for now.
Brophy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pakkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brophy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pakkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pakkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pakkanen keeping moving, preventing Brophy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brophy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brophy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pakkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brophy wants to control from the top but Pakkanen keeps moving.
Brophy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pakkanen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brophy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pakkanen pulls down on the head and he's put Brophy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Petri Pakkanen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ste Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jericho might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sharkslayer - Hunting Theme. Passmoor has chosen If I had a hammer as his entrance music. Ricky Jericho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ste Passmoor's chin.
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ste Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passmoor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho scores with a jab to the head.
Passmoor wants to clinch.
Passmoor fails with a takedown attempt.
Passmoor is looking to chop away at Jericho's legs.
Passmoor tries to clinch up.
Jericho lands a leg kick that knocks Passmoor off balance momentarily.
Jericho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jericho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Passmoor is trying to defend but Jericho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jericho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Passmoor keeps working.
Passmoor has his hands clasped together around Jericho's back. He's all about the action.
Passmoor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jericho is working away from the top position though.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jericho is pressing down on Passmoor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Passmoor is holding on for now.
Jericho working Passmoor over with strikes.
Jericho wants to pass the guard but Passmoor is defending well.
Passmoor is trying to stand back up but Jericho is controlling him
Passmoor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jericho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jericho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Passmoor is trying to get back to full guard.
Jericho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Passmoor keeps working.
Jericho thows a huge punch but Passmoor dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho drops an elbow to the side of Passmoor's head.
Jericho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Passmoor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Passmoor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jericho manages to move to mount!
Passmoor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jericho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Passmoor's face.
Jericho landing strikes from the mount and Passmoor is in trouble!
Jericho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Passmoor tries to hold on but Jericho postures up.
Passmoor is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Passmoor tries to hold on but Jericho postures up.
Jericho controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho lands a nice shot to the head.
Jericho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Passmoor hang on?
Passmoor is rocked!
Jericho cracks Passmoor with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Jericho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Ochocinco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has chosen Ready or Not - Fugees as his entrance music. Fedor Rogers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Ochocinco's chin.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Ochocinco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochocinco slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rogers jabs at Ochocinco's body.
Ochocinco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ochocinco wants to clinch
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ochocinco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Ochocinco.
Ochocinco tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Rogers catches Ochocinco right on the button with a cross.
Ochocinco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochocinco just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochocinco moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ochocinco's corner calls for a 1-2. Ochocinco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ochocinco scores with the left hand. Rogers knows he should have avoided that one.
Ochocinco misses with a looping right.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ochocinco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochocinco.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ochocinco.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochocinco is just out of range.
Ochocinco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fedor Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rogers misses
letting Ochocinco counter with a right hand.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rogers.
A shot to the body from Rogers misses
and Ochocinco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ochocinco misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Ochocinco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochocinco.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rogers misses with a jab to the body
and Ochocinco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ochocinco takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochocinco lands an uppercut.
Rogers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ochocinco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Ochocinco avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a hook to the body
and Ochocinco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ochocinco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rogers throws a low kick but Ochocinco moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ochocinco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ochocinco, as that shot connected.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers misses with a body punch
and Ochocinco counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Rogers is predictable there
and Ochocinco counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ochocinco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ochocinco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rogers.
Ochocinco closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ochocinco counter with a right hand.
Ochocinco tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Ochocinco tries to clinch up.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Ochocinco avoids them all with ease.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Ochocinco 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochocinco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ochocinco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers throws a head kick but Ochocinco moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Rogers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ochocinco has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ochocinco as Rogers tries to tie him up.
Ochocinco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ochocinco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Ochocinco improves position.
Rogers leaning against his opponent.
Ochocinco is pushing Rogers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ochocinco prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Ochocinco misses with an elbow strike.
Rogers tries to break free but Ochocinco pushes him back against the cage.
Ochocinco gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochocinco lands a right hand.
Ochocinco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ochocinco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike from Ochocinco.
Rogers has Ochocinco pushed against the cage.
Ochocinco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ochocinco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochocinco creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rogers with a big uppercut! Rogers tries to clinch up but Ochocinco pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Rogers to the mat! Rogers covers up and Ochocinco unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chad Ochocinco!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kray's entrance music is The Ying Tong Song. A fine choice. Oleg Karev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
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252 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ronald Kray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Karev!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karev throws a body punch but Kray moves out of range.
Kray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karev connects with a single shot there.
Kray dodges the punch combination from Karev.
Karev tries to move into range but Kray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karev stuffs the takedown attempt from Kray. Kray gets slowly back to his feet.
Kray throws a right hand that Karev ducks under and follows up with a left that Karev also avoids with ease.
Karev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karev throws a lazy right hand but Kray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karev throws a solid leg kick but Kray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karev.
Kray swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karev doesn't seem bothered though.
Karev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kray misses with an uppercut. Karev saw that one coming.
Kray throws a shot from downtown. Karev moves away and avoids it.
Kray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karev. Karev obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Kray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karev connects with a crisp jab.
Kray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Karev misses
and Kray counters with a one-two to the body.
Kray throws a jab but it's blocked by Karev.
Nice defenses there by Karev.
Karev misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kray throws a lazy right hand but Karev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kray has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Kray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ronald Kray has been cut.
Karev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kray is breathing heavily.
Karev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karev scores with a hook.
Kray looks to score with a jab to the body but Karev is just out of range.
Oleg Karev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karev thumps Kray with a low kick.
Karev lands a head shot.
Karev throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karev thuds a left hand into Kray's body.
Karev connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle, before Karev throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kray's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Karev lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Oleg Karev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randjob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randjob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Neil Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick there by Goldman.
Goldman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldman scores with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Goldman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands an elbow.
Goldman tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goldman some visible discomfort.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldman, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goldman to escape.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goldman manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Goldman from standing back up.
Goldman is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Goldman defending well.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie working Goldman over with strikes.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldman is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldman keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie working over Goldman with some ground and pound. Goldman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldman's head.
Gracie wants to control but Goldman is keeping him busy.
Goldman is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randjob Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goldman misses with a straight right.
Goldman loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Goldman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Goldman blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Goldman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Jab, jab by Goldman - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldman throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Goldman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldman looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldman which made him look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goldman.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses the jab.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldman is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Goldman circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Goldman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldman.
Goldman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldman misses with an uppercut.
Neil Goldman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Goldman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Goldman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neil Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randjob Gracie.
Goldman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldman throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Goldman as Gracie shoots in.
Goldman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neil Goldman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goldman defends it nicely.
Goldman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Goldman.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldman. Goldman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldman tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Goldman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldman thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Goldman lands a slapping body shot.
Goldman lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goldman misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Goldman scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goldman.
Goldman misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldman lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Goldman feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goldman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randjob Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goldman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goldman.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldman.
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!
Goldman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goldman lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a good cross that connects.
Goldman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Goldman.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Goldman.
Goldman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Goldman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Goldman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldman is looking to clinch.
Goldman lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goldman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldman misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Goldman.
Goldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Goldman counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldman feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Goldman scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldman digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman scores with a jab.
Goldman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Goldman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Goldman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas De Groote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Bury Me With It. De Groote has chosen Bas' Theme as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas De Groote!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groote misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
Raoul Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke throws a shot from downtown. De Groote moves away and avoids it.
Duke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duke blocks a head kick by De Groote.
Duke clinches up with De Groote and pushes him back against the cage.
De Groote lands an elbow inside that Duke shrugs off.
It looks like Raoul Duke has been cut.
Duke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Groote is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Groote manages to break the clinch.
Duke throws a shot from downtown. De Groote moves away and avoids it.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Groote.
Duke scores with a jab to the head.
De Groote takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Groote.
Duke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Groote.
Duke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Duke misses.
De Groote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Groote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from De Groote misses its intended target.
Duke throws a hook but De Groote blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groote takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Duke.
Duke scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Groote in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from De Groote.
De Groote is looking to score with low kicks.
De Groote throws a series of punches but Duke avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Duke lands but De Groote takes it in his stride.
De Groote takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from De Groote.
De Groote moves out of range as Duke strikes.
Nice cross by De Groote.
De Groote drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groote works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Duke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duke is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groote takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Duke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Groote working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if De Groote is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Groote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duke defends it well.
De Groote throwing shots but Duke is blocking nicely.
De Groote missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke is looking for a sweep. De Groote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Groote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duke defending well though.
Duke gets full guard.
Duke wants to sweep but no luck.
De Groote engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Groote trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duke looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Groote is one step ahead there.
De Groote trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bas De Groote.
De Groote looks to throw the jab but Duke is out of range.
Raoul Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Groote slips under a jab.
De Groote throws a head kick that misses.
Duke slips a straight right by De Groote.
De Groote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Duke walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Groote.
Duke throws a jab when De Groote was well out of range.
De Groote defending well as Duke loads up on a big left hand.
Duke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by De Groote. Beautiful body shot.
De Groote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Duke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Groote slips under a jab from Duke.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke looks to throw the jab but De Groote is out of range.
Duke throws out a loose jab but De Groote uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Groote with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Groote fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
Duke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas De Groote dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Duke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Groote swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Groote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Duke.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Duke enables De Groote to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Duke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Duke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Groote manages to get himself to full guard.
Duke postures up in De Groote's guard and throws a big left but De Groote blocks it.
De Groote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duke is aware though and is defending well.
De Groote lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duke!
De Groote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Groote raining down hammerfists from mount.
De Groote is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duke can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groote wants to control the pace but Duke is squirming around nicely.
De Groote has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Duke works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Groote wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duke is on top in guard.
Duke wants to control from the top but De Groote keeps moving.
De Groote 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 two minutes gone in the round.
De Groote is trying to control the position but Duke postures up.
De Groote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Groote holds on and takes a little breather.
De Groote is trying to keep Duke in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Duke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Groote is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Groote trying to keep a closed guard but Duke is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke stays in close to De Groote's body and controls the position.
Duke wants to pass the guard but De Groote is keeping the position.
Duke trying to control but De Groote is working from the bottom.
Bas De Groote has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Groote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Duke connects with a crisp jab.
De Groote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Groote moves out of range of the strikes.
De Groote misses with a kick to the body.
Duke swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Groote decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duke's guard.
De Groote trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duke looking to control.
De Groote won't allow Duke to sweep him here.
Duke keeping moving, preventing De Groote from controlling successfully.
De Groote looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De Groote moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groote avoids the head kick by Duke.
Duke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Groote on the side of the head.
Duke misses with a hook. De Groote ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Groote.
De Groote moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas De Groote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raoul Duke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Duke misses with a straight right.
De Groote scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Duke misses the target.
Duke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from De Groote misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Duke.
De Groote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Groote ducks under a wild hook from Duke.
De Groote takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Groote looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Groote fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duke.
Duke throws out a loose jab but De Groote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Duke. No joy for De Groote on that attempt.
De Groote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duke.
De Groote cracks Duke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duke cracks De Groote with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke tries to clinch up.
De Groote moves away from the strike by Duke.
Duke misses with a straight left.
De Groote is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raoul Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas De Groote.
De Groote scoring well with a low kick there.
De Groote moves out of range as Duke strikes.
Duke misses with an uppercut. De Groote saw that one coming.
Duke missing with a left hand there. De Groote was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Groote throws a head kick that misses.
De Groote is looking to score with low kicks.
De Groote slips a straight right by Duke.
De Groote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Groote misses with a body kick.
De Groote throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Groote keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Duke.
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.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groote.
Duke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duke throws a looping overhand right but De Groote ducks down to avoid it.
De Groote moves out of range as Duke strikes.
De Groote takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Groote slips a straight right by Duke.
A big left from Duke misses.
De Groote fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Groote moves in looking to clinch but Duke pushes him off.
De Groote bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duke lands with a good body shot.
De Groote throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
Duke gets a clinch.
De Groote creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duke's defenses.
Duke misses with the head strike.
Duke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Groote.
De Groote blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groote is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
De Groote tries a body shot but Duke blocks it.
A short left from Duke.
Duke misses with a knee to the head.
Duke tries to land knees in the clinch but De Groote avoids the damage to the body.
Duke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Grootes head.
De Groote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duke digs a right hand underneath De Groote's ribcage. De Groote let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Groote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke trying to control the position but instead, De Groote has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duke into the cage.
De Groote dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duke lands a left hand.
Duke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Groote manages to break the clinch.
De Groote is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Groote tried to score with a low kick but Duke checks it.
Duke avoids the head kick by De Groote.
Duke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke misses with a body punch
and De Groote counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Groote working Duke over with strikes.
Duke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Groote forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke wants to control but De Groote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Groote wants to take a breather but Duke is having none of it.
Duke gets full guard.
Raoul Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bas De Groote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Groote looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groote trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas De Groote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Groote 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas De Groote!
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FIGHT
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