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IC 40: Kukko vs Joe C. PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Masters of Mixed Martial Arts . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brij Khali was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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161 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khali checks a leg kick.
Champman looks to score with a jab to the body but Khali is just out of range.
Champman throws a good cross that connects.
Khali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Champman.
The fighters circling - Khali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Champman looks to throw the jab but Khali is out of range.
The fighters circling - Khali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Champman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khali.
Champman throws a looping overhand right but Khali ducks down to avoid it.
Khali misses with an uppercut.
Brij Khali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khali misses the jab.
Champman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Khali misses the target.
Champman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Champman throws a series of punches but Khali avoids them all with ease.
Champman's corner calls for a 1-2. Champman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman catches Khali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Champman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khali looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khali is being controlled here.
Champman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champman taking a breather here.
Champman working the ground and pound but Khali is defending the strikes.
Khali defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champman controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Champman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Champman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Khali throws a hook but Champman avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali throws the left hand but Champman avoids the punch easily.
Champman slips under a jab from Khali.
Khali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Champman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khali looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Champman.
Brij Khali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Champman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Champman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Champman lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Khali misses the target.
Champman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Champman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khali sprawls well initially but Champman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khali is in trouble now - Champman has advanced to mount!
Champman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali taking shots to the head.
Champman lands a big shot there that rocks Khali but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Champman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Champman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khali?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Champman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khali?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Champman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khali scrambles back to his feet.
Khali misses with a shot to the body
enabling Champman to counter with a crisp jab.
Champman throws a series of punches but Khali moves out of range.
Champman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khali momentarily.
Khali is rocked!
walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Khali limp body while Champman jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Champman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rooie mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Bravado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, rooie mano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mano slips a jab from Bravado.
Bravado misses with a looping left.
mano leaves Bravado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
mano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
mano shoots in and bounces Bravado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bravado keeping full guard, as mano tries to pass.
Bravado pulls mano in close to prevent any damage.
mano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
mano wants to control from the top but Bravado keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado wants to sweep here but mano controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bravado throws an overhand right that lands on mano's shoulder, as mano tries to avoid the shot.
mano gets a takedown into half guard.
Bravado is staying active underneath mano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bravado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravado keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bravado is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bravado is just riding it out for now. mano eventually gives up the hold.
mano throwing shots but Bravado is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravado wants to control but mano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bravado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
mano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bravado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bravado moves into full guard.
mano tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravado is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is trying to control the position but mano postures up.
Bravado has momentary wrist control but mano slips an elbow through the middle.
Bravado is trying to control the position but mano postures up.
mano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravado is keeping the position for now.
mano being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
mano postures up in Bravado's guard and throws a big left but Bravado blocks it.
mano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bravado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now mano has Bravado in his guard.
Bravado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now mano is on top in guard.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
mano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
mano is refusing to be controlled, as Bravado sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mano is trying to maintain the position but Bravado is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rooie mano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
mano cracks Bravado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
mano fails with the takedown
and Bravado counters with a single leg into guard. mano didn't expect that.
Bravado stands and throws mano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
mano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bravado's best efforts.
mano wants to control but Bravado is keeping busy.
mano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravado passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, mano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bravado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by mano, who protects the arm well.
mano stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
mano tries to buck Bravado off but Bravado is having none of it.
mano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bravado moves into full mount!
Bravado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now mano is on top in guard.
mano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
mano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bravado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
mano pushing down on Bravado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado blocking the ground and pound attempt from mano.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bravado manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
mano stands and throws Bravado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bravado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bravado is looking for a sweep. mano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
mano is looking for a kimura but Bravado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for mano to get the leverage.
mano is breathing heavily.
mano is trying to control. Bravado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bravado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of mano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take mano's back!
Bravado thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
mano tries to roll but Bravado sticks to his back.
Will Bravado go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is really struggling to control mano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mano turns into Bravado and is now in his guard.
mano throwing strikes from guard but Bravado blocks nicely.
mano drops back looking for a leg! Bravado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravado manages to kick mano off! mano jumps back into Bravado's guard.
Bravado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravado 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!
Bravado shoots in for a double leg but mano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
mano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bravado's half guard.
mano looks to land a strike but Bravado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
mano trying to control but Bravado is working from the bottom.
Bravado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
mano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bravado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now mano has Bravado in his guard.
Bravado trying to control the position from guard on top but mano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado looking to pass the guard.
Bravado with a flurry of punches that miss.
mano working a defensive guard here.
Bravado won't allow mano to sweep him here.
Bravado wants to control from the top but mano keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bravado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bravado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
mano is not content to let Bravado control the position.
mano is holding on to half guard well.
Bravado trying to mount his opponent but mano defends it.
Bravado is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado thows a huge punch but mano dodges it nicely.
Bravado is trying to control. mano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
mano regains full guard. Nicely done.
mano wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
mano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bravado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
mano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
mano prevents Bravado from moving into mount.
Bravado wants to control but mano is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravado just content to control the position.
mano tries to buck Bravado off but Bravado is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddie Bravado.
I think Bravado 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bravado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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283 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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255 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bear!
Li looking to ground and pound but Bear is blocking nicely.
Bear is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bear is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bear keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Li connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Bear that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bear tries to reverse the position but Li maintains control.
Li scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bear?
Li avoids the attempt from Bear to control.
Li lands a nice shot to the head.
Li lands a heavy elbow.
Li prevents Bear from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li unloading with bombs!
Li has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bear's face.
Li tries to control but Bear wriggling away.
Li postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bear bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Li and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Li!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick O Flattery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Cunns II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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258 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick O Flattery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cunns II!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Flattery misses with a wild body shot.
O Flattery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cunns II moves away from the strike by O Flattery.
Cunns II loads up on a big right hand but O Flattery slips the punch.
Cunns II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Flattery as he avoids it easily.
O Flattery swings for the body but Cunns II moves out of range.
Cunns II paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Patrick O Flattery has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunns II misses with a jab to the body
and O Flattery counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from O Flattery as Cunns II shoots in.
Cunns II lands with a nice body punch.
O Flattery is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Cunns II misses its intended target.
Cunns II fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from O Flattery misses.
Cunns II stalks O Flattery and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Flattery's face. O Flattery staggers backwards, shaken.
Cunns II throws a hook but O Flattery avoids it easily.
Cunns II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Cunns II misses.
O Flattery looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunns II is just out of range.
Cunns II defending well as O Flattery loads up on a big left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from O Flattery enables Cunns II to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. O Flattery manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunns II wants to get up but he can't break O Flattery's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunns II slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cunns II tries to stand but O Flattery is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Flattery is trying to keep Cunns II in close.
O Flattery controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cunns II scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cunns II throws a looping overhand right but O Flattery ducks down to avoid it.
O Flattery with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunns II throws a body punch but O Flattery moves out of range.
Cunns II goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cunns II throws a jab but it's blocked by O Flattery.
A big left from Cunns II misses.
O Flattery scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for O Flattery.
Cunns II will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunns II on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Flattery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mark Cunns II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Flattery lands a nice hook to Cunns II's body. Cunns II takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Flattery scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Mark Cunns II has been cut.
O Flattery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunns II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cunns II misses the body punch
and O Flattery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cunns II thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunns II tries to move into range but O Flattery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cunns II takes one to the chin there.
O Flattery scores with a shot to the body.
O Flattery lands a big right hook! Cunns II looks hurt but is still standing! O Flattery lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cunns II falls down and O Flattery dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cunns II's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and O Flattery runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick O Flattery!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
8 - 10 - 1 |
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okita misses with a straight left.
Lotus misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Lotus.
A cross from Okita lands.
Okita throws a shot from downtown. Lotus moves away and avoids it.
Lotus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okita.
Okita slips a jab and a cross from Lotus.
Okita connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lotus's hands.
Lotus slips a straight right by Okita.
Okita takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okita lands a body shot.
Okita scores with a takedown into Lotus's guard.
Okita looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus has an active guard here but Okita has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus wants to improve his position but Okita is controlling well.
Okita is pressing down on Lotus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lotus is holding on for now.
Okita passes into side control, despite Lotus's attempt to control the position.
Okita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lotus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lotus defends well.
Lotus wants to get up but he can't break Okita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Okita is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lotus rolls with it to try and escape but Okita cranks on the arm and Lotus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikio Okita!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thom Le Bou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Magic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Bou comes into the arena with in the Night Garden Theme Tune blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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177 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thom Le Bou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Magic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magic throws a right and a left that Le Bou avoids nicely.
Le Bou slips under a jab from Magic.
Le Bou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magic.
Le Bou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Bou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magic. Le Bou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Bou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magic's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magic is looking to improve his position.
Le Bou trying to control from half guard but Magic is working away.
Le Bou is thwarting Magic's attempts to control the position.
Le Bou is trying to control. Magic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Bou is really struggling to control Magic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Le Bou is thwarting Magic's attempts to control the position.
Le Bou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Le Bou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magic tries to roll over but Le Bou keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Bou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magic looking for a sweep. Not yet Magic, not yet.
Magic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Le Bou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magic.
Le Bou gets back to full guard.
Magic throws a big right hand that misses.
Magic stands and throws Le Bou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Le Bou tries to buck Magic off but Magic is having none of it.
Magic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magic tries to move to mount but Le Bou blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Le Bou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magic looks up at the clock and then as Le Bou takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Magic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Le Bou is looking for a sweep.
Magic working the head and body with strikes.
Magic trying to control the action but Le Bou is working from the bottom.
Le Bou struggling a bit here.
Magic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Bou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Bou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Magic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Le Bou takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Le Bou tries to bench press Magic off him but Magic keeps the position.
Magic trying to control the action but Le Bou is working from the bottom.
Le Bou wants to control but Magic postures up.
Le Bou tries to buck Magic off but Magic is having none of it.
Magic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Le Bou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magic off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Magic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Le Bou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magic's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou is hanging on to Magic's back as he tries to escape.
Le Bou is not going to allow Magic to sit and survive in this position.
Le Bou lands shots from the back.
Magic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Le Bou off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Magic trying to control the action but Le Bou just sinks the hooks in.
Le Bou lands with a hammerfist to the side of Magic's head.
I really don't envy Magic right now.
Le Bou lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Magic.
Magic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Le Bou's guard. Nice work there by Magic.
Magic being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Bou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Magic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Le Bou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreas Magic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magic tries to clinch up.
Magic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Le Bou counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Bou misses with a wild body shot.
Le Bou keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Bou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magic misses with an uppercut. Le Bou saw that one coming.
Magic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Bou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Le Bou to counter with a crisp jab.
Magic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magic tries for a takedown but Le Bou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thom Le Bou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Magic.
Magic tries to clinch up
and Le Bou counters with a left to the body.
Magic misses with an uppercut.
Magic is breathing heavily.
Magic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Bou is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bou scores with a body shot.
Le Bou clinches up against the cage.
Magic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Bou breaks from the clinch.
Le Bou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magic throws a chopping leg kick but Le Bou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andreas Magic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Le Bou finds it's target.
Le Bou connects with a body shot that sends Magic's belly button to the back.
Le Bou connects with a body shot.
Magic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Bou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Bou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Bou counters with a nice body shot.
Le Bou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magic on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Le Bou coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magic letting Le Bou take a breather here.
Magic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Bou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Le Bou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magic.
Some wild striking there from Magic.
Magic stalks Le Bou and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Le Bou's face. Le Bou staggers backwards, shaken.
Le Bou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magic manages to get himself to full guard.
Magic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Bou is one step ahead there.
Magic working a defensive guard here.
Le Bou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Bou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magic 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.
Magic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le Bou trying to control but Magic is working from the bottom.
Le Bou stopping the sweep attempt from Magic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Bou wants to control from the top but Magic keeps moving.
Magic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magic trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Le Bou misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Magic.
Le Bou blocks a jab.
Le Bou misses with a body shot.
Le Bou misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magic throws a right and a left that Le Bou avoids nicely.
Le Bou scores with a jab to the body.
Magic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Bou.
Magic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Bou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Le Bou dominated that second round.
That's time! Le Bou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Le Bou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Le Bou back to the cage. Magic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magic looks to land a right hand but Le Bou moved out of range.
Magic shoots in for a takedown but Le Bou shows good takedown defense.
Le Bou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Bou swings for the body but Magic moves out of range.
Magic misses with a two punch combination.
Magic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Bou counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Le Bou.
Le Bou thuds a left hand into Magic's body.
Le Bou is looking to wear down Magic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magic shoots and misses
and Le Bou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thom Le Bou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Magic.
Magic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Bou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Le Bou lands.
Le Bou lands a nice hook to Magic's body. Magic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Bou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magic to the mat! Magic manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Bou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Le Bou works over Magic with some ground and pound from guard.
Le Bou lands a couple of elbows.
Le Bou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thom Le Bou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Bou passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Bou landing strikes.
Le Bou cracks Magic with a big right hand but Magic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Magic is trying to get back to half guard.
Le Bou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magic keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Le Bou looking for submissions off his back.
Magic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Le Bou reverses the position - he's now on top in Magic's guard.
Le Bou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magic wants to sweep but no luck.
Magic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Le Bou content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Bou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Le Bou preventing the sweep.
Le Bou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magic is keeping the position for now.
Le Bou throws a big right hand that misses.
Magic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Bou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Le Bou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Le Bou lands a couple of digs.
Le Bou wants to control from the top but Magic keeps moving.
Le Bou stopping the sweep attempt from Magic.
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.
Le Bou throws a big right hand that misses.
Magic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Bou is one step ahead there.
Magic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Bou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Le Bou trying to control the position but Magic is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Le Bou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Bou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Le Bou!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Reigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Stinkfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reigle comes to the cage accompanied by So Common So Cheap. Stinkfist is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: People Are Strange by The Doors. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathaniel Reigle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobcat Stinkfist!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinkfist wants to land a leg kick but Reigle is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stinkfist 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 Reigle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reigle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigle throws a leg kick which misses Stinkfist's front leg but catches the back leg as Stinkfist tries to avoid it.
Reigle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stinkfist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reigle but Reigle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reigle throws a big shot that misses.
Reigle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reigle misses with a wild body shot.
Stinkfist misses the shot to the body.
Stinkfist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stinkfist goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigle wants to clinch.
Reigle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stinkfist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reigle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reigle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigle tries to land a front kick but Stinkfist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stinkfist tries to land a leg kick but Reigle saw it coming and moves away.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick
and Reigle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reigle avoids the body shot from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reigle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stinkfist.
Stinkfist misses with a hook to the body
and Reigle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Reigle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stinkfist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigle.
Reigle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reigle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reigle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist shoots for a takedown but Reigle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigle. That's going to slow Stinkfist down.
Reigle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stinkfist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stinkfist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reigle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stinkfist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reigle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reigle closes the distance and pushes Stinkfist back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist tries to throw a body punch but Reigle avoids it by throwing Stinkfist back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reigle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigle is trying to stall.
Reigle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stinkfist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reigle is defending well for now.
Stinkfist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigle lands a right hand.
Stinkfist tries to work over Reigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stinkfists head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reigle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reigle lands a body punch.
Stinkfist looks gassed!
Reigle is working Stinkfist over against the cage.
Reigle is leaning against Stinkfist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Reigle.
A short uppercut from Reigle.
Reigle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reigle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stinkfist up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stinkfist is working for takedown but Reigle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nathaniel Reigle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobcat Stinkfist.
Stinkfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stinkfist being controlled against the cage.
Reigle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stinkfist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Reigle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stinkfist drops his hands momentarily and Reigle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reigle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick
and Reigle counters with a big head kick but Stinkfist shrugs it off.
Stinkfist tries for a takedown but Reigle circles away easily
and Reigle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stinkfist's knee momentarily.
Stinkfist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Reigle.
Stinkfist is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reigle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkfist defending well as Reigle loads up on a big left hand.
Reigle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stinkfist makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reigle throws an overhand right that lands on Stinkfist's shoulder, as Stinkfist tries to avoid the shot.
Reigle throws a big shot that misses.
Stinkfist misses with a double jab
and Reigle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reigle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Reigle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stinkfist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reigle rather than just go for the knockout.
Stinkfist gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reigle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stinkfist is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Reigle.
Reigle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stinkfist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stinkfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigle tried to score with a low kick but Stinkfist checks it.
Reigle wants to clinch up but Stinkfist keeps it at a distance.
Reigle misses with a straight left.
Reigle connects with a leg kick. Stinkfist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigle is looking to slow Stinkfist down with leg kicks.
Stinkfist lands a head kick!
Reigle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stinkfist's sensitive parts.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick
and Reigle counters with a low kick, right behind Stinkfist 's knee.
Reigle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stinkfist can do to turn this around?
Stinkfist just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigle. Stinkfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stinkfist misses with a body shot
and Reigle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick but Reigle checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stinkfist avoids a kick to the body.
Reigle misses the body punch
and Stinkfist counters with a one-two to the body.
Reigle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stinkfist was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigle.
Stinkfist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reigle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stinkfist blocks a leg kick.
Stinkfist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Reigle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reigle doesn't manage to clinch there - Stinkfist circles away.
A shot to the liver by Reigle. Beautiful body shot.
Nathaniel Reigle is winning the standup battle so far.
Stinkfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reigle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stinkfist throws a head kick that misses
and Reigle counters with a good low kick that Stinkfist was not able to check.
Stinkfist misses with a kick to the body
letting Reigle counter with a right hand.
Stinkfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reigle counters with an outside leg kick.
Stinkfist throws a head kick that misses
and Reigle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reigle lands a slapping body shot.
Reigle connects with a looping right hand.
Stinkfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reigle fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigle.
Reigle is looking to slow Stinkfist down with leg kicks.
Stinkfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigle scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reigle.
Reigle feints and then cracks Stinkfist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stinkfist down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stinkfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Reigle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reigle.
Stinkfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigle.
Nathaniel Reigle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Reigle.
Stinkfist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stinkfist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stinkfist misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stinkfist throws a sloppy head kick
and Reigle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stinkfist slips a jab and a cross from Reigle.
Reigle misses with a wild combination.
Stinkfist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stinkfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reigle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stinkfist manages to avoid it.
Reigle scores with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Reigle slams his shin into Stinkfist's torso.
Reigle thumps Stinkfist with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigle lands with a nice body punch.
Stinkfist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reigle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick
enabling Reigle to counter with a crisp jab.
Reigle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigle. That's going to slow Stinkfist down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Reigle.
Stinkfist misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Reigle clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stinkfist throws a head kick that misses
and Reigle counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigle misses the target.
Reigle connects with a leg kick. Stinkfist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stinkfist 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 Reigle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reigle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigle thumps Stinkfist with a low kick.
Stinkfist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reigle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stinkfist looks to throw a body kick
and Reigle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stinkfist!
Stinkfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigle was well out of range. Poor timing from Stinkfist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkfist throws a head kick but Reigle moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reigle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stinkfist.
Reigle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stinkfist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stinkfist. That did some damage!
Stinkfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stinkfist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stinkfist misses with a leg kick
and Reigle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reigle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bobcat Stinkfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reigle counters with a low kick, right behind Stinkfist 's knee.
Stinkfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Reigle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reigle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stinkfist. Reigle shrugs it off though.
Reigle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stinkfist's hands.
Reigle tried to score with a low kick but Stinkfist checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist misses with a shot to the body
and Reigle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stinkfist loads up on a big right hand but Reigle slips the punch.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick but Reigle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stinkfist slips a jab from Reigle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reigle 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 Stinkfist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stinkfist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stinkfist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reigle tried to score with a low kick but Stinkfist checks it.
Reigle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stinkfist.
Reigle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stinkfist.
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.
Stinkfist shoots in but Reigle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reigle cracks the inside of Stinkfist's front leg.
Stinkfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reigle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Stinkfist is predictable there
and Reigle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reigle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reigle tries to clinch but Stinkfist moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Reigle had his way with Bobcat Stinkfist in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reigle misses with a kick to the body.
Stinkfist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reigle can pounce on him.
Stinkfist wants to land a leg kick but Reigle is out of range.
Reigle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stinkfist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigle.
Stinkfist misses with a leg kick
and Reigle counters with a left to the body.
Stinkfist throws a series of punches but Reigle avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Reigle.
Reigle cracks Stinkfist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Reigle counter with a right hand.
Stinkfist lands with a good body shot.
Stinkfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Stinkfist.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stinkfist.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reigle 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 Stinkfist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stinkfist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reigle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stinkfist. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigle throws a push kick but Stinkfist slaps the foot to one side.
Stinkfist throws a right and a left that Reigle avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stinkfist.
A jab lands there for Reigle.
Stinkfist swings for the body but Reigle moves out of range.
Stinkfist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigle throws out the jab.
Reigle throws an overhand right that lands on Stinkfist's shoulder, as Stinkfist tries to avoid the shot.
Bobcat Stinkfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stinkfist thows a leg kick but Reigle checks it
and Reigle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist punishes Reigle's body with a nice straight punch.
Stinkfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stinkfist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stinkfist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigle lunges at Stinkfist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stinkfist's hand.
Stinkfist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reigle lands a right hook to the body.
Reigle avoids the body shot from Stinkfist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reigle counters with a two punch combo.
Reigle lands a leg kick that knocks Stinkfist off balance momentarily.
Reigle throws an overhand right that lands on Stinkfist's shoulder, as Stinkfist tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Reigle there.
Reigle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nathaniel Reigle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stinkfist throws a lazy body kick
and Reigle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stinkfist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigle scores with a hook to the body.
Reigle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stinkfist backwards.
Stinkfist takes a shot to the head.
Stinkfist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Reigle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reigle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Reigle!
Nathaniel Reigle retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estoban Valquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Cannon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Estoban Valquez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Valquez.
Cannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valquez.
Valquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cannon.
Good standup being displayed there by Cannon as he connects with a hook.
Cannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Valquez.
Cannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Valquez is just out of range.
Cannon lands a nice hook to Valquez's body. Valquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cannon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valquez wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Cannon misses.
Cannon misses with a body shot.
Cannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Valquez.
Valquez defending well as Cannon loads up on a big left hand.
Valquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cannon throws a shot from downtown. Valquez moves away and avoids it.
Valquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Valquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valquez avoids the body shot from Cannon.
Nice defenses there by Valquez.
Nice defenses there by Valquez.
Nice body punch from Cannon.
Cannon thows a body shot but no joy.
Valquez closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Valquez has double underhooks.
Cannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valquez obliges.
Cannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Matthew Cannon has been cut.
Valquez lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon blocks the elbow strike.
Cannon throws a head punch that misses.
Cannon working hard to break the clinch.
Cannon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valquez stalling the fight.
Cannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannon working hard to break the clinch.
Cannon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valquez crunches a lovely knee into Cannon's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Valquez.
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Valquez lands a good knee to the midsection. Cannon won't want to take too many of those.
Valquez lands a nice elbow.
Valquez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valquez crunches a lovely knee into Cannon's ribcage.
Valquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Valquez crunches a lovely knee into Cannon's ribcage.
Valquez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Valquez scores with a knee to the head.
Valquez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cannon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Valquez lands an elbow inside.
Valquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cannon's defenses.
Matthew Cannon's cut is getting worse.
Valquez scores with a knee to the head.
Valquez lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Valquez.
Cannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valquez avoiding damage.
Valquez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cannon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valquez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Valquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cannon's defenses.
Cannon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cannon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valquez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Valquez.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valquez obliges.
Valquez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Valquez with a knee to the head.
Valquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cannon's defenses.
Valquez lands a nice elbow.
Cannon letting Valquez take a breather here.
Valquez lands a knee to the head.
Matthew Cannon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valquez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valquez.
Valquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cannon's face.
Cannon tries to circle away but Valquez has him pinned against the cage.
Cannon is trying to push Valquez away but Valquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannon is trying to break free.
Valquez lands an elbow just above Cannon 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez lands a knee to the head.
Cannon tries to break free but Valquez pushes him back against the cage.
Valquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cannon's face.
Valquez lands a knee to the head.
Valquez avoiding damage.
Cannon tries to break the clinch but Valquez is controlling the position.
Cannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Valquez backwards.
Valquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valquez lands an elbow that stopped Cannon in his tracks for a moment.
Cannon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valquez taking a breather.
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!
Cannon tries to break the clinch but Valquez is controlling the position.
Cannon is trying to push Valquez away but Valquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valquez lands a damaging elbow.
Valquez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Valquez.
Valquez lands a good knee to the midsection. Cannon won't want to take too many of those.
Valquez lands an elbow that stopped Cannon in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estoban Valquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Cannon's cut.
That's time! Cannon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cannon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valquez wants to clinch.
Cannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valquez.
Valquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Cannon misses.
Cannon throws a big shot that misses.
Valquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cannon misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valquez tries to clinch up but Cannon circles away and keeps his distance.
Valquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannon.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valquez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cannon takes a swing at Valquez's ribcage but misses.
Valquez slips under a jab.
Cannon misses with a straight right.
Valquez slips under a jab from Cannon.
Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valquez moves away.
Cannon throws a hook but Valquez avoids it easily.
Cannon throws a hook but Valquez avoids it easily.
Valquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cannon throws out the jab.
Cannon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valquez.
Valquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valquez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valquez lands a nice elbow.
Valquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valquez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valquez with a knee to the head.
A short right from Cannon.
Valquez lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valquez obliges.
Valquez lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Matthew Cannon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Estoban Valquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Cannon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Estoban Valquez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Overmars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overmars has chosen Union Underground - Across The Nation as his entrance music. Bruce Roberts had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Overmars!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Overmars avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberts lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts digs a good hook to Overmars's body.
Overmars misses with a double jab
and Roberts counters with a nice low kick that buckles Overmars's knee momentarily.
Overmars gets tackled into the cage by Roberts. Roberts maintains the clinch.
Overmars working hard to break the clinch.
Roberts misses with a knee to the head.
Overmars trying to stall but Roberts improves his position.
Knees to the body from Roberts.
Overmars blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Overmars can't break the clinch.
Overmars managing to block the knees to the body from Roberts.
Overmars is trying to break the clinch but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Overmars pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts pushes Overmars up against the cage in a clinch.
Overmars working hard to break the clinch.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overmars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Overmars avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roberts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overmars avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts lands a good knee to the midsection. Overmars won't want to take too many of those.
Overmars is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberts has double underhooks.
Overmars wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Overmars looks gassed!
Roberts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overmars is defending well for now.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts lands an elbow just above Overmars 's eye.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
Roberts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Overmars doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Overmars.
Overmars throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roberts counters with a body kick that stops Overmars in his tracks momentarily.
Roberts throws a head kick that half lands.
Roberts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roberts throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Michel Overmars has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Roberts lands but Overmars takes it in his stride.
Roberts thuds his shin into the meat of Overmars's side.
Roberts throws a nice head kick!
Overmars has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roberts.
Overmars has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roberts.
Roberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roberts cracks the inside of Overmars's front leg.
Roberts throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overmars takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Roberts lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Roberts slams his shin into Overmars's torso.
Roberts fakes the leg kick and cracks Overmars in the body.
Roberts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Roberts scores with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Overmars tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Overmars trying to control from the bottom.
Overmars is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Roberts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Overmars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Overmars wants to control the action here but instead Roberts manages to pass to full mount!
Overmars tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.
Overmars is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Overmars tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.
Roberts is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Overmars is surviving well by controlling Roberts's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overmars tries to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Overmars sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roberts prevents Overmars from improving his position.
Roberts wants to pass to mount but Overmars is defending the position.
Overmars is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Overmars's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Overmars tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Overmars throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Overmars scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Overmars walks into a jab.
Roberts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bruce Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Overmars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overmars does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overmars can do to turn this around?
Overmars does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overmars misses with a body kick.
Overmars tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberts scores with a push kick.
Overmars's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Overmars tries to clinch but Roberts moves away
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Overmars misses with a leg kick
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Michel Overmars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Roberts blocks the low kick.
Overmars is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roberts.
Michel Overmars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roberts. Overmars shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roberts.
Roberts rushes Overmars and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overmars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Overmars doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Overmars misses
and Roberts counters with a nice leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Overmars enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Overmars manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roberts advances to half guard.
Roberts passes to full mount!
Roberts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roberts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Overmars looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
Overmars tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.
Roberts dominating with strikes here.
Roberts working for a submission but Overmars is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overmars wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overmars in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Overmars tries to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts is landing with some decent strikes but Overmars is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That has opened up Michel Overmars's cut even more.
Roberts raining down hammerfists from mount.
The cut above Michel Overmars's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michel Overmars's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Roberts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzattrounewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kukko can pounce on him.
Calzattrounewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calzattrounewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis cracks Kukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Calzattrounewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Calzattrounewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calzattrounewis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calzattrounewis moves out of range of the leg kick from Kukko.
Calzattrounewis takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Calzattrounewis throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it.
Calzattrounewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calzattrounewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kukko does it's job there.
Kukko misses with a body shot.
Calzattrounewis missing with a left hand there. Kukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calzattrounewis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot.
Kukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis throws a sloppy body shot
and Kukko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzattrounewis scores with a jab to the body.
Calzattrounewis blocks a low kick nicely.
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Kukko is working for a kimura but Calzattrounewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand up here but Kukko is controlling him well.
Kukko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko looking to ground and pound but Calzattrounewis is blocking nicely.
Kukko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Calzattrounewis has worked his arm free - good work by Calzattrounewis!
Kukko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calzattrounewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kukko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calzattrounewis keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kukko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calzattrounewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kukko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Calzattrounewis is avoiding damage well.
Calzattrounewis stops Kukko from passing to mount.
Calzattrounewis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kukko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kukko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calzattrounewis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kukko's guard! Nice work there by Calzattrounewis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Calzattrounewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calzattrounewis gets caught flat footed, as Kukko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calzattrounewis kicks Kukko off and gets to his feet.
Joe Calzattrounewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukko scores with a leg kick.
Calzattrounewis misses the shot to the body.
Calzattrounewis loads up on a big right hand but Kukko slips the punch.
Calzattrounewis avoids a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Calzattrounewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzattrounewis.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzattrounewis looks to land a left hand but Kukko moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis misses with a hook. Kukko ducked under it nicely.
Kukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination that misses
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kukko forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko trying to control the action but Calzattrounewis is working from the bottom.
Calzattrounewis won't allow Kukko to pass to mount.
Calzattrounewis is not content to let Kukko control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lasi Kukko just wasn't active enough.
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzattrounewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Joe Calzattrounewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Calzattrounewis. No joy for Kukko on that attempt.
Calzattrounewis digs a good hook to Kukko's body.
Some wild striking there from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis lands a jab to Kukko's midsection.
A shot to the body from Calzattrounewis misses
and Kukko counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzattrounewis misses with an uppercut.
Calzattrounewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukko moves out of range as Calzattrounewis strikes.
Kukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko shoots in and bounces Calzattrounewis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzattrounewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kukko won't allow Calzattrounewis to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calzattrounewis keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Lasi Kukko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Calzattrounewis misses with a few strikes there.
Kukko throws a leg kick but Calzattrounewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzattrounewis misses the target.
Calzattrounewis misses with the combination.
Kukko misses with the combination.
Calzattrounewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calzattrounewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but Calzattrounewis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt - Calzattrounewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Calzattrounewis throws a right and a left that Kukko avoids nicely.
Kukko connects with a leg kick. Calzattrounewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kukko slips a jab and a cross from Calzattrounewis.
Kukko lands a leg kick that knocks Calzattrounewis off balance momentarily.
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzattrounewis misses with a wild combination.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Kukko lands a jab to the head.
Calzattrounewis misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Calzattrounewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Kukko. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calzattrounewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzattrounewis misses with a combination
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kukko thows a big elbow that misses.
Calzattrounewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kukko trying to control but Calzattrounewis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko looking to pass the guard.
Kukko throws and elbow that misses. Calzattrounewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kukko's guard. Nice move by Calzattrounewis!
Calzattrounewis preventing the sweep.
Kukko looking to control.
Kukko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Calzattrounewis stands and steps away. Kukko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Kukko misses.
Calzattrounewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calzattrounewis lands with an overhand left.
Kukko throws a leg kick which misses Calzattrounewis's front leg but catches the back leg as Calzattrounewis tries to avoid it.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calzattrounewis tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calzattrounewis to the ground. Calzattrounewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calzattrounewis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Calzattrounewis stalks Kukko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kukko's face. Kukko staggers backwards, shaken.
Calzattrounewis 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.
Calzattrounewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kukko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calzattrounewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calzattrounewis keeps working.
Kukko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calzattrounewis, who protects the arm well.
Calzattrounewis is not content to let Kukko control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Calzattrounewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kukko wants to control but Calzattrounewis is keeping him busy.
Kukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calzattrounewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Kukko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Calzattrounewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kukko laying and praying for a moment but Calzattrounewis takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Calzattrounewis defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joe Calzattrounewis just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A bone on bone clash there as Calzattrounewis blocks the leg kick.
Kukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzattrounewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calzattrounewis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kukko under the eye.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination. Kukko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calzattrounewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzattrounewis.
Kukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Calzattrounewis leaves Kukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kukko scores with a body shot.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot.
Calzattrounewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Calzattrounewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calzattrounewis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calzattrounewis lands with a right hand.
Calzattrounewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab.
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko throws a low kick, looking for Calzattrounewis's leg but Calzattrounewis calmly moves out of range.
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Kukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Calzattrounewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calzattrounewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand.
Kukko is working for a submission of some sort.
Kukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Calzattrounewis won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko stops Calzattrounewis from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Kukko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kukko passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand.
Kukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the head.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the head.
Kukko controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko had his way with Joe Calzattrounewis in that round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
A jab from Calzattrounewis misses.
Kukko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukko.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Calzattrounewis misses its intended target.
Kukko connects with a leg kick. Calzattrounewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko connects with a high kick.
Calzattrounewis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kukko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Calzattrounewis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Calzattrounewis keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
Kukko drops back looking for a leg! Calzattrounewis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calzattrounewis manages to kick Kukko off! Kukko jumps back into Calzattrounewis's guard.
Calzattrounewis is looking to stand up but Kukko isn't so interested in that idea.
Kukko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Calzattrounewis keeps moving.
Lasi Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calzattrounewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calzattrounewis has his feet on Kukko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Calzattrounewis looks to land a left hand but Kukko moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calzattrounewis back to the cage. Kukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kukko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzattrounewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calzattrounewis throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Calzattrounewis misses with a straight left.
Calzattrounewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kukko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Calzattrounewis wants to get back to his feet.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Calzattrounewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kukko in particular looking to stall.
Kukko wants to free his trapped foot but Calzattrounewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calzattrounewis defending well though.
Kukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Kukko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kukko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Kukko!
Lasi Kukko retains his middleweight title!
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FIGHT
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