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Troid - Advent countdown 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McGregor (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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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping lunges at McGregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregor's hand.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bisping circles away.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Michael Bisping has been cut.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Bisping dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bisping gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Bisping is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGregor can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGregor striking off his back but it's not causing Bisping any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor being controlled here, momentarily.
McGregor is trying to keep Bisping in close.
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bisping gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor is looking to stand up but Bisping isn't so interested in that idea.
McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bisping won't allow McGregor to sweep him here.
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.
Bisping decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGregor wants to clinch
and Bisping counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bisping.
Bisping's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
William McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Bisping counters by clinching up.
Bisping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bisping.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bisping stands up from McGregor's guard - Bisping perhaps looking for a knockout.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Bisping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bisping blocks a jab.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bisping bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bisping drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bisping stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bisping fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGregor to the ground. Bisping is now in McGregor's guard.
McGregor is trying to keep Bisping in close.
McGregor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGregor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bisping is controlling him.
Bisping gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bisping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Bisping is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.
Bisping decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Bisping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Bisping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bisping's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Bisping breaks the clinch.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bisping holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bisping manages to break the clinch.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bisping looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor wants to control the action here but instead Bisping manages to pass to full mount!
Bisping avoids the attempt from McGregor to control.
McGregor bucks Bisping off and manages to get back to his feet!
McGregor tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range.
Bisping decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bisping frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bisping tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGregor is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to lock up and control but Bisping gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping prevents McGregor from getting the reversal.
McGregor gets back to half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard but Bisping has mounted him!
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Bisping controlling the pace for now.
McGregor wants to control but Bisping is having none of it.
You get the feeling that McGregor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping content just to control the position here.
Michael Bisping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bisping stands up from mount. Strange move.
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Bisping has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bisping breaks the clinch.
William McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bisping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bisping drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bisping avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor looks to clinch
and Bisping counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Bisping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bisping decides to stand up.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Bisping counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bisping.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Bisping won't allow it.
Bisping breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bisping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bisping'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bisping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
Bisping scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bisping takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bisping shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bisping showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Bisping's head but Bisping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bisping doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bisping holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bisping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to clinch
and Bisping counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bisping tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Bisping counters by moving into the clinch.
Bisping's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Bisping has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bisping has him pressed against the cage.
Bisping breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bisping has managed to clinch.
Bisping breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bisping closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bisping is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bisping controls the pace.
Bisping stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Bisping is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Bisping just wasn't active enough.
Bisping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bisping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bisping doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bisping shoots in and bounces McGregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bisping is controlling him.
Bisping controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
William McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bisping gets to his feet. McGregor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Michael Bisping is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Bisping's knee but Bisping avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Bisping gets a double leg takedown into McGregor's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bisping can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGregor working for a triangle but Bisping defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bisping, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bisping!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Silik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt 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.
Diamond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Diamond's body. Diamond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diamond counters with an outside leg kick.
Diamond misses with a body shot.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Diamond closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Diamond back against the cage.
Diamond lands a left hand.
Diamond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Diamond tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt wants to break free but Diamond has control.
Diamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diamond tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Diamond.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diamond misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diamond has his back to the cage.
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diamond moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Diamond throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Diamond blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Diamond throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Diamond tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt throws a low kick but Diamond moves out of range easily.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Diamond blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Diamond walks into a jab.
Diamond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Diamond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diamond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diamond throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Diamond only half commits.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Diamond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diamond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diamond moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Diamond lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Diamond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diamond's calf.
Hunt slips under a jab from Diamond.
Diamond clinches.
Diamond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diamond misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt avoids the elbow strike from Diamond, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Diamond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diamond.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamond staying out of range there.
Diamond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Diamond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt cracks Diamond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diamond counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Diamond counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Diamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamond wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Diamond's front leg but catches the back leg as Diamond tries to avoid it.
Diamond is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Diamond moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diamond.
Hunt swings for the body but Diamond moves out of range.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diamond's hands.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Diamond counters with a two punch combo.
Silik Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diamond.
Diamond blocks a jab.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
A bone on bone clash there as Diamond blocks the leg kick.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Diamond swinging wildly here.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
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!
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
A head kick by Diamond misses
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Diamond avoids it.
Diamond walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Diamond clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diamond closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Diamond.
Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Diamond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diamond thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt cracks Diamond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silik Hunt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diamond tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diamond.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Diamond moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diamond wants to clinch.
Diamond fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diamond tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Diamond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Diamond moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diamond checks a low kick from Hunt.
Diamond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Diamond's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Diamond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diamond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diamond scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diamond 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.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to slow Diamond down with leg kicks.
Hunt thumps Diamond with a low kick.
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Diamond tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Diamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Diamond's body.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Diamond's head back.
Diamond blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Diamond blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamond is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diamond checks it well.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Diamond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Diamond throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Diamond.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diamond. That did some damage!
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diamond misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silik Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silik Hunt!
Silik Hunt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ~T~ Laoch Nutrition + Laundry Q140 NOW ONLY $15!!! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taizu Temujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taizu Temujin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jeremy is looking to clinch but Temujin is avoiding it.
Jeremy feints and then cracks Temujin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Temujin down.
Temujin ducks right into an uppercut from Jeremy.
It looks like Taizu Temujin has been cut.
Temujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from Temujin.
Jeremy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jeremy prevents a body shot from Temujin.
Temujin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeremy is defending well for now.
Jeremy tries for a takedown but Temujin manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jeremy landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Temujin trying to stall but Jeremy improves his position.
Jeremy takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ron Jeremy has been cut.
A short right from Temujin.
Temujin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Temujin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jeremy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temujin stalling.
Jeremy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeremy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temujin moves away.
Temujin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Temujin tries to clinch but Jeremy is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeremy. That's going to slow Temujin down.
Temujin looks gassed!
Jeremy blocks a jab.
Jeremy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremy scores with a punch to the head.
Jeremy wants to clinch.
Jeremy scores with a nice head shot.
Temujin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temujin tries to keep at a distance but Jeremy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Temujin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeremy's elbow.
Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temujin's elbow.
Jeremy looking to throw knees to the head but Temujin is blocking nicely.
Jeremy scores with a shot to the side of Temujin's head.
Temujin tries a body shot but Jeremy blocks it.
Temujin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeremy misses with a knee strike.
Temujin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeremy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jeremy connects with a knee to the head.
Temujin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeremy finish him?
Jeremy looking to throw knees to the head but Temujin is blocking nicely.
Temujin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jeremy lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temujin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeremy lands an elbow just above Temujin 's eye.
That has opened up Taizu Temujin's cut even more.
Jeremy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jeremy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temujin is defending well for now.
Jeremy wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Temujin obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Temujin fails to land.
Jeremy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Temujin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Temujin avoids the elbow strike from Jeremy, against the cage.
Temujin avoiding damage.
Jeremy misses with a body punch.
Temujin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temujin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeremy avoids the damage to the body.
Jeremy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temujin.
Good body shot from Temujin.
Jeremy is leaning against Temujin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temujin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeremy avoids the damage to the body.
Jeremy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Temujin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeremy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Temujin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeremy throws an elbow that misses.
Jeremy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Temujin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jeremy looking to slow down the pace here.
Jeremy looking to throw knees to the head but Temujin is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeremy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Temujin's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Temujin throws a hook but Jeremy avoids it easily.
Ron Jeremy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeremy tries to clinch up but Temujin circles away and keeps his distance.
Temujin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jeremy counters with a nice leg kick.
Jeremy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temujin.
Jeremy moves into range and clinches up with Temujin.
Ron Jeremy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Temujin misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy avoiding damage as Temujin throws knees to the body.
Temujin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jeremy looking to throw knees to the head but Temujin is blocking nicely.
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeremy tries to clinch but Temujin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy wants to clinch
and Temujin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temujin checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Temujin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temujin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeremy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temujin.
Temujin throws a low kick, looking for Jeremy's leg but Jeremy calmly moves out of range.
Temujin walks into a stiff left hand from Jeremy.
Temujin swings widly with a right hand
and Jeremy counters with a right hand to the body.
Temujin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy connects with a nice cross there... Temujin is looking wobbly and Jeremy recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Temujin to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jeremy jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Jeremy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Boondocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adonis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ether. Julius Adonis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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30
260 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Boondocks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Adonis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Adonis.
Adonis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boondocks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adonis.
It looks like Julius Adonis has been cut.
Adonis closes the distance and clinches.
Adonis lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Billy Boondocks has been cut.
Adonis lands a damaging elbow.
Boondocks can't find room to land a body shot as Adonis controls the action.
Adonis prevents a body shot from Boondocks.
Adonis avoiding damage as Boondocks throws knees to the body.
Boondocks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Boondocks - that landed with a thud.
Adonis looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Boondocks.
Boondocks is working Adonis over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Boondocks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boondocks.
Boondocks lands a nice uppercut.
Boondocks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boondocks lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boondocks can't find room to land a body shot as Adonis controls the action.
Boondocks gets through Adonis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boondocks misses with a punch to the body.
Adonis blocks a body shot from Boondocks.
Boondocks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boondocks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boondocks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adonis or not.
Boondocks tries to work over Adonis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boondocks.
Adonis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boondocks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adonis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boondocks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boondocks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boondocks obliges.
Boondocks lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Boondocks.
A nice left hand lands by Boondocks.
Adonis is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boondocks lands a big right hand that drops Adonis! The killer instinct kicks in and Boondocks finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boondocks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Boondocks!
Billy Boondocks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Trashman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Hellstrom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank The Trashman's chin.
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172 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Hellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Trashman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Trashman throws a body punch but Hellstrom moves out of range.
Hellstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Trashman's head.
The Trashman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellstrom manages to avoid it.
Hellstrom throws a hook but The Trashman avoids it easily.
Hellstrom throws a hook but The Trashman blocks it.
Hellstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Trashman misses with a straight right.
Hellstrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hellstrom throws a looping overhand right but The Trashman ducks down to avoid it.
Hellstrom avoids the body shot from The Trashman.
The Trashman swings for the body but Hellstrom moves out of range.
The Trashman connects with a crisp jab.
The Trashman throws a sloppy body shot
and Hellstrom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frank The Trashman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellstrom avoids the body shot from The Trashman.
Hellstrom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Trashman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Hellstrom misses with a double jab.
The Trashman throws a hook to the side of Hellstrom's head but Hellstrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hellstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Trashman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellstrom is just out of range.
The Trashman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from The Trashman.
The Trashman swings for the body but Hellstrom moves out of range.
The Trashman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hellstrom counters with a left and a right that stings The Trashman.
The Trashman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellstrom.
The Trashman scores with a nice right hand.
The Trashman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Trashman misses with a hook. Hellstrom ducked under it nicely.
Hellstrom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Trashman. That did some damage!
Hellstrom scores with a nice right hand.
The Trashman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellstrom is just out of range.
Hellstrom throws a jab when The Trashman was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Hellstrom takes a swing at The Trashman's ribcage but misses.
Hellstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
The Trashman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Trashman thows a body shot but no joy.
The Trashman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellstrom manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Trashman's corner calls for a 1-2. The Trashman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Trashman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellstrom manages to avoid it.
The Trashman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from The Trashman.
Hellstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Trashman.
Hellstrom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slow jab from The Trashman misses its intended target.
Hellstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Trashman thows a body shot but no joy.
The Trashman lands a glancing blow to the side of Hellstrom's head.
The Trashman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellstrom moves away.
Donk. Hellstrom catches The Trashman right on the button with a cross.
Hellstrom takes one to the chin there.
The Trashman misses the shot to the body.
The Trashman cracks Hellstrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hellstrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Trashman throws a poor cross that misses
and Hellstrom counters with a good low kick that The Trashman was not able to check.
Hellstrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Trashman misses with a jab to the body
and Hellstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Trashman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellstrom throws out the jab.
Hellstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Trashman throws out the jab.
The Trashman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom misses with a low kick as The Trashman jumps back.
Hellstrom tries to bum rush The Trashman with a series of wild strikes but The Trashman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hellstrom slips under a jab from The Trashman.
Hellstrom throws a shot to the body.
The Trashman misses with a looping left.
The Trashman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Trashman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hellstrom rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Hellstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Trashman loads up on a big right hand but Hellstrom slips the punch.
Hellstrom loads up on a big right hand but The Trashman slips the punch.
Hellstrom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hellstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Hellstrom jabs The Trashman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Trashman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellstrom manages to avoid it.
The Trashman lands a nice hook to Hellstrom's body. Hellstrom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Trashman misses with a straight left.
The Trashman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hellstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Trashman.
Hellstrom misses with an uppercut. The Trashman saw that one coming.
Hellstrom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Trashman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Trashman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Trashman is rocked!
The Trashman misses with an uppercut. Hellstrom saw that one coming.
The Trashman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellstrom finish him?
Hellstrom connects with a looping right hand.
Hellstrom throws a right and a left that The Trashman avoids nicely.
Hellstrom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hellstrom scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellstrom scores with a shot to the body.
The Trashman looks gassed!
The Trashman throws a sloppy body shot
and Hellstrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hellstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Trashman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Trashman just misses with a punch to the body.
The Trashman throws a wild hook but Hellstrom just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! The Trashman gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Hellstrom raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Hellstrom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Pants On tha Ground as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
191 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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23
199 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rueso Bear Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Bear Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bear Junior avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Bear Junior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bear Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson slips under a jab from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bear Junior drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson is trying to push Bear Junior away but Bear Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Bear Junior lands an uppercut.
Bear Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Bear Junior keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Bear Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bear Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bear Junior is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bear Junior has his back to the cage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bear Junior has double underhooks.
Bear Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Bear Junior.
A jab from Bear Junior does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Bear Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bear Junior.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bear Junior tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Bear Junior's guard.
Bear Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control but Bear Junior is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushing down on Bear Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bear Junior is concentrating on defense, preventing Jackson from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear Junior moves into full guard.
Bear Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Bear Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bear Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear Junior, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bear Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bear Junior 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.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear Junior is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bear Junior is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueso Bear Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bear Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Bear Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bear Junior bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bear Junior lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear Junior scores with a head kick.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bear Junior lands a two punch combo.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear Junior finish him?
Bear Junior looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Bear Junior comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jackson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jackson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rueso Bear Junior!
A very excited looking Rueso Bear Junior rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tatum throwing strikes from guard but Jeremy blocks nicely.
Tatum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tatum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tatum throws and elbow that misses. Jeremy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tatum's guard. Nice move by Jeremy!
Tatum is pulling down on Jeremy's head. It's preventing any offense from Jeremy, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
Tatum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tatum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatum pulls Jeremy in close to his closed guard and prevents Jeremy from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ron Jeremy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jeremy lands with a good body shot.
Jeremy lands a head shot.
Jeremy avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Jeremy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeremy motions for Tatum to come forward. Jeremy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum is looking to clinch but Jeremy is avoiding it.
Jeremy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Jeremy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jeremy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeremy.
Jeremy sizes up Tatum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeremy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum tries to move into range but Jeremy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tatum has a takedown stuffed.
Jeremy misses with a kick to the body.
Jeremy throws the kick towards the body but Tatum avoids it.
Tatum tries to clinch up.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy blocks a low kick nicely.
Jeremy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tatum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeremy. That's going to slow Tatum down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeremy lands with a good body shot.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeremy.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy feints and then cracks Tatum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatum down.
Jeremy throws a wild body kick that Tatum sees coming a mile off.
Tatum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jeremy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum ducks right into an uppercut from Jeremy.
Jeremy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremy moves away.
Jeremy lunges at Tatum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tatum's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tatum lands in his opponent's guard.
Jeremy wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment.
Jeremy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tatum's guard.
Tatum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tatum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jeremy looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jeremy is looking to escape.
Tatum misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tatum looking to finish with strikes here!
Tatum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum trying to control but Jeremy is having none of it.
The referee warns Jeremy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tatum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tatum punching from mount but Jeremy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jeremy?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum throws some wild stikes that Jeremy manages to avoid easily.
Tatum looking to ground and pound but Jeremy is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a big elbow.
Tatum with a couple of short strikes.
Tatum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jeremy because Tatum loaded up on that one.
Jeremy blocking the ground and pound.
Tatum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tatum raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tatum.
BOOM! Tatum connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jeremy is rocked!
Tatum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Jeremy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatum connects with a bit shot that sees Jeremy covering up! More strikes from Tatum and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tatum is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Tatum!
Danny Tatum is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray comes into the arena with make love not war baby blaring out of the sound system. Gallagher has chosen Worst Hangover Ever as his entrance music. Mr Gray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Gallagher's chin.
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher tries to work over Gray's front leg with a kick but Gray checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
Gallagher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gray sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gallagher swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Gallagher defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gallagher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gray can pounce on him.
Gallagher scores with a hook.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Gray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher connects with a body shot that sends Gray's belly button to the back.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Gray works the jab nicely.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Gallagher.
Nice shot lands for Gallagher.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Gallagher has Gray pressed against the cage.
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Gallagher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gallagher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gallagher taking a breather.
Gallagher effectively controlling the action here.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
Gray looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallagher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gallagher is trying to force a seperation but Gray has the dominant position.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher looking to slow down the pace here.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray misses with some punches.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gallagher just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gallagher gets through Gray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallagher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gallagher just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray has Gallagher pressed against the cage, preventing Gallagher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallagher smiles and moves away.
Gallagher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Gray throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray's corner calls for a 1-2. Gray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Gray avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Gray tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billy Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher lands a two punch combo.
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!
Gray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gallagher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gray.
Gallagher ducks right into an uppercut from Gray.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallagher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gray throws a wild body kick that Gallagher sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray lunges at Gallagher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gallagher's hand.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mr Gray will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gallagher checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Gray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Gray.
Gallagher misses with a low kick.
Gallagher lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Gray.
Mr Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray connects with the punch.
It looks like Billy Gallagher has been cut.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray throws a hook but Gallagher blocks it.
Gray scores with a three punch combo!
Gallagher is rocked!
Mr Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Gallagher is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
Gallagher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gray shoots in for a double leg but Gallagher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gallagher's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray preventing the sweep.
Gallagher seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray slips nicely into half guard.
Gray wants to control but Gallagher is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gray connects with a nice short shot to Gallagher's temple.
Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard.
Gray trying to control from half guard but Gallagher is working away.
Gray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallagher's head.
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.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gray throwing shots but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
Gallagher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallagher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gallagher!
A nice elbow there by Gray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray cracks Gallagher with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gray is landing with some decent strikes but Gallagher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gallagher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gray tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gray connects with a bit shot that sees Gallagher covering up! More strikes from Gray and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gray is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Gray!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seed - By Sublime. This should be a great matchup!
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Hendry!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendry scores with a hook.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
Hendry connects with a body shot that sends KillsInWater's belly button to the back.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KillsInWater finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
KillsInWater shoots in but Hendry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Hendry.
Hendry digs a good body shot into KillsInWater's ribs.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick but Hendry checks it.
Hendry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
Hendry lands a jab-cross combination.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot.
Hendry misses with a body shot.
Hendry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and KillsInWater connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hendry scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Colin Hendry has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater walks into a straight right hand from Hendry.
Hendry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hendry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from KillsInWater.
Hendry feints and then cracks KillsInWater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KillsInWater down.
Hendry lands a nice shot to the body.
KillsInWater throws a shot from downtown. Hendry moves away and avoids it.
KillsInWater misses with a head kick.
Hendry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendry scores with a nice strike.
Hendry misses with a combination
and KillsInWater counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hendry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands with a right hand.
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!
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KillsInWater misses with a low kick as Hendry jumps back.
KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Hendry against the cage.
KillsInWater with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. KillsInWater obliges.
KillsInWater missing with knees to the body.
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up.
Colin Hendry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendry avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
Hendry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
KillsInWater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hendry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry misses with a wild combination.
Hendry misses with a looping left.
Hendry scores with a one two! KillsInWater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Hendry moves out of range.
Hendry misses with a looping left.
KillsInWater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendry is fending him off so far but KillsInWater persists. Nope, Hendry circles away and we're back to standing.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Hendry.
KillsInWater throws a nice head kick!
Hendry misses with a low kick.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater 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.
Hendry throws a hook but KillsInWater avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Hendry is having none of it.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater misses with a wild body shot.
KillsInWater misses with a series of wild punches.
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Hendry.
Hendry connects with an inside leg kick.
Hendry sizes up KillsInWater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendry scores with a decent looking hook.
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Hendry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colin Hendry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Hendry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
KillsInWater 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.
Hendry throws the left hand but KillsInWater avoids the punch easily.
Hendry misses with a wild body shot.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendry was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Hendry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as KillsInWater checks a leg kick.
KillsInWater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick
and Hendry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hendry swats away the attempt to clinch by KillsInWater.
Hendry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KillsInWater moves away.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Hendry moves out of range.
Hendry with a hook.
Hendry moves out of range of the leg kick from KillsInWater.
Hendry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KillsInWater misses the shot to the body.
KillsInWater lands a front kick.
KillsInWater misses with a leg kick
and Hendry counters with a slapping leg kick.
KillsInWater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hendry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendry. KillsInWater does a little dance to reset his feet.
KillsInWater moves into range and clinches up with Hendry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KillsInWater is looking for a triangle but Hendry pushes his legs off easily.
KillsInWater keeping moving, preventing Hendry from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendry is posturing up here but KillsInWater has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hendry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hendry has to tap! Slick submission there by KillsInWater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba KillsInWater!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba KillsInWater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin. 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
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukasz Tyminski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski throws a looping overhand right but Taalasmaa ducks down to avoid it.
Tyminski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyminski throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyminski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taalasmaa checks it well.
Taalasmaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taalasmaa works the jab nicely.
Tyminski throws a nice looking combination but Taalasmaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyminski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taalasmaa momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taalasmaa. Tyminski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Tyminski slips the punch.
Taalasmaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Tyminski.
Tyminski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa scores with the left hand. Tyminski knows he should have avoided that one.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Tyminski's ribcage but misses.
Tyminski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa scores with the left hand. Tyminski knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyminski darts in and clinches Taalasmaa up against the cage.
Taalasmaa blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyminski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyminski misses with an elbow strike.
Tyminski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa blocks an elbow strike from Tyminski.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Tyminski lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyminski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyminski blocking some punches.
Tyminski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Kari Taalasmaa has been cut.
Tyminski effectively controlling the action here.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taalasmaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyminski's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with some punches.
Tyminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Taalasmaa misses with a body punch.
Tyminski lands a damaging elbow.
Taalasmaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyminski.
Tyminski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries to throw a body punch but Tyminski avoids it by throwing Taalasmaa back against the cage.
Tyminski blocks a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski tries a body shot but Taalasmaa blocks it.
A short right from Taalasmaa on the inside.
Taalasmaa throws a head punch that misses.
Tyminski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyminski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taalasmaa tries to work over Tyminski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa works on Tyminski's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyminski misses with an elbow strike.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyminski or not.
Tyminski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
A head punch on the inside from Tyminski fails to land.
Tyminski throws a head punch that misses.
Tyminski stalling in the clinch but Taalasmaa improves position.
Tyminski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyminski scores with a shoulder strike.
Taalasmaa tries a body shot but Tyminski blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa pushes Tyminski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taalasmaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kari Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taalasmaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyminski in his tracks.
Tyminski throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Tyminski moves out of range.
Tyminski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyminski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyminski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Tyminski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyminski looks to land a right hand but Taalasmaa moved out of range.
Tyminski sizes up Taalasmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyminski looks to land a right hand but Taalasmaa moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski misses with an uppercut.
Tyminski throws a hook but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Tyminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyminski throws an overhand right that lands on Taalasmaa's shoulder, as Taalasmaa tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Nice defenses there by Tyminski.
Tyminski slips a straight right by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyminski.
Tyminski takes a swing at Taalasmaa's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyminski throws a hook but Taalasmaa blocks it.
A punch combination from Taalasmaa misses.
A shot to the liver by Taalasmaa. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Taalasmaa blocks the leg kick.
Taalasmaa connects with a looping right hand.
Tyminski misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyminski was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyminski connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyminski gets caught napping as Taalasmaa dives in and scores a takedown. Tyminski manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Tyminski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyminski is working hard here to advance position.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyminski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taalasmaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyminski's guard.
Taalasmaa trying to mount his opponent but Tyminski defends it.
Tyminski trying to control but Taalasmaa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tyminski reverses the position - he's now on top in Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa pulls Tyminski in close to prevent any damage.
Taalasmaa looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyminski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski misses with a jab to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.
Tyminski clinches up against the cage.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyminski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Taalasmaa working aggressively here.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyminski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa blocking some punches.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taalasmaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taalasmaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyminski can't find room to land a body shot as Taalasmaa controls the action.
Tyminski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lukasz Tyminski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taalasmaa prevents a body shot from Tyminski.
A shot in the inside from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa tries to pull guard but Tyminski won't allow it.
Taalasmaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyminski backwards.
Tyminski blocking some punches.
Taalasmaa dodges an elbow strike from Tyminski.
Tyminski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyminski throws a head punch that misses.
Taalasmaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taalasmaa.
A short right from Tyminski on the inside.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyminski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyminski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taalasmaa pushes Tyminski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch to the body.
Tyminski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyminski.
Taalasmaa throws out a loose jab but Tyminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Tyminski avoids them all with ease.
Tyminski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taalasmaa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyminski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from Tyminski.
A punch lands to the side of Taalasmaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyminski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyminski misses with a straight left.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Taalasmaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyminski off the cage and back into range.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to the head.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Tyminski avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyminski circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook.
Tyminski throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyminski counters with a series of strikes. Taalasmaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Taalasmaa misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa missing with a left hand there. Tyminski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyminski scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyminski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kari Taalasmaa just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taalasmaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyminski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
and Tyminski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Tyminski moves out of range.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taalasmaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyminski avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tyminski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taalasmaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyminski. That snapped Taalasmaa's head back.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Tyminski.
Tyminski moves out of range as Taalasmaa strikes.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski has closed the distance and engaged Taalasmaa in a clinch.
Taalasmaa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyminski smiles and moves away.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyminski throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taalasmaa.
Tyminski throws a leg kick that misses.
Lukasz Tyminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyminski misses with a hook. Taalasmaa ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyminski was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyminski's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyminski. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyminski thuds his right hand into Taalasmaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook.
Taalasmaa cracks Tyminski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Tyminski avoids it easily.
Tyminski misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lukasz Tyminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice strike.
Tyminski scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyminski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
Tyminski misses with a looping left.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyminski throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyminski was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Taalasmaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyminski doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Taalasmaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyminski counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kari Taalasmaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Taalasmaa feints a jab promting Tyminski to slip. Taalasmaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyminski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Taalasmaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyminski circles away quickly and effectively.
Taalasmaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyminski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Tyminski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyminski moves into the clinch.
Tyminski lands a right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a body punch.
Tyminski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyminski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyminski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyminski misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyminski controls his hands.
Tyminski stalls.
Tyminski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyminski is trying to maintain a safe position but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and turns Tyminski into the cage.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyminski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tyminski.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyminski working aggressively here.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyminski backwards.
Lukasz Tyminski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski tries to land knees in the clinch but Taalasmaa avoids the damage to the body.
Tyminski working aggressively here.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyminski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyminski is trying to maintain a safe position but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and turns Tyminski into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyminski tries to stall but Taalasmaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa can't find room to land a body shot as Tyminski controls the action.
Taalasmaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyminskis head.
Tyminski misses with the head strike.
Tyminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyminski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
A short left from Taalasmaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyminski.
Tyminski working aggressively here.
Kari Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch to the body.
Tyminski has a couple of punches blocked by Taalasmaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa blocks a body shot from Tyminski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taalasmaa.
A head punch on the inside from Tyminski fails to land.
Tyminski has a couple of punches blocked by Taalasmaa.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa - that landed with a thud.
Tyminski lands a hook that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyminski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Taalasmaa controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taalasmaa.
A shot in the inside from Tyminski.
Tyminski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyminski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taalasmaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyminski backwards.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyminski controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa lands a shoulder strike.
Tyminski is rocked!
Taalasmaa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oh Tyminski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taalasmaa managing to control the position.
Taalasmaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyminski!
Tyminski can't escape the position.
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 Lukasz Tyminski.
I think Taalasmaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Taalasmaa! Kari Taalasmaa retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Kari Taalasmaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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