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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meenny Vattalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meenny Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vattalles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vattalles misses with a wild combination.
Vattalles throws a series of punches but Philips moves out of range.
No luck for Philips with that takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Vattalles as he connects with a hook.
Vattalles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Vattalles. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Vattalles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Philips slips a jab and a cross from Vattalles.
Vattalles throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
Vattalles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vattalles swinging wildly here.
Vattalles throws out a loose jab but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles throws a nice looking combination but Philips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vattalles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Vattalles.
No joy there for Vattalles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Vattalles misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philips.
Vattalles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.
Philips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vattalles.
Vattalles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philips.
Vattalles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Philips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Philips under the eye.
Vattalles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Philips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Meenny Vattalles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vattalles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vattalles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Philips is rocked!
Vattalles throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meenny Vattalles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vattalles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh Philips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vattalles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vattalles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Philips dodges the punch combination from Vattalles.
Vattalles throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
Vattalles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Vattalles misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles throws out a loose jab but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Vattalles.
Philips seems to have got his legs back now.
Vattalles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vattalles throws a series of punches but Philips avoids them all with ease.
Vattalles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Philips shoots in for a takedown but Vattalles shows good takedown defense.
Meenny Vattalles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles throws a big shot that misses.
Philips really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Vattalles does no damage.
Vattalles misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vattalles.
Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vattalles.
Vattalles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles looks to land a combination but Philips avoids it well.
Meenny Vattalles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Philips is defended easily by Vattalles.
A punch combination from Vattalles misses.
Vattalles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vattalles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Philips back to the cage. Vattalles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vattalles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vattalles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vattalles looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
Vattalles tries to bum rush Philips with a series of wild strikes but Philips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vattalles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vattalles duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meenny Vattalles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vattalles swinging wildly here.
Vattalles 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.
Vattalles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vattalles scores with a jab to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Philips might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Philips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Vattalles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vattalles throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
Vattalles throws a one two combo.
Nice sprawl there from Vattalles as Philips shoots in.
Vattalles looks to land a combination but Philips avoids it well.
Vattalles lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vattalles.
Meenny Vattalles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles throws a series of punches but Philips avoids them all with ease.
Vattalles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Philips with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vattalles to score with a decent uppercut.
Vattalles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Philips with that takedown attempt.
Vattalles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Philips.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Vattalles misses.
Vattalles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vattalles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Philips dodges the punch combination from Vattalles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips shoots in for a takedown but Vattalles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattalles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Philips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vattalles looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meenny Vattalles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vattalles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meenny Vattalles!
Meenny Vattalles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Insley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn Berg (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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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Insley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentijn Berg!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg looks to score with a jab to the body but Insley is just out of range.
Insley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berg is fending him off so far but Insley persists. Nope, Berg circles away and we're back to standing.
Insley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berg's guard.
Insley is in close to Berg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berg working for a triangle but Insley defends it easily.
Insley drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Insley as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Berg screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Insley! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dave Insley!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Insley 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Lebron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felipe Lebron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebron misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lebron misses with a few strikes there.
Lebron blocks a jab.
Salonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lebron.
Salonga feints and as Lebron raises his hands in defense, Salonga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salonga is posturing up here but Lebron has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Salonga tries to roll out but it's too tight and Salonga has to tap! Slick submission there by Lebron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Lebron!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heat Antares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Farell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antares comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - The Game . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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260 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heat Antares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Farell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antares throws the left hand but Farell avoids the punch easily.
Antares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Farell clinches up against the cage.
Farell lands an uppercut.
Farell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farell scores with a shoulder strike.
Antares manages to break the clinch.
Farell clinches.
Farell lands a right hand.
Farell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farell presses Antares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antares working hard to break the clinch.
Farell tries to throw a body punch but Antares avoids it by throwing Farell back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antares tries to stall but Farell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farell misses with a punch to the body.
Antares is trying to push Farell away but Farell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Farell.
Farell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Antaress head.
A short body shot lands from Farell as the two fighters clinch.
Farell lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Farell.
Antares wants to get back to striking at distance but Farell won't allow it.
Farell gets through Antares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Antares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Antares is rocked!
Farell throws a big uppercut that drops Antares! More strikes from Farell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Antares lies dazed against the cage as Farell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Farell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bari Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bari Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jussila!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Jussila moves out of range.
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jussila backs up against the cage.
Jussila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Jussila moves out of range.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jussila manages to avoid it.
Jussila digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Jussila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jussila trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jussila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jussila throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussila content to stall in guard here.
Jussila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers looking to control.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Jussila tries to pass.
Jussila is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jussila just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jussila moves away.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Jussila moved out of range.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Jussila fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Jussila avoids them all with ease.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers lands a really nice looking cross but Jussila seems unphased.
Jussila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
Jussila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jussila somewhat.
Bari Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Jussila.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Rogers tries to sprawl but Jussila drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
Jussila is pushing down on Rogers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogers is fighting to maintain full guard but Jussila has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jussila lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussila passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jussila scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jussila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jussila looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rogers is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Jussila dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jussila is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jussila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers cracks Jussila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jussila shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends Jussila's belly button to the back.
Jussila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jussila takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Jussila is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.
Jussila tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jussila.
Rogers trying to control from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jussila scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jussila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Jussila is very close to passing his half guard.
Jussila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rogers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control here.
Jussila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Jussila seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rogers.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jussila manages to avoid it.
Bari Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jussila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jussila fails to land the takedown.
Bari Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Jussila.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Jussila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jussila.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jussila walks into a jab.
Jussila slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jussila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers lands with a nice combination. Jussila backs away looking to recover.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Rogers lands a really nice looking cross but Jussila seems unphased.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Jussila avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jussila slips a straight right by Rogers.
Jussila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rogers did well to prevent Jussila getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussila lands with a punch from half guard.
Jussila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rogers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bari Rogers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jussila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Jussila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jussila off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Jussila counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Jussila seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
Rogers being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussila cracks Rogers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jussila has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jussila scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jussila drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rogers! More shots from Jussila and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Jussila!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nafes Alhangum (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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213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 London, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nafes Alhangum!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riordan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Riordan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alhangum as he jumps to the side.
Alhangum pushes Riordan away with a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alhangum. Riordan shrugs it off though.
A combination from Alhangum does no damage.
Riordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Alhangum tries to sprawl out of it but Riordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alhangum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riordan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alhangum counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Riordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alhangum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Alhangum sprawls well. He's pushed Riordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alhangum looks to land a combination. Riordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riordan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Alhangum counter with a right hand.
Riordan is breathing heavily.
Alhangum scores with a one two! Riordan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alhangum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riordan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nafes Alhangum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Riordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alhangum.
Alhangum misses with a wild combination.
Riordan cracks Alhangum with an open hand slap.
Alhangum bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alhangum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riordan eats them both and turns towards Alhangum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Riordan shoots and misses
and Alhangum counters with a solid body kick.
Riordan fails to land the takedown.
Riordan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alhangum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riordan pulls his head out easily.
Riordan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Riordan.
Ground and pound from Riordan.
Riordan working the head and body with strikes.
Riordan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alhangum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Riordan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riordan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alhangum has hold of Riordan's hands but Riordan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riordan lands a nice short elbow.
Riordan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alhangum's head.
Riordan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riordan lands a nice short elbow.
Alhangum is rocked!
Riordan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alhangum is still in real trouble! Can Riordan finish him?
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!
Riordan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Alhangum quite badly. Alhangum pulls Riordan in close trying to recover. Riordan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Alhangum on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Alhangum doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Riordan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avery Jackson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Orane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Orane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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3 - 0 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avery Jackson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Orane!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Orane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson Brown.
Jackson Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orane!
Jackson Brown throws some wild stikes that Orane manages to avoid easily.
Jackson Brown content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson Brown landing strikes from the mount and Orane is in trouble!
Jackson Brown controlling the pace for now.
Jackson Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Orane looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Orane looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orane for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson Brown there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson Brown landing punches.
Orane tries to lock up and control but Jackson Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orane wants to hold on but Jackson Brown pushes him away.
Orane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Orane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Orane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orane has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Jackson Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avery Jackson Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Orane.
Jackson Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson Brown has Orane pressed against the cage, preventing Orane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orane wants to stall.
Orane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson Brown has clasped his hands together around Orane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson Brown slows the pace down.
Orane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Orane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Orane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orane's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Orane defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown staying calm.
Jackson Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson Brown is staying tight to Orane's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Orane is trying to escape the position but Jackson Brown is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson Brown scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown taking a breather here.
Jackson Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Jackson Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Orane misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson Brown clinches up with Orane and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson Brown has had enough of the clinch but Orane keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Orane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Orane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson Brown missing with strikes from the back.
Jackson Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Orane buck him off.
Jackson Brown is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Orane up.
Jackson Brown lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Orane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackson Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Brown is working the ground and pound. Can Orane escape?
Jackson Brown is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Orane won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jackson Brown off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avery Jackson Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David Berkowitz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Berkowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
White has a takedown stuffed.
Berkowitz slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David Berkowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berkowitz sprawls well. Berkowitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berkowitz tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berkowitz to the ground. Berkowitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berkowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White is stalling here. Berkowitz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! White seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Berkowitz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Berkowitz stands up and beckons White to his feet.
White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Berkowitz on his heels. He'll look to pass Berkowitz's guard now, I'm sure.
White looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berkowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Berkowitz has wrist control.
White prevents Berkowitz from getting back to his feet.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkowitz is keeping the position for now.
White wants to control from the top but Berkowitz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berkowitz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Berkowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkowitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
White on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Berkowitz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berkowitz.
It looks like Walter White has been cut.
White drops his hands momentarily and Berkowitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berkowitz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Berkowitz finish him?!
White is rocked!
White tries to get into range but Berkowitz steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops White! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Berkowitz scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Berkowitz!
David Berkowitz retains his light heavyweight title!
David Berkowitz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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229 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenny throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Nagasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenny to keep the fight standing.
Kenny slowing the pace effectively.
Kenny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenny throws a series of strikes that have Nagasaki backpedaling.
Kenny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenny sprawls well. Kenny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenny tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.
Nagasaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenny avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kenny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kenny tries to clinch up.
Kenny wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.
Jackson Kenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Sonny Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenny as he jumps to the side.
Nagasaki shoots in but Kenny avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenny drives through and clinches with Nagasaki against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenny walks away with a smile on his face. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kenny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenny enables Nagasaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenny manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nagasaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nagasaki drops back looking for a leg! Kenny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kenny manages to kick Nagasaki off! Nagasaki jumps back into Kenny's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki stops Kenny from standing up.
Nagasaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kenny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nagasaki has Kenny in his guard.
Nagasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenny defends it easily.
Kenny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kenny defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Kenny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Nagasaki's cut.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenny circles away.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenny circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagasaki fails to land the takedown.
Kenny throws a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Kenny wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kenny!
Nagasaki goes for an armbar but Kenny turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kenny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny stands and steps away. Nagasaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kenny cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenny clinches up against the cage.
Kenny lands a knee to the head.
Nagasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenny walks away with a smile on his face. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson Kenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenny tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenny pinned against the cage. Kenny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kenny motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Kenny throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kenny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenny defends it nicely.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki shoots for a takedown but Kenny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenny takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Kenny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki shoots for a takedown but Kenny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Kenny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenny stops a takedown attempt from Nagasaki.
Kenny digs a right hand underneath Nagasaki's ribcage. Nagasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenny breaks from the clinch.
Kenny tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Kenny moves into the clinch.
Kenny tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenny.
Kenny looking to throw knees to the head but Nagasaki is blocking nicely.
Nagasaki jumps guard but Kenny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nagasaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenny gets underhooks to prevent Nagasaki's takedown attempt.
Kenny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki takes one on the button.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kenny is trying to defend but Nagasaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenny has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Kenny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonny Nagasaki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kenny wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenny moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Kenny instigates a clinch.
Kenny misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Kenny.
Kenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenny wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki drags him back down.
Nagasaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kenny rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nagasaki's guard! Nice work there by Kenny!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny is looking to stand up but Nagasaki won't let him.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jackson Kenny.
Kenny is looking to clinch.
Nagasaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kenny's guard.
Kenny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nagasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kenny is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kenny has escaped and now he's on top!
Kenny wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kenny stands up and waves to Nagasaki to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenny is pushing Nagasaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nagasaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki is trying to pull guard but Kenny has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenny is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagasaki is defending well for now.
Kenny manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Kenny really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Nagasaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenny wants to clinch.
Kenny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
Kenny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nagasaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenny moves in looking to clinch but Nagasaki pushes him off.
Kenny drives through and clinches with Nagasaki against the cage.
Kenny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kenny avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kenny - that landed with a thud.
Kenny lands with a light punch inside.
Nagasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenny to keep the fight standing.
Kenny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kenny.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kenny breaks from the clinch.
Kenny wants to clinch.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenny tries to sprawl out of it but Nagasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny throws a combination that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Sonny Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nagasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nagasaki tries for a kimura but Kenny is defending well.
Nagasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nagasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tries for a kimura but Kenny is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nagasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenny has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kenny is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nagasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kenny, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sonny Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sonny Nagasaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nagasaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenny sees it coming and defends easily.
Nagasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kenny is defending against the submission attempts here by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Kenny is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny wants to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenny wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki is looking for submissions but instead, Kenny has regained full guard.
Nagasaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kenny looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kenny looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kenny!
Nagasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sonny Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nagasaki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kenny stacks Nagasaki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kenny!
Nagasaki tries to bench press Kenny off him but Kenny keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenny has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Kenny!
Jackson Kenny is the new heavyweight champion!
Jackson Kenny decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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