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HEROES 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie Mach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jessie Mach is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Zol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie Mach!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mach leaves Zol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mach swivels and escapes.
Zol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zol postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mach struggling a bit here.
Mach might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zol kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mach is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zol's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mach actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Zol there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mach is looking for a sweep. Zol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zol is working for a kimura but Mach is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zol lands strikes from half guard.
Zol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zol is working for a submission of some sort.
Zol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zol working the head and body with strikes.
Mach taking some punishment here, with Zol in his half guard.
Mach is rocked!
Zol lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mach! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zol jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Zol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henkka Blacksmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacksmith comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - Downfall. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henkka Blacksmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcel Muller!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacksmith gets tackled into the cage by Muller. Muller maintains the clinch.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blacksmith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muller is defending well.
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blacksmith dives in and scores a takedown into Muller's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blacksmith prevents Muller from getting back to his feet.
Blacksmith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Muller trying to control the position.
Blacksmith stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.
Blacksmith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blacksmith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blacksmith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blacksmith 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.
Blacksmith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blacksmith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blacksmith trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
Blacksmith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blacksmith stands up and waves to Muller to follow him.
No luck for Blacksmith with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henkka Blacksmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muller looks gassed!
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch but Blacksmith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Muller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muller is trying to force a seperation but Blacksmith has the dominant position.
Muller working Blacksmith over with knees to the body.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blacksmith avoids it.
Blacksmith avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blacksmith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blacksmith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muller is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Blacksmith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Blacksmith avoids the damage to the body.
Blacksmith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muller uses from the top position.
Muller preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blacksmith is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blacksmith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blacksmith stands and throws Muller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Muller tries to bench press Blacksmith off him but Blacksmith keeps the position.
Blacksmith cracks Muller with a big right hand but Muller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blacksmith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Muller is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blacksmith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Muller wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blacksmith scores a takedown into full mount!
Blacksmith looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Blacksmith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muller tries to sprawl but Blacksmith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muller trying to get back to full guard but Blacksmith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Blacksmith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blacksmith unloading with bombs!
Muller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blacksmith controlling from the full mount.
Muller wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Muller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksmith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blacksmith is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Muller slaps away a takedown attempt from Blacksmith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muller tries to clinch but Blacksmith moves out of range.
Muller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blacksmith circles away.
Blacksmith misses with a jab, cross combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Muller enables Blacksmith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Muller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blacksmith is stalling in the full guard.
Blacksmith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muller wants to get back to his feet but Blacksmith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blacksmith forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blacksmith is looking for a kimura here.
Blacksmith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blacksmith works his way into full mount!
Blacksmith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blacksmith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blacksmith punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Blacksmith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Muller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Henkka Blacksmith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Blacksmith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blacksmith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blacksmith looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Blacksmith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blacksmith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blacksmith is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blacksmith is looking to advance position but Muller won't allow it.
Muller is refusing to be controlled, as Blacksmith sits in half guard.
Blacksmith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blacksmith lands strikes from half guard.
Blacksmith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksmith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blacksmith is keen to just control but Muller is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blacksmith wants to pass the guard but Muller is defending well.
Blacksmith looking for a submission but Muller manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Blacksmith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muller's guard.
Muller pushes Blacksmith off looking to stand but Blacksmith dives back in and keeps control.
Blacksmith content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Blacksmith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muller tries to clinch up.
Muller looks for a takedown but Blacksmith sprawls well.
Blacksmith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muller to the mat! Muller manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blacksmith forces his way into half guard.
Blacksmith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Blacksmith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blacksmith controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Muller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blacksmith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blacksmith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Muller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Muller!
Blacksmith has his feet on Muller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blacksmith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muller sprawls well initially but Blacksmith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blacksmith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marcel Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith content to control rather than advance.
Blacksmith seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blacksmith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henkka Blacksmith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henkka Blacksmith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blacksmith, 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henkka Blacksmith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henkka Blacksmith waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jt Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jt Money comes to the cage accompanied by Type O Negative - These Three Things. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Jt Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jt Money has a takedown stuffed.
Jt Money closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rico circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Jt Money 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jt Money shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rico defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jt Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jt Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Jt Money blocks a head kick by Rico.
Rico closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jt Money closes the distance and clinches up with Rico, looking for a takedown. Jt Money pushes Rico against the cage but Rico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jt Money.
Johnny Rico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico with a jab.
Rico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck for Jt Money with that takedown attempt.
Jt Money is breathing heavily.
Rico lands a glancing blow to the side of Jt Money's head.
Rico lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jt Money shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rico pinned against the cage. Rico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jt Money looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jesse Jt Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jt Money gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jt Money shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rico but Rico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jt Money in his tracks.
Rico lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rico leaves Jt Money with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rico throws a head kick but Jt Money moves out of range.
Rico moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rico connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico sends Jt Money crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rico is motioning to the referee to let Jt Money up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jt Money is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jt Money. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jt Money sprawling to the canvas! Jt Money rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rico finish him?!
Oh Jt Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jt Money walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Rico swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Rico!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oasis- Fuckin' In The Bushes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey O Neill!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman moves to clinch but O Neill breaks away
and O Neill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooh!!! O Neill has knocked Pinkman down with a huge combo! O Neill steps away and waves a wobbly Pinkman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
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!
Pinkman shoots for a takedown but O Neill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Neill swinging wildly here.
Pinkman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Neill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinkman is rocked!
Pinkman dodges the punch combination from O Neill.
Oh Pinkman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinkman with a poor takedown
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Neill misses with a two punch combination.
Pinkman wants to clinch up but O Neill keeps it at a distance.
Pinkman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Neill lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Pinkman head around and knocks him out cold! O Neill hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey O Neill!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Raisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerzy Killer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalle Raisi's chin.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Raisi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer blocks a jab.
Raisi shoots in but no luck this time.
Raisi throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Killer lands a high kick!
It looks like Kalle Raisi has been cut.
Killer scores with a jab. Raisi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Killer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raisi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killer is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raisi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Raisi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raisi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killer.
Raisi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jerzy Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Raisi.
Raisi looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Raisi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raisi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raisis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raisi is rocked!
Killer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raisi. That did some damage!
Raisi looks gassed!
Killer feints and then cracks Raisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raisi down.
Raisi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Killer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer fakes the leg kick and cracks Raisi in the body.
Raisi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killer lands a lovely overhand right.
Raisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Killer.
Raisi seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer jabs Raisi right on the nose. Raisi blinks but takes it well.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raisi moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killer throws a leg kick which misses Raisi's front leg but catches the back leg as Raisi tries to avoid it.
Raisi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Killer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Raisi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerzy Killer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Randomski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Greatest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that The Greatest was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Randomski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, The Greatest!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randomski shoots for a double leg takedown but Greatest sprawls well. He's pushed Randomski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randomski swats away the attempt to clinch by Greatest.
Greatest slaps away a takedown attempt from Randomski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greatest clinches up against the cage.
Greatest connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andrei Randomski has been cut.
Greatest lands a good knee to the midsection. Randomski won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Greatest.
A short uppercut from Greatest.
A shot in the inside from Greatest.
Greatest stalling in the clinch but Randomski improves position.
Randomski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greatest pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Randomski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greatest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randomski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greatest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greatest wants to sweep here but Randomski controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randomski throwing strikes but missing.
Randomski trying to control the position from guard on top but Greatest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greatest is on top in guard.
Randomski wants to sweep here but Greatest controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrei Randomski.
Randomski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greatest sprawls well. Greatest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randomski gets slowly back to his feet.
Greatest stuffs the takedown.
Greatest tries to close the distance and clinch but Randomski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randomski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Randomski scores a takedown into full mount!
Greatest manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Greatest, under a barage of strikes from Randomski.
Greatest tries to get to full guard but Randomski has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greatest wants to control but Randomski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randomski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randomski drops an elbow to the side of Greatest's head.
Randomski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greatest regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Randomski.
Randomski wants to control from the top but Greatest keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randomski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randomski throws a strike but Greatest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Randomski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Randomski tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randomski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randomski is trying to keep Greatest in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greatest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Greatest will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Randomski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Greatest connects with an inside leg kick.
Greatest buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greatest scores with a push kick.
Randomski misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greatest.
Greatest lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randomski's sensitive parts.
Randomski tries for a takedown but Greatest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randomski keeps the fight on the outside.
Greatest throws a front kick that sends Randomski stumbling back into the cage.
Greatest scores with a kick to the midsection.
Greatest thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randomski if he has to take too many more of those.
Greatest takes the fight into the clinch.
Greatest lands a nice elbow.
Greatest displaying some good clinch control by pressing Randomski up against the cage.
Greatest lands an elbow that stopped Randomski in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greatest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greatest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Greatest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greatest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Greatest!
Greatest lands a nice shot to the body.
Greatest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randomski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Greatest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greatest turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Randomski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greatest chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greatest dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randomski. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Greatest.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greatest takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randomski is trying to push Greatest away but Greatest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Greatest lands an elbow that stopped Randomski in his tracks for a moment.
Greatest lands a hook that snaps the head of Randomski backwards.
Greatest stops a takedown attempt from Randomski.
Greatest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greatest circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Randomski drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Greatest follows Randomski to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Greatest!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bard Palawszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Munsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palawszewski comes to the cage accompanied by Type 0 Negative Kill you tonight . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bard Palawszewski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Munsy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palawszewski throws a combination. Munsy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mike Munsy has been cut.
Munsy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palawszewski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palawszewski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palawszewski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Munsy struggling a bit here.
Munsy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palawszewski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Palawszewski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Munsy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Palawszewski but great work by Munsy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palawszewski is looking to regain half guard here but Munsy keeps moving and retains side control.
Munsy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Palawszewski takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Palawszewski .
Munsy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Palawszewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Munsy tries to roll over but Palawszewski keeps him under control.
Munsy pushes Palawszewski off looking to stand but Palawszewski dives back in and keeps control.
Palawszewski seems to be looking for submissions.
Palawszewski is thwarting Munsy's attempts to control the position.
Munsy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palawszewski . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palawszewski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Munsy has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palawszewski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Munsy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Palawszewski has Munsy in his guard.
Palawszewski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munsy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palawszewski actively working from the bottom here.
Munsy trying to mount his opponent but Palawszewski defends it.
Munsy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Palawszewski .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palawszewski is trying to buck Munsy off.
Munsy lands a nice forearm strike.
Palawszewski tries to buck Munsy off but Munsy is having none of it.
Palawszewski regains half guard.
Palawszewski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munsy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palawszewski looking for submissions off his back.
Palawszewski is breathing heavily.
Palawszewski is in trouble now - Munsy has advanced to mount!
Palawszewski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Munsy working Palawszewski over with strikes here.
Palawszewski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palawszewski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Munsy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Palawszewski is rocked!
Palawszewski takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Munsy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Munsy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristen Oy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue). Kinfe Kidane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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261 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristen Oy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidane clinches with his opponent.
Oy looking for a takedown.
Oy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kidane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kidane lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kidane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kidane lands with a left to the head.
Kidane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kidane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kidane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oy looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidane is leaning against Oy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kidane.
Kidane presses Oy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kidane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidane scores with a shot to the side of Oy's head.
Kidane lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kristen Oy has been cut.
Kidane lands a body shot.
Kidane lands a right hand.
Kidane with a knee to the head.
Oy is rocked!
Kidane lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidane just leaning against Oy, taking a breather.
Kidane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A body shot lands from Kidane.
Kidane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidane connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oy's face.
Oy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kidane finish him?
Oy letting Kidane take a breather here.
Oy seems to have recovered his senses.
Oy wants a takedown but no success here.
Kinfe Kidane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristen Oy.
Kidane lands a nice uppercut.
Kidane lands a nice elbow.
Kidane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kidane lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kidane on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidane scores with a shot to the side of Oy's head.
Oy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kidane slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Kidane.
Kidane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kidane working Oy over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kidane lands an elbow just above Oy 's eye.
Kidane avoiding damage.
Kidane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kidane connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oy's face.
Kidane lands with a light punch inside.
Kidane lands with a short shot to the head.
Kidane drops Oy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Oy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kidane controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kinfe Kidane!
A very excited looking Kinfe Kidane 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Toriyama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. 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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167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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 Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Krol!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krol fails to land the takedown.
Toriyama instigates a clinch.
Krol is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toriyama blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toriyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krol is defending well for now.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krol.
Krol leaning against his opponent.
Krol tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Krol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Krol tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krol misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Krol.
Toriyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toriyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krol backwards.
Krol has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Krol controls his hands.
Krol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Julian Krol has been cut.
A body shot lands from Toriyama.
Krol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krol throws a head punch that misses.
Krol tries to score a body lock takedown but Toriyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akira Toriyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Krol.
A short uppercut from Toriyama.
Krol blocking some punches.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krol's elbow.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Krol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol takes a shot to the head.
Krol throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Krol.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Krol blocks it.
Krol blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Krol digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Krol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krol has Toriyama pushed against the cage.
Krol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toriyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Krol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Krol tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krol.
Krol tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Krol blocks an uppercut.
Krol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama lands a nice uppercut.
Krol stalling.
Toriyama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Toriyama wants to stall.
Krol stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Krol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krol.
Krol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krol misses with a punch to the body.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krol stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
Krol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toriyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Krol gets an underhook and turns Toriyama into the cage.
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 Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Krol's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krol manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toriyama on his heels. He'll look to pass Toriyama's guard now, I'm sure.
Toriyama trying to control the position.
Toriyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toriyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krol stands up over Toriyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krol with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krol wants to control from the top but Toriyama keeps moving.
Toriyama trying to control the position.
Toriyama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol trying to control from the bottom.
Toriyama moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Krol is looking for a sweep.
Toriyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toriyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krol, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Toriyama wants to control but Krol is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toriyama working the strikes but Krol uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Toriyama wants to take a breather but Krol is having none of it.
Toriyama stalling away here and it's allowed Krol to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toriyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Krol has wrist control.
Krol pulls Toriyama in close to prevent any damage.
Krol keeping full guard, as Toriyama tries to pass.
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 Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Krol'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.
Krol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toriyama.
Toriyama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krol is out of range.
Toriyama thumps Krol with a low kick.
Toriyama closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krol as Toriyama tries to tie him up.
Toriyama is pressed up against the cage. Krol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toriyama down to the mat. Toriyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toriyama throws a head kick but Krol moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toriyama lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Krol.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with a knee strike.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krol has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Krol lands a nice shot to the body.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krol working aggressively here.
Toriyama looking to stall.
Krol blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Krol avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
Krol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Krol wants the takedown. Toriyama is fighting it off but Krol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Toriyama's guard against the cage.
Toriyama trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol stands up over Toriyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krol is looking to work some ground and pound but Toriyama has wrist control.
Krol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Toriyama working a defensive guard here.
Toriyama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Julian Krol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toriyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krol won't allow Toriyama to sweep him here.
Krol throws a big elbow that misses.
Krol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toriyama is on top in guard.
Toriyama wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Krol wants to improve his position but instead Toriyama has moved into half guard.
Krol is controlling Toriyama's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Toriyama slips a nice elbow through Krol's hands, connecting with Krol's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama looks to land a strike but Krol avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Krol scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Krol avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krol.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krol tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Julian Krol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toriyama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Julian Krol just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Julian Krol's cut.
That's time! Toriyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toriyama misses with a head kick.
Toriyama connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Krol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toriyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toriyama lands a leg kick that knocks Krol off balance momentarily.
Toriyama drives through and clinches with Krol against the cage.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Krol in his tracks for a moment.
Toriyama looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
A short uppercut from Krol.
Toriyama stalls.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Krol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Krol.
Krol tightens his grip and picks Toriyama up, before dumping him to the ground. Toriyama manages to land in guard.
Krol works over Toriyama with some ground and pound from guard.
Toriyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krol.
Toriyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krol lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toriyama working a defensive guard here.
Krol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toriyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toriyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krol defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toriyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toriyama has momentary wrist control but Krol slips an elbow through the middle.
Toriyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toriyama wants to improve his position but instead Krol has moved into half guard.
Krol wants to control but Toriyama is keeping him busy.
Toriyama is looking to control Krol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toriyama avoid being mounted?
Krol throwing shots but Toriyama is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol trying to control from Toriyama's half guard. Toriyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Krol throws a big elbow that misses.
Krol is working Toriyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krol trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toriyama is keeping the position for now.
Krol trying to control but Toriyama is working from the bottom.
Krol lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toriyama wants to sweep here but Krol controlling him for the moment.
Krol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toriyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krol chips away with some ground and pound.
Krol stays in close to Toriyama's body and controls the position.
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!
Toriyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toriyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toriyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krol defends it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Krol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Julian Krol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julian Krol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Toriyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toriyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krol lands with a good body shot.
Krol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Toriyama works on Krol's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krol.
Krol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toriyama is defending well for now.
Toriyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Krol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krol misses with a body punch.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toriyama tries to work over Krol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toriyama up against the cage.
A short right from Toriyama on the inside.
Krol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krol misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krol working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
Krol has Toriyama pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Toriyama wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toriyama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akira Toriyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to work over Krol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama is looking to control Krol's arms but Krol gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toriyama has his back to the cage.
Come on Krol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Krol's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krol misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama stops a takedown attempt from Krol.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krol.
Krol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toriyama tries to stall but Krol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Krol shrugs off.
That has opened up Julian Krol's cut even more.
Toriyama tries to work over Krol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krol avoiding damage as Toriyama throws knees to the body.
Krol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krol managing to block the knees to the body from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krol backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krol just leaning against Toriyama, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krol misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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 Akira Toriyama.
I think Toriyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
The fight is ruled a draw!
Akira Toriyama retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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