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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Stara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Stara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster throws a leg kick but Stara moved away.
Stara avoids the body shot from The Gangster.
The Gangster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stara manages to avoid it.
Timmey The Gangster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Gangster is defended easily by Stara.
The Gangster avoids the head kick by Stara.
Stara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Gangster looking to score a takedown here. Stara is defending well but The Gangster drives through and ends up in Stara's guard.
Stara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Gangster defends it well.
Stara is looking for a kimura but The Gangster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stara to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Gangster defends it well.
The Gangster is controlling Stara's trapped leg to prevent Stara from advancing to side control.
The Gangster is defending against the submission attempts here by Stara.
The Gangster tries to get to full guard but Stara has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster keeping control of the position.
The Gangster makes his way to full guard, as Stara worked for a kimura.
Stara trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
The Gangster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stara's guard.
Stara is looking for a triangle but The Gangster pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster wants to pass the guard but Stara is keeping the position.
Stara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Gangster stays in close to Stara's body and controls the position.
The Gangster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Gangster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Gangster passes Stara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Gangster lands with a punch from half guard.
The Gangster lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stara is looking to control The Gangster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stara avoid being mounted?
The Gangster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stara keeps working.
The Gangster wants to advance to full mount but Stara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Gangster chips away with some ground and pound.
Stara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Gangster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Gangster misses the shot to the body.
The Gangster throws a leg kick but Stara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stara stuffs the takedown.
Stara throws a low kick but The Gangster avoids it.
Stara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A clash of legs there as The Gangster blocks the low kick.
The Gangster misses with a wild body shot.
Stara doesn't manage to clinch there - The Gangster circles away.
The Gangster keeps the fight on the outside.
Stara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Gangster is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stara tried to score with a low kick but The Gangster checks it.
The Gangster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stara avoids the body shot from The Gangster.
The Gangster misses with a straight right.
Stara throws a leg kick but The Gangster checks it.
The Gangster misses with a head kick.
Stara throws a head kick that The Gangster semi-blocks.
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
The Gangster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stara.
The Gangster throws a front kick aimed at Stara's knee but Stara avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster looks for the body kick but Stara saw that one coming.
The Gangster misses with a body kick.
The Gangster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Gangster misses with a wild body shot.
The Gangster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Stara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Gangster is looking to wear down Stara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Gangster throws a wild body kick that Stara sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stara. That's going to slow The Gangster down.
Stara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Gangster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stara throws a leg kick but The Gangster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stara misses with a head kick.
The Gangster checks a leg kick nicely.
Stara misses with a low kick.
The Gangster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Gangster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stara was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gangster.
Stara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Gangster is out of range.
Stara doesn't manage to clinch there - The Gangster circles away.
Stara throws a solid leg kick but The Gangster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster misses with a wild body shot.
The Gangster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stara.
The Gangster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Gangster throws a lazy right hand but Stara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stara throws a leg kick but The Gangster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stara tries to work over The Gangster's front leg with a kick but The Gangster checks it.
The Gangster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Gangster throws a jab when Stara was well out of range.
The Gangster checks a leg kick.
Stara throws a sloppy head kick and The Gangster moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Stara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Gangster tried to score with a low kick but Stara checks it.
Stara throws a leg kick which misses The Gangster's front leg but catches the back leg as The Gangster tries to avoid it.
Stara throws a leg kick but The Gangster checks it.
Stara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stara lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Gangster's sensitive parts.
Stara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Gangster tries to work over Stara's front leg with a kick but Stara checks it.
Stara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Gangster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stara was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gangster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster tries to score with a low kick but Stara moves his leg out of the way.
The Gangster shoots in for a takedown but Stara shows good takedown defense.
Stara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Gangster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stara on his heels. He'll look to pass Stara's guard now, I'm sure.
The Gangster sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Gangster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Gangster wants to pass the guard but Stara is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Gangster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Gangster works over Stara with some ground and pound from guard.
Stara lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Gangster!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stara wants to finish this one by submission but The Gangster is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stara.
The Gangster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gangster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stara trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
The Gangster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Gangster pulls Stara in close to his closed guard and prevents Stara from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stara trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
Stara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Gangster holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Gangster'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Timmey The Gangster wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stara throws a leg kick that is checked
so The Gangster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Gangster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stara keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
The Gangster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Gangster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Gangster cracks Stara with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Gangster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Stara keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Gangster defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmey The Gangster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Gangster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster!
During a confident post fight interview, Timmey The Gangster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hoppsy Molloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoppsy Molloy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donovan Vick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Molloy.
Molloy gets tackled into the cage by Vick. Vick maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molloy throws an elbow but misses.
Vick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Molloy fails to pull guard.
Vick tries a body shot but Molloy blocks it.
Molloy looking for a takedown.
Vick trying to stall but Molloy improves his position.
Vick tries to pull guard but Molloy won't allow it.
Molloy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vick to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoppsy Molloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molloy has Vick pushed against the cage.
Vick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molloy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vick is looking to control Molloy's arms but Molloy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vick has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick tries to score a body lock takedown but Molloy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Molloy gets control of Vick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Molloy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Molloy is proving hard to escape from.
Vick wants to control from the top but Molloy keeps moving.
Vick won't allow Molloy to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control from the top but Molloy keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Donovan Vick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Molloy throws a leg kick which misses Vick's front leg but catches the back leg as Vick tries to avoid it.
Vick fails with the takedown
and Molloy counters with a big head kick but Vick shrugs it off.
Vick with a poor takedown
and Molloy counters with a nice leg kick.
Vick defending well as Molloy loads up on a big left hand.
Vick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Molloy circles away.
Vick misses with a double jab.
Molloy tries to clinch but Vick is having none of it.
Vick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick shoots in and drives through. Molloy sprawls well.
Molloy throws a body kick that misses.
Vick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vick fails with the takedown
and Molloy counters with a nice leg kick.
Vick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molloy misses with a leg kick
and Vick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vick is defended easily by Molloy.
Molloy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick rushes Molloy and presses him up against the cage.
Vick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molloy smiles and moves away.
Hoppsy Molloy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molloy tries to keep at a distance but Vick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molloy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molloy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Vick throws a looping overhand right but Molloy ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Vick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Molloy scores with a leg kick.
Molloy tries a head kick but it misses.
Donovan Vick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molloy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vick. Molloy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Molloy as he avoids it easily.
Vick closes the distance and clinches.
Vick tries to pull guard but Molloy won't allow it.
Hoppsy Molloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Vick.
Vick fails to pull guard.
Molloy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vick's efforts to push away.
Molloy is trying to trip Vick. He has hold of a leg but Vick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Molloy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vick seems keen to control Molloy's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick controls Molloy momentarily but Molloy frees himself.
Vick working a defensive guard but Molloy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vick is looking to reverse the position.
Molloy stands up and beckons Vick to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Molloy misses
and Vick counters with a nice body kick.
Molloy closes the distance and clinches.
Molloy trying to land knees to the body.
Vick missing with knees to the body.
Molloy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vick walks away with a smile on his face. Molloy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vick has a takedown stuffed.
Vick has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick misses with a takedown
and Molloy counters with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Molloy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vick looks to land a right hand but Molloy moved out of range.
Vick looks to score with a jab to the body but Molloy is just out of range.
Molloy looks for the body kick but Vick saw that one coming.
Vick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Molloy.
It looks like Hoppsy Molloy has been cut.
Molloy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vick jumps guard but Molloy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Molloy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Molloy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Molloy is trying to keep Vick in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick wanted to stand there but Molloy had control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molloy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molloy keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hoppsy Molloy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vick shoots in and drives through. Molloy sprawls well.
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 Hoppsy Molloy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hoppsy Molloy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vick shoots in and drives through. Molloy sprawls well.
A low kick from Molloy is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Molloy tries to close the distance and clinch but Vick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Molloy counters by moving into the clinch.
Molloy manages to pull guard.
Molloy keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
Vick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Molloy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vick is trying to control the position but Molloy postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donovan Vick.
Molloy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vick has managed to clinch.
Molloy tries to pull guard but Vick holds him up against the cage and eventually Molloy drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Molloy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoppsy Molloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Vick.
Vick fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Molloy is predictable there
and Vick counters with a good low kick that Molloy was not able to check.
Vick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molloy tries to clinch there but Vick circles away.
A head kick by Molloy misses
and Vick counters with a nice body kick.
Donovan Vick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick with a poor takedown
and Molloy counters with a good low kick that Vick was not able to check.
Molloy throws a chopping leg kick but Vick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Molloy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vick darts in and clinches Molloy up against the cage.
Molloy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vick.
Vick trying to control the position but instead, Molloy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vick into the cage.
Molloy jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molloy keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
Vick looking to pass the guard.
Vick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vick wants to control from the top but Molloy keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Donovan Vick hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A leg kick checked by Vick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donovan Vick.
Well Vick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Vick!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Whitman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet throws a body punch but Whitman moves out of range.
Vanderbeet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Whitman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vanderbeet wants to control but Whitman is keeping him busy.
Vanderbeet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whitman manages to get to full guard.
Whitman working a defensive guard here.
Whitman looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitman, not yet.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes but missing.
Whitman wants to sweep here but Vanderbeet controlling him for the moment.
Whitman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vanderbeet wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vanderbeet's head.
Whitman throwing shots but Vanderbeet is blocking nicely.
Whitman has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Vanderbeet works to full guard.
Vanderbeet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vanderbeet tries to get out of the position.
Whitman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderbeet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanderbeet trying to control the position here.
Vanderbeet has a closed guard, preventing Whitman from standing up.
Vanderbeet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet keeping moving, preventing Whitman from controlling successfully.
Charles Whitman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Whitman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vanderbeet is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitman. That's going to slow Vanderbeet down.
Vanderbeet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman cracks Vanderbeet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet thows a body shot but no joy.
Whitman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Vanderbeet or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitman which made him look bad.
Vanderbeet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whitman.
Whitman is looking to score with low kicks.
Vanderbeet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitman swivels and escapes.
Whitman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whitman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanderbeet's head backwards.
A slow jab from Vanderbeet misses its intended target.
Whitman connects with a jab.
Vanderbeet misses with a double jab.
Charles Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitman looks to land a left hand but Vanderbeet moved out of range nicely.
Whitman lands a nice hook to Vanderbeet's body. Vanderbeet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vanderbeet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Whitman is trying to defend but Vanderbeet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vanderbeet distracts Whitman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whitman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vanderbeet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitman's head.
Whitman looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charles Whitman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Whitman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Whitman dominated that round.
That's time! Vanderbeet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vanderbeet shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitman sprawls well. He's pushed Vanderbeet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vanderbeet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitman.
Vanderbeet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whitman misses with a low kick as Vanderbeet jumps back.
Whitman throws a hook but Vanderbeet avoids it easily.
Whitman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vanderbeet misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitman. That's going to slow Vanderbeet down.
Vanderbeet blocks the body kick.
Whitman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whitman thuds his right hand into Vanderbeet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitman misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitman. That's going to slow Vanderbeet down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Vanderbeet blocks the leg kick.
Whitman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vanderbeet's head.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderbeet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanderbeet takes one to the side of the head.
Whitman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanderbeet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitman moves away.
Whitman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vanderbeet's calf.
Whitman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vanderbeet checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses.
Vanderbeet throws a hook to the side of Whitman's head but Whitman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitman is looking to land body kicks.
Vanderbeet looks to land a combination but Whitman avoids it well.
Whitman jabs at Vanderbeet's body.
Whitman scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles Whitman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanderbeet at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vanderbeet's calf.
Vanderbeet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitman. That's going to slow Vanderbeet down.
Vanderbeet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitman.
Vanderbeet misses with a takedown attempt - Whitman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vanderbeet.
Charles Whitman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vanderbeet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Vanderbeet seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Whitman wants to get back to his feet.
Vanderbeet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whitman is trying to get back to half guard.
Vanderbeet lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vanderbeet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vanderbeet is chipping away with strikes.
Vanderbeet is putting a hurting on Whitman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whitman is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderbeet working the ground and pound but Whitman is defending the strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Whitman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vanderbeet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whitman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Whitman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whitman tries to roll over but Vanderbeet keeps him under control.
Vanderbeet is working for a kimura but Whitman is defending it quite comfortably.
Vanderbeet is thwarting Whitman's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Whitman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vanderbeet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitman misses the shot to the body.
Whitman lands a head kick!
Vanderbeet throws a big shot that misses.
Vanderbeet misses with a right hand
and Whitman counters with a nice leg kick.
Whitman gets caught flat footed, as Vanderbeet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vanderbeet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Whitman looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitman, not yet.
Whitman has momentary wrist control but Vanderbeet slips an elbow through the middle.
Vanderbeet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes but missing.
Vanderbeet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderbeet throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitman keeping full guard, as Vanderbeet tries to pass.
Vanderbeet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderbeet trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes from guard but Whitman blocks nicely.
Whitman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanderbeet's guard.
Whitman throwing strikes but missing.
Vanderbeet has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Whitman has passed into side control.
Whitman working the ground and pound but Vanderbeet is defending the strikes.
Horacio Vanderbeet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman trying to control the action but Vanderbeet is working from the bottom.
Vanderbeet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vanderbeet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whitman wants to get back to his feet.
Vanderbeet gets full guard.
Vanderbeet trying to keep a closed guard but Whitman is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman wants to stand and escape but instead Vanderbeet has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vanderbeet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitman wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whitman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanderbeet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbeet working some strikes from top position.
Vanderbeet preventing the sweep.
Whitman looking to control.
Vanderbeet throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitman has momentary wrist control but Vanderbeet slips an elbow through the middle.
Vanderbeet works over Whitman with some ground and pound from guard.
Vanderbeet cracks Whitman with a solid left hand.
Whitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanderbeet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitman has momentary wrist control but Vanderbeet slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderbeet connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitman wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanderbeet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanderbeet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitman's head.
Vanderbeet 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.
Whitman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vanderbeet postures up and lands a big shot to Whitman's brow.
Whitman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanderbeet manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanderbeet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitman throws an elbow that misses. Vanderbeet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitman's guard. Nice move by Vanderbeet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Vanderbeet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Whitman!
A victorious Charles Whitman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grant Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune pushes Yossarian up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortune misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune swings wildly with an uppercut but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune is trying to drag Yossarian to the mat but Yossarian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fortune tries to throw a body punch but Yossarian avoids it by throwing Fortune back against the cage.
Fortune tries to work over Yossarian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune throws a punch but it's blocked by Yossarian.
Yossarian misses with the head strike.
Fortune controlling the action here for a moment.
Yossarian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune working hard to break the clinch.
Yossarian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fortune up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Fortune.
Fortune throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune is trying to stall.
Fortune tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
Yossarian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortune tries to throw a body punch but Yossarian avoids it by throwing Fortune back against the cage.
Fortune tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yossarian.
Yossarian lands a right hand.
Yossarian taking a breather.
Come on Yossarian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fortune is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yossarian blocks a body shot from Fortune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Yossarian.
Fortune changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yossarian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fortune tries to land a front kick but Yossarian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yossarian is looking to clinch.
Fortune clinches up against the cage.
Fortune stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fortune is keeping busy.
Yossarian stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Yossarian's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fortune - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yossarian misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Fortune dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
Good work by Yossarian as he checks the leg kick.
Yossarian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yossarian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yossarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fortune checks it well.
Yossarian throws a nice looking combination but Fortune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yossarian throws a big shot that misses.
Fortune tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yossarian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yossarian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fortune drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fortune in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune grinds an elbow into Yossarian's temple.
Fortune trying to control the action but Yossarian is working from the bottom.
Yossarian wants to control but Fortune postures up.
Fortune in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yossarian is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fortune is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yossarian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fortune is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yossarian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fortune putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian working to try and regain half guard.
Fortune lands a heavy elbow.
Yossarian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fortune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yossarian working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Fortune.
Yossarian is rocked!
Fortune working the ground and pound effectively.
Yossarian is still in real trouble! Can Fortune finish him?
Fortune lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yossarian hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune unloads with some shots from mount but Yossarian bucks and avoids them well.
Yossarian seems to have recovered his senses.
Fortune has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yossarian's face.
Fortune lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yossarian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fortune content just to control the position here.
Fortune 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.
Yossarian is bucking up trying to escape but Fortune cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yossarian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fortune postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yossarian looks a forlorn figure.
Fortune tries to control but Yossarian wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yossarian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Fortune dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yossarian drives through and clinches with Fortune against the cage.
Yossarian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yossarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Fortune blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortune.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yossarian.
Yossarian prevents a body shot from Fortune.
A nice left hand lands by Yossarian.
Yossarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortune pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yossarian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yossarian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grant Fortune has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortune misses with some punches.
Yossarian misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yossarian.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Yossarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yossarian trying to stall but Fortune improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Come on Yossarian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fortune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John Yossarian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yossarian scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yossarian.
Fortune stalls.
Yossarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortune is rocked!
Yossarian has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
Oh Fortune is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yossarian has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
Fortune taking a breather.
Yossarian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yossarian misses with the head strike.
Yossarian stalling against the cage.
Yossarian throws a head punch that misses.
Yossarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Yossarian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune tries to stall but Yossarian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yossarian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yossarian lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yossarian.
Yossarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yossarian digs a right hand into Fortune's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortune's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yossarian has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Fortune - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Yossarian, and another! Fortune is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). John Yossarian!
An intense looking John Yossarian took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Coma Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Life Tourney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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138 lbs
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138 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coma Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Life Tourney!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tourney is just out of range.
Life Tourney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutz throws the left hand but Tourney avoids the punch easily.
Gutz throws a looping overhand right but Tourney ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tourney - that will leave a mark!
Gutz throws a hook but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tourney.
Tourney clobbers Gutz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tourney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tourney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gutz misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Gutz or perhaps it was just good defense by Tourney which made him look bad.
Gutz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourney lands a slapping body shot.
Tourney tries to land a front kick but Gutz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Tourney.
Gutz is breathing heavily.
Tourney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gutz misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tourney. Beautiful body shot.
Tourney connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Tourney - that's a beauty! Gutz is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Tourney can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Life Tourney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rivera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Your Hand in Mine. Mansikka has chosen Sattuu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class 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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Mansikka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikka tries to clinch up.
Mansikka lands a jab to the nose.
Mansikka shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mansikka walks into a stiff left hand from Rivera.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera misses with a leg kick.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mansikka has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mansikka. That's going to slow Rivera down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivera avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlos Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Mansikka.
Mansikka rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Rivera.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mansikka as Rivera tries to tie him up.
Mansikka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mansikka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mansikka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rivera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka slips under a jab.
Mansikka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mansikka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mansikka is looking to stand up but Rivera won't let him.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Mansikka tries to pass.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera trying to control the position.
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Mansikka pushes his legs off easily.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Mansikka is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Mansikka tries to pass.
Mansikka throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Mansikka wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Mansikka scores with a nice head shot.
Mansikka fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Mansikka.
Rivera takes one on the button.
Rivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansikka.
Mansikka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mansikka clobbers Rivera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mansikka closes the distance and clinches up with Rivera, looking for a takedown. Mansikka pushes Rivera against the cage but Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mansikka is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansikka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansikka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mansikka lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mansikka misses with a jab to the body
and Rivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mansikka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivera's sensitive parts.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mansikka.
Mansikka throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
Mansikka works Rivera's body with a nice hook.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansikka.
Mansikka doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Mansikka shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mansikka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mansikka has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
Rivera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mansikka misses with a shot to the body
and Rivera counters with a low kick, right behind Mansikka 's knee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mansikka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mansikka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mansikka thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mansikka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansikka moves away.
Mansikka rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Rivera looking to slow down the pace here.
Mansikka trying to stall but Rivera improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera working aggressively here.
Mansikka tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivera avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Mansikka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rivera slows down the pace here.
Mansikka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mansikka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mansikka misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mansikka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Mansikka trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mansikka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mansikka throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mansikka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mansikka moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Rivera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansikka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mansikka somewhat.
Carlos Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Mansikka.
Nice sprawl there from Rivera as Mansikka shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansikka lands with a cross.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mansikka sprawls well. Mansikka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mansikka scoring well with a low kick there.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mansikka takes the fight into the clinch.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Mansikka crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
Mansikka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mansikka up against the cage.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikka.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Mansikka swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka is working for takedown but Rivera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mansikka trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Mansikka on the inside.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Mansikka.
Mansikka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rivera kicks Mansikka off and gets back to his feet.
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mansikka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rivera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mansikka counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mansikka rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Mansikka.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Rivera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Mansikka on the inside.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansikka presses Rivera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mansikka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mansikka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Mansikka misses with some punches.
Mansikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Rivera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Rivera pushes Mansikka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikka.
Mansikka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivera is looking to control Mansikka's arms but Mansikka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivera has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Rivera.
Rivera scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivera.
Mansikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka tries a knee to the head but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mansikka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Mansikka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mansikka wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carlos Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Mansikka.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivera leaning against his opponent.
Mansikka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Carlos Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansikka was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Some wild striking there from Mansikka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mansikka is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansikka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
A very excited looking Teppo Mansikka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roque Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Adamsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barretto comes into the arena with Last Man Standing - By 4ft Fingers blaring out of the sound system. 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roque Barretto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Adamsky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barretto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adamsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adamsky checks a low kick from Barretto.
Adamsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barretto misses with a body shot.
Adamsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barretto throws a chopping leg kick but Adamsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adamsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adamsky. Barretto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barretto scores with a sloppy right hand. Adamsky should have avoided that one.
Adamsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barretto blocks the body kick.
Adamsky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barretto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adamsky wants to land a leg kick but Barretto is out of range.
A big left from Barretto misses.
Adamsky lands a slapping body shot.
Adamsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barretto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto misses with an uppercut. Adamsky saw that one coming.
Adamsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barretto misses with a hook. Adamsky ducked under it nicely.
Adamsky throws a sloppy head kick and Barretto moves out of range easily.
Adamsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adamsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Adamsky is looking to slow Barretto down with leg kicks.
Barretto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adamsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barretto blocks a head kick by Adamsky.
Adamsky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barretto's head.
Barretto misses with a hook
and Adamsky counters with a leg kick.
Barretto lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barretto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adamsky.
Barretto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adamsky is looking to land body kicks.
Barretto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamsky manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Adamsky.
Barretto connects with a leg kick. Adamsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Barretto.
Adamsky takes one to the chin there.
Barretto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barretto moves in looking to clinch but Adamsky pushes him off.
Adamsky checks a low kick from Barretto.
Barretto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barretto dips to his left and cracks Adamsky with an uppercut!
Barretto misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky connects with a leg kick. Barretto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adamsky jabs Barretto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barretto has closed the distance and engaged Adamsky in a clinch.
Barretto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barretto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adamsky lands with a hook. Barretto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barretto looks to throw a body kick
and Adamsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barretto lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Adamsky lands.
Adamsky motions for Barretto to come forward. Adamsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barretto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adamsky moves away.
Adamsky lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adamsky blocks a head kick by Barretto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Barretto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Adamsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adamsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barretto blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barretto.
Adamsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barretto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adamsky takes a step back to recover.
Barretto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adamsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adamsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barretto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adamsky.
Adamsky looks gassed!
Barretto misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roque Barretto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barretto lands with an uppercut that bounces Adamsky off the cage and back into range.
Barretto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barretto is looking to clinch.
Barretto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamsky manages to avoid it.
Barretto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adamsky checks it well.
Barretto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamsky.
Barretto connects with an inside leg kick.
Adamsky misses with a looping left.
Barretto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adamsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roque Barretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barretto throws a lazy head kick
and Adamsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adamsky lands a jab to Barretto's midsection.
Barretto misses with a looping left.
Adamsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barretto rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto misses with a looping right.
Barretto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Adamsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from Barretto misses
and Adamsky counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barretto throws out a leg kick but Adamsky moves out of range and Barretto only half commits.
Barretto throws the kick towards the body but Adamsky avoids it.
Barretto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barretto tries to work over Adamsky's front leg with a kick but Adamsky checks it.
Adamsky lands a leg kick that knocks Barretto off balance momentarily.
A jab from Barretto misses.
Adamsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barretto!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barretto looks to land a left hand but Adamsky moved out of range nicely.
Barretto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barretto throws a push kick but Adamsky slaps the foot to one side.
Adamsky cracks Barretto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barretto throws a lazy uppercut
and Adamsky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barretto throws a leg kick which misses Adamsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Adamsky tries to avoid it.
Barretto looks to land a combination but Adamsky avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adamsky.
Adamsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barretto.
Adamsky fakes the leg kick and cracks Barretto in the body.
Barretto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamsky manages to avoid it.
Barretto scores with a decent looking hook.
Barretto throws a hook but Adamsky avoids it easily.
Barretto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adamsky counters with an inside leg kick.
Barretto misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto scores with a head kick. Adamsky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adamsky.
Barretto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adamsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adamsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adamsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adamsky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Barretto avoids the head kick by Adamsky.
Mike Adamsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barretto throws a push kick but Adamsky slaps the foot to one side.
Barretto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky jabs Barretto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barretto tries to move into range but Adamsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barretto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Adamsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Adamsky.
Adamsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barretto's head backwards.
Adamsky thumps Barretto with a low kick.
Adamsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adamsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adamsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Adamsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adamsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Barretto avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Adamsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adamsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Adamsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adamsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Adamsky.
Adamsky wants to slow Barretto down by chopping away at his legs.
Barretto is looking to slow Adamsky down with leg kicks.
Barretto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Barretto misses the target.
Adamsky lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Barretto misses the target.
Barretto misses with a hook
and Adamsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barretto lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barretto blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adamsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barretto is rocked!
Barretto misses with an uppercut
and Adamsky counters with a leg kick.
Oh Barretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Adamsky.
Adamsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barretto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barretto seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Adamsky does it's job there.
Adamsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barretto doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamsky scores with a leg kick.
Adamsky drops Barretto with a straight right hand, right on the button! Adamsky follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Adamsky!
Mike Adamsky is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Mike Adamsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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