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LFNC 156 - Easter Showdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Susitaival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Liikanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Susitaival!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pertti Liikanen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susitaival fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liikanen sprawls well initially but Susitaival persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Susitaival is trying to control the action in half guard but Liikanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liikanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susitaival. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susitaival thows a huge punch but Liikanen dodges it nicely.
Susitaival throwing shots but Liikanen is blocking nicely.
Susitaival not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Susitaival not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Susitaival throwing shots but Liikanen is blocking nicely.
Susitaival throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Susitaival slips a nice elbow through Liikanen's hands, connecting with Liikanen's forehead.
Susitaival missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Susitaival throwing shots but Liikanen is blocking nicely.
Susitaival 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.
Susitaival missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liikanen is looking to control Susitaival's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liikanen avoid being mounted?
Susitaival thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susitaival wants to take a breather but Liikanen is having none of it.
Susitaival throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Susitaival missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susitaival is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liikanen defends it well.
Susitaival takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Susitaival thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liikanen's head.
Susitaival thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liikanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Susitaival.
Susitaival misses with a head shot. Liikanen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Susitaival throwing strikes from guard but Liikanen blocks nicely.
Susitaival scoring with some ground and pound.
Susitaival throws a big elbow that misses.
Susitaival wants to control from the top but Liikanen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susitaival is looking to work some ground and pound but Liikanen has wrist control.
Susitaival working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liikanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Susitaival.
Susitaival trying to control the position from guard on top but Liikanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liikanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susitaival is one step ahead there.
Susitaival throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liikanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liikanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Susitaival.
Susitaival throws a big right hand that misses.
Susitaival throws a big elbow that misses.
Susitaival is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liikanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susitaival throws an elbow that misses. Liikanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susitaival's guard. Nice move by Liikanen!
Susitaival keeping moving, preventing Liikanen from controlling successfully.
Susitaival throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Susitaival has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liikanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Susitaival pulls Liikanen in close to his closed guard and prevents Liikanen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Susitaival escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liikanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Susitaival is proving hard to escape from.
Liikanen won't allow Susitaival to sweep him here.
Susitaival lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Liikanen!
Poor strikes thrown by Susitaival there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Susitaival misses with a head shot.
Liikanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susitaival misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Susitaival trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Susitaival dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liikanen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liikanen duly obliges.
Susitaival has managed to clinch.
Susitaival wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Susitaival tries a body shot but Liikanen blocks it.
Liikanen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Liikanen blocks the strikes from Susitaival.
Susitaival on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Susitaival tries to get out of the position.
Liikanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susitaival keeps working.
Susitaival throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Liikanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Susitaival is trying to control but can't.
Susitaival wants to get back to full guard.
Susitaival kicks Liikanen off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Susitaival gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susitaival struggles to land a body shot inside as Liikanen controls his hands.
Liikanen pulls guard successfully.
Susitaival throws a big right hand that misses.
Susitaival passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Susitaival throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liikanen is looking to reverse the position.
Susitaival working the ground and pound.
Susitaival tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Susitaival throws a strike aimed at the side of Liikanen's head but Liikanen avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susitaival working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Susitaival throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Susitaival is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liikanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susitaival working the ground and pound from side control.
Susitaival is trying to get an arm triangle but Liikanen is defending well.
Liikanen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Susitaival.
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!
Susitaival fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Susitaival throwing strikes but Liikanen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Liikanen wants to control but Susitaival is keeping him busy.
Liikanen working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susitaival keeps working.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Liikanen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Susitaival is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Susitaival wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Susitaival's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susitaival is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Liikanen working the ground and pound but Susitaival is defending the strikes.
Susitaival manages to get back to half guard.
Susitaival is concentrating on defense, preventing Liikanen from advancing position.
Liikanen is pressing down on Susitaival's thigh, looking to free his foot. Susitaival is holding on for now.
Susitaival keeping hold of Liikanen's head, controlling as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susitaival wants to improve his position but Liikanen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Susitaival dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Liikanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Susitaival. Susitaival circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Susitaival pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Susitaival throws a shot from downtown. Liikanen moves away and avoids it.
Susitaival shoots in looking for a takedown but Liikanen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susitaival's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liikanen throws a series of punches but Susitaival moves out of range.
Susitaival scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liikanen blocks a jab.
Susitaival misses with a looping right.
Susitaival pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Susitaival walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liikanen avoids the body shot from Susitaival.
Susitaival lands a lovely overhand right.
Liikanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Susitaival misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liikanen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liikanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Liikanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Susitaival looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susitaival misses with a looping right.
Liikanen connects with a right hand. Susitaival shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Liikanen. Those never looked like landing.
Liikanen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liikanen duly obliges.
Liikanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Susitaival swings for the body but Liikanen moves out of range.
Liikanen throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liikanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Liikanen. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Susitaival.
Susitaival takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liikanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liikanen dodges the punch combination from Susitaival.
Liikanen misses with a two punch combination.
Pertti Liikanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erik Susitaival seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liikanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Susitaivals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liikanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Liikanen finds it's target.
Susitaival tries to clinch up.
Liikanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Susitaival's head.
Pertti Liikanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susitaival fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liikanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liikanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice combination there by Liikanen.
Liikanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Susitaival backs up against the cage.
Susitaival takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liikanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Susitaival throws a looping overhand right but Liikanen ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen cracks Susitaival with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liikanen works Susitaival's body with a nice hook.
Liikanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liikanen works over Susitaival's head and body with a nice combination.
Liikanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Susitaival gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liikanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Susitaival's hands.
Liikanen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Susitaival.
Susitaival jabs Liikanen right on the nose. Liikanen blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Susitaival. Those never looked like landing.
Liikanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liikanen throws a series of punches but Susitaival avoids them all with ease.
Susitaival is looking to clinch but Liikanen is avoiding it.
Susitaival has a takedown stuffed.
Erik Susitaival is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liikanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liikanen lands with a cross.
Susitaival's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liikanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Susitaival scrambles back to his feet.
Liikanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Susitaival looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liikanen is fending him off so far but Susitaival persists. Nope, Liikanen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Susitaival. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liikanen stuns Susitaival with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erik Susitaival is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liikanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liikanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liikanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Susitaival.
Susitaival looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liikanen slips a straight right by Susitaival.
Susitaival misses with a series of wild punches.
Liikanen throws a right and a left that Susitaival avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Liikanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Susitaival 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Susitaival!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, little boxes. Marty Evans is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
McCarthy throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Evans shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCarthy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCarthy wants it to stay on the feet.
Phil McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Evans.
McCarthy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Evans eats them both and turns towards McCarthy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Marty Evans has been cut.
Evans shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans fails with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy which made him look bad.
Evans slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but McCarthy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has one foot on Evans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Evans shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Evans eats them both and turns towards McCarthy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Evans manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCarthy's guard. Nice move by Evans!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Evans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Evans throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
Evans avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by McCarthy.
Phil McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Evans.
McCarthy throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Evans is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Evans keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phil McCarthy.
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Evans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Evans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
McCarthy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans is pulling down on McCarthy's head. It's preventing any offense from McCarthy, at least for the moment.
McCarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil McCarthy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marty Evans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McCarthy scores with a three punch combo!
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by McCarthy.
McCarthy is just content to waste time from the top position. Evans takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
Evans has his hands on McCarthy's head, controlling the position.
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans goes for an armbar but McCarthy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCarthy.
McCarthy is fighting to break Evans's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Marty Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Evans wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Phil McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
Evans is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McCarthy trying to control from Evans's half guard. Evans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCarthy!
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Evans tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Phil McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Phil McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Boyle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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176 lbs
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31
176 lbs
19 - 18 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Boyle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle scores with a nice head shot.
Boyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang stuffs the takedown attempt from Boyle. Boyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyle slips a jab from Bang.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang.
Boyle has his takedown stuffed
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyle. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Ali Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang throws a right hand that Boyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyle also avoids with ease.
Boyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyle misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bang is looking for a sweep. Boyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boyle is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bang is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Boyle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Placentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placentino comes into the arena with donGURALesko - Mogliśmy wszystko blaring out of the sound system. Steve Placentino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clark Swick's chin.
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262 lbs
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225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Placentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Swick!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Placentino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Placentino wants to clinch up but Swick keeps it at a distance.
Swick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Placentino fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Placentino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Placentino wants to clinch up but Swick keeps it at a distance.
Placentino throws a jab but it's blocked by Swick.
Placentino takes a swing at Swick's ribcage but misses.
Placentino shoots in but no luck this time.
Placentino throws a right hand that misses
and Swick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Placentino misses with a lunging right hand
and Swick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Placentino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Placentino is breathing heavily.
Swick lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Swick.
Swick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Swick catches Placentino right on the button with a cross.
Swick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Placentino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Placentino misses with a hook
and Swick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swick stuns Placentino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Placentino moves forwards but Swick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swick connects with a body shot.
Swick throws a looping overhand right but Placentino ducks down to avoid it.
Swick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Placentino at a distance.
Swick lands a glancing blow to the side of Placentino's head.
Placentino is rocked!
Swick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swick lands a slapping body shot.
Placentino slips under a jab from Swick.
Swick slips under a jab from Placentino.
Swick misses with an uppercut.
Swick ducks under a wild hook from Placentino.
A telegraphed right hand from Swick misses the target.
Placentino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placentino takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Placentino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Placentino misses.
Swick lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clark Swick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Sash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Margallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sash comes to the cage accompanied by Bis Das Blut Gefriert. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Sash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucio Margallo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sash misses with a few strikes there.
Margallo throws a combination. Sash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sash throws out a powerful jab.
Sash misses with a few strikes there.
Sash fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Margallo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Don Sash has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margallo throws a hook but Sash blocks it.
Sash throws a nice looking combination but Margallo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sash gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Margallo.
Margallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sash.
Sash cracks Margallo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sash scores with a punch to the head.
Margallo ducks under a wild hook from Sash.
Sloppy strikes from Sash. Those never looked like landing.
Sash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Margallo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sash is just out of range.
Sash scores with a jab.
Margallo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Margallo throws a jab when Sash was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Margallo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sash throws a body punch but Margallo moves out of range.
Margallo staying out of range there.
Margallo takes a swing at Sash's ribcage but misses.
Sash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Sash misses.
Sash throws a nice looking combination but Margallo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Margallo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margallo misses the shot to the body.
Margallo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sash.
Sloppy strikes from Sash. Those never looked like landing.
Margallo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sash doesn't seem bothered though.
Sash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sash is breathing heavily.
Margallo connects with a right hand. Sash shakes it off.
Margallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sash.
Margallo drops Sash with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sash looks back up at him and smiles so Margallo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sash is rocked!
Margallo throws a hook but Sash avoids it easily.
Oh Sash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut lands for Sash. That snapped Margallo's head back.
Sash seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Margallo counters with a nice body shot.
Sash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margallo.
Margallo stuns Sash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Margallo drops Sash with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sash looks back up at him and smiles so Margallo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Margallo throws a shot to the body.
Margallo punishes Sash's body with a nice straight punch.
Margallo lands a body shot.
Margallo cracks Sash with an open hand slap.
Sash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margallo.
Margallo finds Sash's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Sash flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Margallo lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Sash will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucio Margallo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Verchanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Verchanko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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159 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Verchanko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobs misses with a hook
and Verchanko counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Verchanko.
Jobs fails with the takedown.
Jobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verchanko's waist but Verchanko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jobs off to one side.
Verchanko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jobs has time to react.
It looks like Steve Jobs has been cut.
Jobs misses the body punch
and Jobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jobs misses with a hook to the body
and Verchanko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jobs misses the shot to the body.
Verchanko punishes Jobs's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Jobs misses
and Verchanko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jobs! Verchanko lets Jobs back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jobs is rocked!
A shot to the body from Jobs misses
and Verchanko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jobs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobs looks up at the clock. Bad move! Verchanko lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jobs. Verchanko pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Verchanko!
A victorious Ivan Verchanko 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Treehorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernobli comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed. Jackie Treehorn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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222 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mutant Chernobli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackie Treehorn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernobli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Treehorn misses.
Chernobli tries for a takedown but Treehorn circles away easily
and Chernobli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Treehorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chernobli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Treehorn's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treehorn keeping moving, preventing Chernobli from controlling successfully.
Chernobli is looking to work some ground and pound but Treehorn has wrist control.
Chernobli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chernobli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernobli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Treehorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernobli wants to control from the top but Treehorn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernobli throws an elbow that misses. Treehorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernobli's guard. Nice move by Treehorn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Treehorn defends it easily.
Treehorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chernobli wants to sweep but no luck.
Chernobli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernobli working for submissions but it's allowed Treehorn to get to half guard.
Treehorn wants to pass to mount but Chernobli is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernobli wants to improve his position but Treehorn is controlling well.
Chernobli looking for submissions off his back.
Chernobli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Treehorn throwing shots but Chernobli is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernobli trying to get back to full guard but Treehorn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chernobli is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn controlling the pace for now.
Chernobli is desperately trying to improve his position but Treehorn has a good base and remains in mount.
Treehorn content just to control the position here.
Chernobli tries to lock up and control but Treehorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chernobli working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn controlling from the full mount.
Chernobli is looking to improve his position but Treehorn isn't that keen on the idea.
Treehorn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chernobli is desperately trying to improve his position but Treehorn has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernobli is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutant Chernobli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Treehorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernobli works the jab nicely.
Treehorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernobli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Treehorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chernobli.
Treehorn misses the shot to the body.
Treehorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernobli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Treehorn.
Nice uppercut there from Treehorn.
Treehorn throws a jab when Chernobli was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobli gets tackled into the cage by Treehorn. Treehorn maintains the clinch.
Treehorn has a couple of punches blocked by Chernobli.
Treehorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chernobli backwards.
Chernobli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Treehorn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chernobli tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mutant Chernobli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernobli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Treehorn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Treehorn lands with a light punch inside.
Treehorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Treehorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernoblis head.
A short right from Treehorn.
A nice left hand lands by Treehorn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Treehorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Treehorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Treehorn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chernobli with a big uppercut! Chernobli tries to clinch up but Treehorn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chernobli to the mat! Chernobli covers up and Treehorn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jackie Treehorn!
A very excited looking Jackie Treehorn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Lucretia. Park is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park - LOST IN THE ECHO. Jake Park told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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224 lbs
26 - 10 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Park!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec throws a right and a left that Park avoids nicely.
Park swings for the body but Borec moves out of range.
Borec slips a jab and a cross from Park.
Park lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Borec sprawling to the canvas. Park follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Borec hang on?
Borec is rocked!
It looks like Zmesan Borec 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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Park seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borec keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park escapes and gets back to his feet.
Park catches Borec napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Borec to the canvas!
Park gets to his feet. Borec looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Park shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Park was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Park content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Park creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Borec sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Park decides to stand back up.
Borec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borec is breathing heavily.
Park tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Park is fending him off so far but Borec persists. Nope, Park circles away and we're back to standing.
Park drops Borec with a nice combination! Park dives into Borec's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Borec is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zmesan Borec's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Park stands and steps away. Borec gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Park shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Borec is unconscious as Park celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jake Park!
A relieved looking Jake Park 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayao Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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30
197 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hayao Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a good cross that connects.
Emelianenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miyazaki throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miyazaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirko Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Emelianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Miyazaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Hayao Miyazaki has been cut.
Miyazaki throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Miyazaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miyazaki.
Miyazaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Miyazaki catches Emelianenko right on the button with a cross.
Emelianenko cracks Miyazaki with an open hand slap.
Miyazaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Miyazaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Miyazaki strikes.
Miyazaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyazaki.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Miyazaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miyazaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Miyazaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki cracks Emelianenko with a good jab.
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!
Miyazaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miyazaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miyazaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A punch combination from Miyazaki misses.
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miyazaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Miyazaki is avoiding it.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyazaki.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Miyazaki throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Miyazaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miyazaki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miyazaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyazaki misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miyazaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko rushes Miyazaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miyazaki throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but instead, Miyazaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emelianenko into the cage.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
Miyazaki looks winded!
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko tries to work over Miyazaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miyazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko digs a right hand into Miyazaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyazaki's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miyazakis head.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Miyazaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Emelianenko counters by clinching up.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miyazaki backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayao Miyazaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emelianenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miyazaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to land a body kick but Miyazaki moved away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Miyazaki circles away.
Mirko Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko scores with a push kick.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Miyazaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyazaki's calf.
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miyazaki looks to throw a body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Miyazaki is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Miyazaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miyazaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko lunges at Miyazaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miyazaki's hand.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miyazaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miyazaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko lands a big head kick that sends Miyazaki tumbling to the mat! Emelianenko takes a step backwards and waves Miyazaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miyazaki is rocked!
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!
Miyazaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miyazaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Miyazaki's leg. Miyazaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Miyazaki's leg. Miyazaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miyazaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Miyazaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Miyazaki's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyazaki. That did some damage!
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miyazaki throws a lazy body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Miyazaki! Emelianenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Miyazaki to his feet! Miyazaki is in big trouble!
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Miyazaki avoids it well.
Emelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Miyazaki lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working Miyazaki over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Hayao Miyazaki's cut even more.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Miyazaki won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Miyazaki's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko pushes Miyazaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko stalling the fight.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Emelianenko.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyazaki can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko working Miyazaki over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miyazaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Miyazaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hayao Miyazaki's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianenko as Miyazaki tries to tie him up.
Miyazaki prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Miyazaki can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Miyazaki letting Emelianenko take a breather here.
Miyazaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyazaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miyazaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Miyazaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko pushes Miyazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Miyazaki to his knees! Emelianenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Emelianenko!
A very excited looking Mirko Emelianenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Sajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Sajewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Sajewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn connects with a body shot.
Sajewski throws a body punch but Quinn moves out of range.
Sajewski walks into a straight right hand from Quinn.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Quinn. Beautiful body shot.
Sajewski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quinn counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Quinn misses.
Quinn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sajewski rather than just go for the knockout.
Quinn connects with a body shot.
Sajewski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sajewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sajewski drops his hands momentarily and Quinn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sajewski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sajewski lands with a right hand.
Sajewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sajewski staying out of range there.
Quinn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sajewski throws a hook but Quinn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn lands with a good body shot.
Quinn connects with a body shot.
Sajewski throws a hook to the side of Quinn's head but Quinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quinn misses with an uppercut.
Quinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sajewski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quinn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sajewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
Quinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sajewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Sajewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Lukasz Sajewski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sajewski lands a slapping body shot.
Sean Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Quinn misses.
Sajewski tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sajewski cracks Quinn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sajewski moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski slips a jab from Quinn.
Sajewski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sajewski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sajewski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sajewski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sajewski lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sajewski looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski landing strikes from the mount and Quinn is in trouble!
Sajewski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sajewski wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Sajewski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sajewski misses with a head shot.
Sajewski with good strikes from the mount here!
Sajewski landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sajewski lands with some strikes.
Sajewski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sajewski looking to ground and pound but Quinn is blocking nicely.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sajewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sajewski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sajewski landing shots from mount.
Quinn is rocked!
Sajewski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Quinn is still in real trouble! Can Sajewski finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sajewski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Sajewski 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.
Sajewski landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Sajewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Sajewski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sajewski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quinn.
Sajewski throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Sajewski misses with a hook. Quinn ducked under it nicely.
Sajewski misses with a looping right.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sajewski manages to avoid it.
Sajewski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quinn has time to react.
A lazy left from Quinn finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Quinn.
Sajewski throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.
Sajewski misses with an uppercut. Quinn saw that one coming.
Sajewski throws an overhand right that lands on Quinn's shoulder, as Quinn tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Sajewski misses.
Quinn connects with a crisp jab.
Sajewski misses the jab.
Sajewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quinn throws a jab when Sajewski was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajewski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quinn swivels and escapes.
Sajewski dives in and grabs Quinn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes down on Sajewski's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Quinn.
Quinn cracks Sajewski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quinn lands with a right hand.
Sajewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Sajewski.
Quinn lunges at Sajewski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sajewski's hand.
No luck for Sajewski with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Sajewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sajewski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinn avoids the body shot from Sajewski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Sajewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sajewski ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
Quinn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sajewski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sajewski.
Sajewski slips under a jab.
Quinn swings for the body but Sajewski moves out of range.
A big right from Sajewski misses.
Quinn misses with a straight left.
Sean Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinn misses with an uppercut. Sajewski saw that one coming.
Sajewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quinn throws a poor cross that misses
and Sajewski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quinn won't be happy with that.
Sajewski scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sajewski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Quinn is avoiding damage well.
Quinn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sajewski connects with a decent elbow.
Quinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sajewski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quinn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sajewski.
Sajewski is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sajewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Sajewski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Sajewski's cut.
That's time! Sajewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sajewski misses with a straight left.
Sajewski cracks Quinn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quinn misses with a hook.
Lukasz Sajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sajewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from Quinn. No joy for Sajewski on that attempt.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sajewski moves away.
Sajewski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quinn throws a shot from downtown. Sajewski moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Quinn misses.
Sajewski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Quinn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sajewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quinn lands a nice hook to Sajewski's body. Sajewski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Sajewski.
Sajewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajewski looking to score a takedown here. Quinn is defending well but Sajewski drives through and ends up in Quinn's guard.
Sajewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quinn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sajewski won't allow Quinn to sweep him here.
Quinn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sajewski trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Sajewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Quinn has wrist control.
Sajewski postures up in Quinn's guard and throws a big left but Quinn blocks it.
Sajewski content to stall in guard here.
Sean Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski pushing down on Quinn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quinn wants to get back to full guard but Sajewski has mounted him!
Sajewski looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quinn is looking to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sajewski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Quinn has worked his arm free - good work by Quinn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quinn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sajewski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Sajewski.
Lukasz Sajewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski taking a breather here.
Quinn tries to bench press Sajewski off him but Sajewski keeps the position.
Sajewski controls the position from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Sajewski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sajewski, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Sajewski!
Lukasz Sajewski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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