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Galaxy 36: Excellent PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Cerrone looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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167 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clayton Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cerrone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Black keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cerrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cerrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black wants to sweep here but Cerrone controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Black has his foot on Cerrone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerrone works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cerrone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cerrone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cerrone has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Cerrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Cerrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Black has his foot on Cerrone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerrone works his way back into a safe position though.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cerrone defends well.
Black throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Cerrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cerrone has passed into half guard!
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cerrone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Black is looking to improve his position but Cerrone isn't that keen on the idea.
Cerrone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Black hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Cerrone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Cerrone.
Black tries for a takedown but Cerrone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerrone tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerrone tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cerrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Black manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cerrone stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Black sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cerrone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black is looking for a triangle here but Cerrone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerrone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Cerrone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Black is trying to drag Cerrone to the mat but Cerrone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cerrone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black wants a takedown.
Cerrone pulls guard.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerrone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cerrone pulls Black in to control the position.
Black won't allow Cerrone to sweep him here.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cerrone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is looking for a kimura but Cerrone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cerrone gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Cerrone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Cerrone fails to land the takedown.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerrone tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerrone to the ground. Cerrone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cerrone shoots in and bounces Black off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cerrone trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Cerrone throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cerrone stops Black from standing up.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerrone wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Cerrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cerrone preventing the sweep.
Don Cerrone has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cerrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cerrone wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Black working for a triangle but Cerrone defends it easily.
Black wants to improve his position but instead Cerrone has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cerrone pulls his head out easily.
Cerrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Cerrone works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black can't escape the position.
Black is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cerrone wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Cerrone blocks Black's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Cerrone.
Well Cerrone 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cerrone!
An out of breath and clearly excited Don Cerrone thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Power Ranger Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coke Poep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember the Name. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
191 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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195 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Power Ranger Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Coke Poep!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a series of punches but Poep avoids them all with ease.
Poep shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poep's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Green throws a hook to the side of Poep's head but Poep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Poep counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
Poep controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poep wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Poep is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Green.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is breathing heavily.
Poep trying to control the position but Green is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poep tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poep has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Green is looking to regain half guard here but Poep keeps moving and retains side control.
Poep tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green is not content to let Poep control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green is not content to let Poep control the position.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poep thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep cracks Green with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Poep tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Poep thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Green gets back to half guard.
Poep is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poep pulls his head out easily.
Poep takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poep lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Poep dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green throws a head kick but Poep moves out of range.
Poep scores with a takedown into Green's guard.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poep trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Poep is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Poep has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poep stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poep is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Green knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Poep wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Poep taking a breather here.
Poep is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poep is putting a hurting on Green here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poep landing strikes.
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Poep seems content to control.
Coke Poep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poep is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Green is looking for a sweep. Poep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poep is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green is staying active underneath Poep, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green is looking for a sweep. Poep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poep tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poep wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green tries to get to full guard but Poep has control of the leg.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Poep content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Coke Poep wasn't active enough on the ground.
Poep closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Poep pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Poep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Green connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Green lands a jab.
Poep walks into a jab.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green throws a head kick but Poep moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poep.
Poep shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Poep's head back.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Power Ranger Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poep shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Power Ranger Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Poep.
Poep shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Poep shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Poep keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Green tries to land a front kick but Poep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Green duly obliges.
Green leaves Poep with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poep throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throws a right and a left that Poep avoids nicely.
Poep is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green throws a jab when Poep was well out of range.
Poep fails with a takedown attempt.
Poep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green misses the jab.
Poep slips a jab from Green.
Power Ranger Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green misses with an uppercut. Poep saw that one coming.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poep shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Poep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poep shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Poep to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Poep sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Power Ranger Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poep wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poep wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poep is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poep seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coke Poep is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Poep eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Power Ranger Green.
I think Poep 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Poep!
Coke Poep bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
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171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Konopacki is out of range.
Konopacki looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Konopacki counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Konopacki circles away easily
and Konopacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Konopacki finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez moves forwards but Konopacki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konopacki pinned against the cage. Konopacki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Konopacki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konopacki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konopacki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Konopacki slips to the side
and Konopacki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Konopacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Konopacki circles away easily
and Konopacki counters with a nice uppercut.
Konopacki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Konopacki counters with a left to the body.
Konopacki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Konopacki connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Konopacki gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pawel Konopacki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bari Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerwazy Obuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 96 Bars of Revenge. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gerwazy Obuch enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bari Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerwazy Obuch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obuch tries to land a leg kick but Rogers saw it coming and moves away.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Obuch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obuch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. Rogers catches Obuch right on the button with a cross.
Rogers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rogers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Obuch is just out of range.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Obuch's shoulder, as Obuch tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obuch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rogers's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obuch throwing strikes but missing.
Obuch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obuch throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Obuch throws a big elbow that misses.
Obuch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Obuch works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
Obuch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuch is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Obuch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Obuch cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Obuch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Obuch passes into half guard.
Obuch not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gerwazy Obuch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Obuch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obuch.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick from Obuch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obuch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Obuch avoids them all with ease.
Obuch throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Obuch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rogers's guard.
Obuch scoring with some ground and pound.
Obuch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obuch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerwazy Obuch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rogers checks the leg kick.
Obuch lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers cracks Obuch with a good jab.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Bari Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Obuch's head.
Obuch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Obuch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers throws a right hand that Obuch ducks under and follows up with a left that Obuch also avoids with ease.
Obuch dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Obuch scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obuch's head backwards.
Obuch slips under a jab.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers throws a lazy uppercut
and Obuch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obuch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Obuch - that will leave a mark!
Rogers throws a body punch but Obuch moves out of range.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Obuch's ribs.
Obuch misses with a low kick.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Obuch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
Obuch misses with a body kick.
Obuch ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuch ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Obuch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Rogers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Obuch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obuch.
Rogers walks into a jab.
Rogers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Obuch.
Obuch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
and Obuch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers checks a leg kick.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers throws a lazy uppercut
and Obuch shoots in, scooping Rogers off his feet. Obuch is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Rogers to the mat and Rogers is in big trouble! Obuch is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Obuch is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Gerwazy Obuch!
Our winner, Gerwazy Obuch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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21
185 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.
It looks like Gary Holmes has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Drake knocks Holmes out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Drake!
Albert Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bustamante's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cryin' like a Bitch. Shamrock has chosen Kanye West 's Stronger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
137 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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33
141 lbs
27 - 17 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlei Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bustamante or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock which made him look bad.
Bustamante throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
Bustamante thows a body shot but no joy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shamrock enables Bustamante to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shamrock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shamrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bustamante postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock seems keen to control Bustamante's posture.
Shamrock is looking for a triangle but Bustamante pushes his legs off easily.
Bustamante trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shamrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bustamante landing with the ground and pound.
Bustamante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bustamante drops back looking for a leg! Shamrock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shamrock manages to kick Bustamante off! Bustamante jumps back into Shamrock's guard.
Bustamante postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bustamante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock wants to sweep here but Bustamante controlling him for the moment.
Bustamante tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Bustamante postures up.
Bustamante engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bustamante throws a big right hand that misses.
Shamrock throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bustamante with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock striking from his own guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bustamante in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock throws a couple of heel strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock trying to control the position.
Bustamante trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bustamante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bustamante landing with the ground and pound.
Bustamante wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Shamrock throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Bustamante isn't so interested in that idea.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Bustamante from controlling successfully.
Bustamante has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bustamante stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bustamante makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shamrock throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bustamante wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Shamrock controls Bustamante momentarily but Bustamante frees himself.
Bustamante takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Shamrock controls Bustamante momentarily but Bustamante frees himself.
Bustamante stopping the sweep attempt from Shamrock.
Bustamante wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Bustamante lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bustamante working some strikes from top position.
Bustamante throwing strikes but missing.
Bustamante wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bustamante working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Bustamante trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock working a defensive guard here.
Bustamante is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bustamante trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock has momentary wrist control but Bustamante slips an elbow through the middle.
Bustamante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bustamante.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Bustamante dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shamrock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bustamante to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bustamante takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bustamante wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Shamrock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shamrock trying to strike off his back.
Bustamante postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bustamante!
Bustamante is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Shamrock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bustamante tries to lock up and control but Shamrock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wanderlei Bustamante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bustamante hang on?
Bustamante is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shamrock looking to finish Bustamante with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bustamante!
Shamrock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shamrock looking to finish Bustamante with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bustamante!
Shamrock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bustamante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bustamante is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shamrock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shamrock lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shamrock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bustamante is rocked!
Shamrock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Bustamante is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bustamante taking shots to the head.
Bustamante takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Shamrock's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
A less than humble Nick Shamrock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homero Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacerda has chosen Go Hard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
186 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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27
193 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Belo Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Homero Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Me throws a leg kick
and Lacerda counters with a nice uppercut.
Homero Lacerda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacerda swats away the attempt to clinch by Me.
Me gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lacerda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Me can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lacerda controls the pace.
Me looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Me working a defensive guard here.
Lacerda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lacerda stands and throws Me's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Me will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Me wants to control but Lacerda postures up.
Me is letting Lacerda control him for a moment.
It looks like Lacerda might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lacerda wants to control but Me is keeping him busy.
Me tries to bench press Lacerda off him but Lacerda keeps the position.
Me is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Me tries to bench press Lacerda off him but Lacerda keeps the position.
Lacerda is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Me will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lacerda tries for a kimura but Me is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lacerda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lacerda wants to control but Me is keeping him busy.
Me tries to bench press Lacerda off him but Lacerda keeps the position.
Lacerda is looking to take a break and control but Me is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Me is looking for a sweep.
Lacerda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Me can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me is looking to regain half guard here but Lacerda keeps moving and retains side control.
Me trying to remain calm as Lacerda controls from the top position.
Me takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Me can't do much from the bottom here.
Lacerda is looking to take a break and control but Me is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Me is trying to get back to half guard.
Me is trying to control Lacerda's posture but Lacerda avoids it.
Lacerda slows the pace down.
Lacerda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Me is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Lacerda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lacerda is looking for submissions but instead, Me has regained full guard.
Me controls Lacerda momentarily but Lacerda frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Me throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lacerda escapes and throws Me's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Me is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homero Lacerda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacerda circles away.
Me tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lacerda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Me tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lacerda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacerda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lacerda showed some decent athleticism there.
Lacerda stalling.
Lacerda tries to pass to full mount but Me defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda prevents Me from standing back up.
Lacerda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Me is just riding it out for now. Lacerda eventually gives up the hold.
Me is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacerda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lacerda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Me has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lacerda is working away from the top position though.
Lacerda wants to take a breather but Me is having none of it.
Homero Lacerda has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me is trying to maintain the position but Lacerda is very close to passing his half guard.
Lacerda controlling the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lacerda tries to land a front kick but Me steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Me closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lacerda counters with a body kick that stops Me in his tracks momentarily.
Lacerda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Me moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Me shoots for a double leg takedown but Lacerda sprawls well. He's pushed Me's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lacerda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacerda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Me looks to clinch
and Lacerda counters with a leg kick.
Me tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lacerda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacerda misses with an uppercut. Me saw that one coming.
Me fails with the takedown
and Me takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacerda throws a head kick but Me moves out of range.
Lacerda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Me.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belo Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacerda lands with a straight right. Me didn't see that one coming.
Lacerda scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Lacerda.
Lacerda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacerda lands a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lacerda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Me somewhat.
Me is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homero Lacerda 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!
A lazy body kick from Lacerda
and Me counters with a good low kick that Lacerda was not able to check.
Lacerda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Me counters with a nice body kick.
Lacerda is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Me looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Me wants to clinch
and Lacerda counters with an outside leg kick.
Lacerda tries a head kick but it misses.
Me on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Me slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Lacerda.
Nice body kick from Lacerda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lacerda.
Me takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Lacerda misses
and Me counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lacerda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacerda circles away.
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Me moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Lacerda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Me rushes Lacerda and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lacerda.
Lacerda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me walks into a left hand.
Me tries to clinch but Lacerda is having none of it.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacerda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacerda misses with a hook.
Lacerda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacerda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Me!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Me is trying to escape the position but Lacerda is controlling the position.
Me is looking to regain half guard here but Lacerda keeps moving and retains side control.
Me is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Me is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lacerda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Me seems a little lost for a moment, as Lacerda dominates the positioning.
Me wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Me tries to buck Lacerda off but Lacerda is having none of it.
Me is trying to control Lacerda's posture but Lacerda avoids it.
Me is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lacerda off and has taken his back!
Lacerda defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lacerda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda is pressing down on Me's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Me wants to pass the guard but Lacerda is keeping the position.
Lacerda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Me is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Me passes Lacerda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me is thwarting Lacerda's attempts to control the position.
Homero Lacerda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lacerda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Me is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homero Lacerda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lacerda 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homero Lacerda!
In his post fight interview, Homero Lacerda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rajon Rondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anucha Poopha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rondo comes to the cage accompanied by Cassidy - Rondo. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajon Rondo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anucha Poopha!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poopha lands with a kick to the temple. Rondo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Poopha should have avoided that one.
Rondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rondo avoids the head kick by Poopha.
Rondo misses with a straight right.
Rondo misses with an uppercut.
Rondo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rondo tries to bum rush Poopha with a series of wild strikes but Poopha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Rondo as he connects with a hook.
Rondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poopha.
Poopha missing with a left hand there. Rondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poopha clinches.
Rondo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poopha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poopha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rondo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Poopha.
Rondo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rondo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Poopha backwards.
Rondo takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rondo.
Poopha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rondo.
Poopha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rondo's defenses.
Rondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Poopha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poopha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Rondo.
Poopha slips a straight right by Rondo.
Poopha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poopha throws a head kick but Rondo moves out of range.
Poopha lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rondo misses the jab.
Poopha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rondo misses with a straight right.
Rondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poopha momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poopha!
Rondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Poopha off the cage and back into range.
Rajon Rondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poopha moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Poopha.
Rondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rondo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poopha trying to land knees to the body.
Rondo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Rondo.
Poopha lands an elbow just above Rondo 's eye.
Poopha lands an elbow inside that Rondo shrugs off.
Rondo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poopha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rondo is defending well for now.
Poopha throws an elbow that misses.
Rondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poopha at a distance.
Poopha throws an overhand right that lands on Rondo's shoulder, as Rondo tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poopha under the eye.
Poopha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rondo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Poopha slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poopha - that will leave a mark!
Rondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poopha circles away quickly and effectively.
Poopha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rondo.
Poopha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rondo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondo walks into a left hand.
Rondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poopha.
Poopha connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anucha Poopha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Poopha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rondo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poopha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rondo scores with a nice strike.
Poopha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anucha Poopha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rondo looks to throw the jab but Poopha is out of range.
Poopha tried to score with a low kick but Rondo checks it.
Poopha misses with a leg kick.
Rondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rondo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poopha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poopha.
Rondo throws a leg kick which misses Poopha's front leg but catches the back leg as Poopha tries to avoid it.
Rondo misses with a low kick.
Rondo connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rondo throws a hook but Poopha avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rondo misses the target.
Poopha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rondo.
Poopha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rondo manages to avoid it.
Poopha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rondo throws a front kick aimed at Poopha's knee but Poopha avoids it well.
Poopha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rondo.
Poopha moves out of range as Rondo strikes.
Rondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Rondo. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha scoring well with a low kick there.
Poopha tries to clinch there but Rondo circles away.
Rondo throws a looping overhand right but Poopha ducks down to avoid it.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poopha moves away.
Poopha moves out of range as Rondo strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rondo misses the target.
Poopha misses with an uppercut. Rondo saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rondo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo avoids the body shot from Poopha.
Poopha is looking to clinch.
Rondo throws a leg kick but Poopha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rondo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rondo misses with a straight left.
Rondo checks the leg kick.
Poopha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Rondo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rondo.
Rondo scores with a three punch combo!
Poopha looks to score with a jab to the body but Rondo is just out of range.
Rondo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Rondo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rondo misses with a hook.
Rondo missing with a left hand there. Poopha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poopha loads up on a big right hand but Rondo slips the punch.
Poopha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poopha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rondo's head.
Poopha throws out a loose jab but Rondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poopha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poopha fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poopha misses with a low kick.
Poopha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rondo.
Poopha scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Rondo. Those never looked like landing.
Poopha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poopha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rondo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rondo tests Poopha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rondo thows a body shot but no joy.
Poopha scores with a nice body kick.
Poopha swings for the body but Rondo moves out of range.
Poopha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rondo.
Poopha connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopha tests Rondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rondo misses with a combination
and Poopha counters with a left to the body.
Poopha tries to score with a low kick but Rondo moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Poopha.
Rondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Poopha off the cage and back into range.
Rondo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poopha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poopha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha slips under a jab from Rondo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poopha. That's going to slow Rondo down.
Rondo misses with a right hand
and Poopha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poopha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poopha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rondo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poopha just misses with a punch to the body.
Rondo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poopha's hands.
Poopha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rondo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poopha connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Rondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rondo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poopha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rondo throws a hook but Poopha blocks it.
Rondo throws out a loose jab but Poopha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poopha misses with a kick to the body.
Rondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rondo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poopha counters with a thumping low kick.
Poopha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rondo moves out of range as Poopha throws a body kick.
Poopha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A bone on bone clash there as Rondo blocks the leg kick.
Rondo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poopha. Poopha obviously looking to wear him down.
Rondo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poopha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rondo thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poopha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondo throws a big shot that misses.
Rondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poopha throws a sloppy head kick and Rondo moves out of range easily.
Poopha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poopha.
Rondo misses with an uppercut.
Poopha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rondo throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondo with a jab.
Poopha throws a front kick that sends Rondo stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Poopha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rondo moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anucha Poopha really dominated that round.
That's time! Rondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rondo scores with a jab. Poopha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poopha lands with an overhand left.
Rondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poopha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poopha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rondo to score with a decent uppercut.
Rondo throws a hook to the side of Poopha's head but Poopha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from Rondo both land. Nice combination.
Rondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poopha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poopha thuds his shin into the meat of Rondo's side.
Poopha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Poopha as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopha blocks a jab.
Rondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poopha throws a sloppy head kick and Rondo moves out of range easily.
Rondo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poopha. That did some damage!
Poopha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rondo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poopha throws a leg kick but Rondo moved away.
Poopha moves out of range of the strikes.
Rondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Poopha.
Both fighters circling a little - Poopha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rondo throws a right hand that Poopha ducks under and follows up with a left that Poopha also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rondo checks a leg kick.
Rondo throws a body punch but Poopha moves out of range.
Poopha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poopha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rondo.
Rondo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poopha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poopha tries to land a front kick but Rondo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poopha tries to clinch there but Rondo circles away.
Rondo tried to score with a low kick but Poopha checks it.
Poopha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rondo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo delivers a nice body kick.
Poopha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poopha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rondo. Rondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Poopha thows a body shot but no joy.
Rondo misses with an uppercut.
Rondo misses with a left hand
and Poopha counters with an outside leg kick.
Rondo cracks Poopha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rondo slips a jab and a cross from Poopha.
Poopha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poopha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rondo.
Poopha misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poopha circles away quickly and effectively.
Poopha thuds his right hand into Rondo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rondo throws out a powerful jab.
Rondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poopha connects with a leg kick. Rondo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rondo lands a jab to the nose.
Poopha throws a low kick but Rondo moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poopha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rondo.
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!
Rondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Poopha.
Rondo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Poopha connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anucha Poopha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Poopha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rondo looks to throw the jab but Poopha is out of range.
Poopha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rondo 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.
An inside leg kick from Rondo misses.
Poopha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rondo moves away.
Donk. Rondo catches Poopha right on the button with a cross.
Rondo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poopha scores with a leg kick.
Rondo throws a leg kick but Poopha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rondo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo missing with a left hand there. Poopha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poopha - that will leave a mark!
Poopha throws a lazy head kick
and Rondo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rondo checks a low kick from Poopha.
Poopha slips a straight right by Rondo.
Poopha motions for Rondo to come forward. Poopha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rondo throws a chopping leg kick but Poopha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rondo misses with a hook. Poopha ducked under it nicely.
Poopha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rondo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poopha takes a step back to recover.
Poopha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rajon Rondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha thows a body shot but no joy.
Poopha checks the leg kick.
Poopha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poopha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rondo.
Rondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poopha throws a head kick but Rondo moves out of range.
Poopha is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Poopha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poopha throws a right and a left that Rondo avoids nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rondo checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo throws the left hand but Poopha avoids the punch easily.
Rondo blocks a low kick nicely.
Poopha tries to land a leg kick but Rondo saw it coming and moves away.
Poopha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rondo.
Poopha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rondo throws a shot from downtown. Poopha moves away and avoids it.
Anucha Poopha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rondo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poopha.
A swing and a miss from Rondo.
Poopha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poopha misses with a low kick.
Rondo misses with a left hand
and Poopha counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Poopha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poopha ducks under a wild hook from Rondo.
Rondo misses with a low kick as Poopha jumps back.
Poopha misses with a low kick.
Rondo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Poopha.
Rondo misses with a wild combination.
Rondo is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poopha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rondo.
Poopha connects with a leg kick. Rondo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poopha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anucha Poopha.
Well Poopha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anucha Poopha!
Anucha Poopha is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Boykiy slips the punch.
Boykiy throws a nice looking combination but Castillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boykiy moves into the clinch.
Boykiy breaks from the clinch.
Dimas Boykiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boykiy throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boykiy.
Boykiy connects with an inside leg kick.
Boykiy throws a combination that misses
and Castillo counters with a left and a right that stings Boykiy.
A left and a right from Boykiy both land. Nice combination.
Boykiy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castillo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boykiy lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Castillo misses.
Boykiy fails with the takedown.
Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo looks to land a right hand but Boykiy moved out of range.
Castillo catches Boykiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Dimas Boykiy has been cut.
Castillo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boykiys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boykiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castillo as he jumps to the side.
Boykiy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimas Boykiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boykiy.
Boykiy misses with a double jab
and Boykiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castillo looks to land a left hand but Boykiy moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boykiy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castillo sprawls well initially but Boykiy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boykiy seems to be working for a kimura but Castillo defends the submission attempt.
Boykiy thows a huge punch but Castillo dodges it nicely.
Castillo is looking to escape.
Boykiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boykiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Boykiy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is working for a kimura but Castillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Boykiy.
Boykiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boykiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Boykiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy'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.
Boykiy misses with a two punch combination.
Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boykiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Boykiy instigates a clinch.
Castillo wants to break free but Boykiy has control.
Boykiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boykiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boykiy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozzie Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy tries to bum rush Castillo with a series of wild strikes but Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boykiy darts in trying to clinch
letting Castillo counter with a right hand.
Ozzie Castillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boykiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boykiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Boykiy misses.
Boykiy slips a jab from Castillo.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boykiy ducks under a wild hook from Castillo.
Castillo misses with an uppercut
and Boykiy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castillo's knee momentarily.
A combination from Boykiy does no damage.
Dimas Boykiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Castillo enables Boykiy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castillo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boykiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
Boykiy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boykiy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boykiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castillo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castillo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boykiy is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Castillo is defending well.
Boykiy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boykiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Castillo is defending well.
Boykiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Castillo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boykiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boykiy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castillo is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Boykiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castillo leaves Boykiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boykiy clinches with his opponent.
Boykiy breaks from the clinch.
Boykiy dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Boykiy's head and hops out.
Boykiy wants to clinch.
Boykiy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boykiy slips a jab and a cross from Castillo.
Boykiy tries to clinch up.
Boykiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Boykiy moves into range and clinches up with Castillo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boykiy.
Castillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castillo looks to land a combination but Boykiy avoids it well.
Boykiy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a three punch combo that has Boykiy backing up. Boykiy nods at Castillo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy gets a takedown into half guard.
Boykiy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boykiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boykiy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castillo to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy gets to his feet. Castillo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A combination from Boykiy does no damage.
Boykiy wants to clinch up but Castillo keeps it at a distance.
Castillo takes a swing at Boykiy's ribcage but misses.
Boykiy thuds a left hand into Castillo's body.
Boykiy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castillo tries to avoid it but Boykiy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castillo to the ground. Castillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimas Boykiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykiy shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykiy throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
Boykiy tries for a takedown but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boykiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Boykiy with that takedown attempt.
Boykiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but Boykiy persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing.
Castillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Boykiy slips the punch.
Castillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Boykiy off the cage and back into range.
Boykiy shoots for a takedown but Castillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boykiy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A clash of legs there as Castillo blocks the low kick.
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Boykiy slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws a series of punches but Boykiy avoids them all with ease.
Boykiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boykiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloppy strikes from Boykiy. Those never looked like landing.
Boykiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boykiy tries to clinch but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo throws a big shot that misses.
Castillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boykiy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boykiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boykiy throws a looping overhand right but Castillo ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dimas Boykiy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boykiy swinging wildly here.
Boykiy darts in trying to clinch
and Castillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boykiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boykiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Castillo counter with a right hand.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Boykiy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boykiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Boykiy. Boykiy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimas Boykiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykiy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boykiy prevents Castillo from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boykiy.
Boykiy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boykiy.
Boykiy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Castillo as he works his way to full guard.
Boykiy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castillo is trying to get back to his feet.
Boykiy swings around for an armbar but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boykiy's guard.
Boykiy has a closed guard, preventing Castillo from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Boykiy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boykiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castillo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boykiy's guard.
Boykiy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castillo!
Boykiy looking to ground and pound but Castillo is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boykiy 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.
Boykiy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Castillo is now in Boykiy's guard. A big mistake from Boykiy there, giving up the dominant position!
Dimas Boykiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castillo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boykiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillo wanted to stand there but Boykiy had control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castillo defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Boykiy had his way with Ozzie Castillo in that round.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Castillo.
Boykiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castillo missing with a left hand there. Boykiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boykiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castillo tries to sprawl but Boykiy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boykiy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boykiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Castillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boykiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boykiy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Boykiy is going to stand back up.
Boykiy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boykiy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boykiy wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling the position.
Ozzie Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boykiy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boykiy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boykiy is looking for submissions but instead, Castillo has regained full guard.
Castillo keeping full guard, as Boykiy tries to pass.
Dimas Boykiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castillo, up you get!
Castillo throws a hook but Boykiy avoids it easily.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimas Boykiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boykiy, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimas Boykiy!
Dimas Boykiy retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dimas Boykiy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Die by the drop. Rastila is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Hit. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns with a hook.
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Rastila moves his leg out of the way.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rastila. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Rastila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rastila catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns looks to throw a body kick
and Rastila counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Rastila moves his leg out of the way.
Burns throws a low kick but Rastila moves out of range easily.
Rastila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rastila avoids the body shot from Burns.
Rastila throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Rastila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rastila.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns staying out of range there.
Burns misses with a body shot
enabling Rastila to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Rastila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Rastila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns throws a leg kick but Rastila moved away.
Rastila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rastila wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Rastila.
Rastila throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks.
Rastila tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rastila connects with a crisp jab.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rastila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rastila throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Burns throws a head kick but Rastila moves out of range.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns is looking to wear down Rastila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick from Rastila lands but Burns takes it in his stride.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
Rastila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Rastila is out of range.
Rastila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Rastila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burns avoids the head kick by Rastila.
Rastila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Rastila as he checks the leg kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but Rastila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
Rastila fails to land with a series of punches.
Rastila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rastila, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Rastila slams his shin into Burns's torso.
Rastila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
Rastila throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns 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.
Rastila loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Rastila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns misses the jab.
Rastila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Rastila catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Burns swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rastila.
Rastila looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.
Rastila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Rastila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rastila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
Rastila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Rastila tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns thows a body shot but no joy.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rastila was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rastila. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rastila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns throws a leg kick but Rastila checks it.
Rastila throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burns.
Rastila blocks the body kick.
Rastila throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Burns misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila drops Burns with a left right combo! Rastila follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastila misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns defending against the ground and pound.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rastila trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Rastila landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rastila throws a strike aimed at the side of Burns's head but Burns avoids it well.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rastila on the ground.
Rastila working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rastila misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns taking a bit of punishment here - Rastila scoring with strikes.
Rastila landing strikes.
An elbow from Rastila crashes against the mat.
Rastila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns is not content to let Rastila control the position.
Rastila lands an elbow.
Burns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rastila trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
Rastila creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burns sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rastila throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Rastila crashes against the mat.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
Burns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rastila happy to just control the position for now.
Burns prevents Rastila from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face as Rastila controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rastila trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns dodges the ground and pound from Rastila.
Burns being controlled for a moment.
Rastila wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila'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.
Nice jab there from Rastila.
Rastila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Rastila counters with a nice uppercut.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns connects with the punch.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rastila, right into the meat.
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!
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
Burns sizes up Rastila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Rastila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Rastila as he connects with a hook.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns tries to work over Rastila's front leg with a kick but Rastila checks it.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Rastila's leg but Rastila calmly moves out of range.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Rastila moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rastila walks into a jab.
Rastila lands a head shot.
Rastila throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Rastila.
Rastila avoids the head kick by Burns.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Rastila misses.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Rastila moves away and avoids it.
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rastila is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rastila moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns gets tackled into the cage by Rastila. Rastila maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rastila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns misses with a hook. Rastila ducked under it nicely.
Rastila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rastila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rastila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rastila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
A good leg kick by Rastila.
A lazy left from Rastila finds it's target.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rastila drops his shoulder and cracks Burns with a huge uppercut! Burns goes down! Can Rastila finish him?
Burns is rocked!
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rastila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Rastila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rastila distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rastila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rastila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rastila is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rastila wants to stand and escape but instead Burns has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns stays in close to Rastila's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Rastila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rastila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Burns gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rastila counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Rastila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rastila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Rastila thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Rastila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rastila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rastila, as that shot connected.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rastila in his tracks.
Burns stuns Rastila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rastila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rastila connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns tries to bum rush Rastila with a series of wild strikes but Rastila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rastila steps into range and cracks Burns with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Burns flops backwards and Rastila dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastila arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Burns's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila is the new heavyweight champion!
Veikko Rastila really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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