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Galaxy 46: Faithless PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rank Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Downstait - This Is My Life. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rank Rox enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rank Rox!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rox avoids it really well and circles away.
Rox misses with a straight right.
Rox misses with an uppercut.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rox counters with an outside leg kick.
Martin shoots and misses
enabling Rox to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin tries for a takedown but Rox circles away easily
and Rox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Rox counters with a series of strikes. Martin will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Rox lands with a right hand.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin is breathing heavily.
Rox instigates a clinch.
Rox holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rox.
Rox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Rox thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rox. That's going to slow Martin down.
Martin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rox to the ground. Martin is now in Rox's 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.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Rox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rox is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rox is retaining full guard.
Martin trying to control but Rox is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin trying to control but Rox is working from the bottom.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rox is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martin trying to control but Rox is working from the bottom.
Rox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Martin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rox misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rox. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rox sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rox wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rox as he avoids it easily.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Rox sprawls well.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rox sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rox lands a jab to the nose.
Rox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rox lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rox darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Rox breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rank Rox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martin shoots in but Rox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rox clinches.
Rox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rox is defending well.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rox pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rox is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Rox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rox trying to hold on to Martin's head to control him but Martin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rox is trying to control but can't.
Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Rox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rox is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
Martin tries to pass to full mount but Rox defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin 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.
Rox tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin trying to pass the guard but Rox defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura but Rox is defending well.
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rox defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martin trying to control the action but Rox is working from the bottom.
Rox is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Martin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rox stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martin needs to keep his hands up - Rox had a free shot at his head there.
Rox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Rox connects with a leg kick. Martin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk. Rox catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
Rox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rox tries to sprawl but Martin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rox keeps working.
Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rox keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin pushing down on Rox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rox wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking to advance position but Rox won't allow it.
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rox defends it well.
Rox trying to control here.
Martin tries to pass to full mount but Rox defends it.
Rox regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rox is retaining full guard.
Martin is working hard here to advance position.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rox is keeping the position for now.
Rox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rox trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rox defends well.
Rox stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rox advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rank Rox.
I think Rox 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rank Rox!
Rank Rox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrance Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Burneika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burneika has chosen HK - Pompa as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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287 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrance Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Burneika!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burneika avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burneika counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burneika wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Burneika with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burneika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burneika is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burneika is looking for a kimura but Adams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burneika to get the leverage.
Burneika seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burneika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adams defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Burneika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Burneika wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burneika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burneika is looking to advance position but Adams won't allow it.
Burneika wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Burneika.
Burneika is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burneika lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Burneika.
Burneika is looking for a kimura here.
Adams is not content to let Burneika control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burneika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adams defends it well.
Burneika is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burneika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burneika is just content to waste time from the top position. Adams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Burneika dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Burneika's head back.
Burneika shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burneika shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adams sends Burneika crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adams is motioning to the referee to let Burneika up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Burneika is rocked!
It looks like Robert Burneika has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burneika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.
Crack! Adams connects with the perfect overhand right and Burneika falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Adams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lawrance Adams!
After winning the bout, Lawrance Adams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramstein Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramstein Rommel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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211 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramstein Rommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Glyde!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Rommel misses.
Rommel slips under a jab from Glyde.
Rommel tries to score with a low kick but Glyde moves his leg out of the way.
Rommel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rommel.
Rommel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glyde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rommel somewhat.
Glyde feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rommel's calf.
Rommel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glyde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rommel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rommel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rommel wants to clinch.
Glyde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyde checks a low kick from Rommel.
Rommel wants to clinch up but Glyde keeps it at a distance.
Glyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glyde misses with a hook
and Rommel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rommel's corner calls for a 1-2. Rommel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown but Glyde shows good takedown defense.
Owen Glyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rommel misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Glyde. No joy for Rommel on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramstein Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rommel wants to clinch up but Glyde keeps it at a distance.
Rommel throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramstein Rommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rommel is looking to score with low kicks.
Rommel misses with a body shot.
Glyde throws a head kick that Rommel semi-blocks.
It looks like Ramstein Rommel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glyde throws a head kick but Rommel moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glyde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rommel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rommel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rommel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glyde misses with a head kick.
Glyde lands a big head kick that sends Rommel tumbling to the mat! Glyde takes a step backwards and waves Rommel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rommel is rocked!
Rommel throws a chopping leg kick but Glyde manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glyde tries to clinch but Rommel moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rommel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rommel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rommel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Glyde counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyde moves in looking to clinch but Rommel pushes him off.
Rommel misses with a straight left.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rommel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glyde is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rommel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glyde holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Glyde gets full guard.
Rommel is in close to Glyde's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glyde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rommel is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rommel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glyde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rommel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rommel looking to pass the guard.
Rommel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rommel throws a big elbow that misses.
Rommel throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Glyde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramstein Rommel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rommel works the jab nicely.
Glyde tries to clinch there but Rommel circles away.
Rommel scores with a nice head shot.
Glyde throws the kick towards the body but Rommel avoids it.
Rommel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glyde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Glyde tenderised Rommel's leg. Rommel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glyde throws a body punch but Rommel moves out of range.
Rommel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rommel tries to land a leg kick but Glyde saw it coming and moves away.
Glyde blocks a low kick nicely.
Rommel is looking to chop away at Glyde's legs.
A head kick misses from Glyde.
Glyde defending well as Rommel loads up on a big left hand.
Rommel wants to clinch.
Rommel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glyde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rommel is in Glyde's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Glyde holds on and takes a little breather.
Rommel trying to control the position from guard on top but Glyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rommel throws a strike but Glyde rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glyde postures up.
Glyde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rommel's head.
Rommel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Glyde passes into side control.
Rommel is looking for a sweep.
Glyde looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rommel is avoiding damage well.
Rommel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Glyde connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel is trying to get back to half guard.
Glyde scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rommel to see if he's OK.
Glyde working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glyde trying to control the action but Rommel is working from the bottom.
Rommel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glyde is doing well to control the position and prevent Rommel from advancing to side control.
Rommel wants to free his trapped foot but Glyde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glyde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rommel.
Rommel is just content to waste time from the top position. Glyde takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Glyde looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rommel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramstein Rommel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramstein Rommel'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. This is the final round!
Rommel throws a nice looking combination but Glyde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rommel throws a series of punches but Glyde avoids them all with ease.
Rommel misses with a low kick.
Rommel throws a right hand that Glyde ducks under and follows up with a left that Glyde also avoids with ease.
Glyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rommel ducks under a wild hook from Glyde.
Glyde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whack! Glyde lands a heavy head kick that drops Rommel. The ref tackles Glyde to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rommel was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Owen Glyde!
Owen Glyde spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaques Du Coudray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane comes to the cage accompanied by Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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261 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaques Du Coudray!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaques Du Coudray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Coudray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidane.
Kidane is looking to land body kicks.
Du Coudray throws a head kick but Kidane moves out of range.
Kidane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kidane lands a nice looking body shot.
Du Coudray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kidane.
Du Coudray moves to clinch but Kidane breaks away
and Kidane counters with a nice body kick.
Du Coudray looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Coudray lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the body from Du Coudray misses
and Kidane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kidane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Du Coudray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Kidane.
Kidane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kidane swats away the attempt to clinch by Du Coudray.
Kidane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kidane.
Kidane scoring well with a low kick there.
Kidane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Du Coudray throws an elbow that misses.
Du Coudray throws an elbow that misses.
Kidane scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Kidane.
Kidane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Du Coudray.
Kidane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Du Coudray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Kidane on the inside.
Kidane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kidane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Du Coudray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kidane.
Kidane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kidane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Du Coudray backwards.
Kidane scores a nice knee to the body.
Kidane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidane pushes Du Coudray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kidane looking to throw knees to the head but Du Coudray is blocking nicely.
A short right from Kidane.
Kidane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kidane digs a right hand underneath Du Coudray's ribcage. Du Coudray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kidane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Kidane.
Du Coudray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kidane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Du Coudray is rocked!
Kidane lands a big knee to the head and Du Coudray goes down! Kidane pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kinfe Kidane!
Kinfe Kidane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback lands a body shot.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryback was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Ryback takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Neil Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryback throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Ryback. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryback. Ryback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryback misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Ryback slips under a jab.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller throws a hook but Ryback blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Jab from Miller.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryback counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryback. That's going to slow Miller down.
Ryback lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Ryback's shoulder, as Ryback tries to avoid the shot.
Ryback moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
Miller throws a hook but Ryback blocks it.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryback was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Ryback.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryback.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryback moves away.
Miller swings for the body but Ryback moves out of range.
Miller takes a swing at Ryback's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryback.
Ryback throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryback closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryback lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryback advances to half guard.
Ryback not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryback is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryback 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.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryback scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Ryback throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryback manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller is looking to stand up but Ryback won't let him.
Ryback not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryback looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryback, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller trying to control but Ryback is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Miller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ryback throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Ryback misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Ryback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller swings for the body but Ryback moves out of range.
Ryback scores with a leg kick.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryback does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Ryback ducks down to avoid it.
Ryback throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Ryback's head back.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryback rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Ryback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Ryback throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Ryback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryback at a distance.
Miller connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller dives in and grabs Ryback's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryback pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller clobbers Ryback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryback slips under a jab.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryback.
Miller defending well as Ryback loads up on a big left hand.
Neil Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryback gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a swing at Ryback's ribcage but misses.
Ryback throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller moves away from the strike by Ryback.
Ryback takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Ryback's ribs.
Ryback takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryback lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tests Ryback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Ryback settles back down.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryback at a distance.
Miller thuds his right hand into Ryback's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryback takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryback drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Miller tests Ryback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ryback shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller digs a good hook to Ryback's body.
Miller lands a nice hook to Ryback's body. Ryback takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller connects with a right hand. Ryback shakes it off.
Ryback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryback moves away.
Ryback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryback moves away.
Ryback slips under a jab from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller cracks Ryback with a good jab.
Ryback throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller slips under a jab from Ryback.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Ryback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ryback manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Casey Ryback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryback, not yet.
Miller trying to control but Ryback is working from the bottom.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Ryback looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ryback keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Neil Miller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryback's guard.
Ryback is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Ryback is working from the bottom.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryback looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Ryback up and slammed him! Ryback can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control!
Ryback is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ryback is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ryback tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Ryback is keeping him busy.
Ryback tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ryback tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ryback regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryback does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Miller!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Neil Miller waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Aconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Aconte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Aconte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aconte closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aconte wants to work for an arm triangle but Westwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Westwood is looking to improve his position.
Aconte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aconte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Westwood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aconte.
Westwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aconte drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Westwood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aconte has Westwood in his guard.
Westwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aconte is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aconte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Westwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Westwood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Westwood looking to sit in guard and control but Aconte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aconte is looking to stand up but Westwood won't let him.
Westwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Westwood, not yet.
Aconte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Westwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aconte's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aconte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westwood throws an elbow that misses. Aconte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Westwood's guard. Nice move by Aconte!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Westwood, not yet.
Aconte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westwood is keeping the position for now.
Westwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Aconte postures up in Westwood's guard and throws a big left but Westwood blocks it.
Aconte throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aconte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aconte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Westwood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aconte manages to get himself to full guard.
Westwood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Westwood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aconte's head.
Aconte keeping full guard, as Westwood tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aconte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Aconte has wrist control.
Aconte working for a triangle but Westwood defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aconte keeping moving, preventing Westwood from controlling successfully.
Westwood pushing down on Aconte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Westwood lands with a punch from half guard.
Aconte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Aconte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westwood is looking to advance position but Aconte won't allow it.
Westwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Aconte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Westwood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westwood has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westwood pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aconte is bucking up trying to escape but Westwood cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Westwood looking to finish Aconte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aconte!
Westwood looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aconte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aconte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Westwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aconte is keeping the position for now.
Aconte striking off his back but it's not causing Westwood any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Westwood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Westwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aconte feints and as Westwood raises his hands in defense, Aconte changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Westwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aconte is one step ahead there.
Aconte throwing strikes but missing.
Aconte passes Westwood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aconte is looking for a kimura here.
Aconte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westwood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aconte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Westwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aconte!
Westwood breaks from Aconte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aconte is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The referee warns Aconte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aconte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Westwood landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Westwood connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aconte flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Westwood trying to control but Aconte is having none of it.
Aconte is in a horrible position here. Westwood smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Feeble punches landing from Aconte - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Westwood landing punches.
Aconte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Aconte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aconte is desperately trying to improve his position but Westwood has a good base and remains in mount.
Aconte is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Andy Westwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Westwood pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Westwood landing shots from mount.
Westwood landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aconte is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Westwood! That's really hurt Aconte and he's turned his back - Westwood keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Westwood jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Westwood!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andy Westwood thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zufall's choice of entrance music: Rammstein - Sonne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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29
219 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zufall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zufall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viulu.
Zufall throws a front kick that sends Viulu stumbling back into the cage.
Viulu moves away from the strike by Zufall.
Viulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zufall.
Zufall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zufall throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Viulu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Zufall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viulu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zufall.
Zufall prevents Viulu from improving his position.
Zufall winds up and cracks Viulu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zufall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viulu is looking for a sweep. Zufall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viulu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zufall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zufall's back!
Viulu has good solid back control here.
Zufall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zufall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Viulu is not going to allow Zufall to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Viulu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zufall covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Zufall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Viulu's guard. Nice work there by Zufall.
Zufall is looking to pass into half guard but Viulu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Viulu is in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viulu wants to stand but Zufall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zufall lands some strikes from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viulu is looking to stand up but Zufall won't let him.
Zufall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zufall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viulu passes into side control.
Viulu decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Zufall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Viulu trying to stall but Zufall improves his position.
Viulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zufall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zufall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viulu lands an uppercut.
Zufall landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Zufall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Viulu tries to break the clinch but Zufall is controlling the position.
Zufall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zufall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zufall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viulu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zufall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viulu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zufall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zufall tries to work over Viulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zufall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zufall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zufall can't find room to land a body shot as Viulu controls the action.
Zufall looking for a takedown.
Zufall has had enough of the clinch but Viulu keeps him there for the moment.
Zufall unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Viulu is trying to push Zufall away but Zufall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zufall prevents Viulu from breaking the clinch.
Zufall scores with a knee to the head.
Zufall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zufall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zufall looking to throw knees to the head but Viulu is blocking nicely.
Zufall throws a punch but it's blocked by Viulu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zufall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viulu stops a takedown attempt from Zufall.
Luu Viulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Zufall.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zufall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Viulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Zufall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zufall connects with a nice looking jab.
Zufall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zufall.
Viulu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Viulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zufall cracks the inside of Viulu's front leg.
Zufall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Viulu slips under a jab.
Viulu throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zufall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zufall shoots in for a double leg but Viulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viulu wants to clinch up but Zufall keeps it at a distance.
Zufall lands with a cross.
Zufall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Viulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Zufall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Viulu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Viulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall misses with a wild body shot.
Viulu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viulu misses with a looping left.
Zufall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zufall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viulu stuns Zufall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zufall throws a head kick that misses.
Viulu jabs Zufall right on the nose. Zufall blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Rainer Zufall has been cut.
Zufall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viulu manages to avoid it.
Zufall misses with a right hand
and Viulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viulu throws a hook but Zufall avoids it easily.
Zufall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viulu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zufall somewhat.
Luu Viulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Zufall.
Zufall is breathing heavily.
Zufall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zufall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zufall.
Zufall scoring well with a low kick there.
Viulu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Viulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zufall circles away quickly and effectively.
Viulu lands a jab to the head.
Viulu stuns Zufall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zufall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zufall is defended easily by Viulu.
Zufall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zufall has Viulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Viulu managing to block the knees to the body from Zufall.
Viulu is trying to break the clinch but Zufall has him pressed against the cage.
Zufall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viulu scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zufall throws a punch but it's blocked by Viulu.
Zufall pushes off an throws an elbow but Viulu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zufall throws a head punch that misses.
Zufall tries to score a body lock takedown but Viulu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zufall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zufall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zufall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viulu slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Viulu.
Viulu is trying to stall.
Viulu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Zufall is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Viulu lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Zufall.
A short uppercut from Zufall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zufall tries to score a body lock takedown but Viulu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viulu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zufall has him pressed against the cage.
Zufall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Viulu prevents it.
Zufall with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zufall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viulu lands an uppercut.
Viulu is trying to force a seperation but Zufall has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Viulu.
Zufall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viulu stalling in the clinch but Zufall improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zufall misses with a knee to the head.
Zufall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viulu's efforts to push away.
Zufall has a couple of punches blocked by Viulu.
Still in the clinch, Viulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luu Viulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Zufall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Viulu throws a good cross that connects.
Viulu misses with an uppercut.
Zufall tries to move into range but Viulu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zufall misses with a takedown attempt - Viulu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viulu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Viulu tries to clinch but Zufall is having none of it.
Zufall slips a jab from Viulu.
Zufall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Viulu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zufall is in Viulu's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viulu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zufall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zufall looking to sit in guard and control but Viulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zufall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Zufall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zufall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zufall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viulu has managed to get both his arms back between Zufall's legs - danger averted.
Zufall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viulu is one step ahead there.
Viulu wants to stand but Zufall is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zufall keeping moving, preventing Viulu from controlling successfully.
Viulu slips nicely into half guard.
Viulu tries to stand and escape but Zufall is controlling the position.
Zufall tries to get to full guard but Viulu has control of the leg.
Viulu is keen to just control but Zufall is a slippery customer.
Viulu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zufall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luu Viulu just wasn't active enough.
Zufall shoots in and bounces Viulu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zufall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viulu is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is pulling down on Zufall's head to control his posture.
Zufall prevents Viulu from getting back to his feet.
Zufall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Viulu dives on top into guard.
Zufall looking for a sweep. Not yet Zufall, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viulu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zufall is looking to sweep but instead, Viulu has passed into half guard.
Zufall wants to improve his position but Viulu is controlling well.
Zufall trying to hold on to Viulu's head to control him but Viulu postures up.
Zufall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viulu decides to stand and escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zufall looks to clinch
and Viulu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zufall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zufall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viulu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zufall's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luu Viulu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viulu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luu Viulu!
Luu Viulu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaard comes into the arena with Otto Brandenburg - Nĺr en Sailor Gĺr i Land blaring out of the sound system. Osko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sabotage. Keast Gaard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Osko!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaard cracks Osko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gaard gets caught flat footed, as Osko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Osko postures up in Gaard's guard and throws a big left but Gaard blocks it.
Osko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Osko is in close to Gaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gaard keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
Osko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osko throwing strikes but missing.
Gaard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Osko walks into a stiff left hand from Gaard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard throws a series of punches but Osko avoids them all with ease.
Gaard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaard misses with a body shot.
Osko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaard's half guard.
Osko moves into full mount! Gaard won't be happy about that!
Gaard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Osko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Osko looking for a guillotine from mount but Gaard is having none of it.
Osko breaks from Gaard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Osko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Osko unloads with some shots from mount but Gaard bucks and avoids them well.
Gaard is in a horrible position here. Osko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Osko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gaard is in a horrible position here. Osko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osko thowing shots but they're missing.
Osko dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gaard has worked his arm free - good work by Gaard!
Gaard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Osko advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Osko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gaard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gaard!
Gaard stopping the sweep attempt from Osko.
Gaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaard has managed to get both his arms back between Osko's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard stays in close to Osko's body and controls the position.
Osko looking to control.
Osko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gaard preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Osko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Osko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaard as he jumps to the side.
Gaard misses with the combination.
Gaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osko circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osko circles away quickly and effectively.
Osko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaard scores with a body shot.
Gaard lands a right hook to the body.
Osko walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard misses with a body shot.
Gaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osko.
Osko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osko avoids the body shot from Gaard.
Gaard throws a nice looking combination but Osko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keast Gaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaard throws a nice looking combination but Osko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Osko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaard.
A combination from Gaard does no damage.
Osko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaard circles away.
Gaard connects with a looping right hand.
Osko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaard.
Gaard misses with a double jab.
Osko throws a series of punches but Gaard avoids them all with ease.
Osko staying out of range there.
Gaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slapping leg kick lands for Osko.
Gaard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaard tries to bum rush Osko with a series of wild strikes but Osko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keast Gaard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaard works Osko's body with a nice hook.
Gaard swinging wildly here.
Osko shoots in for a takedown but Gaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keast Gaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Osko.
Osko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gaard eats them both and turns towards Osko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaard misses with a double jab.
Osko throws a low kick, looking for Gaard's leg but Gaard calmly moves out of range.
Gaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Osko pinned against the cage. Osko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Osko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaard throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osko.
Osko blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Osko.
Osko tries to move into range but Gaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Osko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Gaard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Gaard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Gaard misses.
Gaard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Osko blocks a leg kick.
Osko misses with a low kick.
Osko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osko tries for a takedown but Gaard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gaard. Those never looked like landing.
Osko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osko wants it to stay on the feet.
Gaard jabs at Osko's body.
Gaard scores with a one two! Osko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaard throws a leg kick but Osko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keast Gaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osko looks to land a combination but Gaard avoids it well.
Gaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaard throws a nice looking combination but Osko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaard throws a jab when Osko was well out of range.
Gaard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gaard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Gaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaard was covering up waiting for the punch and Osko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko has gone for a leg lock! Gaard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Osko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaard manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osko looking to pass the guard.
Osko works over Gaard with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Osko landing with the ground and pound.
Osko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Osko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osko throwing strikes but missing.
Gaard pushes Osko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaard misses with the combination.
Osko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gaard quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osko wants to control but Gaard is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osko thows a huge punch but Gaard dodges it nicely.
Josh Osko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaard wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Osko really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gaard looks to land a combination but Osko avoids it well.
Osko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaard.
Gaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osko.
Osko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaard works over Osko's head and body with a nice combination.
Osko throws a series of punches but Gaard moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gaard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Osko backs up against the cage.
Gaard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaard.
Gaard misses with a few strikes there.
Gaard lands with a nice combination. Osko backs away looking to recover.
Osko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaard swivels and escapes.
Gaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osko was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaard.
Osko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Osko leaves Gaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osko just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaard lands a jab.
Osko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Osko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keast Gaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Osko.
Gaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaard misses with a wild combination.
Osko throws out a leg kick but Gaard moves out of range and Osko only half commits.
Osko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Gaard does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gaard.
Gaard misses with a takedown attempt - Osko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaard lands with a nice body punch.
Osko checks a low kick from Gaard.
Gaard motions for Osko to come forward. Gaard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaard throws a right and a left that Osko avoids nicely.
Gaard swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Gaard had his way with Josh Osko in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Osko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaard misses with a low kick.
Gaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Osko checks the leg kick.
Osko slaps away a takedown attempt from Gaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gaard cracks Osko with a good jab.
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.
Gaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Osko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gaard scores with a hook to the body. Osko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaard lands with an overhand left.
Osko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaard catches Osko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Osko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaard misses with an uppercut. Osko saw that one coming.
Osko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaard throws a lazy right hand but Osko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Gaard.
Gaard misses with a wild combination.
Osko shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaard tries to sprawl out of it but Osko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaard scores with a three punch combo!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Osko.
Gaard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaard looks to land a combination. Osko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaard misses with a double jab.
Gaard connects with a leg kick. Osko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Osko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osko. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Osko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Osko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osko circles away quickly and effectively.
Osko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Osko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Osko looks to land a combination. Gaard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Osko slips a jab from Gaard.
Osko tries a low kick but Gaard avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osko's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keast Gaard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keast Gaard!
Keast Gaard retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Keast Gaard 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 Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
280 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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21
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Christopher counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christopher's head.
Simpson scores with a head kick. Christopher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Christopher checks the leg kick.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Homer Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throws a front kick aimed at Christopher's knee but Christopher avoids it well.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simpson misses with a hook
and Christopher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christopher moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christopher.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christopher's hands.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Christopher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christopher throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Christopher ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Christopher ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Christopher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Simpson there.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson catches Christopher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Christopher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christopher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Simpson misses with a leg kick.
Simpson tries to clinch but Christopher is having none of it.
Christopher tries to move into range but Simpson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson drives through and clinches with Christopher against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
A short uppercut from Christopher.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christopher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Christopher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christopher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Christopher's shoulder, as Christopher tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Christopher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christopher moves out of range of the strikes.
Christopher defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson wants to clinch.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Christopher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Christopher.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
Christopher slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a head kick. Christopher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Christopher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Christopher is just out of range.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Christopher checks it.
Christopher throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christopher lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Christopher looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christopher.
Christopher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throws a hook but Christopher blocks it.
Christopher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Christopher throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Christopher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Christopher misses its intended target.
Donk. Simpson catches Christopher right on the button with a cross.
Christopher avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Christopher moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Christopher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christopher.
Christopher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Simpson there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Christopher is just out of range.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Christopher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson. That snapped Christopher's head back.
Simpson wants to slow Christopher down by chopping away at his legs.
Simpson slips under a jab from Christopher.
Christopher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Christopher misses.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christopher swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
A big left from Simpson misses.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Christopher counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christopher. Christopher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simpson misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christopher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson misses with a leg kick
and Christopher counters with an inside leg kick.
Christopher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Christopher counters with a head kick. That will keep Simpson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Christopher needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Christopher is just out of range.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson lands an overhand right.
Simpson throws a jab when Christopher was well out of range.
Christopher throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
The fighters circling - Christopher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson jabs Christopher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christopher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Christopher's calf.
Christopher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Christopher looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Christopher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson with a hook.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
enabling Christopher to counter with a crisp jab.
Christopher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christopher tries to move into range but Simpson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Homer Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christopher manages to avoid it.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christopher on the side of the head.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christopher.
Simpson misses the body punch
and Christopher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christopher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christopher checks a leg kick.
Christopher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Christopher moved out of range nicely.
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christopher lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christopher on the side of the head.
Simpson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson slips a straight right by Christopher.
Christopher throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Christopher moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Christopher circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Christopher to counter with a crisp jab.
Christopher lunges at Simpson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simpson's hand.
Simpson is rocked!
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Christopher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson slips a straight right by Christopher.
Christopher cracks Simpson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Simpson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Christopher pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Simpson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Christopher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leonard Christopher waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila has chosen One Hit as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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264 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Oxenfrei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxenfrei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oxenfrei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oxenfrei swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
Oxenfrei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Rastila as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rastila scores with a leg kick.
Oxenfrei throws a right hand that misses
and Rastila counters with a thumping low kick.
Rastila throws a right hand that Oxenfrei ducks under and follows up with a left that Oxenfrei also avoids with ease.
Oxenfrei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rastila is looking to chop away at Oxenfrei's legs.
Oxenfrei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rastila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Rastila.
A slow jab from Rastila misses its intended target.
Oxenfrei throws a leg kick
and Rastila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rastila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rastila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oxenfrei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliver Oxenfrei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila tests Oxenfrei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rastila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oxenfrei scoring well with a low kick there.
Rastila throws a right hand that misses
and Oxenfrei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rastila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oxenfrei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rastila doesn't seem bothered though.
Oxenfrei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastila thumps Oxenfrei with a low kick.
Oxenfrei scores with the left hand. Rastila knows he should have avoided that one.
Rastila misses with a series of wild punches.
Rastila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rastila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oxenfrei misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rastila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei lands with a cross.
Oxenfrei tries to move into range but Rastila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Rastila lands.
Oxenfrei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rastila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oxenfrei 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 feints and then cracks Oxenfrei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oxenfrei down.
Rastila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxenfrei.
Rastila misses with a lunging right hand
and Oxenfrei counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxenfrei. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rastila throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rastila.
Oxenfrei scores with a jab.
Oxenfrei tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rastila misses with a straight right.
Oxenfrei scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rastila has closed the distance and engaged Oxenfrei in a clinch.
Oxenfrei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rastila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oxenfrei throws a right hand that misses
and Rastila counters with a nice uppercut.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rastila throws a leg kick which misses Oxenfrei's front leg but catches the back leg as Oxenfrei tries to avoid it.
Rastila misses with an uppercut. Oxenfrei saw that one coming.
Oxenfrei scores with a leg kick.
Oxenfrei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Rastila ducks under a wild hook from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei misses with a straight left.
Rastila is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oxenfrei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rastila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rastila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oxenfrei is able to avoid easily.
Rastila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxenfrei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila catches Oxenfrei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rastila lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei misses with a two punch combination.
Rastila tries to clinch but Oxenfrei moves out of range.
Oxenfrei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rastila manages to avoid it.
Oxenfrei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Rastila misses.
Rastila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oxenfrei slips a straight right by Rastila.
Rastila forces Oxenfrei back against the cage and clinches.
Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Rastila lands a leg kick that knocks Oxenfrei off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rastila looks to throw the jab but Oxenfrei is out of range.
Oxenfrei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rastila. Rastila obviously looking to wear him down.
Rastila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oxenfrei on the side of the head.
Rastila misses with a looping right.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rastila throws a low kick, looking for Oxenfrei's leg but Oxenfrei calmly moves out of range.
Rastila throws a series of punches but Oxenfrei moves out of range.
Rastila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oxenfrei misses with a few strikes there.
Rastila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oxenfrei cracks Rastila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oxenfrei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rastila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rastila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oxenfrei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Oxenfrei misses.
Rastila lands a head shot.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oxenfrei misses with a jab to the body
and Rastila counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oxenfrei's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Oxenfrei.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oxenfrei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rastila finds it's way round the side to connect with Oxenfrei's head.
Oxenfrei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oxenfrei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxenfrei blocks a head kick by Rastila.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rastila, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Oxenfrei.
Rastila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oxenfrei.
Some wild striking there from Rastila.
Rastila misses with a two punch combination.
Oxenfrei lands a jab-cross combination.
Oxenfrei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oxenfrei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
That kick from Rastila tenderised Oxenfrei's leg. Oxenfrei is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oxenfrei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rastila.
Oxenfrei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oxenfrei throws a shot from downtown. Rastila moves away and avoids it.
Oxenfrei takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei throws a nice looking combination but Rastila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oxenfrei throws a series of punches but Rastila avoids them all with ease.
Rastila lands a nice shot that snaps Oxenfrei's head back.
Oooh a lovely combination from Rastila sends Oxenfrei down but not out. Rastila dives into side control looking to finish.
Rastila cracks Oxenfrei with a big right hand but Oxenfrei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rastila scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rastila working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rastila scoring with punches and elbows.
Rastila cracks Oxenfrei with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oxenfrei regains half guard.
Rastila working over Oxenfrei with some ground and pound. Oxenfrei looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rastila is keen to just control but Oxenfrei is a slippery customer.
Oxenfrei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rastila on the ground.
Oxenfrei taking some punishment here, with Rastila in his half guard.
Oxenfrei has hold of Rastila's hands but Rastila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oxenfrei trying to control but Rastila postures up.
Oxenfrei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oxenfrei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oxenfrei 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 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oxenfrei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oxenfrei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oxenfrei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oxenfrei throws a series of punches but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Oxenfrei misses.
Oxenfrei misses with a body punch
and Rastila counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rastila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rastila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rastila lands a lovely overhand right.
Rastila cracks the inside of Oxenfrei's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastila gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rastila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oxenfrei cracks a nice hook into Rastila's ribs.
Rastila lands a head kick!
Rastila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oxenfrei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oxenfrei takes one to the chin there.
Oliver Oxenfrei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oxenfrei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oxenfrei is rocked!
Oxenfrei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rastila.
Oxenfrei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oxenfrei misses with a series of wild punches.
Rastila lands a nice shot that snaps Oxenfrei's head back.
Rastila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oxenfrei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rastila counters with a stiff right hand.
Rastila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oxenfrei on the side of the head.
Oh Oxenfrei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oxenfrei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oxenfrei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oxenfrei seems to have got his legs back now.
Oxenfrei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oxenfrei misses with a low kick.
Rastila moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rastila scores with a punch to the head.
Oxenfrei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rastila manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rastila.
Oxenfrei tries a head kick but it misses.
Oxenfrei misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rastila lands a nice hook to Oxenfrei's body. Oxenfrei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rastila, right into the meat.
Rastila feints and then cracks Oxenfrei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oxenfrei down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rastila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila scores with a three punch combo!
Oxenfrei is rocked!
Rastila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Oxenfrei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rastila dodges the punch combination from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei seems to have got his legs back now.
Oxenfrei thows a body shot but no joy.
Rastila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oxenfrei if he has to take too many more of those.
Oxenfrei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Oxenfrei tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Oxenfrei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oxenfrei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rastila connects with a right hand. Oxenfrei shakes it off.
Rastila 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.
Rastila cracks Oxenfrei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. Oxenfrei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rastila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rastila.
Jab from Rastila.
Rastila catches Oxenfrei napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Oxenfrei to the canvas!
Rastila is in close to Oxenfrei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rastila is in close to Oxenfrei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oxenfrei is trying to keep Rastila in close.
Veikko Rastila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Oxenfrei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rastila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rastila drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rastila seems to have locked his on tight now - Oxenfrei screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rastila, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Veikko Rastila! Veikko Rastila retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Veikko Rastila made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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