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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ed Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Vidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Karate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Vidal!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karate wants it to stay on the feet.
Vidal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karate pinned against the cage. Karate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karate.
Karate tries to land a body kick
and Vidal moves into the clinch.
Karate is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vidal can't fight it off and eventually Karate manages to take the fight to the floor. Vidal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karate sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karate lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karate lands a couple of elbows.
Karate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vidal looking for a sweep. Not yet Vidal, not yet.
Karate landing some decent shots from guard.
Vidal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karate controls the pace.
Karate 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.
Karate sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vidal's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karate landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vidal is looking for a sweep. Karate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karate working Vidal over with strikes.
Karate lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karate connects with a nice short shot to Vidal's temple.
Vidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Vidal looks winded!
Vidal taking some punishment here, with Karate in his half guard.
Karate slows the pace down in half guard.
Karate is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karate moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal is letting Karate control him for a moment.
Karate's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Karate seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vidal for as long as he can get away with.
Karate has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vidal!
Karate landing strikes from the mount.
Karate content just to control the position here.
Karate with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karate looking to finish Vidal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vidal!
Karate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karate dominating with strikes here.
Vidal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vidal is rocked!
Karate lands a big shot there that rocks Vidal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vidal is still in real trouble! Can Karate finish him?
BOOM! Karate connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karate looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Karate! Vidal is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ed Karate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agafon Bufon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Wang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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131 lbs
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137 lbs
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Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Agafon Bufon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bufon.
Bufon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wang looks to land a combination but Bufon avoids it well.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bufon misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Wang tenderised Bufon's leg. Bufon is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bufon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bufon throws a hook but Wang blocks it.
Bufon dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Wang throws a combination that misses
and Bufon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bufon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agafon Bufon.
Bufon checks a leg kick nicely.
Bufon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bufon moves in looking to clinch but Wang pushes him off.
Bufon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bufon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wang connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bufon checks a leg kick.
Bufon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wang lands a head kick. Bufon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bufon, up you get!
Wang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown by Bufon or perhaps it was just good defense by Wang which made him look bad.
Bufon looks winded!
Bufon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wang clinches with his opponent.
Wang gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang stands up and beckons Bufon to join him on the feet.
Bufon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bufon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Bufon shoots in.
Wang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bufon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wang connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wang.
Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wang decides to stand and escape the position.
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bufon is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bufon for as long as he can get away with.
Wang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bufon to stand up.
Wang misses with a low kick as Bufon jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bufon closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Bufon pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bufon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bufon checks the leg kick.
Wang throws a right and a left that Bufon avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bufon enables Wang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bufon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bufon to stand up.
Bufon fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bufon circles away.
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Wang.
Bufon shoots for a double leg takedown but Wang sprawls well. He's pushed Bufon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bufon is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang prevents Bufon from getting back to his feet.
Wang stays in close to Bufon's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bufon to stand up.
Wang with a jab.
Bufon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bufon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bufon has eaten all the pies!
Wang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bufon can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang decides to return to a standing position.
Wang looks to land a combination. Bufon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bufon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wang is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bufon.
Wang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bufon. That did some damage!
Wang throws a head kick but Bufon moves out of range.
Wang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bufon counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang dives in and scores a takedown into Bufon's guard.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bufon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bufon closes the distance but Wang moves to the side
and Wang counters with a body kick.
Wang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bufon's sensitive parts.
Wang misses with a low kick as Bufon jumps back.
Wang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bufon was covering up waiting for the punch and Wang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bufon is working an open guard so Wang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wang.
Wang misses with a leg kick
and Bufon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee Wang is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang tried to score with a low kick but Bufon checks it.
Bufon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Wang misses
and Bufon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bufon is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Bufon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wang shoots in for a double leg but Bufon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bufon is out of range.
Bufon shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bufon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bufon tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wang.
Bufon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bufon 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.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Bufon as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang clinches with his opponent.
Wang is looking for a takedown.
Bufon stops a takedown attempt from Wang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is working for takedown but Bufon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bufon's efforts to push away.
Bufon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bufon can do to turn this around?
Bufon is trying to pull guard but Wang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Bufon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bufon throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
Bufon shoots for a takedown but Wang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bufon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wang. Wang obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wang.
Both fighters circling a little - Bufon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bufon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws a leg kick which misses Bufon's front leg but catches the back leg as Bufon tries to avoid it.
Wang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Lee Wang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bufon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang tries a low kick but Bufon avoids it.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Bufon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bufon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Wang tenderised Bufon's leg. Bufon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bufon fails with the takedown
and Wang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bufon circles away.
No joy there for Bufon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bufon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wang's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bufon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wang sprawls well. Wang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bufon gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wang.
Wang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
Wang connects with a leg kick. Bufon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wang throws a leg kick which misses Bufon's front leg but catches the back leg as Bufon tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bufon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Bufon. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Lee Wang!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Lee Wang!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Lee Wang!
Lee Wang wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Lee Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stancu Bogdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boro Miranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stancu Bogdan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boro Miranovic's chin.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stancu Bogdan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boro Miranovic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miranovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogdan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bogdan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogdan is defended easily by Miranovic.
Miranovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bogdan's guard.
Bogdan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranovic is aware though and is defending well.
Miranovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miranovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Bogdan looking for a guillotine here but Miranovic defends easily.
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!
Bogdan controls Miranovic momentarily but Miranovic frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdan is looking for a triangle but Miranovic pushes his legs off easily.
Miranovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bogdan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bogdan is trying to control the position but Miranovic postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranovic stands up over Bogdan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miranovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miranovic tries to stand but Bogdan is controlling from the bottom.
Miranovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miranovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miranovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogdan is retaining full guard.
Miranovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miranovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogdan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miranovic has managed to get both his arms back between Bogdan's legs - danger averted.
Miranovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogdan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bogdan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogdan is breathing heavily.
Miranovic lands a couple of digs.
Miranovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miranovic cracks Bogdan with a solid left hand.
Miranovic lands a couple of digs.
Miranovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogdan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogdan looking for a guillotine here but Miranovic defends easily.
Miranovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bogdan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miranovic passes into half guard.
Miranovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bogdan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miranovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miranovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bogdan defends it well.
Miranovic tries to pass to full mount but Bogdan defends it.
Miranovic wants to stand up but Bogdan is controlling the position.
Bogdan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miranovic pulls his head out easily.
Miranovic winds up and cracks Bogdan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic lands strikes from half guard.
Miranovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miranovic not doing much here.
Miranovic trying to control from half guard but Bogdan is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Miranovic there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miranovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miranovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bogdan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miranovic pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boro Miranovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Bogdan as Miranovic shoots in.
Bogdan fails with the takedown
and Miranovic counters with a two punch combo.
Miranovic moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bogdan goes down! Can Miranovic finish him!?
Bogdan is rocked!
It looks like Stancu Bogdan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Bogdan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miranovic postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Bogdan's head off the mat! Bogdan is out! He's out! Miranovic jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boro Miranovic!
Boro Miranovic gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Engle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Engle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Jasper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Engle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasper wants to clinch
and Engle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasper looks to clinch
and Jasper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jasper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Engle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jasper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Engle looks for a takedown but Jasper sprawls well.
Jasper darts in trying to clinch
and Engle counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Engle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet.
Engle working the ground and pound.
Engle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jasper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Engle controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasper bucks up and tries to throw Engle off but instead Engle has got his back!
Engle trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jasper doesn't escape.
Engle lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Engle.
Jasper holding both Engle 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Engle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Engle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jasper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Engle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Engle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jasper needs to keep his hands up - Engle had a free shot at his head there.
Engle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jasper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jasper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Engle stalks Jasper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jasper's face. Jasper staggers backwards, shaken.
Jasper is rocked!
Engle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Engle counters with a big slam. Jasper looks out but Engle is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Jasper from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ryan Engle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amelie Poulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hammer Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amelie Poulain!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poulain tries to score with a low kick but Axe moves his leg out of the way.
Poulain looks to land a body kick but Axe moved away.
Poulain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulain tries to move to mount but Axe blocks the move with his legs.
Poulain misses with the ground and pound.
Poulain working the ground and pound but Axe is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Poulain politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Poulain prefers to stall for the moment though.
Poulain with the ground and pound but Axe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poulain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe trying to hold on to Poulain's head to control him but Poulain postures up.
Poulain is controlling the pace.
Poulain thows a huge punch but Axe dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Poulain seems content to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Axe clobbers Poulain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poulain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Poulain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hammer Axe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Poulain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axe scores with a hook to the body. Poulain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poulain gets a double leg takedown into Axe's guard.
Poulain postures up in Axe's guard and throws a big left but Axe blocks it.
Poulain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poulain working some strikes from top position.
Poulain throws a strike but Axe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axe stopping the sweep attempt from Poulain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulain doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poulain wants to improve his position but instead Axe has moved into half guard.
Poulain is controlling Axe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amelie Poulain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Axe throws a hook to the side of Poulain's head but Poulain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Axe tries to clinch up but Poulain circles away and keeps his distance.
Poulain is looking to slow Axe down with leg kicks.
Poulain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Axe!
You can see the frustration on Axe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Axe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poulain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Axe?
Axe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poulain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Hammer Axe has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe is in a horrible position here. Poulain smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poulain looking to finish with strikes here!
Poulain landing strikes from the mount.
Poulain lands a big shot there that rocks Axe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poulain scoring with strikes but Axe is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulain lands a big shot there that rocks Axe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulain working the ground and pound effectively.
Poulain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poulain postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Axe is out cold - huge knockout for Poulain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Amelie Poulain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiten Solanki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiten Solanki!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker throws a series of punches but Solanki moves out of range.
Breaker blocks a jab.
Solanki loads up on a big right hand but Breaker slips the punch.
Solanki tries to work over Breaker's front leg with a kick but Breaker checks it.
Solanki misses with a lunging right hand
and Breaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Solanki swinging wildly here.
Solanki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Solanki slips a jab and a cross from Breaker.
A combination from Solanki does no damage.
Breaker lands with a straight right. Solanki didn't see that one coming.
Solanki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solanki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solanki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by Breaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker looks to land a combination but Solanki avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Breaker.
Breaker throws a right and a left that Solanki avoids nicely.
Solanki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solanki throws a series of punches but Breaker moves out of range.
No joy there for Breaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker scores with a one two! Solanki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rory Breaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breaker misses with a double jab
and Solanki counters with a right hand to the body.
Breaker is working the combinations to good effect here.
A swing and a miss from Solanki.
Solanki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breaker misses with a two punch combination.
Solanki tries to close the distance and clinch but Breaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Breaker swinging wildly here.
Solanki throws an overhand right that lands on Breaker's shoulder, as Breaker tries to avoid the shot.
Breaker misses with a few strikes there.
Solanki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breaker.
Solanki misses with a hook
and Solanki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solanki throws a hook but Breaker blocks it.
Rory Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Solanki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Breaker throws a nice looking combination but Solanki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Breaker throws a series of punches but Solanki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solanki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Solanki.
Solanki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breaker has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solanki circles away quickly and effectively.
Solanki tries to clinch there but Breaker circles away.
Breaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Solanki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Breaker.
Solanki with a jab.
Solanki misses with a wild combination.
Solanki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Breaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Solanki misses the jab.
Solanki misses with a hook.
Breaker ducks under a wild hook from Solanki.
Solanki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solanki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breaker.
Breaker fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Breaker. Those never looked like landing.
Breaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solanki.
Jab by Solanki.
Solanki misses with a two punch combination.
Solanki clobbers Breaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Solanki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Breaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solanki scores with a punch to the head.
Breaker moves away from the strike by Solanki.
Breaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Breaker lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaker pushes Solanki up against the cage in a clinch.
Breaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Solanki is looking to break free of the clinch but Breaker has double underhooks.
Solanki blocking some punches.
Solanki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Solanki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solanki wants to break free but Breaker has control.
A short uppercut from Breaker.
Breaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Breaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Breaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solanki backwards.
Breaker working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breaker working aggressively here.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Breaker.
Solanki tries to stall but Breaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rory Breaker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Breaker misses with a wild combination.
Breaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solanki.
A telegraphed right hand from Solanki misses the target.
Solanki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Breaker slips a straight right by Solanki.
Breaker throws a series of punches but Solanki moves out of range.
Breaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Breaker works over Solanki's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Breaker scores with a four punch combination!
Breaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solanki circles away quickly and effectively.
Breaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Breaker misses.
Solanki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Breaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solanki, pushing him back against the cage.
Breaker lands a left hand.
Solanki blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
Solanki is looking to break free of the clinch but Breaker has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Breaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Solanki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Solanki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Breaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Solanki.
Solanki blocks an uppercut.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breaker keeps control of Solanki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
Breaker throws a head punch that misses.
Breaker lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Solanki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Breaker throws a nice looking combination but Solanki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Breaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breaker throws a nice looking combination but Solanki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Solanki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breaker.
Solanki throws a right hand that Breaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Breaker also avoids with ease.
Breaker darts in and clinches Solanki up against the cage.
Breaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Breaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solanki backwards.
Breaker misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
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!
Breaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solanki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Solanki looking to stall.
Breaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solanki is looking for a takedown.
Solanki is trying to break the clinch but Breaker is controlling him.
Solanki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solanki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rory Breaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Solanki blocking some punches.
Breaker keeps control of Solanki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solanki is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breaker.
Breaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Breaker looks to land a combination but Solanki avoids it well.
Rory Breaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Solanki clinches up against the cage.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solanki tries to stall but Breaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Breaker working aggressively here.
Breaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Solanki backwards.
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Breaker prevents Solanki from breaking the clinch.
Breaker has a couple of punches blocked by Solanki.
Solanki keeps control of Breaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Breaker lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
Breaker throws a head punch that misses.
Solanki is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solanki breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solanki walks into a straight right hand from Breaker.
Solanki with a jab.
Breaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Breaker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Solanki looks to land a right hand but Breaker moved out of range.
Solanki misses with a few strikes there.
Breaker clinches up against the cage.
Breaker misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solanki.
Solanki tries to break the clinch but Breaker is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solanki.
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Solanki tries to circle away but Breaker has him pinned against the cage.
Breaker is trying to force a seperation but Solanki has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Breaker.
A frustrated look appears on Solanki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Breaker.
Breaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Breaker.
Solanki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Solanki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solanki looks to land a right hand but Breaker moved out of range.
Breaker throws a right and a left that Solanki avoids nicely.
Breaker darts in and clinches Solanki up against the cage.
Breaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solanki can't break the clinch.
Breaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Solanki.
Solanki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Breaker has him pressed against the cage.
Solanki has a couple of punches blocked by Breaker.
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Solanki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breaker's efforts to push away.
Breaker lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Breaker.
Solanki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker breaks from the clinch.
Breaker avoids the body shot from Solanki.
Solanki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solanki looks to land a left hand but Breaker moved out of range nicely.
Solanki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Breaker.
Breaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breaker gets through Solanki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Solanki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Breaker drops Solanki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Solanki is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Solanki is rocked!
Breaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Solanki is still on wobbly legs! Can Breaker finish him?
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Breaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solanki.
Breaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Breaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Breaker swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Breaker.
Solanki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Breaker throws a nice looking combination but Solanki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Breaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solanki.
Solanki looks to throw the jab but Breaker is out of range.
Rory Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solanki misses with a looping right.
Solanki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Breaker lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Breaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solanki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solanki seems to have recovered his senses.
Solanki throws a series of punches but Breaker moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Solanki.
Breaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solanki misses with a straight left.
Solanki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Breaker throws a shot to the body.
Breaker ducks under a wild hook from Solanki.
Breaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Breaker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Solanki back to the cage. Breaker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Solanki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker moves out of range as Solanki strikes.
Breaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Breaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Breaker misses with a wild combination.
Solanki misses with a two punch combination.
Solanki slips a jab and a cross from Breaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solanki throws a jab when Breaker was well out of range.
Breaker throws a one two combo.
Solanki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Breaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solanki 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.
Hiten Solanki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Breaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solanki.
Breaker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Breaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Breaker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Rory Breaker!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Rory Breaker!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Rory Breaker!
Rory Breaker wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bodo Koks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn has chosen Disturbed-Animal as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bodo Koks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bodo Koks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koks lands a really nice looking cross but Von Matterhorn seems unphased.
Koks misses with an uppercut. Von Matterhorn saw that one coming.
Koks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Matterhorn manages to avoid it.
Koks tries to clinch
and Von Matterhorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Matterhorn misses with an uppercut. Koks saw that one coming.
Koks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koks wants to clinch.
Koks dodges the punch combination from Von Matterhorn.
Koks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koks swings for the body but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
Koks misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Matterhorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koks connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koks gets caught napping as Von Matterhorn dives in and scores a takedown. Koks manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Von Matterhorn landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Matterhorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Matterhorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Matterhorn landing with the ground and pound.
Von Matterhorn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Matterhorn throws a strike but Koks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Von Matterhorn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Koks is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Von Matterhorn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koks is looking to defend but Von Matterhorn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koks! Von Matterhorn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koks taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lorenzo Von Matterhorn thanked Outkast Clothing Line for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tinker Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 lbs
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195 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Schilling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tinker Bell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bell tries to avoid it but Schilling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bell to the ground. Bell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bell swings widly with a right hand
and Schilling counters with a stiff right hand.
Schilling tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schilling.
Schilling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Schilling.
Bell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schilling on his heels. He'll look to pass Schilling's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schilling wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Schilling is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling wants to stand and escape but Bell is having none of it.
Schilling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bell.
Schilling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schilling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schilling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell slips nicely into half guard.
Bell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Schilling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bell is nestled in close to Schilling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Schilling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schilling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bell throwing shots but Schilling is blocking nicely.
Bell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schilling desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bell wants to pass to mount but Schilling is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bell thows a huge punch but Schilling dodges it nicely.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Schilling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell with the ground and pound but Schilling uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Schilling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schilling kicks Bell off and gets to his feet.
Bell forces Schilling back against the cage and clinches.
Bell goes for a takedown attempt but Schilling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell thuds a left hand into Schilling's body.
Bell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schilling counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell throws a hook but Schilling avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Schilling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schilling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinker Bell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell shoots in but Schilling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell throws a good cross that connects.
Bell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schilling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bell tries to clinch up
and Schilling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schilling counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling keeps the fight on the outside.
Bell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schilling quickly recovers to half guard.
Schilling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schilling pushes Bell off and gets back to his feet.
Bell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schilling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schilling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schilling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bell sprawls well initially but Schilling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bell is looking to control Schilling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schilling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schilling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schilling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schilling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schilling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bell's head.
Bell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schilling.
Schilling is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Bell manages to get to full guard.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinker Bell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schilling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schilling landing with the ground and pound.
Bell controlling Schilling's posture.
Schilling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bell dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell throwing strikes from guard but Schilling blocks nicely.
Schilling keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to control but Schilling is working from the bottom.
Schilling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bell!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schilling looking to control but Bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Schilling dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bell thows a body shot but no joy.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Schilling's head but Schilling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Schilling with that takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell stuffs the takedown.
Schilling lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
Schilling dives in and grabs Bell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes down on Schilling's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Schilling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schilling pinned against the cage. Schilling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilling manages to avoid it.
No luck for Bell with that takedown attempt.
Bell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
Bell misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Bell takes a swing at Schilling's ribcage but misses.
Bell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schilling fails with the takedown.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilling manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schilling leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Schilling moved out of range nicely.
Schilling cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schilling napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bell wants to take a breather but Schilling manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bell.
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Schilling has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bell throws a strike but Schilling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schilling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schilling is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bell has escaped and now he's on top!
Schilling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schilling tries to get out of the position.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinker Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bell 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Tinker Bell!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Tinker Bell!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tinker Bell!
Tinker Bell wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lizandro Ibarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoffrey Powell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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218 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lizandro Ibarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoffrey Powell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibarra stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Ibarra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Powell!
You can see the frustration on Powell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibarra tries to stand but Powell is controlling his head.
Ibarra decides to stand up, so the ref orders Powell to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibarra as he jumps to the side.
Ibarra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Powell misses.
Powell connects with a nice looking jab.
Powell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibarra regains half guard, as Powell was trying to land strikes.
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ibarra's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell thows a huge punch but Ibarra dodges it nicely.
Ibarra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powell.
Ibarra has one foot on Powell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ibarra tries to move into range but Powell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Powell misses.
Ibarra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lizandro Ibarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoffrey Powell.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibarra on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powell is defended easily by Ibarra.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Ibarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell misses with a looping right.
Powell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Powell working the head and body with strikes.
Powell looks up at the clock and then as Ibarra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell tries to score with some ground and pound. Ibarra controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Powell throws an elbow but Ibarra slips to the side and avoids it well.
Powell throwing strikes but Ibarra manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Powell trying his best to control but Ibarra has mounted him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibarra avoids the attempt from Powell to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ibarra slips under a jab from Powell.
Geoffrey Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell misses with the combination.
Ibarra stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibarra slips a jab from Powell.
Powell shoots in for a takedown but Ibarra shows good takedown defense.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ibarra's waist but Ibarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
Lizandro Ibarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoffrey Powell.
Ibarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ibarra's waist but Ibarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ibarra swivels and escapes.
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Ibarra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Powell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ibarra tries to stand but Powell is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lizandro Ibarra.
Powell misses with a hook. Ibarra ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Powell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell trying to control the action but Ibarra is working from the bottom.
Ibarra regains half guard, as Powell was trying to land strikes.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell wants to control but Ibarra is keeping him busy.
Ibarra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibarra defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell is taking a breather. Ibarra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Powell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ibarra reverses the position - he's now on top in Powell's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra is fighting to break Powell's control of his arms but Powell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lizandro Ibarra just wasn't active enough.
Powell misses with a few strikes there.
Ibarra slips under a jab from Powell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ibarra wants to get back to his feet.
Powell in side control, throwing shots but Ibarra defends.
Powell is trying to ground and pound but Ibarra uses the momentary lack of control by Powell to regain half guard.
Ibarra looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibarra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powell.
Nice strikes from Powell there.
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powell prevents Ibarra from standing back up.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell misses with a head shot. Ibarra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ibarra keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Ibarra's brow.
Powell trying to control but Ibarra is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Ibarra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Ibarra keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell trying to control but Ibarra is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Geoffrey Powell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Ibarra moves away and avoids it.
Powell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Powell is stalling here. Ibarra is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Powell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ibarra has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Powell tries to bench press Ibarra off him but Ibarra keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Geoffrey Powell!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Geoffrey Powell!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Geoffrey Powell!
Geoffrey Powell wins by unanimous decision!
Geoffrey Powell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks to my opponent for giving me a rematch. Now it's time to defend the belt!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaiohun Rayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Silava will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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184 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaiohun Rayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silava throws a sloppy head kick and Rayo moves out of range easily.
Silava connects with a solid leg kick.
Silava lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rayo's sensitive parts.
Rayo wants to clinch up but Silava keeps it at a distance.
Rayo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silava misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silava darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silava lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rayo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silava scores with a head kick.
Rayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silava is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rayo is defending well for now.
Rayo tries to score a body lock takedown but Silava shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silava lands an elbow just above Rayo 's eye.
Rayo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silava is trying to keep an underhook but Rayo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rayo prevents Silava from improving his position.
Rayo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silava defending well though.
Rayo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rayo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silava tries to roll over but Rayo keeps him under control.
Silava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rayo is working away from the top position though.
Silava avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rayo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayo throwing shots but Silava is blocking nicely.
Silava wants to control but Rayo is keeping busy.
Silava on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rayo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silava defending well though.
Silava is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Rayo.
Silava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silava trying to control but Rayo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayo lands with a punch from half guard.
Silava is looking for a sweep. Rayo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rayo throwing shots but Silava is blocking nicely.
Rayo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silava blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rayo.
Rayo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silava wants to control but Rayo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rayo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rayo.
Rayo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rayo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rayo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rayo working the head and body with strikes.
Silava has hold of Rayo's hands but Rayo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rayo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rayo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rayo thows a huge punch but Silava dodges it nicely.
Rayo thows a huge punch but Silava dodges it nicely.
Silava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rayo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rayo drops an elbow to the side of Silava's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiohun Rayo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silava slips under a jab from Rayo.
Silava with a nice cross.
Silava feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rayo's calf.
Silava swats away the attempt to clinch by Rayo.
Silava scores with a jab. Rayo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rayo.
Silava goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silava scores with a leg kick.
Silava closes the distance and pushes Rayo back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silava scores a nice knee to the body.
Rayo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rayo tries for a takedown but Silava manages to get underhooks.
Rayo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silava prevents it.
Silava prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiohun Rayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rayo takes an elbow to the temple.
Rayo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silava is defending well.
Rayo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silava is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silava lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silava stalling in the clinch but Rayo improves position.
Silava comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rayo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silava is defending well.
Rayo goes for a takedown attempt but Silava pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silava closes the distance and clinches.
Silava stalling in the clinch but Rayo improves position.
Silava is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silava has Rayo pushed against the cage.
Silava gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rayo.
Rayo is trying to drag Silava to the mat but Silava just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silava is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rayo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silava gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silava landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silava tries a knee to the head but Rayo blocks it.
Rayo wants to take the fight to the mat but Silava manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rayo is looking for a takedown.
Rayo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silava obliges.
Silava lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Silava.
Antti Silava seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rayo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayo is working for takedown but Silava is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silava controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silava.
Silava scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silava lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silava scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rayo as Silava tries to tie him up.
Rayo can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rayo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rayo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rayo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silava pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Silava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silava clinches up against the cage.
Silava lands a good knee to the midsection. Rayo won't want to take too many of those.
Rayo is looking for a takedown.
Rayo is trying to drag Silava to the mat but Silava just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rayo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiohun Rayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rayo letting Silava take a breather here.
Silava with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silava stops a takedown attempt from Rayo.
Silava lands a knee to the head.
Silava working Rayo over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silava is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silava.
Silava is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silava is looking to control Rayo's arms but Rayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silava has his back to the cage.
Silava lands a nice elbow.
Rayo can't get the takedown.
Rayo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silava fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silava digs a good body shot into Rayo's ribs.
Silava throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rayo takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silava chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silava lands a lovely overhand right.
Silava lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rayo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rayo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silava - the referee stops the clock and Rayo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silava. Rayo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silava lands a brutal head kick. Rayo looks out on his feet and Silava throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Antti Silava!
Antti Silava thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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