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EVO 19: Scott vs Varvaskoukku PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Harper (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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Harper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harper. Harper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harper. That's going to slow Goldman down.
Goldman misses with a combination
and Harper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harper circles away quickly and effectively.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Goldman jabs Harper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harper.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Harper tries to score with a low kick but Goldman moves his leg out of the way.
Harper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harper misses with a low kick.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Goldman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldman connects with the punch.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
A big left from Goldman misses.
Goldman throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
Harper blocks a jab.
Goldman slips a straight right by Harper.
Harper misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman avoids the head kick by Harper.
Harper throws a series of punches but Goldman avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Harper misses its intended target.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harper.
Goldman misses with a lunging right hand
and Harper counters with a leg kick.
Goldman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harper thuds his shin into the meat of Goldman's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldman motions for Harper to come forward. Goldman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harper tries to move into range but Goldman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Goldman misses its intended target.
Harper throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
Goldman throws a jab when Harper was well out of range.
Goldman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harper thows a leg kick but Goldman checks it
and Goldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harper slips under a jab.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Harper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goldmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harper checks a low kick from Goldman.
Harper throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harper throws a wild body kick that Goldman sees coming a mile off.
Goldman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Goldman.
A big left from Goldman misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harper counters with a left to the body.
Harper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goldman lunges at Harper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harper's hand.
Goldman misses with a low kick as Harper jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Goldman.
That kick from Harper tenderised Goldman's leg. Goldman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldman. Goldman obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Harper will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harper.
Harper stuns Goldman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goldman scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Harper misses its intended target.
Goldman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Harper is predictable there
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Goldman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman looks to throw the jab but Harper is out of range.
Harper staying out of range there.
Goldman lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harper.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldman's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harper.
Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harper moves out of range of the strikes.
Harper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Harper as he checks the leg kick.
Harper moves away from the strike by Goldman.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harper connects with an inside leg kick.
Goldman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harper.
Harper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a chopping leg kick but Harper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goldman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harper.
Harper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldman.
Harper misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goldman!
Goldman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldman defending well as Harper loads up on a big left hand.
Harper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Harper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldman blocks a leg kick.
Abe Goldman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldman swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goldman is out of range and Harper settles back down.
Goldman misses with a looping left.
Harper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldman.
Goldman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goldman throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goldman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harper circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Goldman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harper. That's going to slow Goldman down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harper throws a body punch but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman throws a right hand that misses
and Harper counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper throws a chopping leg kick but Goldman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harper tries a low kick but Goldman avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Harper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goldman counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goldman checks a low kick from Harper.
Harper moves away from the strike by Goldman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abe Goldman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harper throws a low kick but Goldman avoids it.
Harper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldman throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Goldman misses.
Goldman scores with a sloppy right hand. Harper should have avoided that one.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Harper jabs Goldman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goldman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldman on the side of the head.
Goldman misses with a wild combination.
Harper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper tries a head kick but it misses.
Harper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldman.
Harper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harper takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goldman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Harper.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Goldman is out of range.
Harper connects with an inside leg kick.
Harper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldman.
Harper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper pushes Goldman away with a front kick.
Harper blocks a head kick by Goldman.
Goldman misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming.
Goldman checks a low kick from Harper.
Goldman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman scores with a nice head shot.
Harper slips a straight right by Goldman.
Harper is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harper has time to react.
A good leg kick by Harper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.
Goldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harper was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldman.
Harper throws a leg kick but Goldman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goldman slips under a jab.
Goldman misses with an uppercut.
Goldman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Goldman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harper connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Goldman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Goldman's shoulder, as Goldman tries to avoid the shot.
Goldman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harper throws a low kick, looking for Goldman's leg but Goldman calmly moves out of range.
Goldman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Goldman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goldman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harper cracks the inside of Goldman's front leg.
Harper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldman's calf.
Harper slips under a jab from Goldman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Harper!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charles Harper thanked STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeggu Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filippo Miragliani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limp Bizkit - Nookie. 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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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeggu Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Filippo Miragliani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miragliani.
Miragliani takes a swing at Bomb's ribcage but misses.
Miragliani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Miragliani is predictable there
and Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
Miragliani throws a sloppy head kick and Bomb moves out of range easily.
Bomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miragliani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bomb.
Miragliani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jeggu Bomb has been cut.
Bomb looks for the body kick but Miragliani saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Miragliani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bomb has Miragliani up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomb lands an elbow that stopped Miragliani in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Miragliani.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miragliani digs a right hand into Bomb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bomb's gas tank.
Miragliani lands a nice uppercut.
Bomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miragliani lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miragliani manages to break the clinch.
Bomb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miragliani is looking to land body kicks.
Bomb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bomb tries to clinch there but Miragliani circles away.
Bomb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miragliani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bomb staying out of range there.
Bomb wants to clinch up but Miragliani keeps it at a distance.
Miragliani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bomb. Bomb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miragliani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miragliani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomb.
Miragliani throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomb scores with a hook.
Bomb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miragliani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Miragliani.
Miragliani throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomb.
A head kick misses from Miragliani.
Miragliani feints with a jab and clips Bomb right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bomb is sent crashing into the canvas and Miragliani leaps in for the kill! Bomb tries to get to his feet but Miragliani is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bomb is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filippo Miragliani!
Filippo Miragliani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisenberg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hope and Pray. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg misses with a wild combination.
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. Heisenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiaolong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heisenberg misses with a looping right.
Heisenberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heisenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiaolong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong tries a low kick but Heisenberg avoids it.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiaolong throws a head kick but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Heisenberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heisenberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiaolong's hands.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Heisenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Xiaolong's head.
Heisenberg connects with a jab.
Xiaolong looks to land a right hand but Heisenberg moved out of range.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut. Xiaolong saw that one coming.
Heisenberg misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisenberg.
Xiaolong walks into a straight right hand from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg blocks a leg kick.
Heisenberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiaolong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heisenberg lands a nice shot that snaps Xiaolong's head back.
Heisenberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heisenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Heisenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiaolong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiaolong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heisenberg.
Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Heisenberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg jabs at Xiaolong's body.
Heisenberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiaolong's calf.
Xiaolong ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Xiaolong cracks Heisenberg with a good jab.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the side of Xiaolong's head but Xiaolong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaolong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heisenberg avoids the head kick by Xiaolong.
Heisenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xiaolong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heisenberg scores with a jab.
Heisenberg throws a shot from downtown. Xiaolong moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Heisenberg - just one landing.
Xiaolong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heisenberg scores with a nice body kick.
Xiaolong misses with a leg kick
and Heisenberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xiaolong tries to roll over but Heisenberg keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong wants to control but Heisenberg is keeping busy.
Heisenberg is pressing down on Xiaolong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xiaolong is holding on for now.
Heisenberg throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Xiaolong to regain full guard.
Heisenberg trying to control but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
Heisenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiaolong is keeping the position for now.
Xiaolong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heisenberg's guard.
Heisenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong stays in close to Heisenberg's body and controls the position.
Heisenberg looking for a guillotine here but Xiaolong defends easily.
Heisenberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heisenberg trying to control the position.
Heisenberg 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Heisenberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but Xiaolong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heisenberg checks a leg kick.
Heisenberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mitch Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heisenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaolong was well out of range. Poor timing from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg is looking to chop away at Xiaolong's legs.
Heisenberg fails to land the takedown.
Xiaolong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Xiaolong there.
Xiaolong ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Xiaolong clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg is trying to break the clinch but Xiaolong has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Heisenberg.
Xiaolong working aggressively here.
Heisenberg can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a body punch.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiaolong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heisenberg gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Xiaolong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xiaolong trying to hold on to Heisenberg's head to control him but Heisenberg postures up.
Heisenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xiaolong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heisenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xiaolong's head.
Heisenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xiaolong wants to control but Heisenberg is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heisenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg trying to mount his opponent but Xiaolong defends it.
Xiaolong trying to control from the bottom.
Xiaolong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xiaolong keeps working.
Mitch Heisenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heisenberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heisenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is looking to advance position but Xiaolong won't allow it.
Xiaolong controlling the position well.
Heisenberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Heisenberg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Heisenberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Heisenberg unloads with some shots from mount but Xiaolong bucks and avoids them well.
Heisenberg misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Xiaolong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Xiaolong and Heisenberg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xiaolong struggling a bit here.
Heisenberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heisenberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Xiaolong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong is looking to regain half guard here but Heisenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Heisenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xiaolong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Heisenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaolong closes the distance and clinches.
Xiaolong blocking some punches.
Xiaolong tries a body shot but Heisenberg blocks it.
Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiaolong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiaolong pushes Heisenberg away with a front kick.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Heisenberg down.
Heisenberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heisenberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiaolong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heisenberg.
Xiaolong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Xiaolong misses the jab.
Heisenberg scores with a leg kick.
Xiaolong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heisenberg gets tackled into the cage by Xiaolong. Xiaolong maintains the clinch.
Xiaolong lands a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg managing to block the knees to the body from Xiaolong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaolong.
Heisenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heisenberg is working for takedown but Xiaolong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heisenberg lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Li Xiaolong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Xiaolong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heisenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Heisenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xiaolong keeps working.
Heisenberg working the ground and pound but Xiaolong is defending the strikes.
Xiaolong wants to control but Heisenberg postures up.
Xiaolong dodges the ground and pound from Heisenberg.
Mitch Heisenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Xiaolong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heisenberg misses with the ground and pound.
Xiaolong tries to buck Heisenberg off but Heisenberg is having none of it.
Heisenberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xiaolong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Xiaolong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Heisenberg.
Xiaolong is looking to regain half guard here but Heisenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiaolong regains half guard, as Heisenberg was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Xiaolong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Heisenberg. What's that going to do exactly?
Heisenberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisenberg working for a submission but Xiaolong is keeping him at bay.
Xiaolong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Heisenberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heisenberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Heisenberg!
A relieved looking Mitch Heisenberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vida Bandida. Luciano has chosen The Mechanic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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17 - 8 - 0 |
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191 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luciano's calf.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
Maia moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano throws a push kick but Maia slaps the foot to one side.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Luciano.
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
Maia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia misses with a straight left.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Luciano throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Charlie Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Maia misses.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano scores with a push kick.
Luciano lands a head kick!
Maia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Maia's head.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Maia avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charlie Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom here.
Maia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with the ground and pound.
Luciano tries to buck Maia off but Maia is having none of it.
Maia scores with punches from side control.
Maia lands a nice forearm strike.
Luciano is pushing Maia's head away, looking to escape. Maia manages to hold on to the position though.
Maia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Luciano to see if he's OK.
Luciano tries to improve position but can't.
Maia wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
Maia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Luciano is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Maia yanks on the arm and Luciano is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Maia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demian Maia!
Our winner, Demian Maia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinta comes to the cage accompanied by God Is an Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright. Juntunen has chosen Lumessakahlaajat as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Pinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen scores with a jab. Pinta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juntunen slips under a jab from Pinta.
Pinta 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.
Pinta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinta loads up on a big right hand but Juntunen slips the punch.
Pinta throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juntunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juntunen throws a body kick that misses.
Pinta connects with a leg kick. Juntunen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Juntunen checks a leg kick nicely.
Pinta looks to land a left hand but Juntunen moved out of range nicely.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinta throws a body punch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Juntunen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinta's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Juntunen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Juntunen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntunen.
Pinta defending well as Juntunen loads up on a big left hand.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Juntunen does no damage.
Pinta cracks Juntunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
Juntunen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinta throws a right hand that Juntunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Juntunen also avoids with ease.
Juntunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juntunen throws the kick towards the body but Pinta avoids it.
Juntunen moves out of range as Pinta strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen misses with a body shot.
Juntunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinta moves away.
Pinta looks to land a left hand but Juntunen moved out of range nicely.
Pinta looks to land a left hand but Juntunen moved out of range nicely.
Juntunen lands with a slapping head kick.
Juntunen's corner calls for a 1-2. Juntunen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinta thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juntunen misses with a head kick.
Juntunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinta.
Juntunen throws a leg kick
and Pinta counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinta looks to throw the jab but Juntunen is out of range.
Pinta looks to land a right hand but Juntunen moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Juntunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntunen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juntunen.
Pinta throws a low kick, looking for Juntunen's leg but Juntunen calmly moves out of range.
Juntunen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Juntunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinta's head.
Juntunen scores with a nice strike.
Pinta misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntunen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Juntunen moves away from the strike by Pinta.
Juntunen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntunen thows a body kick. Pinta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pinta is breathing heavily.
Pinta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juntunen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinta scrambles back to his feet.
and Juntunen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pinta! He's just covering up as Juntunen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomi Juntunen!
A relieved looking Tomi Juntunen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by Asteroid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39 - 17 - 4 |
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196 lbs
33 - 18 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett tests Asteroid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennett checks it well.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and Asteroid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
Bennett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asteroid tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid scores with a leg kick.
Asteroid connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bennett tries to clinch up but Asteroid circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch! Asteroid slams his shin into Bennett's torso.
Asteroid loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Bennett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asteroid. Asteroid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bennett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asteroid can pounce on him.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asteroid finds it's way round the side to connect with Bennett's head.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asteroid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bennett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asteroid tries to score with a low kick but Bennett moves his leg out of the way.
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Bennett throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asteroid - that will leave a mark!
Asteroid slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asteroid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bennett's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett needs to keep his hands up - Asteroid had a free shot at his head there.
Asteroid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asteroid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asteroid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asteroid there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid scores with a head kick. Bennett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Asteroid throws a front kick aimed at Bennett's knee but Bennett avoids it well.
Bennett throws a leg kick which misses Asteroid's front leg but catches the back leg as Asteroid tries to avoid it.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Asteroid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett walks into a straight right hand from Asteroid.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett tries to land a body kick
and Asteroid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asteroid checks it well.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid scores with a leg kick.
Asteroid thows a body shot but no joy.
Bennett blocks the body kick.
Bennett tries to score with a low kick but Asteroid moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Asteroid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennett - the referee stops the clock and Asteroid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennett. Asteroid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabol Asteroid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Bennett counters with a big head kick but Asteroid shrugs it off.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Bennett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asteroid drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid connects with a single shot there.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asteroid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennett slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Asteroid is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asteroid.
Anabol Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asteroid on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asteroid lands a head shot.
Bennett lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Asteroid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Asteroid misses
and Bennett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asteroid really felt that one!
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Bennett.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Bennett down.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asteroid catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennett counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennett checks it well.
Asteroid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asteroid.
Bennett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Asteroid throws a combination. Bennett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asteroid tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anabol Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid cracks the inside of Bennett's front leg.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick
and Bennett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Asteroid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bennett lands with a kick to the temple. Asteroid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Asteroid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Asteroid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a low kick, looking for Bennett's leg but Bennett calmly moves out of range.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Nice body kick from Asteroid.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Asteroid.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Asteroid misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
Asteroid thows a leg kick but Bennett checks it
and Bennett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Bennett cracks Asteroid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Bennett blocks the low kick.
That kick from Asteroid tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asteroid thows a body shot but no joy.
Bennett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asteroid finds it's way round the side to connect with Bennett's head.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett blocks a leg kick.
Asteroid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anabol Asteroid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Asteroid lands with an overhand left.
Bennett blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to clinch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Bennett checks the leg kick.
Asteroid thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bennett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range and Bennett settles back down.
Asteroid lands a really nice looking cross but Bennett seems unphased.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Asteroid. Those never looked like landing.
Bennett jabs at Asteroid's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asteroid is looking to chop away at Bennett's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Asteroid is predictable there
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Asteroid takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richard Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Asteroid.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennett.
Asteroid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asteroid, right into the meat.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bennett walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anabol Asteroid.
Well Asteroid 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabol Asteroid!
A relieved looking Anabol Asteroid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War by Judas Priest. 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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34
215 lbs
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34
205 lbs
38 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinides dives in and scores a takedown into Ruanti's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Constantinides looking to sit in guard and control but Ruanti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruanti wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Ruanti stopping the sweep attempt from Constantinides.
Ruanti 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.
Constantinides is pulling down on Ruanti's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Ruanti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ruanti misses with a leg kick.
Ruanti gets caught napping as Constantinides dives in and scores a takedown. Ruanti manages to retain guard.
Ruanti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Constantinides is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruanti has wrist control.
Ruanti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Constantinides throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruanti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Constantinides loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Constantinides advances position into side control!
Constantinides landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinides is trying to ground and pound but Ruanti uses the momentary lack of control by Constantinides to regain half guard.
Constantinides 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.
Ruanti won't allow Constantinides to pass to mount.
Ruanti desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinides tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruanti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Constantinides trying to control from half guard but Ruanti is working away.
Ruanti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruanti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti working a defensive guard here.
Constantinides 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.
Constantinides lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruanti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruanti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruanti trying to keep a closed guard but Constantinides is proving a slippery customer.
Ruanti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Constantinides postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti keeping full guard, as Constantinides tries to pass.
Ruanti pulls Constantinides in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Ruanti.
Ruanti blocks the body kick.
Ruanti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daniel Ruanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Constantinides uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruanti.
Constantinides scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constantinides dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinides connects with a crisp jab.
Constantinides shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruanti is trying to defend but Constantinides finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constantinides is trying to control. Ruanti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Constantinides has his takedown stuffed
and Ruanti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruanti trying to control the pace.
Constantinides is trying to control but can't.
Ruanti wants to take a breather but Constantinides is having none of it.
Constantinides keeping hold of Ruanti's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Constantinides throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Constantinides rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruanti counters with a good, hard body kick but Constantinides shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Constantinides crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruanti - the referee stops the clock and Constantinides gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruanti. Constantinides manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Constantinides connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruanti. Ruanti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides avoids the body shot from Ruanti.
Constantinides misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruanti.
Constantinides jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Constantinides shoots for a takedown but Ruanti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Constantinides or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruanti which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Constantinides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constantinides looks to land a left hand but Ruanti moved out of range nicely.
Ruanti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Constantinides is able to avoid easily.
Constantinides throws a nice looking combination but Ruanti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Constantinides connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Constantinides misses.
Ruanti throws a chopping leg kick but Constantinides manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruanti doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinides circles away.
Constantinides rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruanti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ares Constantinides is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti scores with a kick to the body.
Constantinides throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruanti counters with a low kick, right behind Constantinides 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Ruanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Constantinides.
Ruanti misses with a kick to the body.
Ruanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruanti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruanti scores with a nice body kick.
Ruanti throws a leg kick but Constantinides sees it coming and moves out of range.
Constantinides on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruanti. Ruanti obviously looking to wear him down.
Constantinides throws a looping overhand right but Ruanti ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Ruanti.
Ruanti scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Constantinides checks a leg kick.
Constantinides will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruanti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruanti.
Ares Constantinides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinides on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Constantinides shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruanti sprawls well. He's pushed Constantinides's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruanti scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruanti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Constantinides tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Constantinides swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruanti throws a head kick but Constantinides moves out of range.
Constantinides throws a right hand that misses
and Ruanti counters with a leg kick.
Constantinides misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruanti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body kick there by Constantinides.
A slow jab from Ruanti misses its intended target.
Constantinides misses the jab.
Constantinides swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruanti moves into range and clinches up with Constantinides.
Ruanti stalling against the cage.
Constantinides throws a head punch that misses.
Ruanti throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constantinides goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Constantinides lands.
Ruanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinides.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Constantinides tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruanti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Constantinides somewhat.
Constantinides scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruanti doesn't seem bothered though.
Constantinides throws a series of punches but Ruanti avoids them all with ease.
Ruanti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruanti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Constantinides manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Constantinides throws a right hand that Ruanti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruanti also avoids with ease.
Constantinides shoots and misses
and Ruanti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Constantinides really felt that one!
Constantinides throws a right hand that misses
and Ruanti counters with an inside leg kick.
Constantinides throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruanti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Constantinides's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constantinides shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruanti defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Constantinides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti tries to clinch up.
Constantinides will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Ruanti.
Constantinides is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Constantinides has his takedown stuffed
and Ruanti counters with a low kick, right behind Constantinides 's knee.
Ruanti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruanti is looking to clinch.
Ruanti is looking to clinch but Constantinides is avoiding it.
Ruanti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Constantinides throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Constantinides lands with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruanti, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruanti is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ruanti.
Constantinides walks into a straight right hand from Ruanti.
Ruanti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruanti cracks the inside of Constantinides's front leg.
Ruanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruanti throws a low kick but Constantinides avoids it.
Ruanti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruanti avoids a kick to the body.
Ruanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruanti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Constantinides blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Constantinides, right into the meat.
Constantinides looks to land a left hand but Ruanti moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constantinides paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Constantinides misses with a looping left.
Constantinides tries a head kick but it misses.
Constantinides waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruanti.
Ruanti slips a jab and a cross from Constantinides.
Ruanti avoids the body shot from Constantinides.
Ruanti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantinides looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Constantinides trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Constantinides is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruanti has wrist control.
Constantinides throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Constantinides accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Constantinides postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ares Constantinides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Constantinides content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruanti wants to sweep but no luck.
Constantinides pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruanti is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruanti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruanti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Constantinides!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constantinides has given up his back here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ruanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruanti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Ruanti!
A relieved looking Daniel Ruanti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ares Constantinides was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to Ruanti, he beat me fair and square. The time has come for me to retire.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glozman has chosen enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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194 lbs
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35
190 lbs
43 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Glozman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glozman doesn't manage to clinch there - Barry circles away.
Glozman checks a low kick from Barry.
Glozman tries to clinch up
and Glozman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Igor Glozman has been cut.
Glozman throws the left hand but Barry avoids the punch easily.
Glozman moves out of range of the strikes.
Barry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glozman.
Barry delivers a nice body kick.
Barry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glozman throws a lazy right hand but Barry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glozman dives in and grabs Barry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barry pushes down on Glozman's head and hops out.
Barry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Glozman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glozman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glozman rushes Barry and presses him up against the cage.
Glozman avoids the elbow strike from Barry, against the cage.
Barry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glozman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry lands with a right to the head.
Barry blocks an elbow strike.
Glozman throws an elbow but it misses.
Glozman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barry is keeping busy.
Glozman lands a right hand.
Barry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glozman is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Glozman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Glozman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Pat Barry has been cut.
Barry lands a nice uppercut.
Barry misses with some punches.
Glozman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barry up against the cage.
Glozman blocks an uppercut.
Barry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barry lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barry.
Glozman is rocked!
Glozman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Glozman is still on wobbly legs! Can Barry finish him?
Barry misses with a knee to the head.
Glozman avoids the elbow strike from Barry, against the cage.
Glozman seems to have recovered his senses.
Barry dodges an elbow strike from Glozman.
Glozman has Barry pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Glozman.
Barry lands a right hand.
Barry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glozman wants to stall.
Glozman throws a head punch that misses.
Barry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Glozman lands a hook that snaps the head of Barry backwards.
Glozman tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barry lands a left hand.
Barry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman looking to throw knees to the head but Barry is blocking nicely.
Glozman throws an elbow that misses.
Glozman throws a head punch that misses.
Glozman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glozman lands with a short shot to the head.
Glozman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Glozman throws an elbow that misses.
Glozman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Glozman - that landed with a thud.
Glozman can't find room to land a body shot as Barry controls the action.
Barry lands an uppercut.
Barry misses with a punch on the inside.
Glozman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Glozman.
Glozman controlling the action here for a moment.
Barry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman dodges an elbow strike from Barry.
A head punch on the inside from Barry fails to land.
Glozman tries a body shot but Barry blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glozman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barry is keeping busy.
Glozman crunches a lovely knee into Barry's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Glozman fails to land.
Barry avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
Barry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glozman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glozman is stalling here.
Barry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glozman backwards.
Barry managing to block the knees to the body from Glozman.
Glozman prevents Barry from breaking the clinch.
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 Pat Barry will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Glozman misses with a wild body shot.
Barry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glozman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Barry - just one landing.
Glozman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barry lands a jab to the nose.
Igor Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glozman doesn't seem bothered though.
Glozman connects with a high kick.
Barry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glozman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barry checks a leg kick.
Glozman lands a head shot.
Glozman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barry.
Barry scores with a hook.
Glozman scores with a leg kick.
Glozman slips a jab and a cross from Barry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barry throws a body kick that misses.
Glozman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glozman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glozman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barry misses with a wild body shot.
Barry works the jab nicely.
Glozman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glozman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barry.
Barry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glozman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barry.
Barry throws a wild body kick that Glozman sees coming a mile off.
Barry swats away the attempt to clinch by Glozman.
Glozman wants to slow Barry down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glozman swinging wildly here.
Pat Barry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barry misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Barry misses.
Barry throws a jab when Glozman was well out of range.
Barry misses with a wild body shot.
Pat Barry is winning the standup battle so far.
Barry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Barry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glozman moves away.
Glozman throws a wild body kick that Barry sees coming a mile off.
Barry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glozman was well out of range. Poor timing from Barry.
Glozman moves away from the strike by Barry.
Glozman scores with a jab to the head.
Glozman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barry checks a low kick from Glozman.
Glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry misses with a looping right.
Glozman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barry's head backwards.
Barry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glozman manages to avoid it.
Glozman ducks under a wild hook from Barry.
Barry throws a head kick that misses.
Barry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barry misses with a looping left.
Barry scores with a one two! Glozman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Glozman blocks the body kick.
Barry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glozman.
Barry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glozman's calf.
Barry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Glozman.
Glozman jabs Barry right on the nose. Barry blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glozman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glozman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barry sprawls well initially but Glozman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Glozman winds up and cracks Barry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Glozman wants to pass to mount but Barry is defending the position.
Glozman misses with a head shot. Barry uses the momentum to regain guard.
Glozman trying to control but Barry is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glozman forces his way into half guard.
Barry is defending against the submission attempts here by Glozman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Glozman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Glozman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Barry blocks the low kick.
Barry takes the fight into the clinch.
Glozman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glozman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glozman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barry avoiding damage as Glozman throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Glozman.
Glozman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glozman is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barry moves into full guard.
Glozman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glozman trying to control but Barry is working from the bottom.
Glozman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glozman.
Glozman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barry is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry wants to sweep here but Glozman controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Barry.
Glozman gets a double leg takedown into Barry's guard.
Barry keeping moving, preventing Glozman from controlling successfully.
Barry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Glozman distracts Barry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Barry 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.
Glozman passes Barry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Igor Glozman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glozman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barry tries to roll over but Glozman keeps him under control.
Glozman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Glozman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Glozman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glozman trying to control from Barry's half guard. Barry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Glozman is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman trying to control but Barry is working from the bottom.
Glozman passes Barry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glozman seems to be looking for submissions.
Glozman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glozman is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Glozman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glozman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Congo Ashanti. Samba has chosen Bezerker by Love Among Freaks as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ashantie.
Samba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashantie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashantie throws a right and a left that Samba avoids nicely.
Ashantie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ashantie slips under a jab from Samba.
Samba throws an off balance right hand
and Ashantie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ashantie tries to land a front kick but Samba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ashantie tries to clinch but Samba moves out of range.
Congo Ashantie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashantie misses with a low kick.
Ashantie thows a leg kick but Samba checks it
and Samba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ashantie!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Samba lands a few punches from side control.
Samba trying to control the position but Ashantie is working away.
Ashantie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Samba's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba is trying to control. Ashantie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samba trying to mount his opponent but Ashantie defends it.
Samba slips a nice elbow through Ashantie's hands, connecting with Ashantie's forehead.
Ashantie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Samba with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ashantie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Samba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samba sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Samba trying to control but Ashantie is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christopher Samba was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ashantie ducks right into an uppercut from Samba.
Ashantie misses with a straight right.
Ashantie connects with a leg kick. Samba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Samba lands a head kick!
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
Ashantie wants to clinch up but Samba keeps it at a distance.
Ashantie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ashantie throws a leg kick but Samba sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ashantie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashantie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashantie thows a leg kick but Samba checks it
and Samba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ashantie won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ashantie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samba trying to control the position but Ashantie is working away.
Samba throws a strike aimed at the side of Ashantie's head but Ashantie avoids it well.
Samba trying to control the action but Ashantie is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Congo Ashantie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ashantie cracks Samba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samba throws a low kick but Ashantie moves out of range easily.
Ashantie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samba moves away.
Ashantie tests Samba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashantie cracks a nice hook into Samba's ribs.
Ashantie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ashantie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ashantie throws a series of strikes that have Samba backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samba throws a leg kick which misses Ashantie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ashantie tries to avoid it.
Ashantie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashantie defends it nicely.
Samba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ashantie's calf.
Samba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashantie manages to avoid it.
Ashantie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samba manages to avoid it.
Samba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashantie pinned against the cage. Ashantie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashantie slaps away a takedown attempt from Samba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Congo Ashantie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Samba.
Samba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ashantie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samba's calf.
Ashantie throws a shot from downtown. Samba moves away and avoids it.
Ashantie throws a leg kick which misses Samba's front leg but catches the back leg as Samba tries to avoid it.
Ashantie is looking to wear down Samba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ashantie can pounce on him.
Ashantie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashantie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samba.
Ashantie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ashantie misses with a body kick.
Samba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashantie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ashantie needs to keep his hands up - Samba had a free shot at his head there.
Ashantie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Samba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Ashantie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ashantie.
Ashantie misses with a leg kick.
Ashantie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samba swings for the body but Ashantie moves out of range.
Congo Ashantie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie looks to land a left hand but Samba moved out of range nicely.
Ashantie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samba shoots in and bounces Ashantie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ashantie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samba throws an elbow that misses. Ashantie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Samba's guard. Nice move by Ashantie!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Samba has control of Ashantie's left arm, preventing Ashantie from doing any damage.
Ashantie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashantie stopping the sweep attempt from Samba.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashantie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Samba's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Congo Ashantie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Congo Ashantie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Samba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashantie.
Samba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samba thuds his shin into the meat of Ashantie's side.
Samba pushes Ashantie away with a front kick.
Samba wants to slow Ashantie down by chopping away at his legs.
Samba tried to score with a low kick but Ashantie checks it.
Samba moves out of range of the body kick from Ashantie.
Ashantie needs to keep his hands up - Samba had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Ashantie finds it's way through Samba's defenses.
Samba cracks Ashantie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ashantie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ashantie wants it to stay on the feet.
Ashantie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samba staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba connects with the punch.
Ashantie has closed the distance and engaged Samba in a clinch.
Ashantie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samba blocks it with crossed arms.
Samba takes a shot to the head.
Ashantie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Samba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samba.
Samba misses with the head strike.
Ashantie tries to land knees in the clinch but Samba avoids the damage to the body.
Samba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samba swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashantie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ashantie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ashantie fails to land.
Ashantie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samba's elbow.
Samba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashantie prevents a body shot from Samba.
Ashantie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samba blocks it with crossed arms.
Samba lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ashantie!
Christopher Samba has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Ashantie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ashantie is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie struggling a bit here.
Ashantie trying to remain calm as Samba controls from the top position.
Samba misses with the ground and pound.
Samba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashantie keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ashantie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ashantie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashantie is looking to regain half guard here but Samba keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Congo Ashantie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ashantie misses the shot to the body.
Ashantie looks to clinch
and Samba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Samba swings for the body but Ashantie moves out of range.
Samba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashantie.
Samba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samba avoids the head kick by Ashantie.
Ashantie scores with a jab to the head.
Ashantie throws a solid leg kick but Samba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ashantie.
Ashantie slaps away a takedown attempt from Samba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Ashantie.
Ashantie is looking to clinch.
Ashantie is looking to chop away at Samba's legs.
Ashantie tries to land a body kick
and Samba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie is doing well to control the position and prevent Samba from advancing to side control.
Samba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samba is looking to take a break and control but Ashantie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Samba seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Samba is looking to take a break and control but Ashantie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Christopher Samba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ashantie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ashantie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samba tests Ashantie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashantie pinned against the cage. Ashantie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Congo Ashantie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Samba.
Samba tries for a takedown but Ashantie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Samba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ashantie scores with a shot to the body.
Samba shoots in and drives through. Ashantie sprawls well.
Samba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ashantie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie lands with a shot to the body.
Samba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ashantie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ashantie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Samba to score with a decent uppercut.
Samba slips under a jab.
Ashantie throws a looping overhand right but Samba ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Ashantie as he checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ashantie.
Ashantie thows a body kick. Samba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ashantie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashantie cracks Samba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Ashantie.
Ashantie misses with a hook to the body
and Samba counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashantie is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ashantie tries to buck Samba off but Samba is having none of it.
Samba happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Samba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashantie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Christopher Samba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Congo Ashantie's cut.
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!
Ashantie throws a body punch but Samba moves out of range.
Samba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashantie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ashantie blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashantie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ashantie. No joy for Samba on that attempt.
Samba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ashantie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Samba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samba is looking to chop away at Ashantie's legs.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses.
Samba throws a low kick but Ashantie avoids it.
Samba shoots in and gets a takedown into Ashantie's guard.
Samba is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Ashantie keeping moving, preventing Samba from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Samba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samba throws a strike but Ashantie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Samba wants to sweep here but Ashantie controlling him for the moment.
Congo Ashantie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba pulls Ashantie in close to prevent any damage.
Samba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashantie is one step ahead there.
Ashantie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Congo Ashantie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Samba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashantie swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashantie avoids it really well and circles away.
Congo Ashantie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Samba.
Samba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashantie.
Ashantie pushes Samba away with a front kick.
Samba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashantie.
Ashantie is looking to slow Samba down with leg kicks.
Ashantie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samba checks it well.
Ashantie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samba.
Ashantie stuffs the takedown attempt from Samba. Samba gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ashantie lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from Ashantie misses.
Ashantie cracks the inside of Samba's front leg.
Samba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashantie avoids it really well and circles away.
Ashantie throws a body kick that misses.
Samba throws a shot from downtown. Ashantie moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashantie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ashantie tried to score with a low kick but Samba checks it.
Christopher Samba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ashantie catches Samba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Congo Ashantie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Samba!
An intense looking Christopher Samba took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I got aomething to say so you better all listen up, Don Marciano, you're a fraud, it's time you faced someone who can put you on your back, if you're man enough to take the challenge then let's dance!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Bang - By Barry Scott blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku wants to clinch.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varvaskoukku connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott misses with a hook.
Varvaskoukku checks a leg kick nicely.
Scott scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
Scott tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott is pulling down on Varvaskoukku's head to control his posture.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to sweep here but Varvaskoukku controlling him for the moment.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Varvaskoukku!
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Varvaskoukku is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Varvaskoukku is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku working to try and regain half guard.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Varvaskoukku is looking to escape.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry Scott wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Varvaskoukku circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Varvaskoukku as he connects with a hook.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott leaves Varvaskoukku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Scott. That's going to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Varvaskoukku.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Scott pushes Varvaskoukku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scott keeps control of Varvaskoukku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Varvaskoukku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott digs a right hand underneath Varvaskoukku's ribcage. Varvaskoukku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varvaskoukku tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott tries a body shot but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
Varvaskoukku tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Scott.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Varvaskoukku digs a right hand underneath Scott's ribcage. Scott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Varvaskoukku controls the action.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but Scott stands there with Varvaskoukku around his waist. Varvaskoukku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barry Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Varvaskoukku controls the action.
Varvaskoukku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varvaskoukku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott avoids the elbow strike from Varvaskoukku, against the cage.
Varvaskoukku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott pushes Varvaskoukku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Varvaskoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku pulls guard successfully.
Varvaskoukku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Varvaskoukku working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Scott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott advances position into side control!
Varvaskoukku manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Varvaskoukku wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Varvaskoukku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Varvaskoukku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Varvaskoukku has control of the leg.
Scott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Varvaskoukku seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.
Scott is staying active underneath Varvaskoukku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Varvaskoukku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
Varvaskoukku is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Varvaskoukku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
Scott controlling the position well.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Varvaskoukku has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking to stall here but Scott recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varvaskoukku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku working some strikes from top position.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scott looking to control.
Varvaskoukku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Varvaskoukku controls the pace.
Scott pulls Varvaskoukku in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick from Scott.
Scott is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Varvaskoukku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Scott lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Varvaskoukku, as that shot connected.
Scott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Varvaskoukku thows a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Varvaskoukku throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scott smiles and moves away.
Varvaskoukku shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott controls Varvaskoukku momentarily but Varvaskoukku frees himself.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barry Scott has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Varvaskoukku thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott misses with a leg kick.
Varvaskoukku dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's 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!
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott pulls Varvaskoukku in to control the position.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Varvaskoukku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Varvaskoukku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
Scott wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Varvaskoukku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Varvaskoukku's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Scott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rainer Varvaskoukku just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Scott does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Varvaskoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varvaskoukku is still trying to improve position.
Varvaskoukku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Scott trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Varvaskoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Varvaskoukku manages to get himself to full guard.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varvaskoukku's guard.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Varvaskoukku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku wants to get back to full guard.
Scott wants to control but Varvaskoukku is keeping him busy.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barry Scott.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Varvaskoukku.
Scott moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
Barry Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varvaskoukku was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Varvaskoukku as he checks the leg kick.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varvaskoukku takes one on the button.
Varvaskoukku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout.
Varvaskoukku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott cracks Varvaskoukku with an open hand slap.
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!
Varvaskoukku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
A jab from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Varvaskoukku tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Varvaskoukku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barry Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Varvaskoukku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott wants to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Varvaskoukku doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Varvaskoukku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a chopping leg kick but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Varvaskoukku blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a hook but Varvaskoukku avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Varvaskoukku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Varvaskoukku prevents a body shot from Scott.
Varvaskoukku trying to land knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Varvaskoukku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Varvaskoukku is working Scott over against the cage.
Varvaskoukku trying to land knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Varvaskoukku drops back down to his feet.
Barry Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but Scott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varvaskoukku is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body punch.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
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!
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Varvaskoukku controls the action.
Varvaskoukku tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varvaskoukku can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Scott.
Varvaskoukku blocking some punches.
Varvaskoukku fails to pull guard.
A short right from Scott.
Scott tries to work over Varvaskoukku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body punch.
Scott blocks a body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range and Scott settles back down.
Varvaskoukku pushes Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Scott.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varvaskoukku.
A short left from Varvaskoukku.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Varvaskoukku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku decides to pull guard.
Scott connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Varvaskoukku is tightening it up a little... Scott has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scott reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scott taps out! Nice BJJ there by Varvaskoukku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rainer Varvaskoukku!
Rainer Varvaskoukku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Barry Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'So what can I say? I lost, I'm getting on in age and I'm not sure I can keep cutting it against all these young dogs, but one thing's for sure, I wona't go out on a loss'.
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