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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Powers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Dyson.
Powers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dyson, as that shot connected.
Dyson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dyson swivels and escapes.
Dyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powers tries for a takedown but Dyson circles away easily
and Dyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Powers is rocked!
Powers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Powers looks winded!
Dyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Powers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Dyson finish him?
Powers walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dyson! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Dyson!
An out of breath Mike Dyson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassim Bregovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassim Bregovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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158 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassim Bregovic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bregovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like James Bain has been cut.
Bregovic moves into the clinch.
Bain has picked Bregovic up - he's going for a ride! Bain dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bain is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bregovic reverses the position - he's now on top in Bain's guard.
Bain can't keep his opponent in guard - Bregovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bregovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bregovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bregovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bregovic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bain throws a poor cross that misses
and Bregovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bregovic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bregovic.
A low kick from Bain misses
and Bregovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bain's knee momentarily.
Bregovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bregovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bregovic tries for a takedown but Bain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassim Bregovic.
Bregovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bregovic stuffs the takedown.
Bain wants to clinch.
Bregovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain shoots in looking for a takedown. Bregovic tries to sprawl out of it but Bain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bregovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bregovic has his takedown stuffed
and Bain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bregovic won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bregovic holds on to Bain's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bregovic gets back to half guard.
Bregovic is staying active underneath Bain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bregovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Bain from advancing to side control.
Bain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain trying to control the action but Bregovic is working from the bottom.
Bregovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bregovic is not content to let Bain control the position.
Bregovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic wants to control but Bain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bain trying to control from half guard but Bregovic is working away.
Bain throwing shots but Bregovic is blocking nicely.
Bregovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bregovic has control of Bain's left arm, preventing Bain from doing any damage.
Bregovic is trying to control the position but Bain postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hassim Bregovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bregovic goes for a double leg but Bain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bain continues to drive forward.
Bain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bregovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassim Bregovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Bain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bain dodges the punch combination from Bregovic.
Bregovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bain pinned against the cage. Bain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bregovic gets caught flat footed, as Bain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bregovic is controlling Bain's posture.
Bregovic is trying to control the position but Bain postures up.
Bain advances position into side control!
Bain scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bain's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bregovic's thigh. Bregovic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bregovic keeping moving, preventing Bain from controlling successfully.
Bregovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bregovic has control of Bain's left arm, preventing Bain from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain is looking to pass into half guard but Bregovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bregovic is in guard.
Bain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bregovic is one step ahead there.
Bregovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bain tries to get out of the position.
Bain working a defensive guard here.
Bregovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hassim Bregovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bregovic closes the distance and clinches up with Bain, looking for a takedown. Bregovic pushes Bain against the cage but Bain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bregovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassim Bregovic.
Bregovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bain darts in and clinches Bregovic up against the cage.
Bregovic decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bregovic is looking to stand up but Bain isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bregovic trying to keep a closed guard but Bain is proving a slippery customer.
Bain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bregovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bain looking to pass the guard.
Bregovic has control of Bain's left arm, preventing Bain from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hassim Bregovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bregovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Bregovic scores with a shot to the side of Bain's head.
Bregovic lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bregovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bregovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bain avoids it really well and circles away.
Bain circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 James Bain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Bain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
No luck for Bain with that takedown attempt.
Bain shoots for a takedown but Bregovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bregovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bregovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left and a right from Bregovic both land. Nice combination.
Bain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bain throws an overhand right that lands on Bregovic's shoulder, as Bregovic tries to avoid the shot.
Bregovic lands a head kick!
Bregovic gets tackled into the cage by Bain. Bain maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bain prevents a takedown attempt there.
James Bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassim Bregovic.
Bregovic jumps guard but Bain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregovic jumps into guard, dragging Bain to the mat.
Bregovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Bain looking to sit in guard and control but Bregovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bregovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bregovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bregovic has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bregovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bain keeps working.
Bregovic wants to stand but Bain has his arm trapped.
Bain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bregovic's best efforts.
Bain is not content to let Bregovic control the position.
Bain is looking for a sweep. Bregovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bregovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain has hold of Bregovic's hands but Bregovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bain tries to roll over but Bregovic keeps him under control.
Bregovic is trying to control. Bain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Bateman´s Gym inform me that Bregovic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bregovic works his way into side control.
Bain is trying to improve his position.
Bregovic advances to full mount.
Bain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bain is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bain is just holding on here. Bregovic manages to take his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bain is trying to break free.
Bregovic controls the position.
Bain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bregovic wants to control but Bain manages to buck him off and is now in Bregovic's guard! Nice work there by Bain!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bregovic is controlling Bain's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bain won't allow Bregovic to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassim Bregovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bregovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassim Bregovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eryk Kafok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eryk Kafok!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafok misses the shot to the body.
Kafok moves to clinch but Rollins breaks away
and Rollins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Rollins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kafok wants to get back to his feet.
Kafok trying to remain calm as Rollins controls from the top position.
Rollins tries for a kimura but Kafok is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rollins tries for a kimura but Kafok is defending well.
Rollins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kafok is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kafok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rollins taking a breather here.
Rollins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Rollins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rollins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kafok wants to get back to his feet but Rollins drags him back down.
Rollins taking a breather here.
Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kafok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rollins is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kafok is trying to escape and Rollins transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kafok is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rollins! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Castor Rollins!
A pretty intense looking Castor Rollins took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Tem Que Ter Pegada. Kamakawiwo Ole has chosen Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias gets caught flat footed, as Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kamakawiwo Ole advances to half guard.
Dias tries to get to full guard but Kamakawiwo Ole has control of the leg.
Dias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamakawiwo Ole on the ground.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias wants to control but Kamakawiwo Ole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dias is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
A relieved looking Israel Kamakawiwo Ole thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marcos Dias spoke after the fight, saying 'Let me say this in portuguese: Obrigado aos fãs que vieram assistir, dei o meu melhor, mas nao foi o suficiente, vo voltar a treinar e voltar mais focado.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Stanton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bambaleo Jr moves away.
Bambaleo Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanton finds it's way round the side to connect with Bambaleo Jr's head.
Bambaleo Jr throws a lazy right hand but Stanton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bambaleo Jr is just out of range.
Mark Stanton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bambaleo Jr digs a good body shot into Stanton's ribs.
We've been told by Bambaleo Jr's head coaches at KyläHullujen Huone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stanton takes one to the side of the head.
Bambaleo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanton thows a body shot but no joy.
Stanton misses with a straight right.
Bambaleo Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bambaleo Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stanton ducks down to avoid it.
Stanton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bambaleo Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanton defending well as Bambaleo Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Stanton digs a good hook to Bambaleo Jr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanton. Bambaleo Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bambaleo Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bambaleo Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr loads up on a big right hand but Stanton slips the punch.
Stanton moves away from the strike by Bambaleo Jr.
Stanton slips under a jab.
Stanton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bambaleo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanton.
Stanton takes a swing at Bambaleo Jr's ribcage but misses.
Stanton takes one on the button.
Stanton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bambaleo Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stanton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanton throws a big shot that misses.
Stanton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bambaleo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanton.
Stanton ducks under a wild hook from Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanton to score with a decent uppercut.
Bambaleo Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stanton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Stanton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stanton throws a jab when Bambaleo Jr was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Stanton coming out on top.
Stanton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bambaleo Jr moves away.
Bambaleo Jr cracks Stanton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a hook
and Stanton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stanton misses with a two punch combination.
Bambaleo Jr missing with a left hand there. Stanton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bambaleo Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Stanton.
Bambaleo Jr swings for the body but Stanton moves out of range.
Bambaleo Jr throws out a loose jab but Stanton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanton moves away from the strike by Bambaleo Jr.
Stanton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bambaleo Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanton throws a shot to the body.
Bambaleo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanton lands a body shot.
Stanton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanton scores with a decent looking hook.
Bambaleo Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bambaleo Jr's head backwards.
Bambaleo Jr is rocked!
Bambaleo Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Bambaleo Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Stanton.
Stanton cracks Bambaleo Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stanton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bambaleo Jr to stand back up!
Stanton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanton misses with a wild body shot.
Bambaleo Jr walks straight into a right hand from Stanton - that's dropped him! Stanton jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bambaleo Jr from any more punishment! Bambaleo Jr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Stanton!
A very excited looking Mark Stanton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Elric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elric comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Rolling In The Deep (Sorry 4 The Wait). 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Elric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lil Fame!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elric circles away quickly and effectively.
Elric has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Allstars MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Elric moves into the clinch.
Elric lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elric taking a breather.
Elric blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fame fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Elric.
Elric scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Elric lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fame lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fame throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elric throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elric misses with a wild body shot.
Elric tried to score with a low kick but Fame checks it.
Fame avoids a kick to the body.
Fame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elric tests Fame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elric was well out of range. Poor timing from Fame.
Fame with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elric to score with a decent uppercut.
Fame 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.
Elric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elric moves out of range of the body kick from Fame.
Elric misses with the combination.
Elric throws a leg kick
and Fame makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elric cracks Fame with a right hand to the side of 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!
Fame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elric manages to avoid it.
Fame thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fame throws a big shot that misses.
Elric lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fame will feel that in the morning.
Elric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fame momentarily.
Elric misses with a low kick.
Fame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fame doesn't seem bothered though.
Elric looks for the body kick but Fame saw that one coming.
Elric misses with a body shot.
Elric throws a hook to the side of Fame's head but Fame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elric attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edward Elric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elric throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elric slips a jab from Fame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fame.
Fame checks a leg kick nicely.
Fame's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fame duly obliges.
Fame takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fame takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fame is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elric rather than just go for the knockout.
Fame throws a low kick, looking for Elric's leg but Elric calmly moves out of range.
Fame just misses with a punch to the body.
Elric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Fame.
Fame lands a 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!
Elric misses with a hook to the body
and Fame connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fame lands with a nice body punch.
Elric moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Lil Fame's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame tries to score with a low kick but Elric moves his leg out of the way.
Elric takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elric throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fame manages to avoid it.
Elric throws a leg kick that misses.
Fame thows a body shot but no joy.
Fame lands with a hook. Elric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elric tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elric swinging wildly here.
Fame rushes Elric and pushes him back against the cage in a 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 Edward Elric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lil Fame's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Elric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fame uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elric.
Elric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fame has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fame just misses with a punch to the body.
Elric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fame connects with a high 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!
Fame on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elric was well out of range. Poor timing from Fame.
Elric loads up on a big right hand but Fame slips the punch.
Fame throws a looping overhand right but Elric ducks down to avoid it.
Fame swings for the body but Elric moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Elric.
Elric just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elric throws a hook but Fame avoids it easily.
Fame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elric circles away quickly and effectively.
Fame lands with a nice body punch.
Lil Fame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fame tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Fame.
Elric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fame throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elric tries to close the distance and clinch but Fame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fame lands a glancing blow to the side of Elric's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elric cracks Fame with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elric throws a leg kick but Fame checks it.
Fame throws a jab but it's blocked by Elric.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Fame. Those never looked like landing.
Elric lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fame lands a nice looking body shot.
Fame takes a swing at Elric's ribcage but misses.
Elric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fame bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elric's head.
Fame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fame throws a front kick aimed at Elric's knee but Elric avoids it well.
Elric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fame fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elric on the side of the head.
Elric digs a good hook to Fame's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elric lands with an overhand left.
Fame slips a jab and a cross from Elric.
A low kick from Elric is predictable there
and Fame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elric lands a nice hook to Fame's body. Fame takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fame stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fame has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fame scores with a jab to the body.
Elric slips a jab from Fame.
Elric moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fame jabs Elric right on the nose. Elric blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fame moves out of range of the strikes.
Elric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fame pushes Elric up against the cage in a clinch.
Elric throws a knee to the head but misses.
Elric working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fame is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fame misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fame tries to stall but Elric uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fame lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elric backwards.
Fame working aggressively here.
Elric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fame is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Fame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lil Fame's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Elric scores with a leg kick.
Elric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elric tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fame is able to avoid easily.
Fame will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elric walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fame checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Elric lands with a hook. Fame tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elric misses with a few strikes there.
Elric scores with a jab to the head.
Elric 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.
Elric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elric at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Elric.
Elric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame fakes the leg kick and cracks Elric in the body.
Fame tries to clinch up but Elric circles away and keeps his distance.
Elric wants to clinch.
Fame lands with a thumping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Fame.
Fame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fame darts in and clinches Elric up against the cage.
Fame lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elric misses with a punch on the inside.
Fame lands a left hand.
Lil Fame seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fame.
Elric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fame lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Fame.
Fame lands a left hand.
Fame lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fame throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elrics head.
Fame softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fame throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Fame on the inside.
Elric prevents a body shot from Fame.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elric.
Elric letting Fame take a breather here.
Elric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elric manages to avoid it.
Fame rushes Elric and presses him up against the cage.
Fame working aggressively here.
Elric is looking to break free of the clinch but Fame has double underhooks.
Fame has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fame lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fame lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elric or not.
Fame lands an elbow inside.
Fame lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Fame lands a body punch.
Fame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fame lands a damaging elbow.
Fame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fame misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elric blocks a body shot from Fame.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elric is trying to maintain a safe position but Fame gets an underhook and turns Elric into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fame.
Fame lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elric backwards.
Fame misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Fame.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fame lands an elbow just above Elric 's eye.
Elric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fame stalls.
Good body shot from Fame.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fame lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elric is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Elric taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Fame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fame has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Fame!
A very excited looking Lil Fame made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arild Einemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sypnewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einemo's entrance music is Arkasia - Into Nowhere (Feat CoMa). A fine choice. Arild Einemo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arild Einemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Sypnewski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einemo throws a leg kick which misses Sypnewski's front leg but catches the back leg as Sypnewski tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Einemo as Sypnewski shoots in.
Sypnewski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Einemo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Einemo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sypnewski looks to score with a jab to the body but Einemo is just out of range.
Einemo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Einemo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sypnewski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Einemo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Einemo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypnewski shoots and misses
and Einemo counters with an outside leg kick.
Arild Einemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Sypnewski.
Einemo misses with a leg kick
and Sypnewski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einemo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sypnewski trying to pass the guard but Einemo defending well.
Sypnewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sypnewski seems to be looking for submissions.
Sypnewski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Einemo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sypnewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Einemo wants to improve his position but Sypnewski is controlling well.
Sypnewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sypnewski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Einemo sees it coming and defends easily.
Einemo is looking for a sweep. Sypnewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sypnewski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Einemo defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypnewski seems to be working for a kimura but Einemo defends the submission attempt.
Einemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sypnewski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Einemo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sypnewski has Einemo in his guard.
Einemo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sypnewski trying to control the position.
Einemo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Sypnewski will probably get the nod.
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.
Sypnewski takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Einemo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Einemo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sypnewski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sypnewski cracks Einemo with a good jab.
Sypnewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Sypnewski catches Einemo right on the button with a cross.
Einemo misses with a kick to the body.
Sypnewski throws out a loose jab but Einemo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arild Einemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sypnewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Einemo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Einemo.
Einemo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Igor Sypnewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einemo takes one on the button.
Sypnewski throws a poor cross that misses
and Sypnewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypnewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Einemo misses.
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!
Sypnewski goes for a double leg but Einemo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Einemo continues to drive forward.
Einemo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sypnewski connects with a jab.
Sypnewski misses with a leg kick
and Einemo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sypnewski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Einemo counters with a straight right hand.
Einemo misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einemo walks into a jab.
Sypnewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Einemo counters with an outside leg kick.
Sypnewski tries for a takedown but Einemo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arild Einemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Sypnewski.
A head kick misses from Sypnewski.
Sypnewski connects with a looping right hand.
Einemo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Einemo. Sypnewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sypnewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Einemo misses with a double jab.
Einemo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sypnewski throws a head kick that misses.
Sypnewski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sypnewski misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Einemo scores with a leg kick.
Einemo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Sypnewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sypnewski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Einemo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sypnewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Einemo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Einemo slips under a jab.
Sypnewski lands a jab to the head.
Sypnewski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sypnewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Einemo should have avoided that one.
Einemo slips a straight right by Sypnewski.
Sypnewski misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einemo throws a head kick that misses.
Sypnewski lands a jab.
Sypnewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Einemo.
Einemo clobbers Sypnewski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sypnewski takes a swing at Einemo's ribcage but misses.
Sypnewski throws a hook but Einemo avoids it easily.
Sypnewski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Einemo misses.
Einemo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Einemo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Einemo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Einemo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sypnewski misses with a double jab
and Einemo counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einemo slips a jab from Sypnewski.
Einemo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Einemo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einemo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sypnewskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sypnewski misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Einemo.
Sypnewski swings widly with a right hand
and Einemo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sypnewski really felt that one!
Sypnewski misses with a hook
and Einemo counters with an inside leg kick.
Sypnewski throws a lazy head kick
and Einemo counters with a nice leg kick.
Sypnewski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arild Einemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sypnewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sypnewski misses with a hook
and Einemo counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo cracks the inside of Sypnewski's front leg.
Sypnewski misses with a takedown attempt
and Einemo counters with a body kick that stops Sypnewski in his tracks momentarily.
Einemo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Einemo checks a leg kick.
Whack! Einemo lands a heavy head kick that drops Sypnewski. The ref tackles Einemo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sypnewski was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Arild Einemo!
Arild Einemo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gale is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden-The Trooper. Chris Gale will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Gale!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a left hand but Gale moved out of range nicely.
Gale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gale misses with a low kick.
Gale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev circles away.
Dzhumagaliev swinging wildly here.
Gale fails with a takedown attempt.
Gale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gale ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Gale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dzhumagaliev as he jumps to the side.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Gale.
Gale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dzhumagaliev.
Gale throws a push kick but Dzhumagaliev slaps the foot to one side.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gale moves out of range as Dzhumagaliev strikes.
Gale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gale ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Gale closes the distance and clinches up with Dzhumagaliev, looking for a takedown. Gale pushes Dzhumagaliev against the cage but Dzhumagaliev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev is out of range and Gale settles back down.
Gale throws a head kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gale. That's going to slow Dzhumagaliev down.
Nice defenses there by Gale.
Gale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev misses with a left hand
and Gale counters with a thumping low kick.
Gale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gale is rocked!
Gale tries to get into range but Dzhumagaliev steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gale! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dzhumagaliev scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
A less than humble Nikolai Dzhumagaliev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Gates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Gates!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Georges counters with a shoot takedown. Gates fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georges forces his way into half guard.
Georges passes into side control, despite Gates's attempt to control the position.
Georges is trying to get an arm triangle but Gates is defending well.
The referee asks Georges politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Georges prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gates is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Georges!
A very excited looking Guy Georges rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Cluzet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cluzet comes to the cage accompanied by Fracture Design - Emotions (Mage Remix) . 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Cluzet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Hall!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Cluzet.
Cluzet motions for Hall to come forward. Cluzet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cluzet throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Cluzet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Omar Cluzet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Cluzet is just out of range.
Cluzet throws a solid leg kick but Hall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cluzet.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cluzet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Hall misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
Hall goes for a double leg but Cluzet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cluzet continues to drive forward.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cluzet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Cluzet keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Cluzet.
Hall looking for a takedown.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hall.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cluzet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall is trying to drag Cluzet to the mat but Cluzet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cluzet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cluzet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hall looking for a takedown.
Hall has picked Cluzet up - he's going for a ride! Hall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cluzet wants to sweep but Hall has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cluzet regains half guard.
Cluzet moves into full guard.
Cluzet pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cluzet has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall wants to control from the top but Cluzet keeps moving.
Hall won't allow Cluzet to sweep him here.
Hall trying to control but Cluzet is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Cluzet. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cluzet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall throws a hook but Cluzet avoids it easily.
Cluzet moves away from the strike by Hall.
Cluzet tries to clinch up
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cluzet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Cluzet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Omar Cluzet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cluzet connects with a crisp jab.
Cluzet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cluzet throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Hall misses with a takedown
and Cluzet counters with a straight right hand.
Cluzet closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Cluzet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Cluzet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cluzet working aggressively here.
Hall looking for a takedown.
Hall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cluzet seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hall can turn it around.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall blocking some punches.
Cluzet lands a nice uppercut.
Cluzet lands a shot to the body.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
Our sources have told us that Cluzet has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hall.
Cluzet tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Cluzet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cluzet stalls.
Cluzet scores with a shoulder strike.
Cluzet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Cluzet lands an uppercut.
Hall can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cluzet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Cluzet tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cluzet lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cluzet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cluzet.
Omar Cluzet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cluzet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cluzet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cluzet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cluzet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cluzet.
Hall tries for a takedown but Cluzet manages to get underhooks.
Cluzet lands a left hand.
Cluzet controlling the action here for a moment.
Hall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cluzet is defending well.
Hall looking for a takedown.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cluzet misses the shot to the body.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Cluzet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cluzet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet misses with a wild body shot.
Cluzet tries to clinch up.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Cluzet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cluzet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cluzet scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cluzet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Cluzet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Cluzet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Cluzet dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cluzet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Cluzet counters with a left to the body.
Hall misses with a hook
and Cluzet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Omar Cluzet is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cluzet sprawls well. Cluzet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Cluzet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall walks into a jab.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cluzet throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Cluzet is looking to score with low kicks.
Cluzet lands a right hook to the body.
Cluzet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cluzet is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cluzet takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Justin Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Cluzet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tries for a takedown but Cluzet manages to get underhooks.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hall.
A head punch on the inside from Cluzet fails to land.
Hall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cluzet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cluzet prevents it.
Cluzet tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Cluzet lands a right hand.
Cluzet scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Cluzet misses with a punch on the inside.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Cluzet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cluzet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cluzet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Cluzet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Cluzet. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cluzet.
Nice takedown defense from Cluzet. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
An inside leg kick from Cluzet misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cluzet misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cluzet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cluzet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cluzet tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Cluzet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall avoids the body shot from Cluzet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Cluzet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cluzet 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Cluzet!
Our winner, Omar Cluzet, 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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