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HEROIC 133 The real one PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christo comes to the cage accompanied by Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith. Mark Worsely 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monte Christo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Worsely!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christo misses with a double jab
letting Worsely counter with a right hand.
Worsely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Worsely tried to score with a low kick but Christo checks it.
Christo scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Worsely is predictable there
and Christo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christo blocks a leg kick.
Christo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worsely manages to avoid it.
Worsely takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Worsely is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Worsely is defended easily by Christo.
Worsely is still on wobbly legs! Can Christo finish him?
Christo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Worsely falls backwards - clearly groggy! Christo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Christo!
During a confident post fight interview, Monte Christo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabe Faber!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Faber clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faber.
I was talking to Barnes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Faber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes stalling the fight.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
A shot in the inside from Faber.
Faber misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Faber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Faber struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Faber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes tries a body shot but Faber blocks it.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faber is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faber lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faber lands a knee to the body.
Faber lands with a left to the head.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Faber looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faber lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faber gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faber pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Faber blocks an elbow strike.
Faber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nate Barnes has been cut.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Faber tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Faber back against the cage.
Barnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Faber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
A short uppercut from Faber.
A right hand to the body from Faber.
Faber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Faber.
Faber misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Faber.
Faber tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Faber back against the cage.
Faber misses with a body punch.
Faber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Nice body punch from Faber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Faber.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber misses with a punch to the body.
Faber misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faber throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Faber lands with a right to the head.
Faber tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faber is defending well for now.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faber can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faber.
Faber tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Faber.
Faber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Faber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Barnes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes avoids the body shot from Faber.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Faber moves his leg out of the way.
Faber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faber takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Faber.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faber.
Faber wants to clinch.
Faber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gabe Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Faber.
Faber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Faber throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Faber only half commits.
A low kick from Faber is predictable there
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faber.
Faber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faber scores with a leg kick.
Faber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Faber misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Faber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Faber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Faber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
Faber misses with a head kick.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Faber.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Faber slips the punch.
Faber tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Faber misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Faber was not able to check.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faber lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands with a hook. Faber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Faber throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Faber.
Gabe Faber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Faber should have avoided that one.
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Faber saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Barnes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Faber does no damage.
Faber connects with a solid leg kick.
Faber wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Faber tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Faber is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Faber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Faber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Faber has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good shot there by Barnes.
Faber scores with a spinning back 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!
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faber throws a head kick that misses.
Faber misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Faber tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Faber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Faber.
Faber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Faber takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Faber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gabe Faber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Faber is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws the left hand but Faber avoids the punch easily.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber misses with a straight right.
Faber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnes if he has to take too many more of those.
Faber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faber scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Faber 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 Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Faber connects with an inside leg kick.
Faber blocks a jab.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Faber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
Faber thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faber tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Nate Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faber tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Faber.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faber is defending well for now.
Faber misses with a body punch.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Barnes tries a body shot but Faber blocks it.
Faber blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
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.
Barnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faber 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Faber!
Our winner, Gabe Faber, 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 Bob Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas Sheynauvah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Large comes to the cage accompanied by Blue - U Make Me Wanna . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Large!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonidas Sheynauvah!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheynauvah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Large pushes Sheynauvah up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheynauvah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Large avoiding damage as Sheynauvah throws knees to the body.
Large tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sheynauvah smiles and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sheynauvah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sheynauvah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Large.
Large fails with an attempt to clinch.
Large slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Large misses with a few strikes there.
Sheynauvah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheynauvah misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheynauvah looks to score with a jab to the body but Large is just out of range.
Sheynauvah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Large throws a hook but Sheynauvah blocks it.
No joy there for Large, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheynauvah defending well as Large loads up on a big left hand.
Bob Large seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Large rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheynauvah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheynauvah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheynauvah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Large fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheynauvah blocks a head kick by Large.
Large drops his hands momentarily and Sheynauvah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sheynauvah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Large to score with a decent uppercut.
Large throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sheynauvah.
Sheynauvah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sheynauvah walks into a left hand.
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!
Sheynauvah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Large.
Large fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheynauvah throws a right and a left that Large avoids nicely.
A big left from Sheynauvah misses.
Sheynauvah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sheynauvah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sheynauvah scores with a hook to the body. Large takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheynauvah throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheynauvah is looking to clinch but Large is avoiding it.
Large tries to clinch but Sheynauvah is having none of it.
Sheynauvah throws a shot from downtown. Large moves away and avoids it.
Large throws a series of punches but Sheynauvah moves out of range.
Sheynauvah closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Large to counter with a crisp jab.
Large tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheynauvah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheynauvah keeps the fight on the outside.
Large tries to keep at a distance but Sheynauvah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sheynauvah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Large's face.
Large jumps into guard, dragging Sheynauvah to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Large has a closed guard, preventing Sheynauvah from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheynauvah preventing the sweep.
Sheynauvah wants to stand but Large is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sheynauvah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Large trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Large throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Large 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.
Large is looking for a triangle but Sheynauvah pushes his legs off easily.
Large looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheynauvah told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sheynauvah wants to stand but Large is controlling his posture from full guard.
Large trying to keep a closed guard but Sheynauvah is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheynauvah stands up from Large's guard - Sheynauvah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sheynauvah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheynauvah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Large pushes Sheynauvah up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheynauvah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Large avoids it.
Large manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Large is looking for a triangle but Sheynauvah pushes his legs off easily.
Large looking for a sweep. Not yet Large, not yet.
Large is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Large striking off his back but it's not causing Sheynauvah any problems.
Sheynauvah wants to get up but he can't break Large's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sheynauvah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Large, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonidas Sheynauvah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Large shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheynauvah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Large.
Large is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sheynauvah is looking to clinch.
Sheynauvah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Large lands a slapping body shot.
Large takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sheynauvah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Large misses with a wild body shot.
Sheynauvah throws a series of punches but Large moves out of range.
Sheynauvah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheynauvah swats away the attempt to clinch by Large.
Sheynauvah lands a head shot.
Large is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sheynauvah.
A head kick misses from Sheynauvah.
Large thows a left - swing and a miss!
Large pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sheynauvah lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheynauvah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheynauvah dips to his left and cracks Large with an uppercut!
Sheynauvah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheynauvah misses the target.
Large missing with a left hand there. Sheynauvah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheynauvah moves out of range of the strikes.
Large delivers a nice body kick.
Large rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheynauvah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Large throws a hook to the side of Sheynauvah's head but Sheynauvah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Large throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheynauvah.
Sheynauvah checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Sheynauvah lands.
Oh Large is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheynauvah throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Large crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonidas Sheynauvah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Ride the Lightning. This should be fireworks!
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew West!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
Kivi tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West lands a leg kick that knocks Kivi off balance momentarily.
West loads up on a big right hand but Kivi slips the punch.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kivi instigates a clinch.
Kivi prevents a body shot from West.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kivi.
Kivi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of West backwards.
Kivi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kivi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
A shot in the inside from West.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
Kivi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kivi blocks a body shot from West.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi works on West's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West takes a shot to the head.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi breaks the clinch.
Kivi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kivi clinches up against the cage.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi stalling in the clinch but West improves position.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kivi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West lands with a left to the head.
Kivi tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kivi.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kivi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Kivi lands a body punch in the clinch.
West works on Kivi's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
A nice left hand lands by West.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
West misses with some punches.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West.
West misses with the head strike.
West misses with the head strike.
West misses with some punches.
Kivi cracks West with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West misses with a body punch.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Kivi digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi takes a shot to the head.
West tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
Kivi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kivi looking to slow down the pace here.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew West will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
West misses with a low kick as Kivi jumps back.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Kivi.
Kivi closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
Kivi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West tries a low kick but Kivi avoids it.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kivi has West up against the cage in a clinch.
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi is looking to control West's arms but West gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kivi has his back to the cage.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
West misses with the head strike.
Kivi gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
West tries to land a front kick but Kivi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
West is looking to slow Kivi down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivi.
Matthew West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Kivi tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kivi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi closes the distance looking to clinch
and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West lands a body punch.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi blocking some punches.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kivi.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kivi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West is working Kivi over against the cage.
West misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as Kivi tries to tie him up.
West lands a shoulder strike.
West misses with some punches.
West throws a head punch that misses.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kivi lands a body shot.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West working aggressively here.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Kivi takes a shot to the head.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kivi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matthew West seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kivi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
West finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kivi is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kivi.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Kivi's head and hops out.
Kivi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West throws a wild body kick that Kivi sees coming a mile off.
Kivi gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West tries to roll over but Kivi keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so West is just riding it out for now. Kivi eventually gives up the hold.
Kivi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kivi is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kivi.
West is defending against the submission attempts here by Kivi.
Matthew West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kivi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is trying is best to control the position here.
Kivi is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kivi slows the pace down in half guard.
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kivi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kivi wants to clinch.
Atlas Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivi moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kivi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: On To The Next One. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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32
170 lbs
28 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Dufva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Barney Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee thuds a left hand into Dufva's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dufva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dufva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dufva scoring well with a low kick there.
Dufva tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Dufva thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dufva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sven Dufva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dufva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee scores with a hook.
Dufva throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Dufva tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Dufva is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufva tries a head kick but it misses.
Dufva ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Dufva moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dufva has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee misses with a hook
and Dufva counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Dufva from controlling successfully.
Dufva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Dufva in close to prevent any damage.
Dufva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dufva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dufva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dufva looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee wants to stand but Dufva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dufva wants to sweep but no luck.
Dufva looking to control.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dufva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Dufva's legs - danger averted.
Lee wants to stand but Dufva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dufva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dufva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Dufva has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Dufva keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dufva looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee prevents Dufva from improving his position.
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.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Sven Dufva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Dufva looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Dufva misses with a kick to the body.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Dufva with that takedown attempt.
Dufva throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Dufva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Dufva is now in Lee's guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Dufva from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Dufva from controlling successfully.
Dufva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dufva working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to stand but Dufva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sven Dufva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Dufva.
Dufva trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dufva keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Dufva is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee wants to stand but Dufva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dufva 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 Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dufva misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dufva ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Dufva feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dufva.
Barney Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee tests Dufva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee slips under a jab from Dufva.
Dufva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dufva throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dufva.
Dufva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barney Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dufva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dufva.
Lee controls Dufva momentarily but Dufva frees himself.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dufva is one step ahead there.
Dufva trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dufva throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dufva's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dufva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Dufva's legs - danger averted.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Dufva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Lee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dufva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to hold on but Dufva postures up.
Dufva throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Dufva isn't that keen on the idea.
Dufva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Dufva loaded up on that one.
Dufva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Dufva working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Lee slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Dufva moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
Dufva lands a nice shot to the head.
Dufva looking to finish Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lee!
Lee is rocked!
Dufva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Dufva finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dufva looking to finish Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lee!
Dufva cracks Lee with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Dufva!
Sven Dufva 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 2011 Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jayson Timmons has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vlad Impaler's chin.
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayson Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler misses with a straight right.
Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmons is just out of range.
Timmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Impaler doesn't seem bothered though.
Impaler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmons.
Some wild striking there from Timmons.
Impaler tries to keep at a distance but Timmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Impaler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impaler works Timmons's body with a nice hook.
Impaler throws a lazy uppercut
and Timmons counters with a nice body shot.
Impaler throws a lazy right hand but Timmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Timmons misses its intended target.
Impaler throws a right hand that misses
and Timmons counters with a series of strikes. Impaler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Impaler misses with a right hand
and Timmons counters with a nice body shot.
Timmons tries to clinch there but Impaler circles away.
Impaler throws an overhand right that lands on Timmons's shoulder, as Timmons tries to avoid the shot.
Timmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Impaler manages to avoid it.
Impaler gets the takedown into side control.
Impaler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Impaler looking to control but instead Timmons has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons pushes Impaler off looking to stand but Impaler dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons tries to get to full guard but Impaler has control of the leg.
Impaler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Timmons!
Timmons wants to hold on but Impaler pushes him away.
Timmons felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Impaler 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.
Timmons is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Impaler is landing with some decent strikes but Timmons is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Impaler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Impaler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timmons is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons wants to control but Impaler is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Timmons blocking the ground and pound.
Impaler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing that Impaler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Impaler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Timmons because Impaler loaded up on that one.
Impaler cracks Timmons with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Impaler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Timmons's face.
Timmons tries to hold on but Impaler pushes him away.
Impaler looking to ground and pound but Timmons is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impaler working the ground and pound effectively.
Impaler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Timmons is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Impaler misses with a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons tries to hold on but Impaler pushes him away.
Impaler thowing shots but they're missing.
Impaler trying to control but Timmons is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Impaler is really struggling to control Timmons but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Impaler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Impaler misses its intended target.
Impaler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Impaler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Impaler. Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Impaler throws a big shot that misses.
Impaler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Impaler looks to land a combination but Timmons avoids it well.
Timmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Impaler throws out the jab.
Jayson Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Timmons. Those never looked like landing.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timmons staying out of range there.
Timmons is looking to clinch but Impaler is avoiding it.
Timmons misses with a low kick.
Jayson Timmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Impaler lands a jab to the nose.
Timmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Impaler.
Timmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Impaler misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Timmons misses.
Impaler looks to throw the jab but Timmons is out of range.
Impaler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler throws a series of punches but Timmons moves out of range.
Impaler throws out a loose jab but Timmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Impaler wants to slow Timmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Impaler just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Impaler.
Impaler throws a body punch but Timmons moves out of range.
Timmons misses with a few strikes there.
Timmons moves away from the strike by Impaler.
Impaler throws a good cross that connects.
Timmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Impaler.
Timmons connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impaler trying to control the action but Timmons is working from the bottom.
Impaler working away.
Timmons tries to buck Impaler off but Impaler is having none of it.
Impaler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Impaler working the strikes but Timmons uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Impaler connects with a nice short shot to Timmons's temple.
Impaler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Impaler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is holding on to half guard well.
Impaler stops Timmons from getting back to his feet.
Impaler lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Impaler throwing shots but Timmons is blocking nicely.
Impaler controlling the pace.
Impaler throwing shots but Timmons is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Impaler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Timmons keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Impaler dominated that second round.
That's time! Impaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Impaler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Impaler misses with a looping right.
Timmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Impaler is trying to maintain a safe position but Timmons gets an underhook and turns Impaler into the cage.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the head but Impaler blocks with his arms.
Impaler gets control of Timmons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Impaler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Impaler looking to control.
Impaler is looking to sweep but instead, Timmons has passed into half guard.
Impaler wants to control but Timmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Impaler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Timmons. What's that going to do exactly?
Impaler is squirming around, avoiding Timmons's attempts to control the action.
Impaler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Timmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Impaler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vlad Impaler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Impaler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Timmons moves into full mount! Impaler won't be happy about that!
Jayson Timmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons working the ground and pound effectively.
Timmons trying to control but Impaler is having none of it.
Timmons controlling from mount.
Impaler tries to reverse the position but Timmons maintains control.
Impaler is working hard here to advance position.
Timmons controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Timmons is keen to just control but Impaler is a slippery customer.
Impaler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timmons's back!
Timmons is keeping busy.
Impaler somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vlad Impaler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons wants to escape the position.
Impaler has good solid back control here.
Timmons wants to get back to his feet.
Impaler looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Impaler connects with a big shot to the side of Timmons's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Impaler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Impaler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Impaler!
Vlad Impaler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Donelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yö - Likaiset Legendat. Donelly has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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187 lbs
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184 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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Yo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Donelly!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo clinches.
Donelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Donelly is trying to stand.
Yo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donelly is looking for a sweep. Yo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Yo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donelly wants to improve his position but Yo is controlling well.
Donelly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yo.
Yo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yo.
Yo advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Yo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Donelly is trying to control Yo's posture but Yo avoids it.
Yo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donelly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Yo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo working the ground and pound but Donelly is defending the strikes.
Yo is trying to ground and pound but Donelly uses the momentary lack of control by Yo to regain half guard.
Yo thows a huge punch but Donelly dodges it nicely.
Donelly has hold of Yo's hands but Yo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donelly is trying to maintain the position but Yo is very close to passing his half guard.
Yo trying to control from half guard but Donelly is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo wants to pass the guard but Donelly is defending well.
Yo is looking to take a break and control but Donelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yo trying to control but Donelly is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Timo Yo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Donelly drives through and clinches with Yo against the cage.
Donelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Yo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yo blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Donelly.
It looks like Timo Yo has been cut.
Yo looking for a takedown.
Donelly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Donelly as Yo tries to tie him up.
Donelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yo's elbow.
Donelly can't find room to land a body shot as Yo controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donelly.
Yo struggles to land a body shot inside as Donelly controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donelly misses with an elbow strike.
Yo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Donelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Yo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Yo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yo swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yo shoots in but Donelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donelly throws a leg kick but Yo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yo misses with a wild body shot.
Donelly misses with a body kick.
Donelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yo.
Donelly misses with a double jab.
Donelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly misses with a wild combination.
Yo 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.
Donelly tries to keep at a distance but Yo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yo wants to get back to striking at distance but Donelly won't allow it.
Yo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Donelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Yo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yo is trying to break free.
Donelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Yo.
Donelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yo is trying to push Donelly away but Donelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yo lands with a nice body punch.
Donelly avoids the body shot from Yo.
Yo drops his hands momentarily and Donelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donelly misses with a straight right.
Donelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donelly missing with a left hand there. Yo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yo throws a combination. Donelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yo.
Yo with a hook.
A punch combination from Donelly misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donelly.
A lazy left from Donelly finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yo misses with a wild combination.
Yo is looking to wear down Donelly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yo shoots for a double leg takedown but Donelly sprawls well. He's pushed Yo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yo pushes Donelly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donelly sprawls well. Donelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yo gets slowly back to his feet.
Donelly looks to land a right hand but Yo moved out of range.
Yo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donelly landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donelly working aggressively here.
Donelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Donelly is trying to keep an underhook but Yo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yo trying to pass the guard but Donelly defending well.
Yo wants to control but Donelly is keeping him busy.
Donelly is controlling Yo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yo lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Yo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timo Yo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Donelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Yo counters with a single leg into guard. Donelly didn't expect that.
Yo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yo is one step ahead there.
Yo 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.
Yo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donelly is keeping the position for now.
Yo throwing strikes from guard but Donelly blocks nicely.
Donelly keeping moving, preventing Yo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donelly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Timo Yo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Donelly misses the jab.
Yo shoots in for a takedown but Donelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donelly throws a shot from downtown. Yo moves away and avoids it.
Donelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donelly.
Yo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donelly has a couple of punches blocked by Yo.
Yo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joseph Donelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donelly stops a takedown attempt from Yo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Yo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Donelly.
Yo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donelly gets full guard.
Donelly pulls Yo in close to prevent any damage.
Donelly wants to get back to his feet but Yo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo postures up in Donelly's guard and throws a big left but Donelly blocks it.
Yo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yo wants to control from the top but Donelly keeps moving.
Joseph Donelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yo looking to sit in guard and control but Donelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Donelly postures up in Yo's guard and throws a big left but Yo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donelly's guard.
Yo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donelly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Yo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Yo!
After the fight, Timo Yo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (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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165 lbs
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165 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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday lands a jab-cross combination.
Reynolds is looking to chop away at Holliday's legs.
Reynolds misses with a jab to the body
and Holliday counters with a takedown into side control.
Holliday lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Holliday crashes against the mat.
Holliday cracks Reynolds with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holliday working away.
Reynolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holliday misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holliday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Holliday throws a strike but Reynolds avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reynolds trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Holliday trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holliday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reynolds is trying to control the position but Holliday postures up.
Holliday stays in close to Reynolds's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Doc Holliday wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Holliday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holliday checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking to slow Reynolds down with leg kicks.
Reynolds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holliday checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holliday lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Reynolds. That snapped Holliday's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been hearing reports that Holliday has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reynolds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reynolds wants to slow Holliday down by chopping away at his legs.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds throws a nice head kick!
Frank Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holliday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollidays head.
A short left from Reynolds.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holliday blocking some punches.
Holliday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollidays head.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds trying to control the position but instead, Holliday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reynolds into the cage.
Holliday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reynolds after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doc Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holliday up against the cage.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holliday cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday tries to score a body lock takedown but Reynolds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holliday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reynolds tries to work over Holliday's front leg with a kick but Holliday checks it.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Reynolds 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.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds scores with a head kick.
Reynolds swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Good work by Holliday as he checks the leg kick.
Reynolds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holliday drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holliday looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holliday manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holliday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Holliday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but Holliday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holliday postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Holliday is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holliday is one step ahead there.
Holliday trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Holliday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
Holliday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds 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.
Doc Holliday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holliday lands a couple of elbows.
Holliday postures up.
Holliday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holliday is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
Reynolds is trying to keep Holliday in close.
Reynolds 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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reynolds, as that shot connected.
Holliday moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Holliday is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holliday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reynolds throws a low kick but Holliday moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Holliday.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Holliday ducks right into an uppercut from Reynolds.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Holliday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. Holliday looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reynolds throws a shot to the body.
Holliday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holliday.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Holliday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holliday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Holliday defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to land a leg kick but Holliday saw it coming and moves away.
Holliday jabs at Reynolds's body.
Holliday gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday counters with a single leg into guard. Reynolds didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds wants to control the position but Holliday says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Holliday's head to control him but Holliday postures up.
Frank Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reynolds has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Reynolds is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Holliday jumps into side control!
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard.
Holliday tries to advance to mount but Reynolds denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds can't do much from the bottom here.
Holliday 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.
Reynolds is not content to let Holliday control the position.
Doc Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds is trying to improve his position.
Holliday throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reynolds parries the strikes from Holliday easily there. Holliday is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reynolds to escape.
Reynolds gets back to half guard.
Reynolds is positioning himself well to prevent Holliday advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holliday.
Holliday is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holliday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Reynolds.
I've got Reynolds 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lasi Kukko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko misses with a hook. Manhoef ducked under it nicely.
Kukko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhoef.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Manhoef sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manhoef sprawls well. Manhoef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kukko connects with a crisp jab.
Kukko throws a looping overhand right but Manhoef ducks down to avoid it.
Kukko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kukko's calf.
Kukko throws a combination. Manhoef tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kukko missing with a left hand there. Manhoef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manhoef.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming.
Manhoef lands with a cross.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Manhoef misses with a wild body shot.
Kukko walks into a straight right hand from Manhoef.
Manhoef moves out of range of the strikes.
Kukko looks for a takedown but Manhoef sprawls well.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manhoef at a distance.
Manhoef staying out of range there.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manhoef lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manhoef lands a really nice looking cross but Kukko seems unphased.
Kukko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Manhoef misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Kukko misses with a double jab
and Manhoef counters with an outside leg kick.
Manhoef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukko.
Kukko blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukko is defended easily by Manhoef.
Manhoef takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Kukko throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily.
Manhoef misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Kukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko motions for Manhoef to come forward. Kukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kukko looks for the body kick but Manhoef saw that one coming.
Manhoef throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manhoef slips under a jab from Kukko.
Manhoef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef scores with a jab.
Manhoef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manhoef cracks Kukko with an open hand slap.
Kukko throws a nice looking combination but Manhoef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manhoef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukko checks a low kick from Manhoef.
Manhoef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kukko.
Kukko stalks Manhoef and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manhoef's face. Manhoef staggers backwards, shaken.
A leg kick checked by Manhoef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kukko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manhoef takes one to the chin there.
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhoef.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manhoef throws out the jab.
Manhoef sizes up Kukko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manhoef looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kukko walks into a jab.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manhoef walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manhoef backs up against the cage.
Kukko lands a leg kick that knocks Manhoef off balance momentarily.
Manhoef tries to sprawl but Kukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Manhoef is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kukko.
Kukko stalling away here and it's allowed Manhoef to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manhoef wants to stand up but Kukko is controlling him.
Manhoef has a closed guard, preventing Kukko from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Melvin Manhoef will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kukko misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming.
Kukko throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily.
Kukko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manhoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kukko.
Manhoef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick from Kukko.
Kukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manhoef sprawls well initially but Kukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kukko wants to advance to full mount but Manhoef doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lasi Kukko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kukko shoots in for a double leg but Manhoef sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kukko misses with a kick to the body.
Kukko staying out of range there.
Kukko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manhoef eats them both and turns towards Kukko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kukko swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef misses with an uppercut.
Manhoef takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhoef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kukko somewhat.
Kukko looks to land a left hand but Manhoef moved out of range nicely.
Manhoef wants to land a leg kick but Kukko is out of range.
Kukko 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.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manhoef. Kukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manhoef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Manhoef connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Kukko misses.
Melvin Manhoef is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kukko tries to land a front kick but Manhoef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Manhoef sprawls well. He's pushed Kukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kukko is breathing heavily.
Manhoef scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kukko in his tracks.
Kukko missing with a left hand there. Manhoef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manhoef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manhoef scores with a hook to the body. Kukko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manhoef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kukko.
Kukko takes a swing at Manhoef's ribcage but misses.
Manhoef scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manhoef connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kukko. Kukko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kukko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manhoefs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko scores with a decent looking hook.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kukko misses with a leg kick
and Manhoef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Kukko throws a right and a left that Manhoef avoids nicely.
Kukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manhoef misses the shot to the body.
Kukko looks to land a left hand but Manhoef moved out of range nicely.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Manhoef.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kukko throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko looks to land a right hand but Manhoef moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a double jab.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Manhoef lands with a nice body punch.
Kukko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manhoef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kukko thows a body shot but no joy.
Kukko throws a right and a left that Manhoef avoids nicely.
Kukko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Manhoef uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Kukko.
Manhoef's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manhoef sprawls well. Manhoef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kukko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manhoef looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kukko misses with the combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manhoef - that will leave a mark!
Kukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manhoef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a big shot that misses.
Manhoef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukko.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Manhoef slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manhoef throws a good cross that connects.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks Kukko off balance momentarily.
Manhoef throws a shot to the body.
Manhoef scores with a push kick.
Kukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manhoef throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Manhoef checks a leg kick.
Manhoef throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko darts in looking for a takedown but Manhoef gets double underhooks and turns Kukko into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manhoef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manhoef pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhoef lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick.
Manhoef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kukko checks a leg kick.
Kukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhoef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukko shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kukko.
Kukko thows a leg kick but Manhoef checks it
and Manhoef counters with a leg kick.
Manhoef fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manhoef connects with a single shot there.
Manhoef takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manhoef backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown attempt from Kukko. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukko misses the target.
Manhoef tries a low kick but Kukko avoids it.
Lasi Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhoef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kukko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef scores with a nice body kick.
Kukko 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.
Kukko goes for a double leg but Manhoef avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhoef continues to drive forward.
Manhoef has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
Kukko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from Manhoef.
Kukko blocking some punches.
Manhoef scores with a shot to the side of Kukko's head.
Manhoef working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Manhoef on the inside.
That's four 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!
Kukko tries to pull guard but Manhoef won't allow it.
Manhoef lands a right hand.
Manhoef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhoef thuds his shin into the meat of Kukko's side.
Manhoef scores with a head kick. Kukko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Manhoef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kukko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manhoef counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Manhoef there.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manhoef scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kukko throws a nice looking combination but Manhoef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Manhoef.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhoef, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Melvin Manhoef!
During a confident post fight interview, Melvin Manhoef thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Taz Rutten has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Taz Rutten seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
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World class 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
26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutten but Rutten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Good work by Rutten as he checks the leg kick.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutten 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 Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutten throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter slips under a jab from Rutten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter feints and then cracks Rutten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutten down.
A solid body kick from Rutten.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Rutten sprawls well.
Rutten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunter's hands.
Rutten connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Rutten throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutten throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutten cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten cracks Hunter with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunter should have avoided that one.
Taz Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Rutten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rutten is avoiding damage well.
Rutten is looking for a sweep.
Hunter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunter working the head and body with strikes.
The strikes coming from Hunter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rutten is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rutten is looking for a sweep.
Rutten wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Hunter is trying to ground and pound but Rutten uses the momentary lack of control by Hunter to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunter is thwarting Rutten's attempts to control the position.
Hunter throwing shots but Rutten is blocking nicely.
Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunter is trying to control. Rutten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rutten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rutten is positioning himself well to prevent Hunter advancing to mount.
Hunter moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rutten sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rutten avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten is looking for a sweep.
Rutten managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hunter.
Hunter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rutten!
Rutten wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hunter.
Hunter avoids the attempt from Rutten to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rutten is looking to escape.
Hunter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutten. Rutten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid body kick from Rutten.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
Rutten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutten.
Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutten is looking to improve his position.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Rutten is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Hunter.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutten wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rutten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rutten trying to control from the bottom.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Rutten is defending well.
Rutten wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rutten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunter is still trying to improve position.
Rutten is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Rutten defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Rutten is defending well.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rutten is refusing to be controlled, as Hunter sits in half guard.
Rutten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutten wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rutten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back!
Rutten doesn't have the hooks in and Hunter manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutten looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Rutten looking to control.
Rutten has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutten is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter pushing down on Rutten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Rutten defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutten!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutten as he avoids it easily.
Rutten throws a low kick, looking for Hunter's leg but Hunter calmly moves out of range.
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunter throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Taz Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunter defends well and Rutten ends up having to push Hunter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunter lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter pushes Rutten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
A short right from Rutten on the inside.
Hunter slowing the pace effectively.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Taz Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter is looking to control Rutten's arms but Rutten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
Rutten is working Hunter over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter blocking some punches.
Come on Hunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jay Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rutten misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutten.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten is looking to control Hunter's arms but Hunter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
Rutten lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Rutten manages to break the clinch.
Rutten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body. Hunter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutten moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
Rutten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rutten quickly recovers to half guard.
Rutten tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
Rutten wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutten is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rutten wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
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 Taz Rutten.
I think Hunter 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hunter!
A relieved looking Jay Hunter 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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