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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by Be Aggresive by Faith No More. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Nowak!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak fails with a takedown attempt.
Saint tries to clinch but Nowak moves out of range.
Saint shoots in and gets a takedown into Nowak's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saint throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nowak is on top in guard.
Saint looking for subs off his back but Nowak has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nowak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saint is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saint blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nowak.
Nowak throwing shots but Saint is blocking nicely.
Saint is pressing down on Nowak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saint looking for a guillotine here but Nowak defends easily.
Saint has his hands on Nowak's head, controlling the position.
Saint looking for a guillotine here but Nowak defends easily.
Nowak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saint working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nowak defends it easily.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nowak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nowak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nowak preventing the sweep.
Nowak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nowak decides to stand back up. Nowak steps back and let's Saint get back to his feet.
Saint closes the distance and pushes Nowak back into the cage.
Saint throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with a knee to the head.
Nowak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saint is defending well.
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nowak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nowak trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
Nowak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saint wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nowak scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Nowak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nowak working his ground and pound in the gym.
Saint looking to control.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saint controlling Nowak's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kain Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nowak counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowak swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
Nowak feints and as Saint raises his hands in defense, Nowak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that round.
That's time! Saint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nowak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saint is trying to get back to half guard.
Saint is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Saint's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nowak in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saint sneaks back into half guard.
Saint on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nowak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Nowak is looking to stall here but Saint recovers full guard.
Saint wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint looking for a guillotine here but Nowak defends easily.
Saint has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nowak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nowak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jan Nowak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nowak works over Saint with some ground and pound from guard.
Nowak chips away with some ground and pound.
Nowak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint is trying to control the position but Nowak postures up.
Nowak scoring with some ground and pound.
Saint is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nowak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saint, up you get!
Saint takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nowak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saint can't do much from the bottom here.
Nowak lands some shots froms side control.
Saint is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saint struggling a bit here.
Saint is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nowak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saint is staying active underneath Nowak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nowak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint is looking to improve his position.
Nowak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nowak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saint wants to control but Nowak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saint is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nowak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saint is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Nowak.
Saint wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nowak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saint actively working from the bottom here.
Saint wants to get back to full guard.
Saint avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nowak.
Saint manages to get to full guard.
Saint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowak defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nowak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saint's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nowak throws a big right hand that misses.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
Nowak stands up over Saint, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nowak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saint wants to clinch.
Nowak keeps the fight on the outside.
Nowak throws a hook but Saint blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saint misses with a punch to the body.
Saint stalling in the clinch but Nowak improves position.
Saint just leaning against Nowak, taking a breather.
Saint pushes off an throws an elbow but Nowak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Nowak keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowak.
Saint is looking to control Nowak's arms but Nowak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint has his back to the cage.
Saint prevents Nowak from breaking the clinch.
Saint tries to land knees in the clinch but Nowak avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saint.
Saint trying to land knees to the body.
Saint stalling in the clinch but Nowak improves position.
Nowak managing to block the knees to the body from Saint.
Saint misses with an elbow over the top.
Nowak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saint shoots in but Nowak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Saint as Nowak shoots in.
Kain Saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saint tries to work over Nowak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint tries to throw a body punch but Nowak avoids it by throwing Saint back against the cage.
Saint tries a body shot but Nowak blocks it.
Nowak blocks an elbow strike.
Nowak blocks the elbow strike.
Saint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nowak up against the cage.
Nowak blocks the elbow strike.
Saint throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saint gets underhooks to prevent Nowak's takedown attempt.
Kain Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saint trying to land knees to the body.
Nowak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nowak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nowak as Saint tries to tie him up.
Nowak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saint to keep the fight standing.
Saint is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nowak is defending well for now.
Nowak blocks an elbow strike from Saint.
Saint misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak jumps guard but Saint turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saint is struggling to control the position.
Saint trying to stall but Nowak improves his position.
Nowak gets control of Saint's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nowak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saint throwing strikes from guard but Nowak blocks nicely.
Nowak has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saint is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint misses with a body punch.
Saint is looking to control Nowak's arms but Nowak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint has his back to the cage.
Nowak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Saint showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nowak 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Nowak!
A very excited looking Jan Nowak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kain Saint was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll come back a better fighter, better person. Thank you all for coming out and supporting me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between High Voltage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Woite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 4, fighting out of London, High Voltage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Woite!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woite lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woite has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Voltage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Woite misses with a low kick.
Woite tries to clinch there but Voltage circles away.
Voltage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Woite counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woite.
Woite lands with a right to the head.
Woite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voltage wants to get back to striking at distance but Woite won't allow it.
Woite keeps control of Voltage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Woite lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voltage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Woite is keeping busy.
Woite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voltage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voltage works on Woite's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voltage working aggressively here.
Voltage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voltage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voltage.
Woite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woite has Voltage pressed against the cage, preventing Voltage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltage manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voltage.
That kick from Woite tenderised Voltage's leg. Voltage is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Voltage misses
and Woite counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woite.
Voltage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voltage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Voltage 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.
Voltage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Voltage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Woite checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Woite takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woite lands a nice looking kick to the body. Voltage takes a step back to recover.
High Voltage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voltage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voltage scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Voltage throws a head kick that misses.
Woite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voltage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voltage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Woite keeps the fight on the outside.
Woite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voltage scores with a punch to the head.
Voltage wants to clinch.
Woite loads up on a big right hand but Voltage slips the punch.
Woite scores with a head kick. Voltage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Woite uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Voltage has time to react.
Woite throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voltage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Woite goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Voltage.
Voltage misses with a straight right.
Woite throws out a powerful jab.
Voltage wants to slow Woite down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch combination from Voltage misses.
Voltage misses with a low kick.
Woite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woite avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Voltage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voltage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voltage tries to clinch up but Woite circles away and keeps his distance.
Voltage loads up on a big right hand but Woite slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woite throws a jab when Voltage was well out of range.
Woite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voltage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voltage misses the jab.
Voltage feints and then cracks Woite's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woite down.
Woite lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Voltage scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Woite.
Woite lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Voltage throws a head kick but Woite moves out of range.
Woite throws the kick towards the body but Voltage avoids it.
Voltage throws a head kick but Woite moves out of range.
Voltage misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woite checks the leg kick.
Voltage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marc Woite will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Voltage tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Woite misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Voltage. That's going to slow Woite down.
Woite lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woite throws a head kick that misses.
Voltage throws a leg kick that misses.
Voltage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voltage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woite. Woite circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Woite misses its intended target.
Marc Woite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voltage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woite scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Woite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Voltage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woite. Woite obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voltage's head backwards.
Woite connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltage tries to land a front kick but Woite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Woite checks a low kick from Voltage.
Woite throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like High Voltage has been cut.
Woite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voltage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Voltage looks to land a body kick but Woite moved away.
Voltage lands a right hook to the body.
Woite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Voltage.
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!
Woite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woite blocks a head kick by Voltage.
Voltage misses with a hook.
Woite connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voltage drops his hands momentarily and Woite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Voltage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woite scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Voltage throws a sloppy head kick and Woite moves out of range easily.
Woite delivers a nice body kick.
Woite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Woite misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Woite.
Woite scores with a sloppy right hand. Voltage should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Woite checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Voltage misses
and Woite counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Woite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woite lands a hook that snaps the head of Voltage backwards.
Woite throws an elbow but it misses.
Woite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woite makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Voltage misses with the head strike.
Voltage has had enough of the clinch but Woite keeps him there for the moment.
Woite struggles to land a body shot inside as Voltage controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woite lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Woite lands a body shot.
Woite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voltage backwards.
Woite taking a breather.
Voltage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Woite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Woite.
Woite dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Voltage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voltage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woite lands a big right hand that sends Voltage crashing to the mat! Woite stays standing though and waves Voltage back to his feet!
Voltage is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voltage misses with a low kick as Woite jumps back.
Oh Voltage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voltage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woite has closed the distance and engaged Voltage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Voltage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Voltage looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woite drops Voltage onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Voltage is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Woite lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voltage or not.
Woite is working Voltage over against the cage.
Woite comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Woite has Voltage pressed against the cage. He pushes Voltage back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Woite throws a beautiful elbow that sends Voltage crashing to the floor! Woite piles on the pressure with more strikes! Voltage is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Woite!
A victorious Marc Woite thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rutger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United. Joseph has chosen TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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33
169 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
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
Rutger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutger throws a body kick that misses.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Rutger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutger throws a lazy head kick
and Joseph counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Joseph tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutger.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Amsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Rutger misses with a low kick as Joseph jumps back.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Rutger circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutger throws a low kick but Joseph avoids it.
Rutger scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Rutger misses its intended target.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Rutger circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph tries to clinch but Rutger moves away
and Rutger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Joseph's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joseph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rutger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph wants to stand up but Rutger is controlling him.
Joseph kicks Rutger off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger connects with a crisp jab.
Rutger forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the head but Rutger blocks with his arms.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Rutger avoids the damage to the body.
Rutger tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Rutger back against the cage.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger lands a hook that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Rutger scores with a hook to the body.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Rutger.
Joseph looking to throw knees to the head but Rutger is blocking nicely.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Rutger.
Rutger is trying to maintain a safe position but Joseph gets an underhook and turns Rutger into the cage.
Joseph holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rutger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joseph or not.
Joseph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutger lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Rutger.
Joseph looks winded!
Joseph is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joseph 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!
Rutger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
Rutger stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Rutger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Rutger.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutger throws a solid leg kick but Joseph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutger.
Rutger throws a push kick but Joseph slaps the foot to one side.
Joseph tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutger.
Rutger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russ Rutger is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutger is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Rutger catches Joseph right on the button with a cross.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph wants to clinch
and Rutger counters with a nice leg kick.
Rutger is looking to land body kicks.
Rutger tries to clinch there but Joseph circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutger, right into the meat.
Rutger throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Russ Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Rutger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Rutger scores with a punch to the head.
Rutger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joseph moves out of range as Rutger strikes.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutger lands with a slapping head kick.
Rutger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joseph can do to turn this around?
Rutger throws out a leg kick but Joseph moves out of range and Rutger only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
Joseph is looking to clinch.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Rutger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Rutger misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
A solid body kick from Rutger.
Joseph tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
Rutger looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
Rutger misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Rutger is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutger lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph working Rutger over with knees to the body.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger.
Joseph taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
Rutger struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger.
Joseph tries to work over Rutger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Rutger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutger counters with a leg kick.
William Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutger swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Rutger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph checks the leg kick.
Joseph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutger swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Rutger.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutger tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger lands a jab to Joseph's midsection.
Rutger feints and then cracks Joseph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joseph down.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutger!
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Joseph has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger dips to his left and cracks Joseph with an uppercut!
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutger as he connects with a hook.
It looks like William Joseph has been cut.
Rutger rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Rutger is leaning against Joseph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rutger is keeping busy.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
Russ Rutger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Joseph is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutger gets an underhook and turns Joseph into the cage.
Joseph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger lands a right hand.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Rutger scores with a hook to the body.
Rutger digs a right hand into Joseph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joseph's gas tank.
A short right from Rutger.
Rutger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rutger tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Rutger back against the cage.
Rutger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutger's elbow.
Rutger lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rutger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutger misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutger digs a right hand into Joseph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joseph's gas tank.
Joseph pushes Rutger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutger digs a right hand underneath Joseph's ribcage. Joseph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutger works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Rutger.
Rutger scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph tries to stall but Rutger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
William Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rutger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutger works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Rutger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Rutger!
Russ Rutger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Tomcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royale. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tomcik's choice of entrance music: We Were Fighters. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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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
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Tomcik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed thuds a left hand into Tomcik's body.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomcik is just out of range.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed thumps Tomcik with a low kick.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomcik moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Nice body kick from Tomcik.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed moves forwards but Tomcik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomcik throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Tomcik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Tomcik counters with a single leg into guard. Reed didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is controlling Tomcik's posture.
Tomcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed controls Tomcik momentarily but Tomcik frees himself.
Tomcik wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed has his hands on Tomcik's head, controlling the position.
Oliver Reed has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tomcik with a jab.
Tomcik scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tomcik doesn't seem bothered though.
A left and a right from Reed both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomcik.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Tomcik. Tomcik gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomcik tries to land a body kick
and Reed counters with a head kick. That will keep Tomcik thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tomcik misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tomcik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomcik blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Tomcik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomcik.
Tomcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tomcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Tomcik tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed misses with a leg kick.
Tomcik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomcik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Oliver Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Tomcik.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tomcik.
Oliver Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomcik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a nice leg kick.
Reed thuds a left hand into Tomcik's body.
Reed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tomcik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Reed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomcik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tomcik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Tomcik fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomcik throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Tomcik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Tomcik misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tomcik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tomcik.
Tomcik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tomcik. Reed shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tomcik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tomcik trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Tomcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomcik passes into half guard.
Reed wants to control but Tomcik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reed is positioning himself well to prevent Tomcik advancing to mount.
Reed trying to control but Tomcik postures up.
Tomcik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to roll over but Tomcik keeps him under control.
Tomcik seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Reed is pressing down on Tomcik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tomcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomcik forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed is looking to control Tomcik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Tomcik wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed gets full guard.
Tomcik passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tomcik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Reed wants to control but Tomcik is keeping busy.
Tomcik trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Kamil Tomcik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Tomcik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tomcik.
Reed has Tomcik pulled in close to control his posture.
Tomcik pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tomcik prevents Reed from improving his position.
Tomcik is keen to just control but Reed is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Tomcik has control of the leg.
Reed is looking to control Tomcik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Tomcik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reed ducks right into an uppercut from Tomcik.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomcik connects with a jab.
Tomcik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed forces Tomcik back against the cage and clinches.
Tomcik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomcik slowing the pace effectively.
Tomcik decides to pull guard.
Tomcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tomcik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tomcik throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reed.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Tomcik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reed's guard now.
Tomcik won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomcik advances to half guard.
Tomcik is working for a submission of some sort.
Reed moves into full guard.
Tomcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed pulls Tomcik in close to prevent any damage.
Reed looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is pulling down on Tomcik's head to control his posture.
Tomcik trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reed pulls Tomcik in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reed cracks the inside of Tomcik's front leg.
A low kick from Tomcik is predictable there
and Reed moves into the clinch.
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Tomcik's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Tomcik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tomcik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Tomcik off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomcik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed misses with a shot to the body
and Tomcik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reed's guard now.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed is trying to control the position but Tomcik postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Reed!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Reed 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmi Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamara has chosen Ruoska - Kiroan as his entrance music. Anselmi Hamara acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Anselmi Hamara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hamara. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
Hamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamara takes a swing at Randall's ribcage but misses.
Randall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Randall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Randall lands a head shot.
Hamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randall.
Randall misses with a right hand
and Hamara counters with a left to the body.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Hamara tries to work over Randall's front leg with a kick but Randall checks it.
Randall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamara. Hamara obviously looking to wear him down.
Hamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randall doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randy Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Randall keeping moving, preventing Hamara from controlling successfully.
Hamara pushing down on Randall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamara is looking to take a break and control but Randall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamara passes into side control, despite Randall's attempt to control the position.
Hamara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hamara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hamara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Randall is looking to reverse the position.
Hamara moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Randall?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randall wants to hold on but Hamara pushes him away.
Randall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Randall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Randall wants to control but Hamara is having none of it.
Randall just holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall working to try and regain half guard.
Hamara with the ground and pound from mount.
Randall working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall wants to hold on but Hamara pushes him away.
Randall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hamara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randall keeps working.
Nice strikes from Hamara there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Hamara there.
Hamara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randall actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Hamara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hamara winds up and cracks Randall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamara prevents Randall from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall is refusing to be controlled, as Hamara sits in half guard.
Randall gets back to full guard.
Hamara trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Hamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hamara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randall actively working from the bottom here.
Hamara lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamara in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmi Hamara dominated that round.
That's time! Randall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randall.
Hamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randall.
Hamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamara manages to avoid it.
Randall swings for the body but Hamara moves out of range.
Hamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hamara blocks a jab.
Randall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamara defends it nicely.
Randall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hamara to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamara scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randall moves away.
Randall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamara cracks Randall with an uppercut from hell and Randall crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hamara's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Hamara is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall keeping moving, preventing Hamara from controlling successfully.
Hamara passes Randall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamara stands up from half guard.
Randall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anselmi Hamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamara moves out of range as Randall strikes.
Hamara throws a solid leg kick but Randall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hamara.
Hamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randall throws a wild body kick that Hamara sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Randall.
Hamara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hamara cracks Randall with an uppercut from hell and Randall crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hamara's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Randall is rocked!
Hamara scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Randall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamara forces his way into half guard.
Randall seems to have got his legs back now.
Randall is not content to let Hamara control the position.
Randall is in trouble now - Hamara has advanced to mount!
Hamara controlling his opponent.
Hamara lands a couple of good shots and Randall has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Hamara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Randall to escape the position.
Randall takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hamara has the hooks in. Randall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Randall trying to control the position but Hamara manages to sink in the hooks.
Hamara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Randall trying to control the hands but Hamara won't let him.
Hamara biding his time, controlling Randall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamara throwing damaging strikes from the back! Randall could be in trouble here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randall rolls, trying to escape but Hamara keeps control of the position.
Hamara scores with punches from the back.
Hamara is looking to control Randall but Randall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hamara looking to break Randall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Randall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hamara will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hamara lands shots from the back.
Hamara lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here.
Hamara controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmi Hamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Randall misses with a low kick as Hamara jumps back.
Randall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Randall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randall.
Randall takes a swing at Hamara's ribcage but misses.
Hamara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamara lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Randall out cold! Randall is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anselmi Hamara!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anselmi Hamara waved his t-shirt featuring Merciless Gladiators's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. Killian Gallagher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Brit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brit throws an off balance right hand
and Gallagher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brit thinking.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gallagher has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brit throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Brit dodges the punch combination from Gallagher.
Gallagher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brit slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body shot.
Brit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a nice looking combination but Brit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brit thows a body kick. Gallagher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the body
and Brit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gallagher dodges the punch combination from Brit.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Brit avoids it well.
Gallagher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gallagher looks winded!
Brit with a jab.
It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brit throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brit counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Gallagher has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Brit!
Johnny Brit really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Speed Junkie Supplements Q160-158-155 (95%Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamias Poochyena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Pat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poochyena comes to the cage accompanied by This Life - Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers. Pat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Project Pat - What Cha Starin' At. Tamias Poochyena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamias Poochyena!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Pat!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poochyena moves away from the strike by Pat.
Poochyena's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pat under the eye.
It looks like Project Pat has been cut.
Poochyena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pat throws a leg kick
and Poochyena counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poochyena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pat walks into a jab.
Pat lands with a straight right. Poochyena didn't see that one coming.
Poochyena has Pat up against the cage in a clinch.
Pat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poochyenas head.
Pat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poochyena's elbow.
Poochyena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pat keeps the fight on the outside.
Pat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poochyena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pat misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pat throws a front kick aimed at Poochyena's knee but Poochyena avoids it well.
Pat ducks under a wild hook from Poochyena.
Pat drives through and clinches with Poochyena against the cage.
Poochyena is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Poochyena prevents Pat from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pat.
Poochyena can't break the clinch.
Pat lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poochyena.
Poochyena blocking some punches.
Poochyena manages to break the clinch.
Poochyena 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poochyena throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pat's head.
Pat drops Poochyena with a beautiful combination! Poochyena stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pat is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tamias Poochyena has been cut.
Pat missing with a left hand there. Poochyena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poochyena checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pat misses with a double jab
and Poochyena counters with a left and a right that stings Pat.
Pat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poochyena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poochyena dodges the punch combination from Pat.
Pat moves away from the strike by Poochyena.
A head kick misses from Pat.
Poochyena avoids the body shot from Pat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poochyena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poochyena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pat.
Pat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poochyena moves away.
Pat throws a body punch but Poochyena moves out of range.
Pat thows a body kick. Poochyena tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Poochyena lands a right hook to the body.
Pat closes the distance but Poochyena moves to the side
and Poochyena counters with a solid body kick.
Pat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poochyena is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pat connects with a single shot there.
Pat lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Poochyena lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pat doesn't seem phased though.
Pat throws a head kick but Poochyena moves out of range.
Poochyena turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Poochyena looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pat takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Pat misses.
Nice shot lands for Poochyena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pat scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pat.
Poochyena is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pat throws a right hand that Poochyena ducks under and follows up with a left that Poochyena also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Pat dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Poochyena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poochyena.
Poochyena cracks the inside of Pat's front leg.
Pat tries to work over Poochyena's front leg with a kick but Poochyena checks it.
Poochyena's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pat under the eye.
Pat misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poochyena counters with a solid body kick.
Poochyena misses with a head kick.
Pat rushes Poochyena and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pat struggles to land a body shot inside as Poochyena controls his hands.
Pat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poochyena lands with a short shot to the head.
Poochyena stalling the fight.
Pat misses with a punch to the body.
Pat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pat manages to break the clinch.
Poochyena moves away from the strike by Pat.
Poochyena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Pat misses.
Pat throws an overhand right that lands on Poochyena's shoulder, as Poochyena tries to avoid the shot.
Pat misses with a low kick.
Pat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Pat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pat throws out a loose jab but Poochyena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poochyena misses with a hook. Pat ducked under it nicely.
Poochyena slips a jab and a cross from Pat.
Poochyena checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena checks a leg kick.
Poochyena tries to clinch up.
Pat tries to land a front kick but Poochyena steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pat is looking to clinch.
Poochyena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poochyena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Poochyena.
Pat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pat misses with a two punch combination.
Project Pat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poochyena's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pat under the eye.
Pat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poochyena with a hook.
Pat just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poochyena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pat.
Pat blocks the body kick.
Pat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pat pushes Poochyena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pat missing with knees to the body.
Pat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Poochyena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poochyena dodges an elbow strike from Pat.
Pat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poochyena lands a jab to Pat's midsection.
Pat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poochyena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pat connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Pat misses.
Poochyena lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pat will feel that in the morning.
Pat wants to clinch but Poochyena slips to the side
and Poochyena counters with a big head kick but Pat shrugs it off.
Poochyena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pat.
Project Pat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Pat misses.
Pat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poochyena swings for the body but Pat moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poochyena misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Poochyena slams his shin into Pat's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tamias Poochyena will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poochyena cracks Pat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poochyena throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poochyena swats away the attempt to clinch by Pat.
A cross from Pat lands.
Poochyena moves out of range as Pat strikes.
Poochyena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poochyena takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poochyena misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poochyena is looking to clinch.
Poochyena throws a sloppy head kick and Pat moves out of range easily.
Pat swings for the body but Poochyena moves out of range.
Pat swings for the body but Poochyena moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poochyena moves in looking to clinch but Pat pushes him off.
Poochyena swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pat misses with an uppercut. Poochyena saw that one coming.
Poochyena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pat.
Pat tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Pat misses
enabling Poochyena to counter with a crisp jab.
Poochyena keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poochyena throws the kick towards the body but Pat avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pat.
Pat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poochyena.
The fighters circling - Pat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poochyena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pat throws a low kick but Poochyena avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena throws a hook but Pat blocks it.
Poochyena throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pat on the side of the head.
Poochyena throws a head kick that misses.
Pat avoids the head kick by Poochyena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poochyena dodges the punch combination from Pat.
Pat misses with a body kick.
Pat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poochyena. That did some damage!
Pat is looking to score with low kicks.
Pat misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Poochyena blocks the low kick.
Poochyena throws a head kick but Pat moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poochyena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Poochyena misses.
Pat lands an overhand right.
Pat tries a head kick but it misses.
Pat misses the jab.
Pat closes the distance and clinches.
Pat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pat prevents Poochyena from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pat.
Pat swings wildly with an uppercut but Poochyena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poochyena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Poochyena.
Pat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Poochyena.
Pat misses with the head strike.
Poochyena lands with a light punch inside.
Pat lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Pat.
Pat tries to work over Poochyena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pat blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Pat really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Pat. That's going to slow Poochyena down.
Poochyena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poochyena.
Pat jabs Poochyena to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick from Pat.
Pat clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Poochyena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poochyena takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poochyena's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pat is trying to push Poochyena away but Poochyena has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pat working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pat being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poochyena seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poochyena, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Poochyena finds it's target.
Poochyena looks to throw the jab but Pat is out of range.
A lazy left from Pat finds it's target.
Pat misses with a lunging right hand
and Poochyena counters with a straight right hand.
Pat keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poochyena darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poochyena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poochyena is looking to clinch.
Poochyena looks to land a body kick but Pat moved away.
Pat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pat misses with a right hand
and Poochyena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pat tried to score with a low kick but Poochyena checks it.
Donk. Poochyena catches Pat right on the button with a cross.
Pat clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Poochyena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pat looking to stall.
Poochyena is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pat lands a good knee to the midsection. Poochyena won't want to take too many of those.
Project Pat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poochyena blocks a body shot from Pat.
Pat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pat struggles to land a body shot inside as Poochyena controls his hands.
Pat misses with some punches.
Pat swings wildly with an uppercut but Poochyena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pat wants to break free but Poochyena has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pat misses with a punch to the body.
Poochyena blocks an uppercut.
Pat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pat pushes Poochyena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pat slows down the pace here.
Pat misses with the head strike.
Poochyena trying to stall but Pat improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poochyena's defenses.
Pat lands with a left to the head.
Pat lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Pat dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Poochyena gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poochyena throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poochyena throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pat tries to clinch up.
Poochyena looks to land a left hand but Pat moved out of range nicely.
Poochyena misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pat.
Poochyena delivers a nice body kick.
Poochyena uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pat has time to react.
Pat looks to land a left hand but Poochyena moved out of range nicely.
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!
Pat misses with a looping right.
Poochyena moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poochyena throws a big shot that misses.
Pat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pat moves into the clinch.
Pat is trying to stall.
Pat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pat misses with some punches.
Poochyena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poochyena uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poochyena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pat manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pat looks to land a left hand but Poochyena moved out of range nicely.
Poochyena throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poochyena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poochyena pushes Pat away with a front kick.
Pat is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Poochyena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poochyena catches Pat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pat stuns Poochyena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poochyena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Poochyena.
Pat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pat cracks Poochyena with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pat throws a lazy head kick
and Poochyena counters with a straight right hand.
Pat swings for the body but Poochyena moves out of range.
Poochyena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pat.
Pat misses with a body kick.
Poochyena scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tamias Poochyena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poochyena's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Poochyena keeps the fight on the outside.
Pat wants to clinch up but Poochyena keeps it at a distance.
Poochyena lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poochyena cracks the inside of Pat's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pat swings for the body but Poochyena moves out of range.
Poochyena throws the kick towards the body but Pat avoids it.
Poochyena fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pat is out of range.
Poochyena scores with a spinning back kick!
Pat clinches.
Pat lands a right hand.
Poochyena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poochyena taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poochyena is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poochyena avoids it.
Project Pat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pat throws a punch but it's blocked by Poochyena.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Project Pat.
Well Pat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Pat!
Project Pat is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Project Pat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman has chosen The Devil's Rejects as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchmont moves in looking to clinch but Grossman pushes him off.
Birchmont tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grossman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grossman lands the left hand.
Christian Birchmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont is looking to clinch.
Grossman works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Birchmont's head coaches at Favor House Atlantic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Birchmont connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Birchmont throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman tries to land a front kick but Birchmont steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Grossman misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Grossman.
Grossman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchmont throws out the jab.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Grossman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grossman misses with a low kick.
Grossman misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman misses the jab.
Birchmont tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grossman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchmont tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grossman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grossman throws a low kick but Birchmont avoids it.
Birchmont thows a body shot but no joy.
Grossman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Birchmont staying out of range there.
Birchmont tries to clinch there but Grossman circles away.
Birchmont moves in looking to clinch but Grossman pushes him off.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.
Birchmont scores with a jab.
Birchmont tries to clinch but Grossman moves away
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Birchmont throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birchmont tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grossman misses with a low kick.
Grossman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grossman throws a looping overhand right but Birchmont ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont closes the distance but Grossman moves to the side
and Birchmont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birchmont tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grossman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchmont has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grossman finds it's way round the side to connect with Birchmont's head.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Birchmont tries to close the distance and clinch but Grossman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grossman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Birchmont had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Birchmont looks to land a left hand but Grossman moved out of range nicely.
Grossman throws a jab when Birchmont was well out of range.
Birchmont tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grossman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birchmont fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birchmont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grossman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Birchmont on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Birchmont is out of range.
Birchmont tries to clinch but Grossman is having none of it.
Good shot there by Birchmont.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birchmont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Grossman.
Birchmont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grossman pushes Birchmont up against the cage in a clinch.
Birchmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birchmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but Grossman has him pressed against the cage.
Birchmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birchmonts head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Birchmont fails to pull guard.
Grossman lands a nice shot to the body.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birchmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birchmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman is leaning against Birchmont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birchmont.
Birchmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grossman walks away with a smile on his face. Birchmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Birchmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchmont.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birchmont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grossman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Birchmont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Birchmont scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Birchmont moves into the clinch successfully.
Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birchmont tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grossman smiles and moves away.
Birchmont tries to close the distance and clinch but Grossman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birchmont tries to clinch but Grossman moves out of range.
Birchmont takes a swing at Grossman's ribcage but misses.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Birchmont is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Grossman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Birchmont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grossman just misses with a punch to the body.
Karl Grossman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman misses with a head kick.
Grossman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Birchmont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grossman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Birchmont's sensitive parts.
Birchmont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Birchmont instigates a clinch.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Birchmont in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Grossman won't allow it.
Birchmont tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
Birchmont lands a body punch.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Grossman won't allow it.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Birchmont's head.
Good body shot from Grossman.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Birchmont is working Grossman over against the cage.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birchmont jumps guard but Grossman stands there with Birchmont around his waist. Birchmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Birchmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Birchmont's head.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Birchmont.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Birchmont avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the cage.
Birchmont prevents a body shot from Grossman.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Birchmont breaks from the clinch.
Birchmont lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birchmont moves away from the strike by Grossman.
Grossman lands a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Grossman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont wants to clinch.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchmont.
Birchmont moves in looking to clinch but Grossman pushes him off.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grossman slips a jab from Birchmont.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birchmont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Birchmont tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grossman counters with a nice body shot.
Grossman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman moves into the clinch.
Birchmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karl Grossman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Birchmont tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grossman smiles and moves away.
Grossman just misses with a punch to the body.
Birchmont misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Birchmont.
Birchmont keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
Birchmont gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Birchmont jumps guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
Grossman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Birchmont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Birchmont.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman is trying to maintain a safe position but Birchmont gets an underhook and turns Grossman into the cage.
Birchmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birchmont's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grossman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grossman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossman blocking some punches.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Birchmont jumps guard but Grossman stands there with Birchmont around his waist. Birchmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grossman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Birchmont up against the cage.
Birchmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Grossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Birchmont moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman swings for the body but Birchmont moves out of range.
Birchmont takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Birchmont is out of range.
Birchmont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossman slips a jab from Birchmont.
Birchmont rushes Grossman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Birchmont has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Birchmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grossman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Birchmont drags the fight down to the ground.
Grossman won't allow Birchmont to sweep him here.
Grossman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman wants to get up but he can't break Birchmont's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grossman wanted to stand there but Birchmont had control of the position.
Grossman wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Karl Grossman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Birchmont tries to clinch but Grossman moves out of range.
Birchmont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birchmont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Birchmont tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grossman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birchmont thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grossman, as that shot connected.
Birchmont is looking to clinch.
Birchmont takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Birchmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birchmont prevents a body shot from Grossman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birchmont.
Grossman lands a knee to the head.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Grossman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birchmont fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Birchmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchmont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Birchmont blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossman.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Birchmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grossman walks away with a smile on his face. Birchmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Birchmont is looking to clinch.
Birchmont closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Grossman won't allow it.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but Grossman has him pressed against the cage.
Birchmont breaks the clinch.
Birchmont tries to clinch there but Grossman circles away.
Grossman lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grossman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Birchmont keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Grossman.
Grossman keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchmont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossman.
Birchmont is looking to clinch.
Birchmont gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Birchmont fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Grossman holds him up against the cage and eventually Birchmont drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Grossman.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Grossman won't allow it.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birchmont jumps guard.
Grossman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birchmont throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Grossman.
Well Grossman 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Grossman!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Grossman 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traianus throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Polish Top Team Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carter throws a chopping leg kick but Traianus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Traianus pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Traianus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traianus thinking.
Traianus connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traianus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traianus moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Traianus throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Traianus moved out of range.
Carter instigates a clinch.
Carter prevents a body shot from Traianus.
Traianus lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus lands a shot to the body.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Traianus avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Traianus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Traianus works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Traianus.
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!
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traianus blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traianus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Traianus.
Carter looking to throw knees to the head but Traianus is blocking nicely.
Traianus lands a nice uppercut.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Traianus.
A short right from Traianus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traianus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traianus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traianus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Traianus.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Traianus misses with a punch on the inside.
Traianus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Carter blocks a body shot from Traianus.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traianus lands with a left to the head.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Traianus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traianus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Traianus as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Traianus.
Llewelyn Carter's cut is getting worse.
Traianus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traianus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Traianus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter is rocked!
Traianus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traianus is working Carter over against the cage.
Traianus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traianus pushes Carter against the cage. Traianus is working some dirty boxing. Traianus pushes off with a quick right hook! Carter goes down! Carter tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Traianus moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethelbart Takahashi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Staal's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Staal!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Staal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like John Staal has been cut.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Staal off the cage and back into range.
Staal throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Staal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Staal.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Staal's ribs.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Staal is out of range.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Staal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takahashi looks to land a combination but Staal avoids it well.
Takahashi motions for Staal to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Staal knows he should have avoided that one.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but Staal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Staal lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi thumps Staal with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staal throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Staal moves out of range of the body kick.
Staal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Staal. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Staal's leg. Staal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal checks the leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Staal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Staal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Staal missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi takes a swing at Staal's ribcage but misses.
Staal tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Staal has time to react.
Staal misses with a kick to the body.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Staal tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Staal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takahashi cracks the inside of Staal's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Staal down.
Staal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Staal in his tracks.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staal.
Takahashi scores with a jab.
Staal is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal checks the leg kick.
Takahashi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Staal sprawling to the canvas! Staal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takahashi finish him?!
Staal is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal thows a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi is looking to wear down Staal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Staal looks winded!
Takahashi pushes Staal away with a front kick.
Staal seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Takahashi engages and cracks Staal with a massive lead left hook - Staal tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Takahashi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ethelbart Takahashi 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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