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Galaxy 100: The Galaxy Show PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Kaz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaz is looking to clinch.
Koltun misses with a leg kick.
Kaz wants to clinch
so Koltun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaz pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Koltun misses with a few strikes there.
Koltun keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaz digs a good hook to Koltun's body.
Koltun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kaz takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Koltun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaz backwards.
Koltun pulls guard.
Kaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Koltun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koltun pulls Kaz in close to prevent any damage.
Kaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun is controlling Kaz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marek Koltun just wasn't active enough.
Koltun thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaz has managed to clinch.
Koltun blocks an elbow strike.
Kaz landing knees to the head.
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Kaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaz trying to land knees to the body.
Koltun looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Koltun.
Koltun stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Koltun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koltun lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaz.
Koltun avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaz letting Koltun take a breather here.
Kaz takes a shot to the head.
Kaz tries a knee to the head but Koltun blocks it.
Kaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koltun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaz moves out of range as Koltun strikes.
Kaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz is looking to clinch but Koltun is avoiding it.
Kaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koltun can pounce on him.
Kaz tries to clinch up.
Koltun shoots in and gets a takedown into Kaz's guard.
Kaz keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Koltun won't allow Kaz to sweep him here.
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.
Koltun landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaz kicks Koltun off and gets to his feet.
Kaz throws a lazy head kick
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koltun, pushing him back against the cage.
Koltun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaz prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Koltun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazs head.
Koltun breaks the clinch.
Kaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koltun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaz wants to clinch up but Koltun keeps it at a distance.
Koltun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaz's sensitive parts.
Koltun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaz's head.
Kaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at Lawson MMA (UK) inform us that Kaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koltun defends well.
Koltun advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koltun off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koltun throws out a powerful jab.
Kaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaz wants to clinch up but Koltun keeps it at a distance.
Kaz wants to clinch up but Koltun keeps it at a distance.
Koltun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaz looks to clinch
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Koltun circles away.
Kaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koltun lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaz off the cage and back into range.
Kaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun slips a nice elbow through Kaz's hands, connecting with Kaz's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
Kaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Koltun.
Ground and pound from Koltun.
Koltun wants to take a breather but Kaz is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun prevents Kaz from standing back up.
Koltun is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kaz!
Koltun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kaz looks a forlorn figure.
Koltun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kaz regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaz is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Kaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koltun keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaz is breathing heavily.
Kaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koltun pulls Kaz into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koltun lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaz!
Kaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koltun is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Koltun controlling his opponent.
Koltun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaz is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun cracks Kaz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaz regains half guard.
Koltun is nestled in close to Kaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaz is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Kaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koltun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koltun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koltun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaz is just riding it out for now. Koltun eventually gives up the hold.
Kaz tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun passes to full mount!
Koltun working for a guillotine from mount but Kaz is in no mood to give up.
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!
Koltun working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Koltun prevents Kaz from getting the reversal.
Koltun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kaz is surviving well by controlling Koltun's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Kaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koltun blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
Koltun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koltun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koltun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Koltun is trying to control the position but Kaz postures up.
Kaz wanted to stand there but Koltun had control of the position.
Koltun 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaz is aware though and is defending well.
Kaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Kaz preventing the sweep.
Kaz wants to get up but he can't break Koltun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koltun pulls Kaz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koltun trying to keep a closed guard but Kaz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaz wants to clinch up but Koltun keeps it at a distance.
Kaz tries to clinch up.
Max Kaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koltun looks to land a left hand but Kaz moved out of range nicely.
Koltun misses with a looping right.
Kaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Kaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Kaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaz throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koltun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koltun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koltun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koltun scores with a takedown into Kaz's guard.
Kaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Kaz keeps moving.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaz has his feet on Koltun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kaz misses with a head kick.
Kaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaz moves in looking to clinch but Koltun pushes him off.
Kaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koltun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four 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!
A head kick misses from Kaz.
Marek Koltun is winning the standup battle so far.
Koltun tests Kaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koltun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaz under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Koltun misses.
Koltun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaz under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaz throws a head kick but Koltun moves out of range.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koltun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koltun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koltun 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliah Marshal had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eliah Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richards tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshal avoids the damage to the body.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards throws an elbow that misses.
Marshal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshal tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Marshal back against the cage.
Richards avoids the elbow strike from Marshal, against the cage.
Marshal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
Marshal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marshal takes an elbow to the temple.
Marshal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marshal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marshal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards misses with an elbow strike.
Marshal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richards is defending well for now.
Richards lands an elbow just above Marshal 's eye.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Marshal blocks it.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshal avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal taking a breather.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Marshal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marshal or not.
Marshal swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marshal's face.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshal is defending well for now.
Richards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Richards prevents a body shot from Marshal.
Marshal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Richards has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Marshal is breathing heavily.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshal is defending well for now.
Marshal dodges an elbow strike from Richards.
Marshal misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Marshal back against the cage.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richards.
Marshal throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Marshal managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marshal stalling in the clinch but Richards improves position.
Richards is looking to control Marshal's arms but Marshal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richards has his back to the cage.
Marshal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshal misses with a knee to the head.
Marshal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Marshal is pushing Richards up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marshal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richards is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marshal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Richards.
Marshal avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Marshal managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marshal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Marshal takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marshal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards digs a right hand underneath Marshal's ribcage. Marshal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Marshal's head.
Marshal misses with the head strike.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marshal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards misses with an elbow over the top.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshal blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but Marshal blocks with his arms.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards lands a right hand.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richards blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Richards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richards.
Marshal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richards lands a jab.
Richards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marshal is rocked!
That kick from Richards tenderised Marshal's leg. Marshal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Marshal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards drops Marshal with a huge uppercut! Marshal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Richards is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Richards!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Richards thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by M83 - Midnight City. Omar Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Redban's chin.
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150 lbs
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143 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Redban!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a right hand that Redban ducks under and follows up with a left that Redban also avoids with ease.
Redban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redban takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Brian Redban has been cut.
Redban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Redban avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a right hand that Redban ducks under and follows up with a left that Redban also avoids with ease.
Redban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Redban loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Redban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Redban misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Redban counter with a right hand.
Redban thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Redban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Redban avoids it well.
Jackson misses the jab.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson stuns Redban with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redban manages to avoid it.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Redban.
The fighters circling - Redban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson moves out of range as Redban throws a body kick.
Redban looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Omar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson with a jab.
Redban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Redban as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redban.
Jackson throws a right hand that Redban ducks under and follows up with a left that Redban also avoids with ease.
Redban stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Redban throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Redban finds it's target.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Redban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Redban checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Redban lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redban.
Redban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redban.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Redban misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redban manages to avoid it.
Redban's corner calls for a 1-2. Redban obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redban connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson swings for the body but Redban moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redban lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Redban avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Redban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Redban misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Redban will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Redban scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Redban avoids them all with ease.
Redban misses with a straight left.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Redban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson slips a straight right by Redban.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redban throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Redban loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson swings for the body but Redban moves out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redban.
Redban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redban misses with a straight left.
Redban catches Jackson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Jackson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Redban!
Brian Redban decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Rose told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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32
169 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Rose!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose wants to clinch up but Schindler keeps it at a distance.
Rose has closed the distance and engaged Schindler in a clinch.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Schindler avoids the damage to the body.
Schindler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schindler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schindler is keeping busy.
Schindler blocks the elbow strike.
Schindler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose looking to slow down the pace here.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schindler is defending well for now.
Schindler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler effectively controlling the action here.
Schindler digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Schindler blocks an elbow strike.
Schindler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rose 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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rose just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schindler's brow.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schindler backwards.
Rose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schindler up against the cage.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schindler's elbow.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schindler manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rose looking to sit in guard and control but Schindler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rose is keen to just control but Schindler is a slippery customer.
Schindler wants to control but Rose is keeping busy.
Schindler is controlling Rose's trapped leg to prevent Rose from advancing to side control.
It looks like Rose is going to stand back up.
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.
Schindler wants to control but Rose is keeping busy.
Schindler is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schindler gets the takedown into side control.
Schindler wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Schindler working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schindler trying to control the position but Rose is working away.
Schindler takes a little break here. Rose wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Schindler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Schindler darts in looking for a takedown but Rose gets double underhooks and turns Schindler into the cage.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose lands a knee to the body.
Schindler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schindler is looking to control Rose's arms but Rose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schindler has his back to the cage.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Schindler won't want to take too many of those.
Schindler is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schindler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose has Schindler pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schindler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schindler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rose pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schindler throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
Rose tries to clinch there but Schindler circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rose wants to clinch up but Schindler keeps it at a distance.
Schindler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rose tries to clinch there but Schindler circles away.
Schindler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Schindler down.
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schindler was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Schindler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rose's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
Schindler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to stand but Schindler is controlling the position.
Schindler throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Schindler is retaining full guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Schindler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Schindler.
Schindler is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schindler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schindler looking for a sweep. Not yet Schindler, not yet.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Schindler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Derrick Rose hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Schindler gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler has Rose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose connects with a knee to the head.
Schindler avoids the elbow strike from Rose, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schindler looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schindler.
Schindler looks for the body kick but Rose saw that one coming.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Schindler circles away.
Schindler swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Rose tries to clinch there but Schindler circles away.
Schindler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schindler shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Schindler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rose gets tackled into the cage by Schindler. Schindler maintains the clinch.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schindler is defending well for now.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Schindler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schindler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rose misses with an elbow over the top.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schindler avoids it.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schindler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schindler blocks it with crossed arms.
Schindler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
Rose connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to clinch up but Schindler keeps it at a distance.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Schindler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schindler is struggling to control the position.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schindler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schindler tries to stall but Rose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rose taking a breather.
Rose seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Rose working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schindler is defending well for now.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Schindler blocks with his arms.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Schindler avoids the damage to the body.
Rose creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schindler's defenses.
Schindler tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schindler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schindler prevents a body shot from Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schindler avoids it.
Schindler is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schindler tries to stall but Rose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schindler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Derrick Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schindler has Rose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose stalling in the clinch.
Rose connects with a knee to the head.
Rose creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Schindler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rose!
Derrick Rose tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp comes into the arena with Sister Sin - Fight Song blaring out of the sound system. MacRoberts has chosen God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chris Van De Kamp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
133 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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147 lbs
14 - 19 - 0 |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
MacRoberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacRoberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van De Kamp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van De Kamp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Van De Kamp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Van De Kamp has double underhooks.
Van De Kamp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacRoberts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
MacRoberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van De Kamp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacRoberts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from MacRoberts does it's job there.
MacRoberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacRoberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacRoberts tries to break free but Van De Kamp pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacRoberts tests Van De Kamp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Van De Kamp avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts misses with a few strikes there.
Van De Kamp gets tackled into the cage by MacRoberts. MacRoberts maintains the clinch.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
A jab from MacRoberts does it's job there.
MacRoberts throws a hook to the side of Van De Kamp's head but Van De Kamp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacRoberts connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacRoberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van De Kamp on the side of the head.
MacRoberts drives through and clinches with Van De Kamp against the cage.
Van De Kamp keeps control of MacRoberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van De Kamp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacRoberts.
Van De Kamp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacRoberts lands a jab to the nose.
MacRoberts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van De Kamp at a distance.
MacRoberts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van De Kamp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacRoberts tries to avoid it but Van De Kamp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacRoberts to the ground. MacRoberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van De Kamp avoids the body shot from MacRoberts.
A jab from MacRoberts misses.
Van De Kamp shoots in but MacRoberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacRoberts tries to break free but Van De Kamp pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacRoberts scores with a nice strike.
MacRoberts cracks Van De Kamp with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRoberts has managed to clinch.
Van De Kamp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacRoberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts 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.
MacRoberts scores with a sloppy right hand. Van De Kamp should have avoided that one.
Van De Kamp dodges the punch combination from MacRoberts.
Van De Kamp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacRoberts wants it to stay on the feet.
MacRoberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van De Kamp tries for a takedown but MacRoberts manages to get underhooks.
Van De Kamp tries for a takedown but MacRoberts manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Van De Kamp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts gets underhooks to prevent Van De Kamp's takedown attempt.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van De Kamp fails to land the takedown.
A cross from MacRoberts lands.
MacRoberts throws a shot from downtown. Van De Kamp moves away and avoids it.
MacRoberts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacRoberts throws a head kick that half lands.
MacRoberts cracks Van De Kamp with a good jab.
MacRoberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacRoberts misses with a looping left.
Van De Kamp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Kamp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacRoberts finds it's way round the side to connect with Van De Kamp's head.
MacRoberts darts in and clinches Van De Kamp up against the cage.
Van De Kamp wants to take the fight to the mat but MacRoberts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacRoberts prevents the takedown attempt.
MacRoberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van De Kamp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacRoberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van De Kamp prevents a body shot from MacRoberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
MacRoberts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacRoberts lands a lovely overhand right.
MacRoberts throws a wild body kick that Van De Kamp sees coming a mile off.
MacRoberts lands with a shot to the body.
MacRoberts swings for the body but Van De Kamp moves out of range.
Van De Kamp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacRoberts's waist but MacRoberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van De Kamp off to one side.
MacRoberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Van De Kamp is working for takedown but MacRoberts is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van De Kamp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacRoberts after a bit of a struggle.
Van De Kamp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Kamp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacRoberts lands with a kick to the temple. Van De Kamp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Van De Kamp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van De Kamp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacRoberts swivels and escapes.
MacRoberts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacRoberts duly obliges.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacRoberts.
Van De Kamp goes for a double leg but MacRoberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacRoberts continues to drive forward.
Van De Kamp gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Van De Kamp is working for a kimura but MacRoberts is defending it quite comfortably.
Van De Kamp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacRoberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van De Kamp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts is trying to stand back up but Van De Kamp is controlling him
Van De Kamp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up here but Van De Kamp is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Kamp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van De Kamp seems to be looking for submissions.
Van De Kamp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacRoberts has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp works his foot free and advances to mount.
MacRoberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van De Kamp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van De Kamp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacRoberts has worked his arm free - good work by MacRoberts!
Van De Kamp is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. MacRoberts looks calm but he's in trouble here. Van De Kamp gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. MacRoberts is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Van De Kamp lets go of the hold and MacRoberts can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Van De Kamp!
An out of breath Chris Van De Kamp 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rank Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tasos Ieronymakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rank Rox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tasos Ieronymakis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rox throws the left hand but Ieronymakis avoids the punch easily.
Ieronymakis thows a body kick. Rox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rox misses with a body shot.
Rox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Tasos Ieronymakis has been cut.
Rox throws a lazy right hand but Ieronymakis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rox jabs Ieronymakis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rank Rox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ieronymakis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rox misses with a low kick.
Rox looks to land a right hand but Ieronymakis moved out of range.
Rox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ieronymakis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rox.
Rox lands a slapping body shot.
Ieronymakis scores with a shot to the body.
Rox delivers a nice body kick.
Rox throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Rox.
Rox tries to work over Ieronymakis's front leg with a kick but Ieronymakis checks it.
Rox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ieronymakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rox loads up on a big right hand but Ieronymakis slips the punch.
Rox misses the shot to the body.
Ieronymakis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ieronymakis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Rank Rox has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Rox misses.
Ieronymakis avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rox.
Ieronymakis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ieronymakis lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rox lands with an uppercut that bounces Ieronymakis off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Rox misses.
A leg kick checked by Ieronymakis.
Rox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ieronymakis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ieronymakis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rox throws out a loose jab but Ieronymakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ieronymakis thumps Rox with a low kick.
Ieronymakis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rox.
A clash of legs there as Rox blocks the low kick.
Rox delivers a nice body kick.
Rox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ieronymakis looks for a takedown but Rox sprawls well.
Rox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ieronymakis motions for Rox to come forward. Ieronymakis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ieronymakis.
Rox moves out of range of the body kick from Ieronymakis.
Rox throws a leg kick
and Ieronymakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ieronymakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rox.
Rox misses with a looping right.
Ieronymakis lands a glancing blow to the side of Rox's head.
Rox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ieronymakis.
A swing and a miss from Rox.
Rox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rank Rox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Ieronymakis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Ieronymakis as he connects with a hook.
Ieronymakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ieronymakis lands a nice shot that snaps Rox's head back.
Rox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ieronymakis at a distance.
Rox moves out of range of the body kick from Ieronymakis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rox is rocked!
Rank Rox's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rox. Ieronymakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rox connects with a body shot that sends Ieronymakis's belly button to the back.
Ieronymakis checks a low kick from Rox.
Rox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rox throws a leg kick that misses.
Ieronymakis tries to work over Rox's front leg with a kick but Rox checks it.
Rox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ieronymakis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rox misses with a low kick as Ieronymakis jumps back.
Rox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rox is breathing heavily.
Ieronymakis throws a looping overhand right but Rox ducks down to avoid it.
Rox throws a solid leg kick but Ieronymakis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tasos Ieronymakis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Rox.
Rox is looking to clinch but Ieronymakis is avoiding it.
Ieronymakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rox throws an overhand right that lands on Ieronymakis's shoulder, as Ieronymakis tries to avoid the shot.
Ieronymakis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rox leaves Ieronymakis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rox lands with a nice combination. Ieronymakis backs away looking to recover.
Ieronymakis scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis scores with a leg kick.
Rox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ieronymakis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rox.
Ieronymakis scores with a kick to the body.
Ieronymakis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Ieronymakis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ieronymakis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Rox misses.
Rox misses with a wild body shot.
Ieronymakis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ieronymakis keeps Rox at a distance using the push kick.
Ieronymakis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Ieronymakis tenderised Rox's leg. Rox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ieronymakis, right into the meat.
Rox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Rox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ieronymakis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rox seems to have got his legs back now.
Ieronymakis drops Rox with a huge uppercut! Rox drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ieronymakis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasos Ieronymakis!
An out of breath Tasos Ieronymakis 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Phoenix told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
280 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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24
288 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix .
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Ryback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix .
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix swings for the body but Ryback moves out of range.
Ryback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryback.
Ryback changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Phoenix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ryback scoring with punches and elbows.
It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryback in side control, throwing shots but Phoenix defends.
Ryback trying to control the position but Phoenix is working away.
Ryback looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phoenix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryback's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phoenix trying to control but Ryback postures up.
Ryback trying to control from half guard but Phoenix is working away.
Phoenix tries to roll over but Ryback keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryback blocks a jab.
Ryback takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryback.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Ryback staying out of range there.
Ryback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryback fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phoenix .
Ryback tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phoenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryback somewhat.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Ryback moved out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Ryback ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Ryback ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Ryback avoids nicely.
Ryback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix lands a jab to Ryback's midsection.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryback at a distance.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryback slips under a jab from Phoenix .
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Ryback shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Ryback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix .
Ryback swinging wildly here.
Ryback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ryback tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryback slips a jab from Phoenix .
Some wild striking there from Phoenix .
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryback in his tracks.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Ryback moved out of range.
Ryback shoots in and gets a takedown into Phoenix 's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Ryback is proving a slippery customer.
Ryback trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryback. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phoenix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Phoenix 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryback takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix cracks Ryback with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Ryback avoids it well.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryback is just out of range.
Ryback ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix .
Phoenix throws a leg kick
and Ryback counters with a shoot takedown. Phoenix fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryback scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryback throwing strikes from guard but Phoenix blocks nicely.
Ryback controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phoenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Ryback is proving a slippery customer.
Ryback postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryback trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Ryback lands a couple of elbows.
Ryback trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryback is pushing down on Phoenix 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phoenix is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryback has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ryback prevents Phoenix from standing back up.
Phoenix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryback.
Ryback seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phoenix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryback winds up and cracks Phoenix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryback is keen to just control but Phoenix is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryback throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryback has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryback with the ground and pound from mount.
That has opened up Simon Phoenix 's cut even more.
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryback tries to control but Phoenix wriggling away.
Ryback lands a heavy elbow.
The cut above Simon Phoenix 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ryback connects with a bit shot that sees Phoenix covering up! More strikes from Ryback and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ryback is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Ryback!
Casey Ryback decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Brunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Westworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Westworth will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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222 lbs
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255 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Brunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Westworth!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunch connects with a jab.
Brunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Westworth is just out of range.
Westworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunch on the side of the head.
Westworth slips a jab and a cross from Brunch.
Westworth misses with a wild body shot.
Brunch motions for Westworth to come forward. Brunch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Westworth throws a hook but Brunch avoids it easily.
Westworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunch misses with a hook. Westworth ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunch lands with a shot to the body.
Brunch misses with an uppercut. Westworth saw that one coming.
Brunch misses with a straight right.
Brunch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westworth.
Brad Brunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Westworth.
Westworth misses with a jab to the body
and Brunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunch throws a good cross that connects.
Westworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunch misses with an uppercut. Westworth saw that one coming.
Brunch lands with a good body shot.
Westworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brunch connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunch checks a leg kick.
Brunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westworth moves away.
Westworth throws a hook but Brunch avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Brunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunch takes one on the button.
Westworth slips a jab from Brunch.
Brunch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Westworth blocks a jab.
Brunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunch slips a jab from Westworth.
Brunch misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Brunch misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westworth moves away from the strike by Brunch.
Westworth lands a really nice looking cross but Brunch seems unphased.
Brad Brunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Brunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Westworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brunch.
Sloppy strikes from Westworth. Those never looked like landing.
Westworth ducks under a wild hook from Brunch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Brunch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Westworth misses.
Westworth tries to move into range but Brunch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Brunch misses.
Brunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Westworth.
Brunch missing with a left hand there. Westworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunch misses the shot to the body.
Brunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westworth manages to avoid it.
Westworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Brunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunch throws a series of punches but Westworth moves out of range.
Brunch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Westworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brunch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Brunch misses its intended target.
Brunch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Westworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunch.
Brunch throws a right hand that misses
and Westworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Westworth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunch needs to keep his hands up - Westworth had a free shot at his head there.
Brunch throws a right hand that misses
and Westworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Westworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunch.
Westworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunch digs a good hook to Westworth's body.
Westworth blocks a low kick nicely.
Westworth defending well as Brunch loads up on a big left hand.
Westworth moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westworth throws a hook but Brunch avoids it easily.
Brunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Brunch misses.
Westworth throws a good cross that connects.
Brunch misses with a hook.
Westworth ducks under a wild hook from Brunch.
Westworth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brunch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westworth throws out the jab.
Westworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunch throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunch missing with a left hand there. Westworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westworth blocks a jab.
Brunch missing with a left hand there. Westworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Westworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brunch looks to land a left hand but Westworth moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westworth swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Brunch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Westworth throws a hook to the side of Brunch's head but Brunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunch lands a nice hook to Westworth's body. Westworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westworth.
Westworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunch.
Brunch misses with a right hand
letting Westworth counter with a right hand.
Brunch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunch. Westworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westworth ducks under a wild hook from Brunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westworth.
Westworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Westworth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brunch throws a right and a left that Westworth avoids nicely.
Westworth scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Brunch misses.
Brunch lands with a shot to the body.
Brunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunch misses the target.
Westworth blocks a jab.
Brunch missing with a left hand there. Westworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunch lands a jab.
Brunch swings widly with a right hand
and Westworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westworth ducks under a wild hook from Brunch.
Brunch throws a body kick that misses.
Brunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunch misses with a straight right.
Westworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunch is just out of range.
Brunch throws the left hand but Westworth avoids the punch easily.
Westworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matt Westworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westworth staying out of range there.
Brunch misses with an uppercut.
Brunch misses with a looping right.
Brunch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brunch throws a hook but Westworth avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunch throws a jab when Westworth was well out of range.
Brunch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brunch's knee momentarily.
Westworth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westworth misses with a double jab.
Westworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Westworth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Brunch scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Brunch misses its intended target.
Brunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brad Brunch.
Well Brunch 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Brunch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brad Brunch waved his t-shirt featuring FinnSubs's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Viulu misses.
Viulu moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Viulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like John Barnes has been cut.
Viulu misses the jab.
Barnes punishes Viulu's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viulu lands with an overhand left.
Viulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes blocking some punches.
A short right from Viulu.
Viulu is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Viulu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Viulu.
Viulu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Viulu.
Viulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Viulu.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
A short right from Viulu on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Viulu as the two fighters clinch.
Viulu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viulu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viulu tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viulu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Viulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Viulu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Viulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Viulu.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Viulu is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Viulu.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viulu stalls.
Viulu lands a right hand.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viulu throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnes gets an underhook and turns Viulu into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viulu.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viulu blocks it with crossed arms.
Viulu can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viulu.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viulu's elbow.
Viulu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viulu can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Viulu lands an uppercut.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Viulu working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Viulu.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viulu scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viulu scores with a decent looking hook.
Viulu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Viulu finish him?!
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Viulu finish him?
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viulu.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viulu throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Viulu fakes the body blow, causing Barnes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Barnes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luu Viulu!
Luu Viulu retains his light heavyweight title!
Luu Viulu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
John Barnes spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry to all my fans and everyone that I disappointed. I'll come back stronger than ever next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila comes to the cage accompanied by One Hit. Burns has chosen Die by the drop 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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285 lbs
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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
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, William Burns!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been informed that Burns has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rastila doesn't seem bothered though.
Rastila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rastila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rastila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Rastila lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
Burns sizes up Rastila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rastila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila throws a leg kick that misses.
Rastila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Burns misses.
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rastila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rastila wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Rastila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rastila postures up.
Rastila won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Rastila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns looking to control.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Rastila from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rastila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rastila, pushing him back against the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rastila avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Rastila lands a takedown into guard.
Rastila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rastila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns pulls Rastila in to control the position.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns keeping full guard, as Rastila tries to pass.
Rastila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rastila chips away with some ground and pound.
Rastila wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Rastila from controlling successfully.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rastila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rastila throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rastila.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rastila controls the pace.
Rastila throws a big right hand that misses.
Rastila throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Rastila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rastila ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Rastila lands with a nice body punch.
Rastila motions for Burns to come forward. Rastila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Rastila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Rastila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Rastila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rastila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rastila. That's going to slow Burns down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns tries a low kick but Rastila avoids it.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rastila. That did some damage!
Rastila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rastila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rastila checks it well.
Rastila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Rastila lands.
Rastila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns misses the jab.
Veikko Rastila is winning the standup battle so far.
Rastila throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Rastila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns rushes Rastila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rastila is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Rastila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Rastila settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Rastila lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rastila at a distance.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rastila was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Rastila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Rastila's head but Rastila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Rastila breaks the clinch.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Rastila pushes him off.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rastila.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Rastila had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Rastila.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rastila's calf.
Burns wants to clinch.
Rastila misses with a wild body shot.
Rastila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rastila ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Rastila misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Rastila checks a low kick from Burns.
Rastila takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rastila scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rastila counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns shrugs it off.
Rastila checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rastila is defended easily by Burns.
Rastila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rastila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rastila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rastila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rastila.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rastila avoids the body shot from Burns.
Rastila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rastila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rastila's sensitive parts.
William Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rastila.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rastila - that will leave a mark!
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rastila throws a body kick that misses.
Rastila is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rastila.
Rastila cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Burns is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rastila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Rastila thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rastila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters circling a little - Rastila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rastila keeps Burns at a distance using the push kick.
Rastila lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but Rastila moved away.
Good leg kick by Rastila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rastila just misses with a punch to the body.
Rastila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rastila.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rastila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rastila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns misses the jab.
Rastila thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rastila.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rastila dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Rastila motions for Burns to come forward. Rastila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila scores with a spinning back kick!
A leg kick checked by Burns.
A big right from Burns misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Rastila pushes him off.
Burns throws a body punch but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rastila throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Burns.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns takes a swing at Rastila's ribcage but misses.
Rastila scores with a jab to the body.
Burns walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rastila.
Rastila throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Rastila had a free shot at his head there.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rastila - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for Rastila. That snapped Burns's head back.
Rastila tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila thumps Burns with a low kick.
Rastila lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rastila to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns wants to clinch up but Rastila keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Rastila tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rastila.
Burns 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.
Rastila scores with a hook.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rastila. Rastila obviously looking to wear him down.
Rastila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rastila.
Rastila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Burns misses with a double jab
and Rastila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rastila scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rastila.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rastila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Rastila scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Rastila lands an overhand right.
Rastila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rastila digs a good hook to Burns's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rastila lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Burns checks a low kick from Rastila.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Rastila.
A jab lands there for Burns.
Rastila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
Rastila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns lands with a straight right. Rastila didn't see that one coming.
Rastila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila has a takedown stuffed.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Rastila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns drops Rastila with a beautiful combination! Rastila stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burns is looking for the KO!
Rastila is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oh Rastila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Rastila.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Rastila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rastila seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns closes the distance but Rastila moves to the side
and Rastila counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rastila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastila circles away.
Rastila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
Rastila swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Rastila throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Burns is looking to clinch but Rastila is avoiding it.
Rastila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
A good leg kick by Rastila.
Burns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rastila.
Rastila lands a jab to the head.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Rastila there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Rastila looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rastila.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rastila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns looks for the body kick but Rastila saw that one coming.
Rastila thows a body shot but no joy.
Rastila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns lands a nice hook to Rastila's body. Rastila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rastila keeps the fight on the outside.
Rastila lands a head shot.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Rastila pushes him off.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rastila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rastila shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Rastila finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Veikko Rastila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rastila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rastila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burns moves into full guard.
Burns wants to sweep here but Rastila controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns has his hands on Rastila's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Burns dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Rastila counters with a straight right hand.
Burns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Rastila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns. That's going to slow Rastila down.
Rastila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Rastila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Burns throws a leg kick but Rastila checks it.
Burns is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burns throws a right and a left that Rastila avoids nicely.
Rastila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Rastila uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila fakes the leg kick and cracks Burns in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rastila - that will leave a mark!
Rastila lands with a shot to the body.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Rastila.
Burns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rastila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rastila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rastila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
A shot to the liver by Rastila. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns is looking to chop away at Rastila's legs.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns moves to clinch but Rastila breaks away
and Rastila counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Rastila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Rastila lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rastila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rastila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rastila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Rastila scores with a leg kick.
Rastila scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Rastila's leg but Rastila calmly moves out of range.
Rastila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rastila.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rastila scores with a nice body kick.
William Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rastila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rastila scores with a push kick.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Rastila takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rastila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastila moves out of range as Burns strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Rastila.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veikko Rastila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rastila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rastila trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Rastila is thwarting Burns's attempts to control the position.
Rastila trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Rastila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rastila 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Veikko Rastila made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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