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VERSUS VIOLENTIA 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat slaps away a takedown attempt from McStar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McStar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Milat defends it nicely.
Milat thuds his right hand into McStar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Milat is looking to slow McStar down with leg kicks.
Milat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McStar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McStar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Milat to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
McStar avoids the head kick by Milat.
Milat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStar looks for a takedown but Milat sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Milat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McStar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milat. That's going to slow McStar down.
Milat punishes McStar's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McStar is breathing heavily.
McStar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Milat defends well and McStar ends up having to push Milat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Milat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McStar backwards.
Milat tries a body shot but McStar blocks it.
McStar lands a takedown into guard.
Milat pulls McStar in to control the position.
Milat keeping full guard, as McStar tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStar throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McStar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat stands up and waves to McStar to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Milat throws a series of punches but McStar avoids them all with ease.
McStar gets the takedown into side control.
Milat tries to escape but McStar is in control.
The ground and pound from McStar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Milat is looking to regain half guard here but McStar keeps moving and retains side control.
McStar working away.
Check out the look on McStar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Milat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Milat is trying to control but McStar passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar in side control, throwing shots but Milat defends.
McStar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McStar cracks Milat with a big elbow.
Milat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McStar tries to score with some ground and pound. Milat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Milat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Milat stalling.
McStar wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar gets full guard.
Milat is pushing down on McStar's leg trying to pass to half guard. McStar is fighting to maintain full guard but Milat has managed to sneak the leg through.
McStar is looking to improve his position.
Milat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Milat misses the jab.
McStar fails to land the takedown.
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McStar fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Milat.
McStar shoots in for a double leg but Milat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Milat delivers a nice body kick.
Milat throws a series of punches but McStar avoids them all with ease.
McStar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milat pinned against the cage. Milat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McStar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milat pinned against the cage. Milat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat misses with a body kick.
McStar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Milat.
McStar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milat as he jumps to the side.
Milat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStar.
Milat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McStar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Milat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McStar momentarily.
McStar shoots in looking for a takedown but Milat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McStar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milat throws a series of punches but McStar moves out of range.
McStar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Milat defends it nicely.
McStar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milat pinned against the cage. Milat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivan Milat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McStar's calf.
Milat lands a big head kick that sends McStar tumbling to the mat! Milat takes a step backwards and waves McStar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Milat fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McStar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McStar looks to clinch but Milat throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McStar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Milat!
After winning the bout, Ivan Milat thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drederick Tatum 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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215 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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213 lbs
27 - 20 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Drederick Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Nowak dives in and grabs Tatum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes down on Nowak's head and hops out.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Tatum lands with a good body shot.
Tatum throws an off balance right hand
and Nowak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Drederick Tatum has been cut.
Tatum's coach down at Sensei Sens's & co. Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tatum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Nowak.
Tatum scores with a body shot.
Tatum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Tatum cracks Nowak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Tatum needs to keep his hands up - Nowak had a free shot at his head there.
Nowak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowak.
Nowak just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum thuds his right hand into Nowak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nowak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tatum finds it's way round the side to connect with Nowak's head.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nowak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatum, right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nowak.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatum thuds a left hand into Nowak's body.
Nowak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Nowak.
We've been told by Nowak's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tatum scores with a head kick.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nowak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Nowak slips the punch.
Nowak lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum scores with a head kick. Nowak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tatum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Nowak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nowak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tatum tries to avoid it but Nowak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tatum to the ground. Tatum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum tests Nowak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tatum lands with a nice body punch.
Tatum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nowak.
Tatum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nowak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Nowak.
Tatum connects with a right that clearly hurt Nowak. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Tatum proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Nowak collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederick Tatum!
Drederick Tatum managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's All 160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlight Sonata. Fatherfockerusus has chosen Born to be wild by Steppenwolf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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30
162 lbs
21 - 12 - 2 |
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176 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Zack Skyshriek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fatherfockerusus under the eye.
Skyshriek lands a lovely overhand right.
Skyshriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Skyshriek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fatherfockerusus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skyshriek avoids the body shot from Fatherfockerusus.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Fatherfockerusus.
Skyshriek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fatherfockerusus 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.
Skyshriek has Fatherfockerusus pressed against the cage, preventing Fatherfockerusus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skyshriek working aggressively here.
I was talking to Skyshriek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Fatherfockerusus fails to land.
Skyshriek misses with some punches.
Fatherfockerusus is leaning against Skyshriek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fatherfockerusus throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek lands with a right to the head.
Fatherfockerusus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skyshriek backwards.
Fatherfockerusus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skyshriek is defending well for now.
Skyshriek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatherfockerusus backwards.
Skyshriek blocks an uppercut.
Skyshriek wants to break free but Fatherfockerusus has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skyshriek.
Fatherfockerusus lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Skyshriek.
Fatherfockerusus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fatherfockerusus gets through Skyshriek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skyshriek throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatherfockerusus.
Fatherfockerusus struggles to land a body shot inside as Skyshriek controls his hands.
Fatherfockerusus has a couple of punches blocked by Skyshriek.
Fatherfockerusus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus throws a punch but it's blocked by Skyshriek.
A frustrated look appears on Skyshriek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skyshriek is looking to control Fatherfockerusus's arms but Fatherfockerusus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skyshriek has his back to the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skyshriek tries a body shot but Fatherfockerusus blocks it.
Skyshriek is trying to maintain a safe position but Fatherfockerusus gets an underhook and turns Skyshriek into the cage.
Fatherfockerusus lands a shoulder strike.
Fatherfockerusus breaks from the clinch.
Fatherfockerusus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skyshriek was well out of range. Poor timing from Fatherfockerusus.
Skyshriek tries for a takedown but Fatherfockerusus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skyshriek.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick
enabling Fatherfockerusus to counter with a crisp jab.
Skyshriek just misses with a punch to the body.
Zack Skyshriek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skyshriek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skyshriek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fatherfockerusus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatherfockerusus misses with a hook.
Fatherfockerusus throws an overhand right that lands on Skyshriek's shoulder, as Skyshriek tries to avoid the shot.
Skyshriek avoids the head kick by Fatherfockerusus.
Skyshriek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skyshriek lands a couple of elbows.
Skyshriek trying to control but Fatherfockerusus is working from the bottom.
Fatherfockerusus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skyshriek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fatherfockerusus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skyshriek.
Fatherfockerusus is trying to keep Skyshriek in close.
Skyshriek lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skyshriek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skyshriek throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skyshriek is looking to work some ground and pound but Fatherfockerusus has wrist control.
Skyshriek cracks Fatherfockerusus with a solid left hand.
Skyshriek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skyshriek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fatherfockerusus's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skyshriek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fatherfockerusus has momentary wrist control but Skyshriek slips an elbow through the middle.
Skyshriek landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fatherfockerusus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skyshriek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Skyshriek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Fatherfockerusus.
Fatherfockerusus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Skyshriek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fatherfockerusus throws out the jab.
Skyshriek stuffs the takedown.
Fatherfockerusus feints a jab promting Skyshriek to slip. Fatherfockerusus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skyshriek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fatherfockerusus moves in looking to clinch but Skyshriek pushes him off.
Fatherfockerusus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skyshriek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skyshriek lands a head shot.
Fatherfockerusus takes a swing at Skyshriek's ribcage but misses.
Skyshriek misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fatherfockerusus.
Fatherfockerusus walks into a jab.
Fatherfockerusus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skyshriek weaves into range and cracks Fatherfockerusus right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Fatherfockerusus goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Skyshriek is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Skyshriek!
Zack Skyshriek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwan Matwijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Woite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matwijenko comes into the arena with RANDORI! blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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218 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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223 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iwan Matwijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Woite!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woite avoids the body shot from Matwijenko.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matwijenko ducks under a wild hook from Woite.
Woite tries to land a front kick but Matwijenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Matwijenko.
Woite has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Woite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matwijenko throws out the jab.
Matwijenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woite lands a big head kick that sends Matwijenko tumbling to the mat! Woite takes a step backwards and waves Matwijenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Iwan Matwijenko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woite drops Matwijenko with a naaaaasty hook - Matwijenko is in real trouble here! Woite dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Woite!
Marc Woite 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Altaďr Ibn La Ahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Laroux (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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205 lbs
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210 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Altaďr Ibn La Ahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Laroux.
Altaďr Ibn La Ahad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laroux avoids the body shot from Ibn La Ahad.
Laroux moves out of range as Ibn La Ahad throws a body kick.
Ibn La Ahad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laroux misses with a body shot.
Ibn La Ahad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibn La Ahad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laroux.
Ibn La Ahad lunges at Laroux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laroux's hand.
Laroux avoids a kick to the body.
Ibn La Ahad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laroux misses with a double jab.
Laroux blocks a leg kick.
Ibn La Ahad throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux throws a hook to the side of Ibn La Ahad's head but Ibn La Ahad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibn La Ahad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laroux throws the kick towards the body but Ibn La Ahad avoids it.
Laroux fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibn La Ahad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibn La Ahad wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Ibn La Ahad.
Laroux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibn La Ahad leaves Laroux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Altaďr Ibn La Ahad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Laroux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ibn La Ahad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laroux somewhat.
Jab from Ibn La Ahad.
Ibn La Ahad throws a nice looking combination but Laroux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Altaďr Ibn La Ahad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laroux punishes Ibn La Ahad's body with a nice straight punch.
Laroux blocks a jab.
Ibn La Ahad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laroux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibn La Ahad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibn La Ahad throws a push kick but Laroux slaps the foot to one side.
Laroux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laroux scores with a body shot.
Ibn La Ahad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibn La Ahad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laroux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ibn La Ahad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laroux lands a nice shot that snaps Ibn La Ahad's head back.
Ibn La Ahad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laroux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laroux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibn La Ahad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laroux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibn La Ahad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibn La Ahad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laroux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ibn La Ahad can't keep his opponent in guard - Laroux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ibn La Ahad wants to get back to full guard.
Laroux has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laroux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ibn La Ahad is now in Laroux's guard. A big mistake from Laroux there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Laroux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Laroux as he connects with a hook.
Ibn La Ahad throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ibn La Ahad.
Laroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibn La Ahad.
Ibn La Ahad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laroux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laroux lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibn La Ahad's head.
Laroux moves out of range as Ibn La Ahad throws a body kick.
Laroux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Ibn La Ahad misses.
Laroux throws a nice looking combination but Ibn La Ahad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laroux throws a poor cross that misses
and Laroux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibn La Ahad misses with a low kick.
Laroux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laroux misses with a body shot.
Laroux avoids the head kick by Ibn La Ahad.
Laroux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ibn La Ahad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laroux somewhat.
Ibn La Ahad throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibn La Ahad lands with a shot to the body.
Ibn La Ahad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laroux moves in looking to clinch but Ibn La Ahad pushes him off.
Laroux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibn La Ahad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibn La Ahad walks into a left hand.
Laroux moves in looking to clinch but Ibn La Ahad pushes him off.
Ibn La Ahad misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibn La Ahad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laroux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laroux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibn La Ahad throws a head kick that misses
and Laroux counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Ibn La Ahad misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laroux. Ibn La Ahad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibn La Ahad looks to land a body kick but Laroux moved away.
Ibn La Ahad scores with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibn La Ahad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laroux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laroux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
David Laroux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laroux shoots in for a double leg but Ibn La Ahad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibn La Ahad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibn La Ahad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laroux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laroux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ibn La Ahad on his heels. He'll look to pass Ibn La Ahad's guard now, I'm sure.
Ibn La Ahad is looking for a triangle but Laroux pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laroux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laroux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laroux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laroux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laroux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laroux passes Ibn La Ahad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laroux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibn La Ahad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laroux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ibn La Ahad is looking to control Laroux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibn La Ahad avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Laroux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ibn La Ahad throws a wild body kick that Laroux sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Laroux misses.
Ibn La Ahad throws a low kick but Laroux avoids it.
Ibn La Ahad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laroux is out of range and Ibn La Ahad settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Ibn La Ahad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibn La Ahad, right into the meat.
Ibn La Ahad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Laroux finds it's target.
Ibn La Ahad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laroux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibn La Ahad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibn La Ahad throws a shot to the body.
Laroux just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibn La Ahad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibn La Ahad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laroux.
Laroux throws a lazy right hand but Ibn La Ahad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibn La Ahad tries to work over Laroux's front leg with a kick but Laroux checks it.
Ibn La Ahad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laroux.
A punch combination from Laroux misses.
Laroux shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibn La Ahad sprawls well. He's pushed Laroux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibn La Ahad tries to land a front kick but Laroux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibn La Ahad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibn La Ahad tries to land a front kick but Laroux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laroux moves out of range of the body kick from Ibn La Ahad.
Altaďr Ibn La Ahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laroux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laroux scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibn La Ahad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laroux is out of range.
Ibn La Ahad throws a low kick but Laroux moves out of range easily.
Ibn La Ahad misses with a leg kick
and Laroux counters with a nice body shot.
Ibn La Ahad is looking to score with low kicks.
Laroux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibn La Ahad thows a leg kick but Laroux checks it
and Laroux counters with a series of strikes. Ibn La Ahad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibn La Ahad, right into the meat.
A low kick from Ibn La Ahad misses
enabling Laroux to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibn La Ahad is looking to land body kicks.
Laroux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibn La Ahad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laroux shoots in but Ibn La Ahad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An inside leg kick from Ibn La Ahad misses.
Laroux digs a good body shot into Ibn La Ahad's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibn La Ahad throws a right hand that Laroux ducks under and follows up with a left that Laroux also avoids with ease.
Ibn La Ahad throws a low kick but Laroux moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Laroux.
Oooooh!!! Laroux has knocked Ibn La Ahad down with a huge combo! Laroux steps away and waves a wobbly Ibn La Ahad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ibn La Ahad is rocked!
Jab, jab by Ibn La Ahad - just one landing.
Ibn La Ahad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laroux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibn La Ahad.
Good shot there by Laroux.
David Laroux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ibn La Ahad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Laroux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laroux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Laroux!
David Laroux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Aman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Believe. Bell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Supersoaker. Archie Bell 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Aman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Archie Bell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aman scores with a leg kick.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Aman's shoulder, as Aman tries to avoid the shot.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bell throws a poor cross that misses
and Aman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aman takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Aman has the dominant position.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Aman has the dominant position.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bell.
Aman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aman crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
Aman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aman stalls.
Aman tries to work over Bell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aman landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aman.
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aman tried to score with a low kick but Bell checks it.
Aman throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Aman does it's job there.
Nice cross by Bell.
Bell blocks a head kick by Aman.
Aman defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
Aman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aman catches Bell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aman throws a leg kick
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aman tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
Bell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aman.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Bell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aman punishes Bell's body with a nice straight punch.
Aman defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bell counters with a body kick that stops Aman in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aman thumps Bell with a low kick.
Aman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Aman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aman.
Aman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aman scores with a nice strike.
Aman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell is rocked!
Bell throws a head kick but Aman moves out of range.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Aman finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Aman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Aman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Aman!
After winning the bout, John Aman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anselmi Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamara comes to the cage accompanied by Ruoska - Kiroan. Martin has chosen Smells like Teen Spirit as his entrance music. Anselmi Hamara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Anselmi Hamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Dustin Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hamara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Hamara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Hamara.
Martin tries to clinch but Hamara is having none of it.
Hamara is looking to score with low kicks.
Martin lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin lands a front kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hamara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamara.
Martin lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamara is looking to land body kicks.
Hamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Martin thumps Hamara with a low kick.
Hamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamara throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
Hamara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Hamara moves out of range easily.
Martin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hamara.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamara walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamara.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Hamara moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Martin throws a hook but Hamara avoids it easily.
Hamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Hamara's side.
Hamara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martin punishes Hamara's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamara. That's going to slow Martin down.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamara.
Hamara throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hamara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamara throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martin.
A body shot lands from Hamara.
Hamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamara backwards.
Hamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin blocks a body shot from Hamara.
Hamara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martin throws an elbow but it misses.
Hamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hamara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamara avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamara backwards.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but Hamara blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamara.
A body shot lands from Hamara.
Martin blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hamara.
Hamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Hamara.
Martin throws an elbow that misses.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin lands a shot to the body.
Hamara stalls.
Martin is working Hamara over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hamara throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martin lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Anselmi Hamara has been cut.
Martin looking to throw knees to the head but Hamara is blocking nicely.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hamara.
Hamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamara has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looking to stall.
Hamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hamara lands with a left to the head.
Hamara taking a breather.
Martin blocks a body shot from Hamara.
Anselmi Hamara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hamara breaks the clinch.
Martin cracks Hamara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamara tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hamara takes a step back to recover.
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!
Martin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamara is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamara throws a head kick that misses.
Martin throws a jab when Hamara was well out of range.
Hamara lands a jab.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Hamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martin moves away from the strike by Hamara.
The fighters circling - Hamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamara.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Hamara avoids it.
Hamara takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Hamara can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
A short right from Hamara.
Hamara wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Hamara's ribcage. Hamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Martin.
Knees to the body from Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hamara pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin misses with an elbow over the top.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamara backwards.
Hamara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamara backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Martin.
Martin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hamara's face.
Martin lands an uppercut.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamaras head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamara controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamara is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin lands an elbow that stopped Hamara in his tracks for a moment.
Martin digs a right hand into Hamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hamara's gas tank.
Martin tries a knee to the head but Hamara blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamara misses with the head strike.
Martin lands a nice uppercut.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anselmi Hamara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martin lands with a nice body kick.
Hamara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin connects with the punch.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamara's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin sizes up Hamara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hamara is rocked!
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Hamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Martin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hamara seems to have got his legs back now.
Hamara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Hamara's side.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Hamara tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Hamara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anselmi Hamara's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin sizes up Hamara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin cracks Hamara with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Martin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hamara to stand back up!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Hamara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Hamara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martin cracks Hamara with a nice body shot.
Hamara misses with a body punch.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamaras head.
Martin lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin blocks a body shot from Hamara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamara.
Martin lands a damaging elbow.
Hamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin lands a knee to the body.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martin lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Martin.
Martin misses with a knee strike.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Hamara blocking some punches.
Hamara looking to stall.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin lands a knee to the body.
Martin connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hamara as Martin tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Martin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamara.
Martin tries a knee to the head but Hamara blocks it.
Hamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamara backwards.
Martin lands an elbow inside.
Martin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hamara on the inside.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamara misses with a body punch.
Martin lands a good knee to the midsection. Hamara won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamara is keeping busy.
Hamara has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
Hamara is trying to stall.
Martin slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Martin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anselmi Hamara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Hamara scores with a one two! Martin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dustin Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martin connects with a single shot there.
Dustin Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin throws a body punch but Hamara moves out of range.
Hamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hamara blocks a head kick by Martin.
Hamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin moves out of range as Hamara throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Hamara.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Hamara saw that one coming.
Hamara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martin thuds a left hand into Hamara's body.
Martin lands with a hook. Hamara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamara stalks Martin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martin's face. Martin staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin cracks Hamara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Hamara's shoulder, as Hamara tries to avoid the shot.
Martin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Martin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamara.
Hamara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin cracks Hamara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamara looks to throw a body kick
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
Martin throws a body kick that misses
and Hamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martin's knee momentarily.
Hamara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Hamara.
Hamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin cracks the inside of Hamara's front leg.
Hamara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by Hamara there.
Hamara swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin wants to land a leg kick but Hamara is out of range.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Martin tenderised Hamara's leg. Hamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martin misses with a leg kick.
Hamara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
Hamara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Hamara moved out of range nicely.
Hamara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Hamara was not able to check.
Hamara 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.
Hamara throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamara has time to react.
Hamara blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamara.
Hamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Hamara counters with a nice leg kick.
Hamara misses with a jab to the body
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamara.
Hamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Hamara.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamara.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamara.
Martin presses Hamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamara backwards.
Martin landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Martin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anselmi Hamara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamara.
Hamara avoids a kick to the body.
Hamara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
Hamara staying out of range there.
Martin with a nice cross.
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Hamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hamara throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Hamara slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Martin blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamara misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Martin.
Hamara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamara's hands.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hamara misses with a looping right.
Martin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hamara checks it well.
Martin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a hook but Hamara avoids it easily.
A low kick from Hamara misses
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hamara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Anselmi Hamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martin lands with an overhand left.
Hamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head.
Martin staying out of range there.
Hamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara throws a leg kick
and Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Hamara misses with a body punch.
Martin gets through Hamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamara blocks an uppercut.
Hamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Martin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamara can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Hamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamara backwards.
Martin misses with an elbow over the top.
Hamara looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anselmi Hamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin lands a knee to the body.
Martin tries to work over Hamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Martin.
Martin scores a nice knee to the body.
Dustin Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Martin.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Hamara avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martin lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Martin!
Dustin Martin is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Dustin Martin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman comes into the arena with The Devil's Rejects blaring out of the sound system. 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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143 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grossman lands a nice shot to the body.
Grossman throws a good cross that connects.
Grossman jabs Skywalker right on the nose. Skywalker blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skywalker clinches with his opponent.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Skywalker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skywalker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skywalker throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but Grossman keeps it at a distance.
Grossman throws the left hand but Skywalker avoids the punch easily.
Skywalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Grossman is having none of it.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Grossman slaps the foot to one side.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman with a nice cross.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skywalker is rocked!
Grossman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skywalker is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
Grossman steps in with a hook that catches Skywalker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Grossman follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Skywalker looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Grossman!
Karl Grossman 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Massive Attack - Angel. Jonny Victorio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hjalmar Soderberg's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg has closed the distance and engaged Victorio in a clinch.
Soderberg jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Victorio from controlling successfully.
Victorio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Victorio controlling him for the moment.
Victorio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Victorio is one step ahead there.
Victorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Victorio controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself.
Victorio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soderberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Victorio.
We've been hearing that Soderberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Victorio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Victorio tries to reverse the position but Soderberg maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to control the pace but Victorio is squirming around nicely.
Victorio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg avoids the attempt from Victorio to control.
Soderberg prevents Victorio from getting the reversal.
Victorio tries to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Victorio is trying desperately to improve position.
Soderberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Victorio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soderberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Soderberg landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Victorio is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victorio wants to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Soderberg lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Victorio misses with an uppercut.
Soderberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Soderberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soderberg scores with a kick to the body.
Victorio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soderberg tries to clinch up.
Soderberg shoots for a takedown but Victorio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soderberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Victorio manages to avoid it.
Victorio lands with a shot to the body.
Victorio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Victorio scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg drops his hands momentarily and Victorio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soderberg closes the distance and clinches up with Victorio, looking for a takedown. Soderberg pushes Victorio against the cage but Victorio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonny Victorio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soderberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Victorio blocks the body kick.
Victorio throws a hook but Soderberg blocks it.
The fighters circling - Victorio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victorio throws a lazy right hand but Soderberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Victorio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soderberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Soderberg.
Victorio trying to control but Soderberg flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg keeps control of the position as Victorio tries to break free.
Soderberg not allowing Victorio to control his hands.
I would not like to be Victorio right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Victorio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Soderberg biding his time, controlling Victorio.
Soderberg keeps control of the position as Victorio tries to break free.
Victorio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Victorio hold on?
Soderberg trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Victorio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Victorio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Victorio is working away.
Soderberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Victorio is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg controlling his opponent.
Victorio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Victorio is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg wants to control but Victorio is keeping him busy.
Victorio is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soderberg in particular looking to stall.
Soderberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hjalmar Soderberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Victorio tries a low kick but Soderberg avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Soderberg.
Victorio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Victorio misses with a kick to the body.
Soderberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soderberg checks a leg kick.
Victorio looks to land a left hand but Soderberg moved out of range nicely.
Victorio forces Soderberg back against the cage and clinches.
Victorio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soderberg's elbow.
Soderberg working hard to break the clinch.
Victorio is struggling to control the position.
Victorio can't find room to land a body shot as Soderberg controls the action.
Soderberg blocks a body shot from Victorio.
Victorio prevents a body shot from Soderberg.
Soderberg has had enough of the clinch but Victorio keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Victorio.
Soderberg jumps guard but Victorio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio prevents Soderberg from breaking the clinch.
Victorio swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soderberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Victorio on the inside.
Victorio swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Victorio tries to work over Soderberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Victorio misses with some punches.
Victorio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio preventing the sweep.
Soderberg has an active guard here but Victorio has managed to pass into half guard.
Victorio trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
Jonny Victorio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Victorio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Victorio throws a big elbow that misses.
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Victorio defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Victorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Victorio from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg controlling the position.
Soderberg has his foot on Victorio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Victorio works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Victorio defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victorio is looking to work some ground and pound but Soderberg has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Victorio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soderberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjalmar Soderberg!
Hjalmar Soderberg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'And stay down.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: More then a Feeling. Ivan Tunjic 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunjic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson lands with a kick to the temple. Tunjic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Tunjic's leg but Tunjic calmly moves out of range.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tunjic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilson. Wilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson cracks Tunjic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tunjic walks into a jab.
Tunjic misses with a low kick.
Tunjic connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tunjic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tunjic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tunjic misses with a body shot.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tunjic.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Tunjic shoots in.
Tunjic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Tunjic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Tunjic misses with a straight left.
Tunjic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Tunjic circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tunjic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tunjic.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Tunjic struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Tunjic is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tunjic.
Tunjic blocks an uppercut.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunjic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tunjic's elbow.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tunjic.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Tunjic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tunjic lands an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tunjic's elbow.
Tunjic blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tunjic controls his hands.
Tunjic working aggressively here.
Tunjic scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tunjic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tunjic can turn it around.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tunjic tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Tunjic.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Tunjic blocks a body shot from Wilson.
A short right from Tunjic on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Tunjic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tunjic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tunjic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Tunjic persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch
and Tunjic counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tunjic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tunjic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tunjic being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wade Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tunjic dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
Wilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Tunjic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tunjic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tunjic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tunjic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Wilson.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Tunjic misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Wilson - just one landing.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson tests Tunjic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tunjic throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tunjic punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Tunjic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tunjic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tunjic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tunjic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tunjic misses with a body punch
and Wilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Tunjic moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tunjic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tunjic tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tunjic misses with a hook.
Tunjic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson thuds his right hand into Tunjic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wilson.
Tunjic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Tunjic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Tunjic.
Tunjic misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunjic with a nice cross.
Tunjic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tunjic avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left lands for Wilson.
Wilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tunjic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tunjic is rocked!
Tunjic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tunjic is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson slips under a jab from Tunjic.
Tunjic seems to have recovered his senses.
Tunjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tunjic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Tunjic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Wilson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson throws a jab when Tunjic was well out of range.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tunjic throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Tunjic only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Tunjic's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson thuds a left hand into Tunjic's body.
Tunjic lands a lovely overhand right.
Tunjic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tunjic's head.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tunjic doesn't seem bothered though.
Tunjic misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Tunjic misses with a looping left.
Tunjic misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
Wilson throws a body punch but Tunjic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Wilson slams his shin into Tunjic's torso.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tunjic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wilson.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tunjic counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson regains half guard.
Tunjic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tunjic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Tunjic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tunjic cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Wilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tunjic trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson controls Tunjic momentarily but Tunjic frees himself.
Ivan Tunjic has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilson tests Tunjic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
Tunjic misses with a looping left.
Tunjic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tunjic checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson throws a body punch but Tunjic moves out of range.
Tunjic moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic scores with a shot to the body.
Tunjic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tunjic with a jab.
Tunjic misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tunjic tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tunjic blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Tunjic shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Wade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Tunjic's front leg but catches the back leg as Tunjic tries to avoid it.
Tunjic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tunjic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunjic drops an elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson is looking to control Tunjic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tunjic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson controlling Tunjic's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson is pulling down on Tunjic's head. It's preventing any offense from Tunjic, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tunjic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Wilson pulls Tunjic in to control the position.
Tunjic postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wade Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tunjic misses with a straight right.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tunjic throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tunjic off the cage and back into 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!
Tunjic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilson thuds his shin into the meat of Tunjic's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tunjic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tunjic.
Tunjic misses with a leg kick
and Wilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson catches Tunjic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Tunjic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
An elbow from Tunjic crashes against the mat.
Wilson wants to control but Tunjic postures up.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tunjic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Tunjic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tunjic throws a strike aimed at the side of Wilson's head but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Tunjic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tunjic is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tunjic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Tunjic is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivan Tunjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tunjic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tunjic is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tunjic jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic cracks Wilson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilson wants to control but Tunjic postures up.
Tunjic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Tunjic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to bench press Tunjic off him but Tunjic keeps the position.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tunjic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tunjic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tunjic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tunjic is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
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!
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Tunjic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson 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 Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Wade Wilson said 'Suck it!'.
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