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EVO 48: FOTY Day 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh has chosen Robyn - Indestructible as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paulo Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Reyes lands a jab.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamakh.
Reyes wants to clinch
and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chamakh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reyes some visible discomfort.
Reyes defending against the ground and pound.
Chamakh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Chamakh lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamakh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reyes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reyes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chamakh.
Reyes wants to control but Chamakh postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is looking for a sweep.
Reyes stops Chamakh from passing to mount.
Chamakh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chamakh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Chamakh grinds an elbow into Reyes's temple.
Reyes is trying to buck Chamakh off.
You can see the frustration on Reyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chamakh is looking to take a break and control but Reyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chamakh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chamakh working the head with strikes.
Chamakh is putting a hurting on Reyes here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Reyes wants to control but Chamakh postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Chamakh keeps moving and retains side control.
Chamakh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chamakh trying to control the position but Reyes is working away.
Reyes taking a bit of punishment here - Chamakh scoring with strikes.
Reyes is rocked!
Reyes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chamakh is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Chamakh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Chamakh crashes against the mat.
Chamakh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Reyes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chamakh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chamakh looks up at the clock and then as Reyes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chamakh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Chamakh crashes against the mat.
Reyes seems to have got his legs back now.
Chamakh trying to control the action but Reyes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chamakh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chamakh working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamakh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reyes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chamakh working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chamakh working away.
Reyes dodges the ground and pound from Chamakh.
Reyes tries to escape but Chamakh is in control.
Chamakh working the ground and pound.
Chamakh cracks Reyes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chamakh scoring with punches and elbows.
Reyes pushes Chamakh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chamakh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chamakh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chamakh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reyes is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh is looking to take a break and control but Reyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chamakh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chamakh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reyes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chamakh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reyes tries to buck Chamakh off but Chamakh is having none of it.
Chamakh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chamakh cracks Reyes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reyes tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Reyes is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reyes is looking to get to half guard.
Chamakh dominating with strikes here.
Reyes working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chamakh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes throws a body punch but Chamakh moves out of range.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Reyes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reyes!
Chamakh lands a few punches from side control.
Chamakh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reyes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chamakh's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chamakh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reyes defending well though.
Chamakh is keen to just control but Reyes is a slippery customer.
Reyes wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chamakh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is not content to let Chamakh control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamakh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chamakh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reyes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chamakh is working away from the top position though.
Reyes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chamakh jumps into side control!
Reyes can't do much from the bottom here.
Chamakh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chamakh in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Reyes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Chamakh turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Chamakh!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisenberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hope and Pray. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hunt's choice of entrance music: London Calling. Silik Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitch Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg motions for Hunt to come forward. Heisenberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heisenberg. That did some damage!
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
A jab from Heisenberg misses.
Heisenberg misses with a looping right.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heisenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heisenberg dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Heisenberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Heisenberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heisenberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heisenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heisenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been informed that Hunt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silik Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heisenberg.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Heisenberg.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heisenberg.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Heisenberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heisenberg misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Heisenberg connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt checks a low kick from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt slips under a jab from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heisenberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heisenberg connects with the punch.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with a hook.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Heisenberg avoids it well.
Heisenberg throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg avoids a kick to the body.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt checks a low kick from Heisenberg.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Heisenberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Jab by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt lands with a hook. Heisenberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heisenberg checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heisenberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt swings for the body but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heisenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heisenberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heisenberg wants to control for a moment but Hunt uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heisenberg is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silik Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Heisenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heisenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heisenberg tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silik Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Heisenberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heisenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heisenberg passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heisenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt pulls Heisenberg in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heisenberg slips nicely into half guard.
Heisenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunt has Heisenberg pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heisenberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunt jumps into side control!
Heisenberg regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Heisenberg.
Heisenberg gets full guard.
Heisenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heisenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Heisenberg had control of the position.
Hunt wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Heisenberg's closed guard. He's half up but Heisenberg has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Heisenberg pivots and extends the arm, Hunt falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Heisenberg! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitch Heisenberg!
A victorious Mitch Heisenberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lager Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, yes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Lager Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assassin.
Assassin tries to move into range but Kurze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Assassin blocks a jab.
Assassin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assassin.
Kurze is looking to clinch but Assassin is avoiding it.
Kurze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurze forces Assassin back against the cage and clinches.
Kurze has a couple of punches blocked by Assassin.
Assassin breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurze.
Kurze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze cracks Assassin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Kurze.
Kurze scores with a jab.
Kurze misses with a wild body shot.
Assassin tries to clinch but Kurze moves out of range.
Kurze moves away from the strike by Assassin.
Kurze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Assassin under the eye.
Kurze sizes up Assassin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurze throws a body punch but Assassin moves out of range.
Kurze darts in trying to clinch
and Assassin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kurze's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kurze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurze controlling Assassin's posture.
Assassin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Assassin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assassin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Assassin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurze has wrist control.
Assassin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws a strike but Kurze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Assassin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kurze is fighting to break Assassin's control of his arms but Assassin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kurze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Assassin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurze lying in Assassin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Assassin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kurze taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lager Assassin!
Lager Assassin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes into the arena with Public Enemy - Shut 'Em Down blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Figaro's choice of entrance music: Prospect - Warrior. 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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38 - 12 - 0 |
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180 lbs
33 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabin Figaro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figaro stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Figaro.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Figaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Figaro.
Good exchange - Figaro coming out on top.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hopkins!
It looks like Sabin Figaro has been cut.
Tito Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a jab when Figaro was well out of range.
Figaro drives through with a takedown into Hopkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hopkins trying to control the position here.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro stays in close to Hopkins's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tito Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Figaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tito Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Hopkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lion's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins lands a big head kick that sends Figaro tumbling to the mat! Hopkins takes a step backwards and waves Figaro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Figaro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figaro switches off momentarily and Hopkins cracks him with a monster right hand! Figaro topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hopkins dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Hopkins!
After the big win, Tito Hopkins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Logic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Yasuda (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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Logic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuki Yasuda!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Logic.
It looks like Kazuki Yasuda has been cut.
Logic thuds his right hand into Yasuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yasuda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yasuda connects with a leg kick. Logic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yasuda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logic to score with a decent uppercut.
Logic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Logic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logic throws a leg kick but Yasuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yasuda scores with a head kick.
Logic checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Yasuda is predictable there
and Logic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yasuda pushes Logic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda tries to land knees in the clinch but Logic avoids the damage to the body.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasuda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Logic blocks it with crossed arms.
Logic tries to land a knee to the head but Yasuda blocks with his arms.
Logic tries to throw a body punch but Yasuda avoids it by throwing Logic back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yasuda effectively controlling the action here.
Yasuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Logic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yasuda is defending well for now.
Logic trying to land knees to the body.
Yasuda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yasuda crunches a lovely knee into Logic's ribcage.
Yasuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logic struggles to land a body shot inside as Yasuda controls his hands.
Logic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yasudas head.
Logic blocks a body shot from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands with a short 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!
A short right from Yasuda.
Logic blocking some punches.
Yasuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda lands a knee to the head.
Yasuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logic tries to throw a body punch but Yasuda avoids it by throwing Logic back against the cage.
Logic tries to throw a body punch but Yasuda avoids it by throwing Logic back against the cage.
Logic prevents a body shot from Yasuda.
Logic tries a knee to the head but Yasuda blocks it.
Yasuda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Logic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Logic throws a head punch that misses.
Yasuda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Logic wants to get back to striking at distance but Yasuda won't allow it.
Yasuda tries a body shot but Logic blocks it.
Logic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda misses with some punches.
Yasuda looking to throw knees to the head but Logic is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Yasuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Yasuda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yasuda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Logic's brow.
Yasuda lands an uppercut.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yasuda tries to throw a body punch but Logic avoids it by throwing Yasuda back against the cage.
Yasuda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yasuda stalling in the clinch.
Logic misses with a punch on the inside.
Logic working Yasuda over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Logic.
Logic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yasuda throws a head punch that misses.
Yasuda throws a head punch that misses.
Logic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Logic gets through Yasuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yasuda lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Logic.
Logic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yasuda blocks it with crossed arms.
Yasuda lands an uppercut.
Logic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logic breaks from the clinch.
Logic throws an overhand right that lands on Yasuda's shoulder, as Yasuda tries to avoid the shot.
Yasuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Logic scores with a hook to the body. Yasuda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yasuda throws a head kick but Logic moves out of range.
Logic looks to throw the jab but Yasuda is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Logic - just one landing.
Logic lands a really nice looking cross but Yasuda seems unphased.
Logic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yasuda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lex Logic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuki Yasuda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Logic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Logic throws a low kick but Yasuda avoids it.
Yasuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logic scores with a spinning back kick!
Yasuda is looking to score with low kicks.
Logic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lex Logic is winning the standup battle so far.
Logic avoids the head kick by Yasuda.
Logic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crunch! Logic slams his shin into Yasuda's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Logic there.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Logic moved away.
Yasuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasuda tries to work over Logic's front leg with a kick but Logic checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda missing with a left hand there. Logic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logic jabs Yasuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logic connects with a solid leg kick.
Logic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yasuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Logic lands with a nice body punch.
It looks like Logic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yasuda looks to land a right hand but Logic moved out of range.
Yasuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logic tries to work over Yasuda's front leg with a kick but Yasuda checks it.
Yasuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logic throws a big shot that misses.
Logic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yasuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Yasuda misses its intended target.
Logic thows a body shot but no joy.
Logic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logic misses the shot to the body.
Logic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Yasuda misses the target.
Logic throws a head kick but Yasuda moves out of range.
Yasuda tries to close the distance and clinch but Logic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Logic 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.
Yasuda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logic looks to throw the jab but Yasuda is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yasuda, as that shot connected.
Yasuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Logic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logic.
Yasuda cracks the inside of Logic's front leg.
Yasuda moves in looking to clinch but Logic pushes him off.
Yasuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Logic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yasuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yasuda misses with a leg kick
and Logic counters with a good low kick that Yasuda was not able to check.
Logic misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Logic misses.
Yasuda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logic throws a right hand that Yasuda ducks under and follows up with a left that Yasuda also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logic keeps the fight on the outside.
Logic misses with a head kick.
Logic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yasuda manages to avoid it.
Logic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yasuda counters with a body kick.
Logic throws a head kick but Yasuda moves out of range.
Logic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yasuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logic scrambles back to his feet.
Yasuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Logic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yasuda circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick from Yasuda misses.
Logic throws a nice looking combination but Yasuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Logic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yasuda avoids the body shot from Logic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Logic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuki Yasuda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Logic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasuda can pounce on him.
A solid body kick from Logic.
Logic lands a nice looking body kick.
Yasuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logic wants to land a leg kick but Yasuda is out of range.
Logic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Logic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Logic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Logic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yasuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logic scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Logic lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Yasuda.
Yasuda is looking to chop away at Logic's legs.
Logic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yasuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logic at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic avoids a kick to the body.
Logic throws a lazy right hand but Yasuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yasuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logic.
Logic blocks a head kick by Yasuda.
Logic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logic swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yasuda, right into the meat.
Logic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yasuda to score with a decent uppercut.
Logic throws a front kick that sends Yasuda stumbling back into the cage.
Yasuda lands with a good body shot.
Yasuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yasuda scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yasuda manages to avoid it.
Logic fails to land with a series of punches.
Yasuda is looking to slow Logic down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logic sizes up Yasuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Logic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yasuda manages to avoid it.
Yasuda rushes Logic and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Logic.
Logic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yasuda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Logic prevents a body shot from Yasuda.
Kazuki Yasuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yasuda.
Yasuda tries to work over Logic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yasuda trying to control the position but instead, Logic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yasuda into the cage.
Yasuda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Logic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda takes a shot to the head.
Yasuda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yasuda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Logic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yasuda prevents Logic from breaking the clinch.
Logic prevents a body shot from Yasuda.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Logic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yasuda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Logic is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Logic.
Yasuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yasuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Logic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yasuda backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Logic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yasuda misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logic.
Yasuda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Logic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Yasuda.
Yasuda gets through Logic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda looking to throw knees to the head but Logic is blocking nicely.
Yasuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Logic breaks the clinch.
Yasuda delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yasuda is rocked!
Logic drops Yasuda with a naaaaasty hook - Yasuda is in real trouble here! Logic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lex Logic!
Lex Logic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kleinschmidt has chosen Pezet - Slang 2 as his entrance music. Willy Stoppers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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273 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Stoppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kleinschmidt drives through with a takedown into Stoppers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kleinschmidt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stoppers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kleinschmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleinschmidt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stoppers trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kleinschmidt throws a big right hand that misses.
Kleinschmidt throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoppers trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoppers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kleinschmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoppers is retaining full guard.
Kleinschmidt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kleinschmidt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt throws a strike but Stoppers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kleinschmidt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stoppers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleinschmidt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stoppers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kleinschmidt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stoppers wants to improve his position but Kleinschmidt is controlling well.
Stoppers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kleinschmidt is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stoppers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kleinschmidt pulls his head out easily.
Stoppers is looking to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoppers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stoppers looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoppers, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kleinschmidt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stoppers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stoppers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt lands a couple of digs.
Kleinschmidt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kleinschmidt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoppers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt throws a big right hand that misses.
Kleinschmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kleinschmidt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kleinschmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stoppers is trying to control the position but Kleinschmidt postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kleinschmidt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stoppers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Stoppers seems keen to control Kleinschmidt's posture.
Kleinschmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoppers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kleinschmidt pushing down on Stoppers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kleinschmidt is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt moves into full mount! Stoppers won't be happy about that!
Kleinschmidt scoring with strikes but Stoppers is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleinschmidt raining down shots from the mount!
Kleinschmidt prevents Stoppers from getting the reversal.
Kleinschmidt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kleinschmidt scoring with strikes but Stoppers is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kleinschmidt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kleinschmidt working for a guillotine from mount but Stoppers is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Kleinschmidt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stoppers throws a wild body kick that Kleinschmidt sees coming a mile off.
Kleinschmidt throws the kick towards the body but Stoppers avoids it.
Kleinschmidt tries to land a front kick but Stoppers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoppers motions for Kleinschmidt to come forward. Stoppers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoppers moves away from the strike by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt wants to slow Stoppers down by chopping away at his legs.
Kleinschmidt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoppers doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoppers lands a high kick!
Kleinschmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoppers.
Stoppers scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Stoppers.
Kleinschmidt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kleinschmidt cracks a nice hook into Stoppers's ribs.
Kleinschmidt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick but Stoppers moves out of range.
Stoppers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoppers sizes up Kleinschmidt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoppers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoppers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kleinschmidt scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoppers looks to land a combination but Kleinschmidt avoids it well.
Willy Stoppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleinschmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoppers. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoppers throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoppers. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoppers throws out a leg kick but Kleinschmidt moves out of range and Stoppers only half commits.
Elroy Kleinschmidt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoppers thumps Kleinschmidt with a low kick.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoppers.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoppers.
Stoppers looks to land a body kick but Kleinschmidt moved away.
Kleinschmidt tries to score with a low kick but Stoppers moves his leg out of the way.
Kleinschmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoppers to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kleinschmidt tries to land a front kick but Stoppers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoppers feints and then cracks Kleinschmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kleinschmidt down.
Stoppers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoppers checks a leg kick.
Stoppers thumps Kleinschmidt with a low kick.
Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kleinschmidt thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoppers checks a leg kick.
Stoppers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoppers staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers misses with a body shot.
Kleinschmidt cracks a nice hook into Stoppers's ribs.
Stoppers checks a leg kick nicely.
Kleinschmidt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoppers's calf.
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!
Kleinschmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoppers is out of range.
Kleinschmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoppers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kleinschmidt.
Stoppers just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoppers lands a jab.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elroy Kleinschmidt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stoppers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoppers throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Stoppers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kleinschmidt manages to avoid it.
Stoppers lands a left and a right that send Kleinschmidt crashing to the mat, dazed. Stoppers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoppers checks the leg kick.
Kleinschmidt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoppers rather than just go for the knockout.
Kleinschmidt throws a front kick aimed at Stoppers's knee but Stoppers avoids it well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kleinschmidt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kleinschmidt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoppers counters with a nice right hand that sends Kleinschmidt toppling to the canvas! Kleinschmidt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stoppers finish him?!
Kleinschmidt is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoppers.
Kleinschmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoppers finish him?
Stoppers drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kleinschmidt's head, knocking him out cold! Stoppers is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Stoppers!
Willy Stoppers spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Elroy Kleinschmidt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe it's time to retire?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La La La - Snoop Lion. Ashantie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Congo Ashanti. Dustin Douglas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Congo Ashantie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dustin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Congo Ashantie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashantie misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas counters with a nice body kick.
Douglas lands an overhand right.
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
Ashantie throws a combination. Douglas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashantie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ashantie tries to land a leg kick but Douglas saw it coming and moves away.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ashantie lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Original Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Douglas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ashantie's head backwards.
Ashantie instigates a clinch.
Ashantie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Douglas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ashantie on the side of the head.
Ashantie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ashantie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Ashantie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.
Ashantie misses with the combination.
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Ashantie's head but Ashantie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ashantie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
Douglas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ashantie's coach down at Kebab House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ashantie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ashantie looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas lands a big head kick that sends Ashantie tumbling to the mat! Douglas takes a step backwards and waves Ashantie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ashantie is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Ashantie is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Douglas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ashantie seems to have recovered his senses.
Douglas takes a swing at Ashantie's ribcage but misses.
Douglas connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ashantie covering up! Douglas comes in with a big uppercut and Ashantie goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dustin Douglas!
An intense looking Dustin Douglas took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Third fight and this one was the best - much respect to Mr. Ashantie.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by TOQUINHO. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
27 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palhares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palhares throws a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Good leg kick by Palhares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pluto Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Valentine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palharess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palhares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine moves into the clinch.
Palhares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Palhares is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palhares throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palhares throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
A head punch on the inside from Palhares fails to land.
We've been informed that Valentine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Palhares being controlled against the cage.
Palhares tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palhares takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares effectively controlling the action here.
Valentine has Palhares pushed against the cage.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palhares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palhares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
Palhares with a hook.
Valentine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palhares is out of range and Valentine settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Palhares's head back.
Palhares misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palhares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valentine is fighting to break Palhares's control of his arms but Palhares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palhares is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Palhares.
Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palhares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pluto Palhares just wasn't active enough.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Palhares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valentine's guard.
Valentine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palhares manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Palhares trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Palhares checks it.
Valentine swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Palhares on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Palhares off balance momentarily.
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valentine takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine 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.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Valentine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palhares scores with a nice body kick.
Palhares 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.
Alexander Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Palhares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palhares's sensitive parts.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters by clinching up.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
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!
Palhares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palhares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Palhares tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Palhares.
Palhares dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Palhares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Palhares controls the action.
Palhares lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Palhares controls the action.
Palhares pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares misses with a punch on the inside.
Palhares blocking some punches.
Valentine is trying to maintain a safe position but Palhares gets an underhook and turns Valentine into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palhares.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Palhares won't allow it.
Palhares tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palhares successfully pulls guard.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Palhares blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palhares's head.
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palhares's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Palhares's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Palhares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Palhares drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palhares misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palhares.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palhares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palhares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valentine doesn't seem bothered though.
Valentine works Palhares's body with a nice hook.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine connects with a body shot that sends Palhares's belly button to the back.
Valentine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palhares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Palhares swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Palhares looks to throw a body kick
and Valentine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Palhares!
Palhares is trying to control Valentine's posture but Valentine avoids it.
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard.
Valentine trying to control the action but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Valentine tries to score with some ground and pound. Palhares controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pluto Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine landing strikes.
Palhares parries the strikes from Valentine easily there. Valentine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Palhares to escape.
Valentine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palhares is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alexander Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine working the body and head with strikes.
Valentine lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is looking for a sweep.
Valentine controls the position.
Valentine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palhares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Palhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valentine working the head with strikes.
Palhares wants to control but Valentine postures up.
Valentine working the ground and pound but Palhares is defending the strikes.
Valentine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palhares tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Alexander Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares seems a little lost for a moment, as Valentine dominates the positioning.
Palhares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares missing with punches from the bottom.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Palhares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily.
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 Valentine in particular looking to stall.
Valentine trying to control from half guard but Palhares is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Valentine!
Post fight, an emotional Alexander Valentine said 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen misses with a left hand
and Kable makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
Tolonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tolonen with a jab.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Kable moves out of range easily.
Tolonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Kable.
Kable has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cell Block Six in the buildup to the fight.
Tolonen ducks under a wild hook from Kable.
Kable throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen throws a looping overhand right but Kable ducks down to avoid it.
Kable throws a head kick but Tolonen moves out of range.
Kable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kable has closed the distance and engaged Tolonen in a clinch.
Tolonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tolonen lands a jab to Kable's midsection.
Kable tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kable fails to land with a series of punches.
Kable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kable scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tolonen in his tracks.
Kable misses with a low kick.
Kable misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tolonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kable's head backwards.
Tolonen walks into a stiff left hand from Kable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kable stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tolonen.
Kable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kable tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Kable lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tolonen will feel that in the morning.
Tolonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolonen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen looks winded!
Kable tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a big shot that misses.
Kable turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kable missing with a left hand there. Tolonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kable pushes Tolonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kable.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen wants to break free but Kable has control.
Kable lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolonen won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Kable.
Tolonen throws a head punch that misses.
Kable landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kable connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tolonen's face.
A short uppercut from Kable.
Tolonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kable creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kable unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kable unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kable misses with a body punch.
Kable lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tolonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kable lands a hook that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Kable scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kable on the inside.
Tolonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kable.
Kable unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kable softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tolonen is rocked!
Kable creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tolonen's defenses.
Tolonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kable finish him?
Nice body punch from Kable.
A short right from Kable on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kable.
Kable lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kable lands a nice knee to the body.
Tolonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kable lands a vicious elbow to the side of Tolonen's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Kable tries to finish him with strikes but Tolonen still seems able to defend himself so Kable steps back and lets Tolonen get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
It looks like Iiro Tolonen has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kable thuds a left hand into Tolonen's body.
Kable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kable fakes the body blow, causing Tolonen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tolonen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Kable!
A relieved looking Neo Kable thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Samba has chosen Bezerker by Love Among Freaks as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samba.
Samba lands a two punch combo.
Stehling slips a straight right by Samba.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samba.
Samba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stehling cracks Samba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samba looks to throw a body kick
and Stehling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Samba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stehling wants to pass the guard but Samba is defending well.
Samba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba is concentrating on defense, preventing Stehling from advancing position.
Samba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stehling.
Samba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samba pulls Stehling in to control the position.
Let's hope that Samba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stehling postures up in Samba's guard and throws a big left but Samba blocks it.
Stehling throws an elbow that misses. Samba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stehling's guard. Nice move by Samba!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling is pulling down on Samba's head. It's preventing any offense from Samba, at least for the moment.
Samba wants to control from the top but Stehling keeps moving.
Samba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stehling's head.
Stehling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samba content to stall in guard here.
Stehling wants to sweep here but Samba controlling him for the moment.
Stehling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stehling has control of Samba's left arm, preventing Samba from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stehling controls Samba momentarily but Samba frees himself.
Stehling is pulling down on Samba's head. It's preventing any offense from Samba, at least for the moment.
Mitchell Stehling has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Samba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stehling is able to avoid easily.
Samba throws out a leg kick but Stehling moves out of range and Samba only half commits.
Christopher Samba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samba misses with a low kick.
Stehling tries to clinch there but Samba circles away.
Stehling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling blocks the body kick.
Samba scores with a shot to the body.
Stehling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samba shoots in and bounces Stehling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stehling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stehling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Samba trying to control but Stehling is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samba throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stehling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samba blocks an uppercut.
Samba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stehling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samba.
Stehling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Stehling on the inside.
Samba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Stehling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stehling can't fight it off and eventually Samba manages to take the fight to the floor. Stehling looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samba wants to control from the top but Stehling keeps moving.
Samba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stehling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stehling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Samba!
Stehling throws some wild stikes that Samba manages to avoid easily.
Samba avoids a strike by Stehling and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Stehling's guard! Fantastic escape!
Stehling wants to sweep here but Samba controlling him for the moment.
Samba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stehling wants to sweep here but Samba controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba trying to control the position from guard on top but Stehling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samba stopping the sweep attempt from Stehling.
Christopher Samba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samba is in close to Stehling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Samba wants to control from the top but Stehling keeps moving.
Stehling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samba sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stehling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Samba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samba trying to control but Stehling is working from the bottom.
Stehling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stehling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stehling is looking to sweep but instead, Samba has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stehling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stehling keeping full guard, as Samba tries to pass.
Samba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stehling is trying to keep Samba in close.
Samba trying to control but Stehling is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stehling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Samba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stehling throws a sloppy body shot
and Samba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stehling's guard now.
Stehling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Samba tries to get to full guard but Stehling has control of the leg.
Samba keeping control of the position.
Samba is trying to control but can't.
Stehling is trying to control the action in half guard but Samba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stehling is trying to control the action in half guard but Samba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Samba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Samba wants to improve his position but Stehling is controlling well.
Samba is trying is best to control the position here.
Samba moves into full guard.
Stehling controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mitchell Stehling just wasn't active enough.
Stehling connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba scores with a punch to the head.
Samba lands a leg kick that knocks Stehling off balance momentarily.
Stehling looks to score with a jab to the body but Samba is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Samba.
Stehling lands with a straight right. Samba didn't see that one coming.
Samba thuds his right hand into Stehling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stehling throws a leg kick but Samba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stehling tries to clinch but Samba is having none of it.
Stehling cracks Samba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christopher Samba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stehling throws out a leg kick but Samba moves out of range and Stehling only half commits.
Samba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stehling slips under a jab from Samba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba motions for Stehling to come forward. Samba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stehling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samba throws an off balance right hand
and Stehling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stehling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samba showed some decent athleticism there.
Stehling gets full guard.
Stehling pulls Samba in close to prevent any damage.
Stehling wants to sweep here but Samba controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling pulls Samba in to control the position.
Samba trying to control the position from guard on top but Stehling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stehling pulls Samba in close to prevent any damage.
Stehling wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Mitchell Stehling wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Samba throws a wild body kick that Stehling sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Stehling blocks the leg kick.
Samba staying out of range there.
Samba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Christopher Samba just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stehling.
Stehling doesn't manage to clinch there - Samba circles away.
Samba just misses with a punch to the body.
Samba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stehling.
Stehling blocks a low kick nicely.
Stehling takes a swing at Samba's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stehling checks a leg kick.
Samba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stehling. Stehling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body kick from Samba.
Samba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Samba. Those never looked like landing.
Stehling moves out of range as Samba throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samba pinned against the cage. Samba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samba misses with a leg kick
and Stehling counters with a nice body shot.
Samba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Samba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Samba just misses with a punch to the body.
Samba staying out of range there.
Stehling connects with a crisp jab.
Samba shoots for a takedown but Stehling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stehling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba looks for the body kick but Stehling saw that one coming.
Samba keeps Stehling at a distance using the push kick.
Samba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samba scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stehling manages to avoid it.
Samba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stehling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samba scrambles back to his feet.
Samba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samba misses with a right hand
and Stehling counters with a single leg into guard. Samba didn't expect that.
Samba working a defensive guard here.
Samba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stehling is trying desperately to improve position.
Stehling is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Samba scoring with strikes but Stehling is staying in there.
Stehling manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stehling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling tries to roll over but Samba keeps him under control.
Samba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stehling wants to control but Samba is having none of it.
Stehling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stehling wants to hold on but Samba pushes him away.
Samba thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stehling throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Samba was covering up waiting for the punch and Stehling finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Samba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samba keeping moving, preventing Stehling from controlling successfully.
Samba wants to sweep but no luck.
Samba is still trying to improve position.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Samba keeps moving.
Stehling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba has Stehling pulled in close to control his posture.
Samba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stehling is one step ahead there.
Stehling trying to control but Samba is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mitchell Stehling just wasn't active enough.
Samba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samba tries for a takedown but Stehling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchell Stehling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samba. Stehling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samba lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Samba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stehling doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling cracks Samba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stehling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stehling takes the fight into the clinch.
Samba has a couple of punches blocked by Stehling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stehling.
Samba prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Samba blocking some punches.
Samba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stehling misses with the head strike.
Samba struggles to land a body shot inside as Stehling controls his hands.
Samba prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stehling as Samba tries to tie him up.
Stehling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samba's elbow.
Stehling tries to work over Samba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samba tries for a takedown but Stehling manages to get underhooks.
Samba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mitchell Stehling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Samba.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Samba struggles to land a body shot inside as Stehling controls his hands.
Samba prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Stehling fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stehling.
Nice body punch from Stehling - that landed with a thud.
Samba working aggressively here.
Stehling tries to work over Samba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stehling.
Stehling tries to work over Samba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stehling lands a hook that snaps the head of Samba backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Stehling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell Stehling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stehling misses with a punch on the inside.
Samba blocks an uppercut.
Samba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samba lands a body shot in the clinch.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stehling misses with some punches.
Samba is looking for a takedown.
Stehling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christopher Samba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Samba tries to work over Stehling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Stehling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Samba!
Christopher Samba is the new heavyweight champion!
Christopher Samba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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