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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Cichon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cichon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Grindmode - YG ft, 2 Chainz and Nipsey Hussle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Cichon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cichon misses with a body shot.
Cichon looks to land a left hand but Dempsey moved out of range nicely.
Cichon avoids the head kick by Dempsey.
Dempsey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dempsey clinches up with Cichon and pushes him back against the cage.
Cichon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cichon has a couple of punches blocked by Dempsey.
A nice left hand lands by Cichon.
Cichon leaning against his opponent.
Cichon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Cichon controls his hands.
Dempsey looking to stall.
Dempsey breaks the clinch.
Dempsey staying out of range there.
Cichon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dempsey throws a leg kick which misses Cichon's front leg but catches the back leg as Cichon tries to avoid it.
Cichon throws a right and a left that Dempsey avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cichon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dempsey's corner calls for a 1-2. Dempsey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Dempsey.
Cichon connects with a body shot that sends Dempsey's belly button to the back.
Cichon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cichon slips a jab from Dempsey.
Cichon throws a right hand that Dempsey ducks under and follows up with a left that Dempsey also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Dempsey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dempsey clinches up with Cichon and pushes him back against the cage.
Cichon looking to stall.
Cichon tries a body shot but Dempsey blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dempsey.
Dempsey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dempsey tries to work over Cichon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cichon wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey is working Cichon over against the cage.
Dempsey can't find room to land a body shot as Cichon controls the action.
Dempsey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Cichon - that landed with a thud.
Dempsey tries to work over Cichon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cichon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dempsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dempsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Cichon.
Dempsey manages to break the clinch.
Cichon scores with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Dempsey.
It looks like Mariusz Cichon has been cut.
Dempsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dempsey.
Cichon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cichon looks to land a left hand but Dempsey moved out of range nicely.
Cichon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dempseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cichon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cichon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dempsey ducks under a wild hook from Cichon.
Dempsey avoids the body shot from Cichon.
Cichon throws an off balance right hand
and Dempsey counters with a thumping low kick.
Cichon tries to bum rush Dempsey with a series of wild strikes but Dempsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cichon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cichon scores with a jab to the head.
Cichon moves out of range of the body kick.
Cichon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dempsey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cichon tried to score with a low kick but Dempsey checks it.
Mariusz Cichon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cichon dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Cichon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cichon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dempsey moves away.
Cichon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dempsey.
Cichon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dempsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Cichon.
Dempsey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cichon.
Cichon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Cichon misses the target.
Cichon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Cichon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dempsey counters with a straight right hand.
Cichon misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Cichon.
The fighters circling - Cichon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cichon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cichon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dempsey, pushing him back against the cage.
Dempsey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cichon blocks it with crossed arms.
Dempsey looking to stall.
Dempsey looking to throw knees to the head but Cichon is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Cichon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dempsey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dempsey avoids the body shot from Cichon.
Dempsey misses with a looping right.
Dempsey scores with a leg kick.
Cichon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Cichon misses.
Cichon throws a looping overhand right but Dempsey ducks down to avoid it.
Dempsey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cichon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dempsey lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dempsey staying out of range there.
Cichon lands a jab to Dempsey's midsection.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Cichon pushes him off.
Cichon moves out of range of the body kick from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cichon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Dempsey tenderised Cichon's leg. Cichon is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cichon doesn't seem bothered though.
Dempsey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cichon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cichon is breathing heavily.
Dempsey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dempsey. That's going to slow Cichon down.
Jack Dempsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Dempsey throws a series of strikes that have Cichon backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dempsey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cichon will feel that in the morning.
Cichon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dempsey.
Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cichon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey scoring well with a low kick there.
Dempsey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cichon is rocked!
Dempsey misses with a wild body shot.
Dempsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cichon can do to turn this around?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dempsey! Cichon is out on his feet! Dempsey rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cichon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cichon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey!
Mariusz Cichon was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry I couldn't get the win. Next time i will come back better then ever. Thanks to all the fans for coming out.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. This should be fireworks!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Couture!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Couture has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice cross by Ross.
Couture is rocked!
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Couture fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ross to the ground. Couture is now in Ross's guard.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ross lands a nice shot to the head.
Ross tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Ross has a good base and remains in mount.
Ross trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
Couture wants to control but Ross is having none of it.
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross lands a big elbow.
Ross lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross dominating with strikes here.
Couture tries to lock up and control but Ross gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Couture is wriggling around trying to escape.
Couture wants to hold on but Ross pushes him away.
Ross lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ross raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Couture trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross trying to control the position.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ross is trying to keep Couture in close.
Ross looking for a guillotine here but Couture defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Ross blocks nicely.
Ross trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that 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.
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross tries to land a leg kick but Couture saw it coming and moves away.
Ross moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ross with a hook.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Ross lands with a kick to the temple. Couture shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Couture connects with a looping right hand.
Ross staying out of range there.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Ross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture dives in for a single leg takedown but Ross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ross gets underhooks to prevent Couture's takedown attempt.
Couture tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross breaks from the clinch.
Ross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Couture's sensitive parts.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Couture.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Ross looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross stalks Couture and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couture's face. Couture staggers backwards, shaken.
Couture decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ross to regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ross pulls Couture in close to his closed guard and prevents Couture from doing any damage or advancing position.
Couture postures up in Ross's guard and throws a big left but Ross blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Ross seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Ross.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Ross is out of range.
Couture closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ross quickly recovers to half guard.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ross's head.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ross makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ross.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeps trying to improve his position.
Couture has his foot on Ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ross works his way back into a safe position though.
Ross content to stall in guard here.
Ross passes into half guard.
Ross blocks the strikes from Couture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture wants to get back to full guard but Ross has passed into side control.
Ross working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Ross will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ross can pounce on him.
Ross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mike Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couture.
Couture throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
Ross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Couture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ross. Ross obviously looking to wear him down.
Ross lands a slapping body shot.
Couture takes one to the side of the head.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Ross counters with a hugh head kick that removes Couture from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Ross!
After winning the bout, Mike Ross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight For Your Right To Party. The key to victory for Adam Yauch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Yauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Channell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch defending well as Channell loads up on a big left hand.
Channell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yauch sprawls well initially but Channell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Channell is trying to work for a kimura but Yauch is defending well.
Channell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Channell seems to be working for a kimura but Yauch defends the submission attempt.
Channell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yauch defends it well.
Channell is keen to just control but Yauch is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yauch defends it well.
Channell stops Yauch from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Channell trying to control from Yauch's half guard. Yauch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Channell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Channell stops Yauch from standing up.
Channell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Channell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yauch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Channell, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Channell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yauch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yauch looking to sit in guard and control but Channell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yauch keeping moving, preventing Channell from controlling successfully.
Channell postures up in Yauch's guard and throws a big left but Yauch blocks it.
Channell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yauch dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Channell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yauch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yauch scoring with some ground and pound.
Yauch wants to pass the guard but Channell is keeping the position.
Yauch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yauch lands a couple of elbows.
Yauch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yauch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Channell's guard.
Yauch is keen to just control but Channell is a slippery customer.
Channell actively working from the bottom here.
Channell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yauch.
Yauch prevents Channell from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yauch thows a huge punch but Channell dodges it nicely.
Channell is defending against the submission attempts here by Yauch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yauch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Channell keeps working.
Channell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yauch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Channell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clark Channell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Channell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yauch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yauch.
Channell avoids the head kick by Yauch.
Yauch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Channell manages to avoid it.
Yauch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Channell misses with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yauch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channell shoots in for a takedown but Yauch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yauch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Channell needs to keep his hands up - Yauch had a free shot at his head there.
Channell swings for the body but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch closes the distance and clinches.
Yauch lands a knee to the head.
Yauch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yauch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yauch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yauch scores with a shoulder strike.
Yauch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Channell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yauch.
Channell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Yauch on the inside.
Yauch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Channell backwards.
Yauch lands with a short shot to the head.
Channell is rocked!
Channell is trying to maintain a safe position but Yauch gets an underhook and turns Channell into the cage.
Yauch scores with a shot to the side of Channell's head.
Channell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Channell is still on wobbly legs! Can Yauch finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Channell seems to have recovered his senses.
Channell takes an elbow to the temple.
Channell letting Yauch take a breather here.
Yauch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yauch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yauch scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yauch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Channell wants a takedown but no success here.
Adam Yauch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Channell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell jumps guard but Yauch stands there with Channell around his waist. Channell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yauch.
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!
Yauch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Channell's face.
A right hook to the body lands for Yauch.
Channell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yauch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yauch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yauch connects with a right hand. Channell shakes it off.
Yauch moves out of range as Channell throws a body kick.
Yauch drops Channell with a naaaaasty hook - Channell is in real trouble here! Yauch dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Yauch!
Adam Yauch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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168 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li dives in and scores a takedown into Richards's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Li wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Li has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Li looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Richards wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Li throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
Li lands an overhand right.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Richards.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Richards throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Li swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li is looking to wear down Richards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Li scores with a nice head shot.
Richards misses with a double jab
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Donk. Li catches Richards right on the button with a cross.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richards instigates a clinch.
Li is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Richards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li misses with a body punch.
Richards lands an elbow that stopped Li in his tracks for a moment.
Richards gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Richards lands a damaging elbow.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards lands an elbow inside that Li shrugs off.
Richards lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Richards.
Li wants to break free but Richards has control.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li tries to pull guard but Richards holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wai Man Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Wai Man Li will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Li.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily.
Li tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richards defends well and Li ends up having to push Richards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Li won't want to take too many of those.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Wai Man Li has been cut.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Richards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Richards.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Li tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Li takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
Richards prevents a body shot from Li.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li tries to break the clinch but Richards is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Li.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Keith Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Richards lands an elbow inside.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Richards lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richards after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wai Man Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Richards.
Richards working Li over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li is trying to break free.
Li takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards pushes Li back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Richards.
Richards lands an elbow inside that Li shrugs off.
Richards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
Li tries to pull guard but Richards holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Richards gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Richards obliges.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Richards creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Li! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Richards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Richards!
Keith Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Wai Man Li spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd rather die than lose to a joker like this guy again. I don't know where things went wrong, but I guarantee a win next time out.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
183 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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171 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Agogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konopacki blocks a head kick by Agogo.
A combination from Agogo does no damage.
A combination from Agogo does no damage.
Agogo misses with an uppercut
and Konopacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konopacki lands with a straight right. Agogo didn't see that one coming.
Agogo swats away the attempt to clinch by Konopacki.
Konopacki throws a hook but Agogo blocks it.
Agogo throws a leg kick that misses.
Agogo misses with the combination.
Agogo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Konopacki.
Agogo tries to bum rush Konopacki with a series of wild strikes but Konopacki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Agogo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Agogo as Konopacki shoots in.
Agogo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo throws a head kick but Konopacki moves out of range.
Konopacki tries to close the distance and clinch but Agogo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konopacki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konopacki misses with a body kick.
Konopacki lands with an uppercut that bounces Agogo off the cage and back into range.
Konopacki avoids the head kick by Agogo.
Agogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Konopacki.
Konopacki lands with a nice body punch.
Konopacki dives in and grabs Agogo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Agogo pushes down on Konopacki's head and hops out.
Konopacki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konopacki looks to land a body kick but Agogo moved away.
Agogo throws a left that rocks Konopacki and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Agogo dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Konopacki regain composure!
Konopacki is rocked!
Konopacki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agogo lands a strong strike to the head of Konopacki. That's dazed him! Agogo looking to finish here. Konopacki is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Agogo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Agogo!
Hugo Agogo 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shin Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
174 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shin Gouki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gouki scores with a three punch combo!
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Gouki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Gouki.
Gouki misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gouki.
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Gouki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gouki backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson prevents Gouki from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Swanson.
Gouki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gouki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gouki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Gouki controls the action.
Swanson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson lands with a light punch inside.
Gouki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gouki tries to throw a body punch but Swanson avoids it by throwing Gouki back against the cage.
Gouki has had enough of the clinch but Swanson keeps him there for the moment.
Swanson lands with a right to the head.
Gouki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swanson cracks Gouki with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Swanson.
Gouki tries to circle away but Swanson has him pinned against the cage.
Gouki lands a shot to the body.
Gouki wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gouki is looking to break free of the clinch but Swanson has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gouki tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Gouki has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gouki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Gouki.
Gouki moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Gouki tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson catches Gouki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Gouki.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gouki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gouki tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Gouki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Gouki tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gouki's head backwards.
It looks like Shin Gouki has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gouki.
Shin Gouki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson lunges at Gouki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gouki's hand.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gouki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gouki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Gouki shakes it off.
Gouki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a big right hand! Oh Gouki is in trouble here! Swanson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Swanson!
Dan Swanson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machina comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy. Judge Machina could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Napoleon Dynamite's chin.
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25
162 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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26
168 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Judge Machina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Napoleon Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Dynamite misses
and Machina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machina.
Machina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dynamite avoids it.
Dynamite wants a takedown.
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dynamite blocks it with crossed arms.
Dynamite throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
Machina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dynamite avoids the elbow strike from Machina, against the cage.
Dynamite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machina crunches a lovely knee into Dynamite's ribcage.
Machina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dynamite.
Nice elbow from Machina.
Machina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dynamite avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dynamite's brow.
Machina prevents Dynamite from breaking the clinch.
Machina working Dynamite over with knees to the body.
Dynamite misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dynamite blocks it with crossed arms.
Machina lands a knee to the head.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machina avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machina throws an elbow but misses.
Dynamite has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dynamite.
Machina scores with a knee to the head.
Machina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dynamite leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machina pushes off an throws an elbow but Dynamite leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dynamite avoids a wild elbow strike from Machina.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Dynamite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dynamite manages to break the clinch.
Machina takes one on the button.
Dynamite is looking to slow Machina down with leg kicks.
Dynamite throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Machina.
Machina checks a leg kick nicely.
Dynamite smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dynamite scoring well with a low kick there.
Dynamite throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dynamite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dynamite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dynamite was well out of range. Poor timing from Machina.
Dynamite walks into a jab.
Dynamite connects with a crisp jab.
Dynamite misses with a lunging right hand
and Machina counters by moving into the clinch.
Dynamite misses with a knee to the head.
Dynamite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machina lands an elbow just above Dynamite 's eye.
Machina tries a knee to the head but Dynamite blocks it.
Dynamite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machina has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dynamite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machina's elbow.
Machina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamite is defending well for now.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite successfully pulls guard.
Dynamite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machina seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Judge Machina.
Dynamite swats away the attempt to clinch by Machina.
Machina missing with a left hand there. Dynamite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dynamite misses with a left hand
and Machina counters by moving into the clinch.
Dynamite takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dynamite blocks the elbow strike.
Dynamite stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A knee to the head by Dynamite.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body.
Machina landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machina avoids it.
Dynamite looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Machina dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dynamite misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dynamite.
Machina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dynamite tries to land a body kick
and Machina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machina.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dynamite is trying to drag Machina to the mat but Machina just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dynamite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machina pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dynamite avoids a wild elbow strike from Machina.
Machina looking to throw knees to the head but Dynamite is blocking nicely.
Machina utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dynamite is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dynamite managing to block the knees to the body from Machina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machina as Dynamite tries to tie him up.
Dynamite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machina smiles and moves away.
Judge Machina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a leg kick
and Machina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dynamite dodges an elbow strike from Machina.
Machina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dynamite is breathing heavily.
Dynamite tries to land knees in the clinch but Machina avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machina.
Machina's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Machina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machina lands an elbow inside that Dynamite shrugs off.
Dynamite takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machina lands an elbow just above Dynamite 's eye.
It looks like Napoleon Dynamite has been cut.
Dynamite takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dynamite misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dynamite's defenses.
Dynamite lands a shot to the body.
Machina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dynamite takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machina lands an elbow inside.
Machina lands an elbow that stopped Dynamite in his tracks for a moment.
Machina lands a good knee to the midsection. Dynamite won't want to take too many of those.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
Machina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dynamite is rocked!
Machina scores with a knee to the head.
Dynamite is still on wobbly legs! Can Machina finish him?
Machina lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machina.
Dynamite avoiding damage as Machina throws knees to the body.
Dynamite misses with a knee strike.
Machina lands an elbow that stopped Dynamite in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machina.
Nice elbow from Machina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machina working the clinch nicely. Dynamite is working for position but Machina cracks him with a big knee to the head! Dynamite crumples up against the cage and Machina lands two more shots before the ref can save Dynamite! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Judge Machina!
Judge Machina thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifrous Satanous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satanous comes to the cage accompanied by Put You To Bed. Gein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 'Mama Said Knock You Out' by LL Cool J kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 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
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucifrous Satanous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ned Gein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satanous fails with the takedown
and Gein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Satanous's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Satanous has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gein has passed into side control.
Gein trying to control the position but Satanous is working away.
Satanous is trying to control Gein's posture but Gein avoids it.
Satanous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gein working Satanous over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satanous is trying to get back to full guard.
Gein is looking to take a break and control but Satanous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Satanous is looking for a sweep. Gein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein is looking to stall here but Satanous recovers full guard.
Gein wants to control from the top but Satanous keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Satanous is on top in guard.
Gein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Satanous defends it easily.
Gein pulls Satanous in close to his closed guard and prevents Satanous from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein is trying to keep Satanous in close.
Gein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Satanous's guard.
Satanous working for a triangle but Gein defends it easily.
Gein drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Satanous dives on top into guard.
Satanous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gein is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gein working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Satanous has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Satanous scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Satanous.
Gein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gein felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Satanous slips a nice elbow through Gein's hands, connecting with Gein's forehead.
Gein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Satanous.
Satanous lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanous drops an elbow to the side of Gein's head.
Gein is rocked!
Gein is looking for a sweep. Satanous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gein is still in real trouble! Can Satanous finish him?
Satanous lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gein quite badly. Gein pulls Satanous in close trying to recover. Satanous postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gein on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gein doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifrous Satanous!
Lucifrous Satanous was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Wideroos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Stefans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Wideroos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wideroos told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stefans misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wideroos throws an elbow but misses.
Wideroos tries for a takedown but Stefans manages to get underhooks.
Stefans is trying to stall.
Stefans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wideroos backwards.
Wideroos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stefans regains guard immediately.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stefans controls Wideroos momentarily but Wideroos frees himself.
Wideroos throwing strikes from guard but Stefans blocks nicely.
Stefans managing to control the position.
Wideroos stands up out of Stefans's guard for a moment - Stefans manages to land a nice upkick.
Stefans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wideroos is controlling him.
Wideroos looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefans wants to sweep but no luck.
Stefans is working hard here to advance position.
Wideroos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stefans is keeping the position for now.
Stefans wants to hit a switch here but Wideroos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stefans there!
Stefans slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wideroos working Stefans over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wideroos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wideroos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stefans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wideroos.
Stefans taking some punishment here, with Wideroos in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wideroos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stefans tries to roll over but Wideroos keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Wideroos.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wideroos connects with a nice short shot to Stefans's temple.
Stefans is trying to maintain the position but Wideroos is very close to passing his half guard.
Wideroos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stefans tries to hold on but Wideroos postures up.
Stefans working to try and regain half guard.
Wideroos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wideroos raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos working Stefans over with strikes here.
Stefans tries to reverse the position but Wideroos maintains control.
Wideroos tries to control but Stefans wriggling away.
Wideroos working the ground and pound effectively.
Stefans is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefans swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Oh Stefans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wideroos connects with a bit shot that sees Stefans covering up! More strikes from Wideroos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wideroos is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Wideroos!
Esa Wideroos is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tasos Ieronymakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila's entrance music is One Hit. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tasos Ieronymakis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ieronymakis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rastila - the referee stops the clock and Ieronymakis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rastila. Ieronymakis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ieronymakis throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
Good shot there by Rastila.
It looks like Tasos Ieronymakis has been cut.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ieronymakis.
Rastila bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rastila loads up on a big right hand but Ieronymakis slips the punch.
Rastila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ieronymakis is out of range and Rastila settles back down.
Ieronymakis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ieronymakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rastila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rastila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ieronymakis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rastila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Rastila.
Rastila walks into a left hand.
Rastila has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rastila lands a nice looking body kick.
Ieronymakis misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rastila checks a leg kick.
Rastila tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Ieronymakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila lands with an uppercut that bounces Ieronymakis off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Rastila.
Ieronymakis thuds his shin into the meat of Rastila's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Ieronymakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rastila.
Nice body punch from Rastila.
Ieronymakis cracks Rastila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ieronymakis checks a leg kick nicely.
Ieronymakis cracks the inside of Rastila's front leg.
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!
Rastila checks a leg kick nicely.
Rastila throws a right and a left that Ieronymakis avoids nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ieronymakis - that will leave a mark!
Rastila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rastila as he avoids it easily.
Ieronymakis misses with a head kick.
Ieronymakis throws a body kick that misses.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Ieronymakis.
Rastila moves out of range as Ieronymakis strikes.
Rastila jabs Ieronymakis right on the nose. Ieronymakis blinks but takes it well.
Ieronymakis checks a leg kick.
Ieronymakis misses with a low kick.
Ieronymakis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rastila is out of range and Ieronymakis settles back down.
Rastila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rastila tries a low kick but Ieronymakis avoids it.
Rastila misses with a straight left.
Rastila throws an overhand right that lands on Ieronymakis's shoulder, as Ieronymakis tries to avoid the shot.
Ieronymakis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila cracks the inside of Ieronymakis's front leg.
A jab from Rastila does it's job there.
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rastila slips a jab from Ieronymakis.
Rastila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Rastila misses.
Rastila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rastila lands with a good body shot.
Rastila moves out of range as Ieronymakis strikes.
Ieronymakis misses with a straight left.
Rastila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ieronymakis tries to move into range but Rastila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rastila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rastila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rastila avoids the head kick by Ieronymakis.
Rastila lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a leg kick that misses.
Ieronymakis pushes Rastila away with a front kick.
Ieronymakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rastila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ieronymakis doesn't seem bothered though.
Ieronymakis throws a hook but Rastila blocks it.
Ieronymakis moves out of range as Rastila throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rastila. That snapped Ieronymakis's head back.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ieronymakis's calf.
Rastila motions for Ieronymakis to come forward. Rastila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Ieronymakis is predictable there
and Rastila counters with a nice body kick.
Rastila throws a head kick that Ieronymakis semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ieronymakis.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Rastila tries a low kick but Ieronymakis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping body kick lands there for Rastila.
Rastila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ieronymakis darts in looking for a takedown but Rastila gets double underhooks and turns Ieronymakis into the cage.
Ieronymakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Rastila is trying to force a seperation but Ieronymakis has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ieronymakis.
Rastila stalling in the clinch but Ieronymakis improves position.
Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Ieronymakis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rastila shoots in and drives through. Ieronymakis sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Rastila.
Ieronymakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rastila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rastila throws a leg kick but Ieronymakis checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ieronymakis - that will leave a mark!
Rastila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila throws an overhand right that lands on Ieronymakis's shoulder, as Ieronymakis tries to avoid the shot.
Ieronymakis lands a head kick. Rastila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ieronymakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Rastila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rastila wants to control but Ieronymakis is keeping him busy.
Ieronymakis is looking to control Rastila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ieronymakis avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rastila working the head and body with strikes.
Rastila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ieronymakis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ieronymakis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Sali inform us that Ieronymakis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ieronymakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rastila is one step ahead there.
Rastila trying to control but Ieronymakis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila lands a couple of digs.
Ieronymakis is looking for a triangle but Rastila pushes his legs off easily.
Rastila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ieronymakis wants to sweep but no luck.
Rastila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ieronymakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ieronymakis working for a triangle but Rastila defends it easily.
Rastila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila is working Ieronymakis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ieronymakis keeping moving, preventing Rastila from controlling successfully.
Rastila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rastila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieronymakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rastila has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ieronymakis looking for a guillotine here but Rastila defends easily.
Ieronymakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila trying to control but Ieronymakis is working from the bottom.
Rastila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ieronymakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ieronymakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ieronymakis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila wants to control from the top but Ieronymakis keeps moving.
Rastila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Rastila there.
Ieronymakis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rastila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ieronymakis tries a low kick but Rastila avoids it.
Rastila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ieronymakis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ieronymakis tests Rastila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ieronymakis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Ieronymakis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ieronymakis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rastila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ieronymakis misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ieronymakis misses with a kick to the body.
Ieronymakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rastila.
Ieronymakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rastila finds it's way round the side to connect with Ieronymakis's head.
Ieronymakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Rastila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ieronymakis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rastila.
That has opened up Tasos Ieronymakis's cut even more.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rastila.
Ieronymakis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ieronymakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Rastila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ieronymakis's head backwards.
A jab from Rastila does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ieronymakis blocks a leg kick.
Ieronymakis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rastila.
Ieronymakis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ieronymakis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rastila throws a shot to the body.
Rastila jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis moves out of range of the leg kick from Rastila.
Nice takedown defense from Rastila. No joy for Ieronymakis on that attempt.
Rastila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rastila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rastila misses with a low kick as Ieronymakis jumps back.
Rastila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ieronymakis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rastila!
Rastila tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ieronymakis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ieronymakis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rastila is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis working the ground and pound effectively.
Rastila is working to get back to half guard.
Ieronymakis wants to control but Rastila has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ieronymakis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis thumps Rastila with a low kick.
Rastila throws a front kick aimed at Ieronymakis's knee but Ieronymakis avoids it well.
Rastila throws the kick towards the body but Ieronymakis avoids it.
Rastila tries to land a leg kick but Ieronymakis saw it coming and moves away.
Rastila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rastila throws a leg kick which misses Ieronymakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Ieronymakis tries to avoid it.
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila throws a body punch but Ieronymakis moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ieronymakis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rastila checks it well.
Veikko Rastila is winning the standup battle so far.
Rastila walks into a left hand.
Ieronymakis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ieronymakis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Veikko Rastila did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ieronymakis checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rastila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ieronymakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rastila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ieronymakis somewhat.
Ieronymakis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rastila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ieronymakis.
Rastila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ieronymakis's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Ieronymakis.
Jab by Ieronymakis.
Rastila dips to his left and cracks Ieronymakis with an uppercut!
A jab from Rastila misses.
Rastila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Ieronymakis.
Nice defenses there by Ieronymakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila throws a wild body kick that Ieronymakis sees coming a mile off.
Rastila throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ieronymakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ieronymakis walks into a straight right hand from Rastila.
Ieronymakis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rastila.
Rastila throws a poor cross that misses
and Ieronymakis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ieronymakis throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
Rastila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ieronymakis on the side of the head.
Ieronymakis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Rastila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ieronymakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rastila throws a leg kick but Ieronymakis sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ieronymakis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rastila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ieronymakis.
Rastila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ieronymakis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila.
Rastila lands with a nice body kick.
Ieronymakis looks to throw the jab but Rastila is out of range.
Rastila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ieronymakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ieronymakis dives in and grabs Rastila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rastila pushes down on Ieronymakis's head and hops out.
Veikko Rastila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tasos Ieronymakis.
Rastila throws a low kick but Ieronymakis moves out of range easily.
Rastila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ieronymakis can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ieronymakis.
Rastila swats away the attempt to clinch by Ieronymakis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ieronymakis avoids it really well and circles away.
Ieronymakis moves out of range as Rastila strikes.
Ieronymakis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ieronymakis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rastila loads up on a big right hand but Ieronymakis slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rastila checks a leg kick.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rastila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rastila misses with an uppercut. Ieronymakis saw that one coming.
Ieronymakis throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ieronymakis checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rastila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ieronymakis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ieronymakis throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Ieronymakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila looks to land a right hand but Ieronymakis moved out of range.
Ieronymakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ieronymakis moves out of range as Rastila strikes.
Ieronymakis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ieronymakis is looking to chop away at Rastila's legs.
Rastila scores with a push kick.
Ieronymakis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ieronymakis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila misses with an uppercut
and Ieronymakis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rastila's guard.
Ieronymakis looking to pass the guard.
Ieronymakis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rastila has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila had his way with Tasos Ieronymakis in that round.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ieronymakis lands a right hook to the body.
Rastila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ieronymakis blocks a head kick by Rastila.
Rastila throws a chopping leg kick but Ieronymakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ieronymakis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ieronymakis moves into range and clinches up with Rastila.
A frustrated look appears on Rastila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rastila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rastila blocks an uppercut.
Ieronymakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Rastila.
Rastila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ieronymakis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rastila's efforts to push away.
Rastila wants to break free but Ieronymakis has control.
Ieronymakis misses with the head strike.
Ieronymakis is working Rastila over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Rastila lands an overhand right.
Rastila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ieronymakis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ieronymakis has Rastila up against the cage in a clinch.
Rastila slows down the pace here.
Rastila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ieronymakis throws a leg kick but Rastila sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Rastila.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ieronymakis.
Rastila blocks a head kick by Ieronymakis.
Rastila moves out of range as Ieronymakis strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
Rastila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rastila misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila.
Nice body punch from Rastila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila catches Ieronymakis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Ieronymakis blocks the low kick.
Ieronymakis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rastila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ieronymakis manages to avoid it.
Rastila tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ieronymakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rastila.
Ieronymakis connects with a solid leg kick.
Rastila throws a right and a left that Ieronymakis avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ieronymakis feints and then cracks Rastila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rastila down.
Rastila throws a leg kick that misses.
Rastila avoids a kick to the body.
Ieronymakis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Ieronymakis slams his shin into Rastila's torso.
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.
Ieronymakis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ieronymakis 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.
Rastila moves away from the strike by Ieronymakis.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ieronymakis's calf.
Rastila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ieronymakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ieronymakis thumps Rastila with a low kick.
Good work by Rastila as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Rastila throws a sloppy head kick and Ieronymakis moves out of range easily.
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!
Ieronymakis blocks a low kick nicely.
Veikko Rastila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rastila throws out a loose jab but Ieronymakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Ieronymakis misses.
Ieronymakis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ieronymakis scores with a spinning back kick!
Rastila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rastila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ieronymakis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rastila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ieronymakis is out of range.
Ieronymakis tries a head kick but it misses.
Ieronymakis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rastila in his tracks.
Tasos Ieronymakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ieronymakis misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tasos Ieronymakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rastila has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila retains his heavyweight title!
Veikko Rastila took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank Galaxy FC and Whymer, take care!'.
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