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EVO 81: Otso vs Solovyev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Aman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCollins comes to the cage accompanied by The Go Getter. Aman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Believe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Aman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley McCollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John Aman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCollins is looking to chop away at Aman's legs.
Aman connects with a jab.
Aman misses with a looping left.
McCollins moves away from the strike by Aman.
Aman catches McCollins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from McCollins misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Aman.
McCollins misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aman slips a jab from McCollins.
McCollins blocks a low kick nicely.
McCollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aman was well out of range. Poor timing from McCollins.
Aman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCollins.
McCollins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aman cracks McCollins with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCollins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCollins checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCollins throws a leg kick but Aman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCollins walks into a stiff left hand from Aman.
Aman scores with a jab.
McCollins scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like John Aman has been cut.
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!
McCollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Aman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCollins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aman misses with a leg kick.
John Aman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aman lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Aman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCollins misses with a series of wild punches.
McCollins throws the kick towards the body but Aman avoids it.
Aman throws a leg kick but McCollins moved away.
McCollins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aman finds it's way round the side to connect with McCollins's head.
McCollins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCollins misses with a double jab.
McCollins moves out of range as Aman strikes.
Aman avoids the head kick by McCollins.
Aman blocks a head kick by McCollins.
Aman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aman cracks McCollins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aman throws a low kick but McCollins moves out of range easily.
Aman lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCollins's sensitive parts.
Aman connects with a nice looking jab.
McCollins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aman blocks a jab.
McCollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCollins on the side of the head.
McCollins is rocked!
McCollins blocks the body kick.
Aman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh McCollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCollins swings for the body but Aman moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McCollins.
Aman avoids the body shot from McCollins.
McCollins seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Aman does no damage.
McCollins lands a nice looking body shot.
Aman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aman lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCollins's sensitive parts.
Aman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCollins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aman drops McCollins with a beautiful combination! McCollins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aman is looking for the KO!
McCollins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCollins lands with a good body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCollins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aman - the referee stops the clock and McCollins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aman. McCollins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCollins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCollins scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Aman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Aman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCollins tries to clinch up but Aman circles away and keeps his distance.
Aman loads up on a big right hand but McCollins slips the punch.
Aman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aman lands a right hook to the body.
Aman blocks a head kick by McCollins.
McCollins doesn't manage to clinch there - Aman circles away.
McCollins throws a head kick that misses.
Aman connects with a body shot.
Aman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCollins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCollins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Aman.
Aman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aman.
McCollins is looking to wear down Aman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aman.
Aman cracks McCollins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCollins blocks a head kick by Aman.
A swing and a miss from Aman.
McCollins tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Aman.
McCollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aman avoids the head kick by McCollins.
Aman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCollins finds it's way round the side to connect with Aman's head.
Aman scores with a jab to the head.
McCollins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Aman lands with a hook. McCollins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCollins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCollins misses with a series of wild punches.
McCollins misses with a left hand
and Aman counters with a leg kick.
McCollins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCollins walks into a left hand.
Aman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCollins throws a lazy head kick
and Aman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aman looks to land a body kick but McCollins moved away.
Aman connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCollins. McCollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCollins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McCollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCollins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aman ducks under a wild hook from McCollins.
Aman swings for the body but McCollins moves out of range.
McCollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aman lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCollins's sensitive parts.
McCollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Aman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aman lands a big head kick that sends McCollins tumbling to the mat! Aman takes a step backwards and waves McCollins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCollins gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Aman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! McCollins is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Aman!
Our winner, John Aman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruce Lee enters the cage!
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185 lbs
40 - 19 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class 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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg connects with a single shot there.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Soderberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg with a nice head shot there.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Soderberg is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soderberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Soderberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee wants to stand up but Soderberg is controlling him.
Soderberg stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soderberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee wants to stand up but Soderberg is controlling him.
Soderberg working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soderberg controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee is looking to advance position but Soderberg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soderberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg is landing with some decent strikes but Lee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Soderberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soderberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That has opened up Bruce Lee's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soderberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lee is rocked!
Soderberg drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lee! More shots from Soderberg and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Soderberg!
Post fight, Rufus Soderberg stared into the camera and said '...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Lewis (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Lewis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Lewis scoring well with a low kick there.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow Jackson down.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Lewis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Lewis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lewis.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
Lewis pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lewis throws an elbow but misses.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lewis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Lewis throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Lewis tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis lands a nice elbow.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Jackson avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Lewis, against the cage.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Lewis.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Lewis tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lewis as he connects with a hook.
Jackson jabs at Lewis's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Lewis's defenses.
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 Murray Jackson 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.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lewis. Lewis obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewis connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Lewis.
Lewis throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is looking to wear down Lewis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Lewis counters with a body kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
A good leg kick by Lewis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Jackson jabs at Lewis's body.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lewis wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Lewis clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lewis.
It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Murray Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lewis throws an elbow but misses.
Lewis is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Lewis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lewis stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Lewis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Jackson works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
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 Murray Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murray Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Jackson moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewis throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Lewis throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
A jab from Lewis finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
It looks like Jackson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lewis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonard Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is working Lewis over against the cage.
Lewis misses with a knee strike.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Jackson pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Lewis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lewis is rocked!
Jackson has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body.
Lewis trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson taking a breather.
Murray Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a nice elbow.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Lewis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not.
Lewis tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Jackson!
Murray Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ministry - Thieves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
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220 lbs
26 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doppo Orochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orochi defending well as Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big left hand.
Tokhtakhounov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a poor cross that misses
and Orochi counters with a low kick, right behind Tokhtakhounov 's knee.
Orochi moves out of range as Tokhtakhounov strikes.
Orochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi throws a head kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tokhtakhounov
letting Orochi counter with a right hand.
Orochi throws out a loose jab but Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orochi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tokhtakhounov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orochi throws a low kick, looking for Tokhtakhounov's leg but Tokhtakhounov calmly moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Orochi throws a low kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range easily.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Orochi off balance momentarily.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokhtakhounov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi throws out a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range and Orochi only half commits.
Orochi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tokhtakhounov thumps Orochi with a low kick.
Orochi misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orochi momentarily.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orochi scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
A left lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orochi throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Orochi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orochi cracks the inside of Tokhtakhounov's front leg.
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
Tokhtakhounov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tokhtakhounov swats away the attempt to clinch by Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Orochi misses with a straight right.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orochi throws a hook but Tokhtakhounov blocks it.
A big right from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Orochi moved away.
Orochi throws a front kick aimed at Tokhtakhounov's knee but Tokhtakhounov avoids it well.
Orochi takes one on the button.
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!
Tokhtakhounov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orochi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Tokhtakhounov as he connects with a hook.
Orochi slips a straight right by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orochi misses with a looping left.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokhtakhounov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orochi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orochi tries to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Orochi saw that one coming.
A cross from Orochi lands.
Orochi misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orochi is able to avoid easily.
Orochi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tokhtakhounov takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Orochi blocks the low kick.
Orochi defending well as Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a kick to the body.
Orochi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a powerful jab.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice looking body kick.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi defending well as Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big left hand.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orochi misses with a double jab.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
Orochi throws a low kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range easily.
Orochi slips a jab from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov digs a good body shot into Orochi's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov cracks Orochi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokhtakhounov thumps Orochi with a low kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Orochi blocks the low kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Orochi as he connects with a hook.
Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi tries to clinch up but Tokhtakhounov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokhtakhounov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Orochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab.
Orochi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with a low kick but Orochi moves his leg out of the way.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to Orochi's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab to the body.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orochi is looking to chop away at Tokhtakhounov's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Tokhtakhounov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tokhtakhounov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orochi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokhtakhounov can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Orochi misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
Orochi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov wants to slow Orochi down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Orochi lands with a good body shot.
Orochi blocks the body kick.
Orochi throws an overhand right that lands on Tokhtakhounov's shoulder, as Tokhtakhounov tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi tries to move into range but Tokhtakhounov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a powerful jab.
Tokhtakhounov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov jabs Orochi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orochi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orochi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Orochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokhtakhounov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tokhtakhounov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orochi. Orochi obviously looking to wear him down.
Orochi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab.
Orochi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Orochi blocks the leg kick.
Orochi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orochi throws a shot from downtown. Tokhtakhounov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokhtakhounov. That snapped Orochi's head back.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orochi checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Orochi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokhtakhounov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Orochi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but Orochi avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi throws out a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range and Orochi only half commits.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Orochi checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tokhtakhounov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Orochi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokhtakhounov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Tokhtakhounov slams his shin into Orochi's torso.
Orochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orochi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tokhtakhounov circles away.
Tokhtakhounov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orochi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orochi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws an overhand right that lands on Orochi's shoulder, as Orochi tries to avoid the shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws a jab but it's blocked by Orochi.
A solid body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orochi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. Orochi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doppo Orochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokhtakhounov swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi moves into the clinch.
Orochi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tokhtakhounov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokhtakhounov throws the left hand but Orochi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orochi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tokhtakhounov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi loads up on a big right hand but Tokhtakhounov slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tokhtakhounov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
During a confident post fight interview, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Magneto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by Asteroid. Magneto has chosen Rise Against - Injection as his entrance music. Anabol Asteroid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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182 lbs
28 - 12 - 5 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 5, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 5, fighting out of London, Maximus Magneto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Magneto.
Asteroid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magneto walks into a left hand.
Magneto closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Magneto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magneto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magneto blocks an uppercut.
Magneto landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Asteroid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Magneto.
Magneto gets through Asteroid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magneto lands with a left to the head.
Magneto prevents Asteroid from breaking the clinch.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magneto.
Asteroid lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Magneto.
Magneto tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Magneto back against the cage.
Magneto misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Magneto.
Magneto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magneto presses Asteroid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magneto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asteroid lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magneto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Magneto blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid tries to circle away but Magneto has him pinned against the cage.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magneto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Magneto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Magneto controls the action.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid pushes Magneto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magneto misses with the head strike.
Asteroid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magneto has him pressed against the cage.
Magneto lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid tries to circle away but Magneto has him pinned against the cage.
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Magneto controls his hands.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Magneto avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Asteroid.
Magneto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magneto connects with a knee to the head.
Magneto throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Magneto can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Magneto misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Magneto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magneto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magneto or not.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Magneto.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Magneto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Asteroid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asteroid presses Magneto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magneto lands a nice uppercut.
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magneto.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto misses with a lunging right hand
and Asteroid counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Asteroid 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.
Magneto tries to clinch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magneto ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Magneto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magneto misses with a body kick.
Magneto misses with a body shot.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Magneto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asteroid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asteroid misses with a body kick.
Magneto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Asteroid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asteroid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magneto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asteroid.
A big right from Magneto misses.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. Magneto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Magneto.
Magneto ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to move into range but Magneto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magneto scores with a push kick.
Asteroid avoids the head kick by Magneto.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magneto misses with a body kick.
Magneto throws a wild body kick that Asteroid sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Asteroid coming out on top.
Magneto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 Anabol Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magneto slips a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Magneto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magneto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
Magneto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asteroid thows a leg kick but Magneto checks it
and Magneto counters by moving into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magneto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to work over Magneto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magneto scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Magneto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Magneto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magneto looking to throw knees to the head but Asteroid is blocking nicely.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Magneto blocks it.
Magneto lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Magneto.
Magneto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Magneto controls his hands.
Magneto lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid is looking to break free of the clinch but Magneto has double underhooks.
Magneto scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magneto.
Magneto tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magneto lands with a left to the head.
Magneto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Magneto scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
Magneto misses with a body punch.
Magneto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Magneto.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Magneto.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Magneto controls the action.
Magneto scores with a hook to the body.
Asteroid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magneto struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Magneto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Magneto.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magneto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magneto tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Magneto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asteroid or not.
Magneto lands a nice uppercut.
Asteroid tries to break free but Magneto pushes him back against the cage.
Magneto tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid wants to get back to striking at distance but Magneto won't allow it.
Magneto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magneto blocks an uppercut.
Magneto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magneto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Magneto.
Asteroid tries to work over Magneto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Magneto pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Magneto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magneto tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Magneto back against the cage.
Magneto lands with a right to the head.
Magneto misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Magneto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magneto works on Asteroid's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Magneto.
Magneto lands an uppercut.
Magneto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Maximus Magneto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Magneto.
Magneto blocking some punches.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Magneto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magneto backwards.
Magneto lands a body punch.
Magneto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magneto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magneto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Magneto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Magneto tries to land a knee to the head but Asteroid blocks with his arms.
Magneto digs a right hand underneath Asteroid's ribcage. Asteroid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magneto lands with a light punch inside.
Magneto lands a left hand.
Asteroid is rocked!
Magneto pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Asteroid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magneto lands an uppercut.
Magneto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asteroid lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magneto lands with a right to the head.
Magneto lands a nice knee to the body.
Magneto lands a body shot.
Magneto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Magneto lands a shot to the body.
Magneto tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magneto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magneto lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magneto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Magneto lands a big right hand that drops Asteroid! The killer instinct kicks in and Magneto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Magneto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Magneto!
Maximus Magneto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Logic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, take it like a man. Lex Logic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Jenkins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Logic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Logic tries to work over Jenkins's front leg with a kick but Jenkins checks it.
Jenkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Logic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Logic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logic blocks a jab.
Jenkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Logic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Logic ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Logic tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logic tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Logic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Logic misses with a head kick.
Logic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins defending well as Logic loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Logic circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins takes one on the button.
Logic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic takes one on the button.
Jenkins looks to land a body kick but Logic moved away.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Logic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Logic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a jab to the head.
Jenkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Logic will feel that in the morning.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Logic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Logic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Logic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
A short right from Jenkins on the inside.
Logic tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins gets through Logic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Logic misses with some punches.
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Logic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Logic blocking some punches.
Logic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Logic.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Logic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Logic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logic misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Logic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Logic slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Logic misses.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Logic moves out of range.
Logic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Logic checks it.
Logic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Logic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Logic.
Good standup being displayed there by Logic as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logic lands a big uppercut and Jenkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jenkins looks OK. Logic waves Jenkins back to his feet!
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Logic checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bruce Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Logic lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Logic knocks out Jenkins with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Logic before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Logic picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lex Logic!
During a confident post fight interview, Lex Logic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
53 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Severn throws out the jab.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Severn is out of range.
We've been told by Tolonen's head coaches at Athletic Advantage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Severn throws a jab when Tolonen was well out of range.
Tolonen cracks Severn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Severn throws a hook to the side of Tolonen's head but Tolonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tolonen lands with a nice body punch.
Severn throws a chopping leg kick but Tolonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severn misses with a straight right.
Severn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tolonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Iiro Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen tries to bum rush Severn with a series of wild strikes but Severn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tolonen moves out of range as Severn strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Severn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen jabs Severn right on the nose. Severn blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Tolonen is predictable there
and Severn counters with a straight right hand.
Severn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Severn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn clobbers Tolonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tolonen connects with a crisp jab.
Severn lands a big right hand that sends Tolonen crashing to the mat! Severn stays standing though and waves Tolonen back to his feet!
Tolonen is rocked!
It looks like Iiro Tolonen has been cut.
Tolonen misses the jab.
Oh Tolonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Severn misses the jab.
Tolonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Tolonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Severn checks a low kick from Tolonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
Severn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Severn cracks Tolonen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Severn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tolonen to stand back up!
Severn lands a big uppercut and Tolonen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tolonen looks OK. Severn waves Tolonen back to his feet!
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Severn.
Tolonen gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Severn points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tolonen wakes up just in time to hear Severn thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bas Severn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ACDC - Skies on Fire. Virgil Cid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redshaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Cid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redshaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cid swings for the body but Redshaw moves out of range.
Redshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Redshaw tries to clinch but Cid moves out of range.
Redshaw tries to clinch but Cid moves out of range.
Cid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redshaw clinches up with Cid and pushes him back against the cage.
Cid tries to work over Redshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redshaw is trying to break the clinch but Cid is controlling him.
Redshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cid is defending well for now.
Cid can't find room to land a body shot as Redshaw controls the action.
Nice body punch from Redshaw.
Redshaw jumps guard but Cid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cid prevents a body shot from Redshaw.
Cid pushes Redshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redshaw trying to land knees to the body.
Redshaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redshaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redshaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Cid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redshaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redshaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Cid's head.
Cid works Redshaw's body with a nice hook.
Redshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Cid moves out of range easily.
A jab from Cid finds it's way through Redshaw's defenses.
Cid throws a leg kick but Redshaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cid looks for the body kick but Redshaw saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Cid. That snapped Redshaw's head back.
Cid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redshaw looks to land a left hand but Cid moved out of range nicely.
Redshaw misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Cid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Redshaw if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cid lands a jab to Redshaw's midsection.
Cid stuffs the takedown.
Redshaw dives in and grabs Cid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cid pushes down on Redshaw's head and hops out.
Redshaw misses with a looping right.
Redshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Redshaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cid connects with an inside leg kick.
Redshaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redshaw works over Cid's head and body with a nice combination.
Cid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Cid off balance momentarily.
Redshaw takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Cid.
Cid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redshaw manages to avoid it.
Redshaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Cid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redshaw moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Cid is looking to slow Redshaw down with leg kicks.
Cid misses with the body kick
and Redshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Redshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redshaw throws a chopping leg kick but Cid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cid misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Redshaw slams his shin into Cid's torso.
Redshaw slips a straight right by Cid.
Redshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redshaw somewhat.
Redshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cid was well out of range. Poor timing from Redshaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid fakes the leg kick and cracks Redshaw in the body.
Dexter Redshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redshaw shoots in and bounces Cid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cid pulls Redshaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Redshaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cid is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cid trying to control the position from guard on top but Redshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Cid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A cross from Cid lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cid.
Redshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redshaw shoots in but Cid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redshaw takes a swing at Cid's ribcage but misses.
Redshaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cid clobbers Redshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cid slaps away a takedown attempt from Redshaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redshaw avoids the head kick by Cid.
Cid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid moves away from the strike by Redshaw.
The fighters circling - Redshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redshaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cid.
No luck for Redshaw with that takedown attempt.
Cid stuffs the takedown attempt from Redshaw. Redshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Cid moves out of range as Redshaw throws a body kick.
Redshaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cid counters with a big head kick but Redshaw shrugs it off.
Virgil Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Redshaw lands but Cid takes it in his stride.
Cid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redshaw.
Cid throws a wild body kick that Redshaw sees coming a mile off.
Cid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redshaw moves away.
Good leg kick by Cid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redshaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Cid sprawls well. He's pushed Redshaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cid cracks Redshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redshaw feints and as Cid raises his hands in defense, Redshaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cid has his hands on Redshaw's head, controlling the position.
Cid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw is fighting to break Cid's control of his arms but Cid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Virgil Cid hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A cross from Cid lands.
Virgil Cid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redshaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cid.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cid!
Redshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cid slips a jab and a cross from Redshaw.
A leg kick checked by Cid.
Redshaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cid with a jab.
Redshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redshaw.
Cid throws a chopping leg kick but Redshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cid's waist but Cid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redshaw off to one side.
Cid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redshaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redshaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Cid slips a jab and a cross from Redshaw.
Cid connects with a leg kick. Redshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redshaw misses with a leg kick
and Cid counters with a nice uppercut.
Redshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redshaw dives in and grabs Cid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cid pushes down on Redshaw's head and hops out.
Cid throws a leg kick which misses Redshaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Redshaw tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Redshaw.
Cid misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid scores with a jab to the body.
Cid scores with a jab.
Cid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Cid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redshaw misses with an uppercut. Cid saw that one coming.
Redshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cid.
Cid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Redshaw throws a looping overhand right but Cid ducks down to avoid it.
Cid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redshaw.
Cid just misses with a punch to the body.
Cid works Redshaw's body with a nice hook.
Cid wants to land a leg kick but Redshaw is out of range.
Cid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redshaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Redshaw looking for a submission but Cid manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redshaw throwing strikes from guard but Cid blocks nicely.
Cid controlling the position.
Redshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cid keeping moving, preventing Redshaw from controlling successfully.
Cid has Redshaw pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Virgil Cid hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cid. That's going to slow Redshaw down.
Cid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cid ducks under a wild hook from Redshaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Redshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cid. That's going to slow Redshaw down.
Redshaw throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Cid lands with a shot to the body.
Cid takes a swing at Redshaw's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redshaw shoots in and bounces Cid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redshaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid wants to sweep but no luck.
Redshaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cid pulls Redshaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Redshaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Redshaw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cid is pulling down on Redshaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Redshaw, at least for the moment.
Cid working a defensive guard here.
Redshaw throws a strike but Cid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redshaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redshaw is on top in guard.
Redshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cid wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dexter Redshaw did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Redshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Redshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redshaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cid slaps away a takedown attempt from Redshaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cid misses with a body kick.
Cid scores with a jab to the head.
Cid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redshaw at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Cid.
Cid checks a low kick from Redshaw.
Cid jabs at Redshaw's body.
Cid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cid counters with a leg kick.
Redshaw is looking to chop away at Cid's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redshaw. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cid is looking to slow Redshaw down with leg kicks.
Cid thows a body shot but no joy.
Redshaw slips under a jab.
Cid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cid scores with a shot to the body.
Redshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cid.
Cid jabs at Redshaw's body.
Cid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Redshaw does it's job there.
Redshaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Cid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redshaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Redshaw is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Redshaw misses with a low kick as Cid jumps back.
Cid catches Redshaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cid throws a push kick but Redshaw slaps the foot to one side.
Redshaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redshaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cid pinned against the cage. Cid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
Redshaw missing with a left hand there. Cid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redshaw is able to avoid easily.
Cid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown but Cid shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid looks for the body kick but Redshaw saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Redshaw.
Redshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cid tries to avoid it but Redshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cid to the ground. Cid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redshaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redshaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cid looking for a sweep. Not yet Cid, not yet.
Redshaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redshaw wants to control from the top but Cid keeps moving.
Cid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redshaw is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid is controlling Redshaw's posture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cid trying to control the position.
Virgil Cid has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Redshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Cid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redshaw tries for a takedown but Cid circles away easily
enabling Cid to counter with a crisp jab.
Cid thuds his right hand into Redshaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redshaw.
A big right from Redshaw misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Cid dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Redshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Redshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
Cid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cid pushes Redshaw away with a front kick.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown but Cid shows good takedown defense.
Redshaw walks into a stiff left hand from Cid.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Redshaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cid - the referee stops the clock and Redshaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cid. Redshaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redshaw throws a lazy head kick
enabling Cid to counter with a crisp jab.
Cid stuffs the takedown attempt from Redshaw. Redshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Cid takes a swing at Redshaw's ribcage but misses.
Cid connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw walks into a jab.
Cid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redshaw will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Redshaw checks a low kick from Cid.
Redshaw has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redshaw is defended easily by Cid.
Redshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redshaw.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redshaw.
Cid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cid slaps away a takedown attempt from Redshaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Redshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cid tries to avoid it but Redshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cid to the ground. Cid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cid misses with a looping left.
Cid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redshaw.
Cid lands with a nice combination. Redshaw backs away looking to recover.
Redshaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cid is looking to chop away at Redshaw's legs.
Redshaw closes the distance and clinches up with Cid, looking for a takedown. Redshaw pushes Cid against the cage but Cid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Redshaw misses.
No luck for Redshaw with that takedown attempt.
Cid scores with a leg kick.
Cid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redshaw. Redshaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redshaw drops his hands momentarily and Cid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redshaw looks to land a left hand but Cid moved out of range nicely.
Redshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dexter Redshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redshaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Cid tries to sprawl out of it but Redshaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redshaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redshaw is out of range.
Redshaw tries to clinch up but Cid circles away and keeps his distance.
Redshaw feints and as Cid raises his hands in defense, Redshaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid controlling the position.
Cid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redshaw manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cid wants to control from the top but Redshaw keeps moving.
Redshaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Redshaw wants to improve his position but instead Cid has moved into half guard.
Cid is taking a breather. Redshaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Redshaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redshaw wants to improve his position but Cid is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Cid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Cid!
Virgil Cid 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes to the cage accompanied by The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Sensei comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sativa Sensei has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Nixon's chin.
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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
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensei throws a head kick that misses.
Sensei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Sensei takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Sensei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
Nixon scores with a hook.
Sensei avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Sensei lands with a good body shot.
Sensei connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sensei. Those never looked like landing.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Sensei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Sensei off balance momentarily.
Sensei digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body
and Sensei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sensei misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Sensei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nixon throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Nixon takes a swing at Sensei's ribcage but misses.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sensei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sensei tries to clinch but Nixon is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Sensei.
Sensei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
A head kick misses from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a head kick.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Sensei fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
Sensei scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon throws a hook but Sensei avoids it easily.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Sensei's belly button to the back.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Sensei moved out of range nicely.
Nixon throws a jab when Sensei was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sensei. That's going to slow Nixon down.
Sensei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Sensei's head.
Sensei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Sensei's head but Sensei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sensei is out of range.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sensei throws out a powerful jab.
Sensei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei connects with a body shot.
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei tries a head kick but it misses.
Sensei with a jab.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Sensei off balance momentarily.
Sensei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Sensei ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Sensei moves out of range as Nixon throws a body kick.
Sensei misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sensei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixon doesn't seem phased though.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sensei connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Sensei misses.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Sensei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sensei swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Sensei.
A shot to the liver by Sensei. Beautiful body shot.
Sensei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sensei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sensei connects with a body shot that sends Nixon's belly button to the back.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Sensei.
Sensei is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Sensei.
Nixon lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sensei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Sensei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sensei lands a high kick to the side of Nixon's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sensei dives into guard, looking to finish.
Nixon is rocked!
It looks like Richard Nixon has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sativa Sensei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon feints and then cracks Sensei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sensei down.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Sensei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sensei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nixon misses with a hook. Sensei ducked under it nicely.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon throws a hook but Sensei avoids it easily.
Sensei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Sensei tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Sensei.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sensei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sensei is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Sensei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sensei defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Sensei blocks the body kick.
Sensei tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sensei thuds his right hand into Nixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sativa Sensei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Sensei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Nixon.
Sensei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sensei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sensei throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Sensei lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sensei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sensei in his tracks.
Nixon tries to land a body kick
and Sensei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sensei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sensei lands an uppercut.
Sensei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Sensei's front leg but catches the back leg as Sensei tries to avoid it.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sensei.
A head kick misses from Nixon.
Sensei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sensei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Sensei is out of range.
Sensei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sensei's knee momentarily.
Sensei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Nixon lands a jab to Sensei's midsection.
A low kick from Nixon misses
enabling Sensei to counter with a crisp jab.
Sensei lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Sensei throws a leg kick that misses.
Sensei lands a jab to Nixon's midsection.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sensei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Sensei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Nixon throws a front kick that sends Sensei stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sensei.
Good work by Sensei as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sensei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon throws a wild body kick that Sensei sees coming a mile off.
A left lands for Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Sensei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nixon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sensei's head.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sensei.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sensei.
Sensei tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a good cross that connects.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Nixon finds it's way through Sensei's defenses.
Sensei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Sensei off balance momentarily.
Sensei swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sensei throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Sensei.
Sensei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sensei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sensei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Sensei.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nixon blocks a head kick by Sensei.
Sensei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Sensei there.
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Sensei saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Sensei's front leg but catches the back leg as Sensei tries to avoid it.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Sensei.
Sensei throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Sensei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Sensei counters with a nice leg kick.
Nixon wants to slow Sensei down by chopping away at his legs.
Sensei throws a lazy head kick
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Sensei was not able to check.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon scores with a nice body kick.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sensei drops his hands momentarily and Nixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sensei blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Sensei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon swings for the body but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei 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.
Sensei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Sensei's front leg but catches the back leg as Sensei tries to avoid it.
Sensei tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Sensei.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Sensei is out of range.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Sensei lands a nice looking body shot.
Nixon thumps Sensei with a low kick.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a head kick that misses.
Sensei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Sensei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Nixon throws a hook but Sensei avoids it easily.
A big right from Nixon misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Sensei down.
Sensei throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sensei counters with a leg kick.
Nixon throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei misses with a looping left.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Sensei checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon throws a hook but Sensei blocks it.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Sensei moved away.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Sensei moved out of range nicely.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sensei. That's going to slow Nixon down.
Sensei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sensei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sensei lands a head kick!
Sensei connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sativa Sensei.
Well Sensei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sativa Sensei!
During a confident post fight interview, Sativa Sensei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen's entrance music is E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
40 - 11 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
56 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen works Solovyev's body with a nice hook.
Solovyev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solovyev.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Solovyev circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Solovyev.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Solovyev scores with a nice strike.
Solovyev punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Solovyev throws a front kick that sends Jokinen stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Solovyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Jokinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Solovyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen throws a hook but Solovyev blocks it.
Solovyev throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Solovyev moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Solovyev controls his hands.
Solovyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solovyev's efforts to push away.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Solovyev.
Solovyev pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Solovyev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Solovyev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
Solovyev prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jokinen.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solovyev.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Solovyev.
Jokinen is working Solovyev over against the cage.
Solovyev is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Solovyev tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Solovyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solovyev backwards.
Solovyev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solovyev.
A hook to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Solovyev.
Solovyev scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Solovyev is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
Solovyev controlling the action here for a moment.
Solovyev lands a shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Solovyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jokinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Solovyev working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solovyev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Solovyev.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Solovyev.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Solovyev fails to land.
Solovyev looking to slow down the pace here.
Solovyev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solovyev misses with some punches.
Solovyev tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Solovyev tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Solovyev looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Solovyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solovyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solovyev tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Solovyev slips the punch.
Solovyev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solovyev thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Solovyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solovyev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Solovyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solovyev moves away.
Jokinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Solovyev's head.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solovyev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Solovyev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solovyev is looking to clinch.
Solovyev moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solovyev.
Solovyev scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Solovyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Solovyev checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Solovyev.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Solovyev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Solovyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Solovyev throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Solovyev only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Solovyev checks it.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Solovyev fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Solovyev misses.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Solovyev.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solovyev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Solovyev tries to clinch up.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Solovyev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
The fighters circling - Solovyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solovyev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solovyev.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Solovyev is out of range.
Solovyev throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Solovyev.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solovyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vladimir Solovyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solovyev lands a head kick!
Good shot there by Jokinen.
Solovyev loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Solovyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jokinen!
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Solovyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solovyev throws a big shot that misses.
Solovyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Solovyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Solovyev.
Solovyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Solovyev misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Solovyev misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen throws a right hand that Solovyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Solovyev also avoids with ease.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jokinen eats them both and turns towards Solovyev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Solovyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solovyev drives through and clinches with Jokinen against the cage.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Solovyev is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Solovyev fails to land.
Solovyev working aggressively here.
Otso Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Solovyev misses with the head strike.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solovyev has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Solovyev misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Solovyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen prevents Solovyev from breaking the clinch.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Solovyev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Solovyev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solovyev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Solovyev tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Solovyev back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Solovyev blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Solovyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solovyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Solovyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solovyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jokinen lands a few punches from side control.
Jokinen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Solovyev is working away.
Jokinen working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Solovyev is working away.
Solovyev stops Jokinen from passing to mount.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Solovyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solovyev is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
Solovyev is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovyev pushes Jokinen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jokinen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Otso Jokinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Solovyev.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solovyev scores with a nice right hand.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solovyev.
A good leg kick by Solovyev.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Solovyev closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Solovyev.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Solovyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solovyev misses the jab.
Solovyev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Solovyev saw that one coming.
Solovyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Solovyev wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Solovyev throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Solovyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solovyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
Solovyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solovyev.
A head kick from Solovyev lands but Jokinen takes it in his stride.
Solovyev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Solovyev throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a single leg into guard. Solovyev didn't expect that.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solovyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Solovyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solovyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Solovyev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Solovyev cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solovyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Solovyev tries to score with a low kick but Jokinen moves his leg out of the way.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Solovyev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solovyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Solovyev's shoulder, as Solovyev tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen takes a swing at Solovyev's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Solovyev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solovyev.
Solovyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solovyev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Solovyev moves away and avoids it.
Solovyev misses the body punch
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Solovyev.
Both fighters circling a little - Solovyev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Solovyev.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Solovyev slips the punch.
Solovyev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Solovyev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Solovyev throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Solovyev.
Solovyev moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Solovyev misses with a left hand
and Jokinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Solovyev misses with a body punch.
Solovyev stalling in the clinch but Jokinen improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Solovyev. Those never looked like landing.
Solovyev misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Solovyev thows a body shot but no joy.
Solovyev misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Solovyev throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Solovyev lands with a good body shot.
Jokinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solovyev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Solovyev scores with a head kick. Jokinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big right from Solovyev misses.
Solovyev lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Solovyev under the eye.
Otso Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solovyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Solovyev is looking to score with low kicks.
Solovyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Solovyev tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
The fighters circling - Solovyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solovyev looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Jokinen drops his hands momentarily and Solovyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solovyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick there by Jokinen.
A big right from Solovyev misses.
Solovyev leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Solovyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Solovyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solovyev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Solovyev is out of range.
Solovyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Solovyev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokinen.
Solovyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Solovyev thows a body kick. Jokinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vladimir Solovyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solovyev throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Solovyev circles away.
Solovyev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Solovyev throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Solovyev.
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.
Solovyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solovyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
Solovyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solovyev misses with a body kick.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solovyev.
Solovyev delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Solovyev coming out on top.
Solovyev throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Solovyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen 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 William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Jokinen!
Otso Jokinen is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Otso Jokinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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