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LFC 6: Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gavin Byrne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Abulbul shoots in and gets a takedown into Byrne's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Byrne being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Abulbul stops Byrne from standing up.
Byrne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Abulbul on the ground.
Al Abulbul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrne is keeping the position for now.
Al Abulbul trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Abulbul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Byrne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Abulbul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul pushes down on Byrne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Abulbul trying to control from half guard but Byrne is working away.
Al Abulbul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Byrne trying to control from the bottom.
Al Abulbul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byrne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Abulbul passes to side control.
Al Abulbul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Byrne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Abulbul working the ground and pound.
My spies in The Seven Sins Grappling Academy inform me that Al Abulbul has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne is not content to let Al Abulbul control the position.
Al Abulbul throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Al Abulbul trying to control the position but Byrne is working away.
Al Abulbul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Abulbul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byrne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul moves into full mount!
Al Abulbul landing strikes from the mount.
Al Abulbul goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Byrne is on top in guard.
Byrne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Abulbul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byrne has managed to get both his arms back between Al Abulbul's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byrne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Abulbul trying to keep a closed guard but Byrne is proving a slippery customer.
Al Abulbul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Byrne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Abulbul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byrne has managed to get both his arms back between Al Abulbul's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byrne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing that Byrne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Byrne stopping the sweep attempt from Al Abulbul.
Al Abulbul controls Byrne momentarily but Byrne frees himself.
Al Abulbul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byrne's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Abulbul tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrne is retaining full guard.
Al Abulbul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Al Abulbul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Byrne moves into the clinch.
Byrne manages to break the clinch.
Al Abulbul throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrne.
Byrne misses with a takedown
and Al Abulbul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Byrne trying to control but Al Abulbul postures up.
Al Abulbul trying to mount his opponent but Byrne defends it.
Al Abulbul is looking to take a break and control but Byrne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrne is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Al Abulbul controlling the pace for now.
Al Abulbul tries to control but Byrne wriggling away.
Byrne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Abulbul wants to control but instead Byrne manages to regain half guard.
Al Abulbul wants to pass the guard but Byrne is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Abulbul is keen to just control but Byrne is a slippery customer.
Al Abulbul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Al Abulbul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Abulbul lands a couple of good shots and Byrne has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Byrne is defending well but eventually Al Abulbul manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Byrne has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Al Abulbul!
A very excited looking Abdullah Al Abulbul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Ertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Ertz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Worsely!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worsely lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ertz at a distance.
Worsely tries to close the distance and clinch but Ertz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worsely looks to land a combination but Ertz avoids it well.
Worsely misses with a takedown
and Ertz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mark Worsely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worsely throws a leg kick but Ertz moved away.
Worsely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ertz.
Worsely takes a swing at Ertz's ribcage but misses.
Ertz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Worsely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ertz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Worsely throws a leg kick but Ertz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Worsely slips a straight right by Ertz.
Ertz scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsely moves out of range as Ertz strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Ertz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Worsely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ertz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ertz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Worsely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ertz.
Worsely lands an overhand right.
Worsely is looking to clinch.
Worsely misses with a hook.
Worsely moves out of range of the leg kick from Ertz.
Worsely ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Worsely scores with a shot to the body.
Ertz misses the shot to the body.
Ertz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worsely was well out of range. Poor timing from Ertz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ertz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Worsely keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Worsely 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ertz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Worsely is desperately trying to improve his position but Ertz has a good base and remains in mount.
Ertz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ertz breaks from Worsely's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ertz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Worsely is rocked!
Worsely is in a horrible position here. Ertz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Worsely is still in real trouble! Can Ertz finish him?
Ertz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Worsely tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Worsely that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ertz lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Worsely! Ertz sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Worsely and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zack Ertz!
An out of breath Zack Ertz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Manners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manners comes to the ring accompanied by Lonely Boy. Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dixon Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 36 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manners counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manners.
Lotus has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Manners.
A right handed body shot lands from Manners.
Manners gets through Lotus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manners breaks the clinch.
Lotus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lotus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manners sprawls well. Manners wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
Manners has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manners breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manners.
Lotus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manners looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manners gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manners is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lotus working for a submission but Manners is keeping him at bay.
Lotus has hold of Manners's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Manners manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Manners is trying to escape the mount but Lotus keeps good control and instead manages to take Manners's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manners is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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!
Lotus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lotus looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manners is trying to get back to his feet but Lotus has full control of the position and if anything, Manners has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Manners manages to stand up with Lotus still on his back. Eventually Lotus drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Manners gets a double leg takedown into Lotus's guard.
Manners decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lotus, up you get!
Manners fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Lotus misses with a two punch combination.
Manners with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manners shoots in for a takedown but Lotus shows good takedown defense.
Lotus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Manners or perhaps it was just good defense by Lotus which made him look bad.
An inside leg kick from Manners misses.
Lotus dives in and scores a takedown into Manners's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lotus wants to pass the guard but Manners is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manners wants to get back to his feet.
Lotus is trying to work for a kimura but Manners is defending well.
Manners is trying to stand back up but Lotus is controlling him
Manners manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lotus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lotus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manners.
Lotus is trying to break free.
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 Dixon Manners will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lotus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manners throws a body kick that misses.
Lotus dives in and grabs Manners's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes down on Lotus's head and hops out.
Manners has managed to clinch.
Manners breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manners keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotus's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lotus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lotus stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Manners.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
Lotus lands with a nice combination. Manners backs away looking to recover.
Manners wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Lotus avoids the body shot from Manners.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus throws a series of punches but Manners moves out of range.
Good work by Lotus as he checks the leg kick.
Manners shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lotus sprawls well. Lotus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manners gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lotus is defended easily by Manners.
Dixon Manners has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Manners fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lotus fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manners looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manners circles away.
Lotus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manners.
Manners closes the distance and clinches up with Lotus, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes Lotus against the ropes but Lotus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manners gets a double leg takedown into Lotus's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lotus has his feet on Manners's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manners swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon Manners seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manners to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotus blocks a leg kick.
Lotus dives in and scores a takedown into Manners's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners can't keep his opponent in guard - Lotus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lotus is looking for a kimura here.
Lotus is working for a submission of some sort.
Lotus stops Manners from getting back to his feet.
Lotus trying to pass the guard but Manners defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manners is trying to escape back to his feet but Lotus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lotus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Manners!
Lotus trying to control but Manners is having none of it.
Lotus stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manners is defended easily by Lotus.
Lotus gets caught napping as Manners dives in and scores a takedown. Lotus manages to retain guard.
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 Dixon Manners will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lotus's cut.
That's time! Manners's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Manners sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Manners breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lotus wanted to stand there but Manners had control of the position.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Manners is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manners has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lotus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Manners shoots in looking for a takedown but Lotus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manners's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manners tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lotus defends well and Manners ends up having to push Lotus into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manners is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lotus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Manners. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus blocks a body shot from Manners.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus wants to break free but Manners has control.
Lotus is trying to push Manners away but Manners has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Manners breaks the clinch.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Manners is just out of range.
Manners wants to clinch up but Lotus keeps it at a distance.
Manners tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Manners.
Lotus shoots in and bounces Manners off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Manners has his feet on Lotus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manners moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Manners has him pressed against the ropes.
Manners wants a takedown but no success here.
Manners prevents Lotus from breaking the clinch.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manners escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manners looks for a takedown but Lotus sprawls well.
Manners throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lotus scores with a jab to the head.
Lotus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manners is trying to defend but Lotus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lotus is pressing down on Manners's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manners is holding on for now.
Dixon Manners is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manners keeps working.
Lotus stands up from half guard.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manners throws out a powerful jab.
Manners looking to score a takedown here. Lotus is defending well but Manners drives through and ends up in Lotus's guard.
Lotus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lotus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manners manages to get himself to full guard.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Manners is retaining full guard.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manners keeping moving, preventing Lotus from controlling successfully.
Tommy Lotus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lotus wanted to stand there but Manners had control of the position.
Lotus gets to his feet. Manners looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lotus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manners somewhat.
Manners slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manners closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lotus.
Lotus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lotus tries to work over Manners's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lotus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manners has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Lotus!
Tommy Lotus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coca Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tikuana St Regis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coca Cola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coca Cola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tikuana St Regis !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Regis moves out of range as Cola strikes.
A big right from Cola misses.
Cola tries to bum rush St Regis with a series of wild strikes but St Regis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cola throws a right and a left that St Regis avoids nicely.
Cola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Regis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Cola. Those never looked like landing.
St Regis dodges the punch combination from Cola.
Cola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Cola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cola.
Cola misses the shot to the body.
Cola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Regis manages to avoid it.
St Regis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cola tries to avoid it but St Regis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cola to the ground. Cola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cola digs a good body shot into St Regis 's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Regis .
Cola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola just misses with a punch to the body.
Cola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice combination there by Cola.
Cola drops St Regis with a beautiful combination! St Regis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cola is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tikuana St Regis has been cut.
Coca Cola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Some wild striking there from Cola.
Cola throws a one two combo.
Cola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Regis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cola.
Cola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Regis slips a straight right by Cola.
Cola misses with a wild body shot.
Cola tries to bum rush St Regis with a series of wild strikes but St Regis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Regis moves away from the strike by Cola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Regis shoots in for a takedown but Cola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cola stuffs the takedown.
Coca Cola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tikuana St Regis .
St Regis looks winded!
St Regis slips a straight right by Cola.
Cola throws a series of punches but St Regis moves out of range.
Cola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cola lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Cola as St Regis shoots in.
Cola thows a body shot but no joy.
Cola throws a right and a left that St Regis avoids nicely.
St Regis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cola.
Cola looks to land a combination. St Regis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
St Regis drops his hands momentarily and Cola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
St Regis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cola throws a nice looking combination but St Regis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cola fails to land with a series of punches.
St Regis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cola.
Cola lands a jab.
Cola scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Cola. Beautiful body shot.
St Regis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cola defends well and St Regis ends up having to push Cola into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cola punishes St Regis 's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cola lands a big right hand that sends St Regis crashing to the mat! Cola stays standing though and waves St Regis back to his feet!
St Regis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cola.
Cola lands a big uppercut and St Regis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but St Regis looks OK. Cola waves St Regis back to his feet!
St Regis is rocked!
Cola lands an uppercut, right on the button! St Regis tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Coca Cola!
During a confident post fight interview, Coca Cola 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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38
146 lbs
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159 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimo Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrea Hermias!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pukki counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermias tries to score a body lock takedown but Pukki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pukki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pukki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pukki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pukki misses with a body shot
and Hermias counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pukki's knee momentarily.
Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermias shoots in for a takedown but Pukki shows good takedown defense.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
Hermias shoots in and drives through. Pukki sprawls well.
Hermias walks into a stiff left hand from Pukki.
Hermias shoots in but Pukki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pukki jabs Hermias right on the nose. Hermias blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki jabs Hermias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pukki misses the shot to the body.
Hermias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pukki avoids it really well and circles away.
Hermias tries to work over Pukki's front leg with a kick but Pukki checks it.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermias manages to avoid it.
Hermias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
Hermias checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Hermias has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pukki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermias is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hermias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki throws a combination that misses
and Hermias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermias misses with a takedown
and Hermias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermias.
Pukki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hermias on the side of the head.
Hermias slips a jab from Pukki.
Hermias moves away from the strike by Pukki.
Pukki throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermias.
Pukki walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hermias with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pukki to score with a decent uppercut.
Pukki tries to land a leg kick but Hermias saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermias slips a jab and a cross from Pukki.
Hermias slips under a jab from Pukki.
Hermias with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Pukki counter with a right hand.
Pukki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermias moves away.
Pukki lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hermias.
Pukki throws a series of punches but Hermias avoids them all with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pukki, as that shot connected.
Raimo Pukki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pukki but Pukki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pukki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hermias at a distance.
Hermias walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Pukki.
Pukki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hermias shoots in for a takedown but Pukki shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hermias.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki thuds a left hand into Hermias's body.
Hermias misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hermias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pukki's waist but Pukki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermias off to one side.
Hermias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pukki did well to prevent Hermias getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hermias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pukki keeps working.
Pukki is trying to control but can't.
Hermias is looking for a kimura here.
Pukki wants to improve his position but Hermias is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pukki is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias is looking to take a break and control but Pukki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pukki wants to improve his position but Hermias is controlling well.
Hermias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pukki is trying to stand back up but Hermias is controlling him
Pukki is not content to let Hermias control the position.
Hermias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pukki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrea Hermias was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pukki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermias dives in and grabs Pukki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pukki pushes down on Hermias's head and hops out.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermias manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pukki.
Hermias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
Pukki throws a series of punches but Hermias avoids them all with ease.
Pukki slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermias takes one to the side of the head.
Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermias.
Hermias has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias stalling away here and it's allowed Pukki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pukki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermias wants to control from the top but Pukki keeps moving.
Pukki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pukki 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.
Hermias throws a strike but Pukki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pukki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hermias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Hermias keeps moving.
Hermias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hermias keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass.
Pukki passes Hermias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermias is trying to maintain the position but Pukki is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrea Hermias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pukki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pukki wants it to stay on the feet.
Raimo Pukki is winning the standup battle so far.
Pukki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hermias.
Pukki slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
Hermias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pukki.
Hermias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pukki slips under a jab from Hermias.
Pukki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pukki looks to land a combination. Hermias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermias.
Hermias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermias dives in for a single leg takedown but Pukki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hermias jumps guard but Pukki stands there with Hermias around his waist. Hermias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermias as Pukki tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermias.
Hermias wants a takedown.
Pukki avoiding damage.
Hermias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hermias slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pukki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hermias gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hermias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukki moves into full guard.
Pukki looking for a guillotine here but Hermias defends easily.
Hermias throws a strike but Pukki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is controlling Pukki's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pukki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pukki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pukki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pukki throws a strike but Hermias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hermias won't allow Pukki to sweep him here.
Hermias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hermias is looking to improve his position but Pukki isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raimo Pukki.
I think Pukki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Pukki!
During a confident post fight interview, Raimo Pukki 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 Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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29
168 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
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168 lbs
21 - 15 - 1 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capoeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobral keeps the fight on the outside.
Capoeira throws a nice looking combination but Sobral bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Capoeira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sobral counters with a single leg into guard. Capoeira didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sobral is looking to work some ground and pound but Capoeira has wrist control.
Sobral throws an elbow that misses. Capoeira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobral's guard. Nice move by Capoeira!
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capoeira is one step ahead there.
Sobral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capoeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capoeira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral pushes a forearm under Capoeira's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Capoeira is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Sobral!
Julio Sobral decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying David's choice of entrance music: Bring The Pain. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Xavier David!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by David.
David misses with an uppercut.
Ferrari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
Ferrari looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
Ferrari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
David misses with a straight left.
Ferrari shoots for a takedown but David saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferrari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferrari throws a leg kick
and David counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David checks a low kick from Ferrari.
David ducks under a wild hook from Ferrari.
A jab lands there for Ferrari.
Ferrari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has David pinned against the ropes. David gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferrari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
David connects with the punch.
A big left from Ferrari misses.
Ferdinando Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David moves out of range as Ferrari strikes.
Ferrari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice jab there from David.
David 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.
Ferrari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - David circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David throws a head kick that misses.
David misses with a straight left.
Ferrari misses with a straight left.
Ferrari misses with a body kick.
Ferrari dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Ferrari's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferdinando Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrari throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
David throws a combination that misses
and David takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferrari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
David wants to get back to his feet.
Ferrari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari trying to control the action but David is working from the bottom.
Ferrari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferrari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferrari prevents David from standing back up.
Ferrari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferrari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed David's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
David wants to get back to his feet.
Ferrari is pressing down on David's thigh, looking to free his foot. David is holding on for now.
Ferrari prevents David from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferrari is trying to control. David wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferrari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferrari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferrari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferrari content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ferdinando Ferrari just wasn't active enough.
The fighters circling - Ferrari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xavier David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. David did well to prevent Ferrari getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari winds up and cracks David with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferrari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferrari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferrari.
Ferrari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
David scores with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferrari!
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
David fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferrari.
Ferrari misses with a straight left.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferrari scores with a one two! David had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a body kick.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrari wants to clinch
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but David checks it.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David takes a jab right on the kisser.
David throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferrari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. David is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ferrari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging David to the ground. Ferrari is now in David's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
David is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferrari is looking to work some ground and pound but David has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David wants to stand but Ferrari is controlling the position.
Ferrari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrari is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferrari 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.
David wants to stand and escape but Ferrari is having none of it.
David keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferrari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari shoots in and gets a takedown into David's guard.
Ferrari trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Ferrari prevents David from getting back to his feet.
Ferrari distracts David with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferrari.
Ferrari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferrari trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
David is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ferrari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of David backwards.
David misses with a body punch.
David throws a head punch that misses.
David has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries for a takedown but David manages to get underhooks.
Ferrari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari avoids the elbow strike from David, against the ropes.
Ferrari manages to break the clinch.
David takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David moves out of range of the body kick from Ferrari.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferrari.
The fight stays on the outside here - David looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferrari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but David paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Ferrari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferrari throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferrari.
Ferrari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
David keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferrari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Ferrari lands.
David looking to land some kicks to the body here.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferrari, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ferrari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferrari throws a jab when David was well out of range.
David drops his hands momentarily and Ferrari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferrari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
David slips a straight right by Ferrari.
David looks to land a combination but Ferrari avoids it well.
Ferrari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferrari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferrari trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Ferrari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferrari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David wants to get back to his feet but Ferrari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferrari trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Ferrari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferrari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari looking to pass the guard.
David is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrari is controlling him.
David keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
David wants to stand up but Ferrari is controlling him.
Ferdinando Ferrari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xavier David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ferdinando Ferrari wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
Ferrari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by David.
David misses with a wild body shot.
Ferrari closes this distance looking for a takedown but David circles away.
Ferdinando Ferrari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Ferrari misses
and David counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ferrari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferrari lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
Ferrari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferrari looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.
Ferrari with a hook.
Ferrari throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Ferrari throws a leg kick which misses David's front leg but catches the back leg as David tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferrari.
Ferrari thumps David with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferrari trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
David trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinando Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferrari 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinando Ferrari!
A relieved looking Ferdinando Ferrari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Wyrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes into the arena with Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites blaring out of the sound system. Wyrm has chosen Don't Tread by Damn Yankees as his entrance music. Pete Doherty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Winston Wyrm!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrm gets a clinch.
Doherty lands with a short shot to the head.
Doherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doherty cracks Wyrm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wyrm 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doherty.
Doherty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyrm, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wyrm can't get the takedown.
Wyrm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doherty is defending well for now.
Wyrm has a couple of punches blocked by Doherty.
Doherty works on Wyrm's body with a couple of short punches.
Doherty lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Wyrm tightens his grip and picks Doherty up, before dumping him to the ground. Doherty manages to land in guard.
Doherty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doherty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wyrm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wyrm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wyrm trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyrm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doherty trying to keep a closed guard but Wyrm is proving a slippery customer.
Wyrm stopping the sweep attempt from Doherty.
Wyrm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doherty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyrm is aware though and is defending well.
Wyrm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doherty is keeping the position for now.
Wyrm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doherty looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wyrm is defending well. Doherty quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wyrm has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Doherty celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pete Doherty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remmi Bonjaatkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Remmi Bonjaatkos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Michieletto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonjaatkos.
Michieletto throws a shot to the body.
Bonjaatkos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonjaatkos connects with a solid leg kick.
Michieletto throws a series of punches but Bonjaatkos avoids them all with ease.
Michieletto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michieletto swings for the body but Bonjaatkos moves out of range.
Bonjaatkos misses with a hook.
Michieletto tries a head kick but it misses.
Michieletto throws a low kick but Bonjaatkos avoids it.
Michieletto blocks a head kick by Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bonjaatkos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michieletto.
Michieletto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonjaatkos can pounce on him.
Bonjaatkos tries to clinch up but Michieletto circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Bonjaatkos.
Michieletto scores with a head kick. Bonjaatkos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michieletto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Michieletto blocks a head kick by Bonjaatkos.
Michieletto fails with the takedown.
Bonjaatkos misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonjaatkos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonjaatkos cracks the inside of Michieletto's front leg.
Nice shot by Bonjaatkos.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Michieletto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Michieletto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonjaatkos lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonjaatkos fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonjaatkos moves out of range of the strikes.
Michieletto throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bonjaatkos to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonjaatkos looks to land a body kick but Michieletto moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bonjaatkos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Michieletto.
Bonjaatkos lands with a kick to the temple. Michieletto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michieletto connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonjaatkos jabs Michieletto right on the nose. Michieletto blinks but takes it well.
Bonjaatkos jabs Michieletto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michieletto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonjaatkos blocks a jab.
Michieletto looks to land a combination but Bonjaatkos avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos throws a shot from downtown. Michieletto moves away and avoids it.
Bonjaatkos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michieletto throws a hook but Bonjaatkos avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos connects with a nice looking jab.
Michieletto misses with a kick to the body.
Bonjaatkos throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Michieletto tenderised Bonjaatkos's leg. Bonjaatkos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bonjaatkos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Remmi Bonjaatkos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michieletto moves out of range of the body kick from Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michieletto throws out the jab.
Michieletto swings for the body but Bonjaatkos moves out of range.
Michieletto tries to land a body kick
and Bonjaatkos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Michieletto really felt that one!
A combination from Bonjaatkos does no damage.
Bonjaatkos is looking to land body kicks.
Michieletto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bonjaatkos scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjaatkos tries to land a front kick but Michieletto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michieletto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonjaatkos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos tries a head kick but it misses.
Michieletto misses with a low kick.
Michieletto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonjaatkos pinned against the ropes. Bonjaatkos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Remmi Bonjaatkos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davide Michieletto.
Michieletto shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonjaatkos sprawls well. He's pushed Michieletto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michieletto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michieletto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonjaatkos.
Michieletto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Michieletto misses.
A solid body kick from Michieletto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonjaatkos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michieletto misses with a straight left.
Michieletto throws a push kick but Bonjaatkos slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remmi Bonjaatkos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Michieletto throws a head kick but Bonjaatkos moves out of range.
Michieletto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Michieletto misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michieletto.
Michieletto ducks right into an uppercut from Bonjaatkos.
Michieletto misses with a body shot.
Michieletto looks to land a combination but Bonjaatkos avoids it well.
Michieletto looks for the body kick but Bonjaatkos saw that one coming.
Michieletto walks into a straight right hand from Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michieletto eats them both and turns towards Bonjaatkos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michieletto lands a right hook to the body.
Remmi Bonjaatkos is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonjaatkos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michieletto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Michieletto throws a head kick but Bonjaatkos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto misses with a hook. Bonjaatkos ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Bonjaatkos slams his shin into Michieletto's torso.
Michieletto is breathing heavily.
Bonjaatkos lands a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonjaatkos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonjaatkos throws a leg kick which misses Michieletto's front leg but catches the back leg as Michieletto tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Bonjaatkos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonjaatkos's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonjaatkos cracks the inside of Michieletto's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonjaatkos. That's going to slow Michieletto down.
Bonjaatkos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Michieletto will feel that in the morning.
Bonjaatkos lands a jab-cross combination.
Bonjaatkos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michieletto manages to avoid it.
Michieletto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Michieletto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonjaatkos.
Michieletto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonjaatkos.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bonjaatkos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michieletto blocks a head kick by Bonjaatkos.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Michieletto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bonjaatkos has got the better of the exchanges.
Bonjaatkos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Michieletto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonjaatkos throws a right hand that Michieletto ducks under and follows up with a left that Michieletto also avoids with ease.
Bonjaatkos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bonjaatkos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michieletto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonjaatkos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michieletto throws out the jab.
Michieletto swings widly with a right hand
and Bonjaatkos counters with an inside leg kick.
Bonjaatkos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Michieletto will feel that in the morning.
Bonjaatkos misses with the combination.
Michieletto misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Bonjaatkos. Those never looked like landing.
Bonjaatkos misses with a head kick.
Michieletto throws a head kick but Bonjaatkos moves out of range.
Michieletto cracks Bonjaatkos with an open hand slap.
Michieletto throws a front kick aimed at Bonjaatkos's knee but Bonjaatkos avoids it well.
Bonjaatkos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos misses with a looping left.
Michieletto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos misses with a kick to the body.
Bonjaatkos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michieletto can do to turn this around?
Bonjaatkos lands with a kick to the temple. Michieletto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michieletto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michieletto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonjaatkos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Michieletto misses with a combination
and Bonjaatkos counters with a straight right hand.
Bonjaatkos lands with a cross.
Bonjaatkos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bonjaatkos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michieletto. That did some damage!
Bonjaatkos scores with a leg kick.
Michieletto misses the shot to the body.
Bonjaatkos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonjaatkos lands a nice looking body kick.
Bonjaatkos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Michieletto misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remmi Bonjaatkos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonjaatkos scoring well with a low kick there.
Michieletto misses with the body kick
and Bonjaatkos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonjaatkos throws a poor cross that misses
and Michieletto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonjaatkos walks into a straight right hand from Michieletto.
Bonjaatkos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michieletto.
Bonjaatkos lands with a good body shot.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonjaatkos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michieletto.
Michieletto throws a hook but Bonjaatkos blocks it.
Bonjaatkos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonjaatkos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Bonjaatkos connects with a right hand. Michieletto shakes it off.
Michieletto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michieletto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonjaatkos.
Michieletto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonjaatkos.
Donk. Michieletto catches Bonjaatkos right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos blocks the body kick.
Bonjaatkos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonjaatkos tries to land a body kick
and Michieletto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bonjaatkos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonjaatkos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michieletto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bonjaatkos counters with a good low kick that Michieletto was not able to check.
Bonjaatkos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonjaatkos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick from Bonjaatkos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michieletto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michieletto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonjaatkos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bonjaatkos misses
and Michieletto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bonjaatkos really felt that one!
Michieletto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Michieletto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michieletto looks to land a body kick but Bonjaatkos moved away.
Bonjaatkos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonjaatkos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Michieletto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonjaatkos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonjaatkos scores with a head kick.
Michieletto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michieletto throws a push kick but Bonjaatkos slaps the foot to one side.
Bonjaatkos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Michieletto back to the ropes. Bonjaatkos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bonjaatkos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michieletto is out of range.
Bonjaatkos throws a hook to the side of Michieletto's head but Michieletto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonjaatkos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonjaatkos misses the target.
Bonjaatkos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonjaatkos misses with a body kick.
Bonjaatkos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michieletto misses with an uppercut
and Bonjaatkos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michieletto's knee momentarily.
Davide Michieletto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michieletto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonjaatkos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michieletto.
Michieletto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonjaatkos misses with a looping right.
Bonjaatkos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good exchange - Bonjaatkos coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos digs a good body shot into Michieletto's ribs.
Bonjaatkos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michieletto is out of range.
Remmi Bonjaatkos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michieletto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonjaatkos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjaatkos throws a nice looking combination but Michieletto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michieletto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonjaatkos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michieletto throws a sloppy head kick and Bonjaatkos moves out of range easily.
Michieletto blocks a head kick by Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos looks to land a body kick but Michieletto moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michieletto misses with a kick to the body.
Michieletto misses with a hook
and Bonjaatkos counters with a solid body kick.
Bonjaatkos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michieletto throws a right hand that misses
and Bonjaatkos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remmi Bonjaatkos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonjaatkos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remmi Bonjaatkos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tool - Aenima. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Annunaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Adolphson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Annunaki tries to clinch but Adolphson moves out of range.
Annunaki darts in and clinches Adolphson up against the ropes.
Adolphson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Annunaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adolphson misses with a knee to the head.
Adolphson lands with a light punch inside.
Adolphson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Annunaki drives through and clinches with Adolphson against the ropes.
Adolphson swings wildly with an uppercut but Annunaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Annunaki managing to block the knees to the body from Adolphson.
Adolphson prevents a body shot from Annunaki.
Annunaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adolphson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adolphson.
Adolphson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adolphson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adolphson.
Adolphson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Annunaki avoids it.
Annunaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Annunaki is leaning against Adolphson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Annunaki.
Annunaki can't find room to land a body shot as Adolphson controls the action.
A short right from Annunaki on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Annunaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adolphson.
Adolphson working Annunaki over with knees to the body.
Adolphson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Annunaki.
Adolphson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Annunaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Annunaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adolphson scores with a hook to the body.
Adolphson working aggressively here.
Adolphson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki throws a head punch that misses.
Adolphson lands a left hand.
Annunaki managing to block the knees to the body from Adolphson.
Adolphson has a couple of punches blocked by Annunaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adolphson.
Adolphson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Annunaki backwards.
A short right from Adolphson on the inside.
Annunaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adolphson struggles to land a body shot inside as Annunaki controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Annunaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Annunaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Adolphson controls his hands.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adolphson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Adolphson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adolphson is trying to force a seperation but Annunaki has the dominant position.
Adolphson tries to land a knee to the head but Annunaki blocks with his arms.
Adolphson takes a shot to the head.
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
Adolphson tries a body shot but Annunaki blocks it.
Adolphson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adolphson misses with a punch on the inside.
Annunaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adolphson's elbow.
Adolphson swings wildly with an uppercut but Annunaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Annunaki keeps control of Adolphson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adolphson blocking some punches.
Adolphson throws a punch but it's blocked by Annunaki.
Annunaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adolphson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Annunakis head.
Adolphson blocks an uppercut.
Annunaki tries to work over Adolphson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Annunaki misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adolphson lands with a left to the head.
Annunaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Annunaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adolphson has had enough of the clinch but Annunaki keeps him there for the moment.
Adolphson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adolphson misses with some punches.
Adolphson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Annunaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adolphson's efforts to push away.
Adolphson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Annunaki's elbow.
Annunaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adolphson misses with a punch on the inside.
Adolphson misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Annunaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Annunaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Annunaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Annunaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Adolphson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Annunaki working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson throws a head punch that misses.
Annunaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Adolphson.
Adolphson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Annunaki or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Annunaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adolphson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adolphson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Annunaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Annunaki misses with a low kick as Adolphson jumps back.
Adolphson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Annunaki throws a big shot that misses.
Adolphson moves out of range of the leg kick from Annunaki.
Nice shot lands for Adolphson.
Adolphson misses with the body kick
and Annunaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adolphson scores with a knee to the head.
Annunaki can't find room to land a body shot as Adolphson controls the action.
Adolphson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Adolphson.
Annunaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Adolphson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Annunaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adolphson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Annunaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adolphson.
A cross from Adolphson lands.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Annunaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Annunaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adolphson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Annunaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adolphson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Annunakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Annunaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adolphson.
Adolphson throws a head kick but Annunaki moves out of range.
Annunaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Annunaki lands a high kick!
Annunaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexander Adolphson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Annunaki.
Some bone on bone action there as Annunaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson tries to work over Annunaki's front leg with a kick but Annunaki checks it.
Annunaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adolphson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Annunaki is able to avoid easily.
Adolphson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Annunaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Alexander Adolphson has been cut.
Annunaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Annunaki throws a sloppy head kick and Adolphson moves out of range easily.
Annunaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Annunaki 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.
Adolphson throws an off balance right hand
and Annunaki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Annunaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adolphson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki tests Adolphson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adolphson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Annunaki avoids the head kick by Adolphson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson misses with a low kick.
Annunaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Annunaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Annunaki misses with a low kick.
Annunaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Annunaki slips a straight right by Adolphson.
Adolphson throws a head kick that Annunaki semi-blocks.
Adolphson sizes up Annunaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adolphson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bill Annunaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Annunaki throws a sloppy head kick and Adolphson moves out of range easily.
Adolphson moves forwards but Annunaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adolphson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adolphson.
Adolphson throws a leg kick
and Annunaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Adolphson blocking some punches.
Adolphson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Annunaki.
Adolphson breaks the clinch.
Annunaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adolphson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adolphson's corner calls for a 1-2. Adolphson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Annunaki tries to clinch up but Adolphson circles away and keeps his distance.
Adolphson misses with a low kick as Annunaki jumps back.
Annunaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adolphson.
Annunaki walks into a jab.
Adolphson throws a leg kick
and Annunaki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Adolphson misses with a wild body shot.
Adolphson keeps the fight on the outside.
Annunaki throws a leg kick but Adolphson moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Annunaki. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Annunaki tries to clinch but Adolphson is having none of it.
Annunaki tries to clinch up.
Annunaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Annunaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adolphson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Annunaki.
Adolphson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Annunaki is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Adolphson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adolphson lands with a nice body punch.
Annunaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adolphson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adolphson misses with an uppercut.
Adolphson 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.
A close second round but Alexander Adolphson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Adolphson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Adolphson scores with a punch to the head.
Adolphson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Adolphson misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adolphson.
Adolphson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Annunaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Adolphson.
Adolphson is looking to slow Annunaki down with leg kicks.
Annunaki ducks right into an uppercut from Adolphson.
Adolphson looks to land a right hand but Annunaki moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Annunaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Annunaki tries to clinch but Adolphson moves out of range.
Adolphson checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Adolphson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adolphson misses with a hook. Annunaki ducked under it nicely.
Annunaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adolphson takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adolphson.
Annunaki misses with a looping right.
Annunaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Annunaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Adolphson connects with a jab.
Adolphson tries to clinch there but Annunaki circles away.
Adolphson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Annunaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Annunaki wants to slow Adolphson down by chopping away at his legs.
Annunaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adolphson scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki throws a chopping leg kick but Adolphson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adolphson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Adolphson.
Adolphson throws a head kick but Annunaki moves out of range.
Adolphson cracks the inside of Annunaki's front leg.
Annunaki throws the kick towards the body but Adolphson avoids it.
Good leg kick by Adolphson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Annunaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adolphson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adolphson scores with a jab to the head.
Annunaki is looking to chop away at Adolphson's legs.
Adolphson checks a leg kick.
Annunaki misses with a low kick.
Adolphson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adolphson blocks the body kick.
Annunaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adolphson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Annunaki. Annunaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Annunaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adolphson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adolphson keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Annunaki.
Annunaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Annunaki tries to land a front kick but Adolphson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Adolphson.
Adolphson misses with the combination.
Annunaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adolphson misses the jab.
Annunaki throws a sloppy head kick and Adolphson moves out of range easily.
Adolphson avoids a kick to the body.
Annunaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adolphson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adolphson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Annunaki throws a lazy body kick
and Adolphson counters with an outside leg kick.
Annunaki is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Annunaki throws a lazy head kick
and Adolphson counters with a body kick that stops Annunaki in his tracks momentarily.
Adolphson keeps the fight on the outside.
Annunaki throws a leg kick
and Adolphson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Annunaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adolphson slips a jab and a cross from Annunaki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki ducks under a wild hook from Adolphson.
Annunaki throws a wild body kick that Adolphson sees coming a mile off.
Annunaki moves away from the strike by Adolphson.
Annunaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Adolphson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Adolphson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Annunaki throws a low kick but Adolphson avoids it.
Adolphson throws a right hand that misses
and Annunaki counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adolphson.
Annunaki lands a head kick. Adolphson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Annunaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Adolphson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Annunaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adolphson doesn't seem bothered though.
Annunaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adolphson. Adolphson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Annunaki tries to clinch but Adolphson is having none of it.
Annunaki is looking to land body kicks.
Annunaki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adolphson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adolphson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Annunaki.
Annunaki tries to clinch but Adolphson moves away
and Adolphson counters with a head kick. That will keep Annunaki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Adolphson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Annunaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adolphson is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Annunaki.
Annunaki thows a leg kick but Adolphson checks it
and Adolphson counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Annunaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Annunaki is predictable there
and Adolphson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Annunaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adolphson. Adolphson obviously looking to wear him down.
Annunaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Annunaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adolphson scores with a punch to the head.
Adolphson scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adolphson rushes Annunaki and presses him up against the ropes.
Adolphson tries to break the clinch but Annunaki is controlling the position.
Annunaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adolphson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson lands a right hand.
Adolphson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Annunaki backwards.
Adolphson tries to break free but Annunaki pushes him back against the ropes.
Annunaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adolphson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Annunaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike.
Annunaki gets through Adolphson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Annunaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Annunaki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adolphson obliges.
Annunaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Adolphson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Annunaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Adolphson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adolphson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Annunaki.
Adolphson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adolphson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adolphson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adolphson dodges the punch combination from Annunaki.
Annunaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adolphson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Annunaki takes a swing at Adolphson's ribcage but misses.
Annunaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adolphson.
Adolphson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adolphson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Annunaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Annunaki lands with a kick to the temple. Adolphson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Annunaki checks it.
Adolphson swats away the attempt to clinch by Annunaki.
Annunaki throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson 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.
A clash of legs there as Adolphson blocks the low kick.
Annunaki blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Annunaki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Annunaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adolphson throws a head kick that misses.
Adolphson feints and then cracks Annunaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Annunaki down.
Annunaki avoids the head kick by Adolphson.
Adolphson scores with a leg kick.
Annunaki cracks Adolphson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adolphson motions for Annunaki to come forward. Adolphson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Annunaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adolphson is out of range and Annunaki settles back down.
Adolphson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alexander Adolphson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Adolphson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Annunaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Adolphson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Annunaki really felt that one!
Adolphson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adolphson thumps Annunaki with a low kick.
Adolphson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adolphson feints and then cracks Annunaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Annunaki down.
Adolphson misses with the body kick
and Annunaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Annunaki.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Annunaki, right into the meat.
Annunaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adolphson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adolphson.
Annunaki moves in looking to clinch but Adolphson pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Annunaki.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Annunaki moved away.
Annunaki moves in looking to clinch but Adolphson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Adolphson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Annunaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Annunaki checks a leg kick.
Annunaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adolphson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Annunaki scrambles back to his feet.
Adolphson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Annunaki is looking to land body kicks.
Adolphson throws a poor cross that misses
and Annunaki counters with a body kick.
Annunaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Annunaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adolphson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Annunaki scores with a punch to the head.
Adolphson throws a sloppy head kick and Annunaki moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Adolphson misses the target.
Adolphson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson looks to land a body kick but Annunaki moved away.
The crowd cheers as Adolphson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Annunaki doesn't seem phased though.
Annunaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adolphson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adolphson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Annunaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adolphson connects with a crisp jab.
Annunaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Annunaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adolphson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Annunaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adolphson is out of range and Annunaki settles back down.
Annunaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Adolphson's head.
Annunaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adolphson is out of range.
Annunaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Annunaki staying out of range there.
Annunaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Annunaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki slips a straight right by Adolphson.
Annunaki throws a leg kick but Adolphson checks it.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses.
Adolphson throws an overhand right that lands on Annunaki's shoulder, as Annunaki tries to avoid the shot.
Annunaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adolphson clinches with his opponent.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike.
Annunaki managing to block the knees to the body from Adolphson.
Annunaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adolphson's elbow.
Adolphson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adolphson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adolphson prevents a body shot from Annunaki.
Adolphson connects with a knee to the head.
Adolphson working Annunaki over with knees to the body.
Adolphson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Annunaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Bill Annunaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adolphson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adolphson throws a looping overhand right but Annunaki ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Annunaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Annunaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Annunaki scores with a head kick.
Adolphson swats away the attempt to clinch by Annunaki.
Adolphson scores with a nice strike.
Annunaki 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.
Annunaki tries to clinch up.
Adolphson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adolphson throws a wild body kick that Annunaki sees coming a mile off.
Annunaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Annunaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Adolphson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adolphson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Adolphson!
Alexander Adolphson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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