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BAN 13: Nelson vs. Torres PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Lotus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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183 lbs
30 - 25 - 0 |
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183 lbs
28 - 39 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Hungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 39 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hungus misses with a body shot.
Hungus avoids the head kick by Lotus.
Lotus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lotus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hungus instigates a clinch.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hungus has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hungus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hungus scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hungus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungus keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hungus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lotus after a bit of a struggle.
Hungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lotus's elbow.
Hungus has Lotus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lotus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hungus misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lotus controls his hands.
Hungus breaks the clinch.
Lotus takes the fight into the clinch.
Hungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lotus controls his hands.
Hungus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lotus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Hungus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hungus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hungus tightens his grip and picks Lotus up, before dumping him to the ground. Lotus manages to land in guard.
Lotus is trying to keep Hungus in close.
Hungus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lotus has his foot on Hungus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hungus works his way back into a safe position though.
Lotus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hungus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hungus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lotus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hungus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lotus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hungus.
Lotus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hungus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hungus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lotus is trying to keep Hungus in close.
Hungus is looking to work some ground and pound but Lotus has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is looking to pass into half guard but Lotus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lotus is in guard.
Hungus looking for a guillotine here but Lotus defends easily.
Hungus wants to sweep here but Lotus controlling him for the moment.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hungus trying to keep a closed guard but Lotus is proving a slippery customer.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lotus wants to stand and escape but instead Hungus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lotus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lotus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hungus is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Lotus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lotus trying to keep a closed guard but Hungus is proving a slippery customer.
Hungus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hungus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hungus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lotus dives on top into guard.
Hungus looking for a sweep. Not yet Hungus, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hungus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lotus scores with a sloppy right hand. Hungus should have avoided that one.
Hungus throws a lazy uppercut
and Lotus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lotus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lotus tries to stand but Hungus is controlling from the bottom.
Lotus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hungus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungus throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Hungus is trying to keep Lotus in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus is fighting to break Hungus's control of his arms but Hungus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karl Hungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Hungus.
Hungus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lotus.
Lotus taking a breather here.
Lotus wants to control but Hungus is keeping him busy.
Hungus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus manages to get back to half guard.
Lotus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hungus wants to control but Lotus is keeping busy.
Hungus is looking to improve his position.
Lotus is thwarting Hungus's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lotus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lotus stalling away here and it's allowed Hungus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lotus looking to pass the guard.
Lotus content to stall in guard here.
Lotus has gone for a leg lock! Hungus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lotus's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
Hungus is really struggling to control Lotus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hungus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotus is trying to control the position but Hungus postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hungus wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Lotus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hungus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hungus is retaining full guard.
Lotus stands and steps away. Hungus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hungus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus trying to hold on to Hungus's head to control him but Hungus postures up.
Hungus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lotus defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus is nestled in close to Lotus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lotus wants to get back to full guard.
Hungus trying to control from Lotus's half guard. Lotus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hungus looking to sit in guard and control but Lotus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hungus is retaining full guard.
Hungus trying to strike off his back.
Hungus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lotus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lotus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hungus keeping moving, preventing Lotus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus has Lotus pulled in close to control his posture.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Hungus keeps moving.
Hungus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lotus's guard.
Lotus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hungus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lotus working for a triangle but Hungus defends it easily.
Lotus trying to keep a closed guard but Hungus is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
Lotus trying to control the position here.
Lotus is trying to control the position but Hungus postures up.
Hungus landing with the ground and pound.
Hungus wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
Hungus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tommy Lotus has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lotus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hungus is one step ahead there.
Lotus is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hungus misses with a takedown attempt - Lotus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hungus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hungus wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lotus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hungus counter with a right hand.
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 Karl Hungus.
I think Hungus 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 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hungus!
An out of breath Karl Hungus 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntunen comes to the cage accompanied by Lumessakahlaajat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
220 lbs
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215 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomi Juntunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Carioca!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioca wants to clinch but Juntunen slips to the side
and Juntunen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juntunen scoring well with a low kick there.
Carioca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carioca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntunen can pounce on him.
Juntunen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carioca lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
Juntunen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carioca backs up against the cage.
Carioca throws a sloppy head kick and Juntunen moves out of range easily.
Carioca wants to clinch up but Juntunen keeps it at a distance.
Juntunen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Carioca.
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!
Juntunen wants to land a leg kick but Carioca is out of range.
Juntunen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carioca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juntunen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juntunen. That's going to slow Carioca down.
Carioca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carioca looks to clinch
and Juntunen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Carioca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntunen.
Carioca misses with a low kick.
Juntunen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carioca tries to clinch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Carioca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntunen scores with a hook.
Carioca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juntunen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Juntunen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntunen 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.
Juntunen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carioca fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Carioca misses.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carioca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carioca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carioca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen blocks a leg kick.
Juntunen lands a jab to the nose.
Carioca throws a head kick but Juntunen moves out of range.
Crunch! Carioca slams his shin into Juntunen's torso.
Carioca tries to clinch but Juntunen is having none of it.
Carioca tries to clinch but Juntunen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntunen.
Juntunen avoids the head kick by Carioca.
Juntunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carioca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juntunen.
Carioca throws a lazy head kick
and Juntunen counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Carioca.
Juntunen jabs at Carioca's body.
Carioca throws an off balance right hand
and Juntunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carioca throws a lazy head kick
and Juntunen counters with a straight right hand.
Carioca moves in looking to clinch but Juntunen pushes him off.
Juntunen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juntunen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioca looks to land a right hand but Juntunen moved out of range.
Carioca throws a sloppy head kick and Juntunen moves out of range easily.
Juntunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carioca tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carioca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carioca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Juntunen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juntunen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carioca misses with a head kick.
Juntunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carioca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juntunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Juntunen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Juntunen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Juntunen blocks a head kick by Carioca.
Carioca misses with a head kick.
Juntunen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paulo Carioca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juntunen throws a front kick aimed at Carioca's knee but Carioca avoids it well.
Juntunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carioca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carioca throws a head kick that misses.
Carioca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juntunen gets a clinch.
Carioca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juntunen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen scores with a head kick. Carioca tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carioca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juntunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carioca can do to turn this around?
Juntunen misses the jab.
Carioca closes the distance but Juntunen moves to the side
and Juntunen counters with a body kick that stops Carioca in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca lands a high kick!
Juntunen scores with a head kick.
Carioca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carioca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carioca.
Carioca misses with a hook
and Juntunen counters with a three punch combo that has Carioca backing up. Carioca nods at Juntunen to acknowledge the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carioca.
Juntunen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Juntunen.
Carioca tries to clinch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Carioca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioca throws a head kick that misses
and Juntunen counters with a solid body kick.
Carioca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Juntunen.
Carioca is breathing heavily.
Carioca throws a front kick aimed at Juntunen's knee but Juntunen avoids it well.
Carioca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Juntunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Carioca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carioca tries to clinch up
and Juntunen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carioca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juntunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Carioca.
A head kick from Juntunen lands but Carioca takes it in his stride.
Juntunen throws out a powerful jab.
Carioca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juntunen checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntunen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Juntunen scores with a head kick.
Juntunen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carioca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Carioca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juntunen misses with an uppercut. Carioca saw that one coming.
Paulo Carioca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioca throws a sloppy head kick
and Juntunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juntunen misses with a head kick.
Juntunen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juntunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Juntunen moves into the clinch.
Juntunen is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carioca stalling the fight.
Juntunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioca is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juntunen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juntunen misses with a knee strike.
Juntunen connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carioca misses with a body punch.
Carioca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juntunen is defending well for now.
Carioca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juntunen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntunen keeps control of Carioca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carioca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carioca blocking some punches.
Carioca wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Juntunen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Juntunen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A head kick from Juntunen lands but Carioca takes it in his stride.
Carioca scoring well with a low kick there.
Juntunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carioca avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
Juntunen slips a straight right by Carioca.
Juntunen scores with a kick to the midsection.
No joy there for Carioca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juntunen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carioca is able to avoid easily.
Carioca throws a head kick but Juntunen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen lands a high kick!
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntunen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carioca counters with a left and a right that stings Juntunen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntunen tries to move into range but Carioca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carioca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juntunen counters with a good low kick that Carioca was not able to check.
Carioca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juntunen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carioca's head.
Carioca throws a lazy body kick
and Juntunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntunen is looking to chop away at Carioca's legs.
Carioca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntunen.
Juntunen slips a straight right by Carioca.
Carioca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntunen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carioca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Juntunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Juntunen scores with a shot to the side of Carioca's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carioca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Juntunen.
Carioca tries to break the clinch but Juntunen is controlling the position.
Juntunen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carioca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntunen blocks a body shot from Carioca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntunen.
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!
Juntunen lands a knee to the body.
Juntunen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carioca blocks it with crossed arms.
Carioca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carioca is trying to break free.
Juntunen misses with the head strike.
Juntunen tries to land a knee to the head but Carioca blocks with his arms.
Tomi Juntunen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carioca is trying to break the clinch but Juntunen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen lands a hook that snaps the head of Carioca backwards.
Carioca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Carioca.
Juntunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carioca throws a sloppy head kick
and Juntunen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carioca really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Juntunen.
Juntunen lands with a slapping head kick.
Carioca avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
Carioca throws a head kick that half lands.
Carioca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paulo Carioca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juntunen needs to keep his hands up - Carioca had a free shot at his head there.
Juntunen scores with a jab.
Tomi Juntunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntunen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen lands a jab to Carioca's midsection.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen tries to land a leg kick but Carioca saw it coming and moves away.
Carioca moves out of range of the body kick.
Carioca moves to clinch but Juntunen breaks away
and Juntunen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carioca is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carioca tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntunen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carioca throws a sloppy head kick
and Juntunen counters with a stiff right hand.
Carioca lands a head kick!
Carioca looks for the body kick but Juntunen saw that one coming.
Tomi Juntunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carioca throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Juntunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juntunen 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Juntunen!
A relieved looking Tomi Juntunen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janos Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos Prohaska is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
28 - 20 - 1 |
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Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Janos Prohaska!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaminski moves out of range as Prohaska strikes.
Prohaska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaminski tries to clinch up.
Prohaska scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Kaminski.
Kaminski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Prohaska checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prohaska misses with a body kick.
Prohaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaminski.
Kaminski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaminski jabs Prohaska right on the nose. Prohaska blinks but takes it well.
Kaminski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Prohaska throws a series of strikes that have Kaminski backpedaling.
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!
Kaminski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prohaska.
Kaminski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Janos Prohaska has been cut.
Prohaska misses with a wild body shot.
Prohaska misses with a straight left.
Kaminski has closed the distance and engaged Prohaska in a clinch.
Kaminski misses with an elbow strike.
Prohaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska has a couple of punches blocked by Kaminski.
Prohaska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaminski has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Kaminski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Prohaska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaminski looking to throw knees to the head but Prohaska is blocking nicely.
Prohaska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaminski takes a shot to the head.
Kaminski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaminski lands a left hand.
Kaminski avoiding damage.
Prohaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prohaska lands with a short shot to the head.
Prohaska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaminski pushes off an throws an elbow but Prohaska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Prohaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska works the jab nicely.
Kaminski throws a jab when Prohaska was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaminski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaminski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaminski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prohaska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prohaska misses with a looping left.
Prohaska connects with a crisp jab.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prohaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Kaminski.
Kaminski misses with a low kick as Prohaska jumps back.
Kaminski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaminski lands a glancing blow to the side of Prohaska's head.
Prohaska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Janos Prohaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prohaska darts in looking for a takedown but Kaminski gets double underhooks and turns Prohaska into the cage.
Prohaska is trying to force a seperation but Kaminski has the dominant position.
Prohaska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaminski has him pressed against the cage.
Prohaska misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski misses with a knee to the head.
Prohaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaminski.
Prohaska lands a left hand.
Kaminski is struggling to control the position.
Prohaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaminski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prohaska's efforts to push away.
Prohaska is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaminski has double underhooks.
Prohaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Prohaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaminski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaminski tries to clinch up.
Kaminski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaminski lands a front kick.
Kaminski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prohaska throws a right hand that Kaminski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaminski also avoids with ease.
Kaminski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaminski.
Kaminski stuns Prohaska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaminski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaminski avoids the body shot from Prohaska.
Kaminski is looking to slow Prohaska down with leg kicks.
Kaminski misses with a kick to the body
and Prohaska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prohaska throws a big shot that misses.
Prohaska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marcin Kaminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prohaska goes for a double leg but Kaminski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaminski continues to drive forward.
Prohaska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaminski lands an elbow that stopped Prohaska in his tracks for a moment.
Kaminski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaminski prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcin Kaminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janos Prohaska.
Prohaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaminski tries to land a knee to the head but Prohaska blocks with his arms.
Kaminski stalls.
Prohaska can't break the clinch.
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 Marcin Kaminski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janos Prohaska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaminski throws a front kick aimed at Prohaska's knee but Prohaska avoids it well.
Prohaska misses with a looping left.
Prohaska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaminski is out of range and Prohaska settles back down.
Prohaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaminski.
Prohaska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaminski is fending him off so far but Prohaska persists. Nope, Kaminski circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaminski staying out of range there.
Kaminski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Prohaska throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaminski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prohaska is in Kaminski's guard.
Kaminski wants to sweep but no luck.
Prohaska landing with the ground and pound.
Prohaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prohaska is still trying to improve position.
Prohaska trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kaminski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski working some strikes from top position.
Prohaska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prohaska sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Prohaska with a nice head shot there.
Prohaska stands and throws Kaminski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Prohaska tries to score with some ground and pound. Kaminski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Prohaska tries to move to mount but Kaminski blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska lands some shots froms side control.
Prohaska wants to control for a moment but Kaminski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Prohaska moves nicely into side control.
Prohaska throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Prohaska tries to move to mount but Kaminski blocks the move with his legs.
Prohaska lands a decent elbow from side control.
Prohaska landing a few strikes.
Kaminski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski wants to hold on but Prohaska pushes him away.
Kaminski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prohaska on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Prohaska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Prohaska avoids the attempt from Kaminski to control.
Kaminski is working to get back to half guard.
Prohaska is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kaminski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaminski is working to get back to half guard.
Kaminski tries to lock up and control but Prohaska gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaminski is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska unloading with bombs!
Kaminski is in a horrible position here. Prohaska smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Prohaska.
Prohaska putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kaminski tries to hold on but Prohaska pushes him away.
Prohaska working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kaminski is rocked!
Kaminski wants to hold on but Prohaska pushes him away.
Oh Kaminski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaminski is in a horrible position here. Prohaska smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prohaska putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Prohaska looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kaminski covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janos Prohaska!
Janos Prohaska seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
28 - 14 - 3 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu clinches up against the cage.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Stalker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stalker.
Stalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viulu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Johnnie Stalker has been cut.
Viulu has Stalker up against the cage in a clinch.
Viulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalker controls his hands.
Stalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Stalker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalker.
Viulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Stalker on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Viulu.
Stalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viulu lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalker.
Stalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalker can't find room to land a body shot as Viulu controls the action.
Viulu working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalker.
Viulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Stalker.
A shot in the inside from Stalker.
Stalker misses with a body punch.
Stalker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalker avoids the body shot from Viulu.
A big left from Viulu misses.
Viulu walks into a stiff left hand from Stalker.
Stalker throws a looping overhand right but Viulu ducks down to avoid it.
Viulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
Stalker scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viulu's head backwards.
Viulu misses with a body shot.
Stalker blocks a jab.
Luu Viulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viulu throws the left hand but Stalker avoids the punch easily.
Viulu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Viulu takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Viulu lands a jab to the nose.
Stalker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Viulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Viulu tests Stalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Viulu misses.
Viulu throws a jab when Stalker was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viulu misses with a straight right.
Stalker lands a slapping body shot.
Viulu drops his hands momentarily and Stalker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Viulu misses.
Viulu misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viulu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viulu. Stalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Viulu will feel that in the morning.
Viulu is breathing heavily.
Viulu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Viulu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stalker scores with a body shot.
Stalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker scores with a push kick.
Stalker lands a nice hook to Viulu's body. Viulu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalker plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Viulu swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Viulu face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnnie Stalker!
Johnnie Stalker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Calvin Thompson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Yurinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurinov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yurinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yurinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson sizes up Yurinov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yurinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yurinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Yurinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yurinov throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Yurinov.
Thompson's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thompson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yurinov circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Yurinov moves out of range easily.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson slips under a jab from Yurinov.
Yurinov misses with a hook.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yurinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yurinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thompson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yurinov - the referee stops the clock and Thompson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yurinov. Thompson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yurinov.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurinov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Yurinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Yurinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yurinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Yurinov pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
Yurinov is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Yurinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Yurinov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yurinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Yurinov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Thompson manages to get his head free but now Yurinov has transitioned to an armbar! Thompson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Yurinov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Yurinov!
Boris Yurinov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
258 lbs
23 - 17 - 0 |
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290 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith checks a low kick from Cooke.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cooke is defended easily by Smith.
Cooke throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Cooke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cooke 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.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A cross from Smith lands.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooke.
Clifford Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cooke.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Cooke - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Cooke dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Cooke's head and hops out.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooke tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Clifford Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooke throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Smith with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Eric Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Cooke on that attempt.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Smith.
Cooke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooke off to one side.
Cooke lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cooke looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Cooke throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Cooke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Cooke looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Cooke drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Cooke advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cooke off and has taken his back!
Cooke is in bad spot here.
Smith controls the action.
Cooke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cooke tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Cooke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooke pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Cooke.
Cooke seems keen to control Smith's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Cooke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Cooke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cooke with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooke is stalling in the full guard.
Cooke is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Eric Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working.
Cooke trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith looking to control but Cooke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith avoids the attempt from Cooke to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cooke's face.
Cooke is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith trying to control but Cooke is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith avoids the attempt from Cooke to control.
Smith tries to control but Cooke wriggling away.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Clifford Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cooke tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith wants to control the pace but Cooke is squirming around nicely.
Cooke is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cooke!
In his post fight interview, Eric Cooke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Sober by Tool. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
It looks like Jason Davis has been cut.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Speed 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.
Speed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davis misses the jab.
Davis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Speed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Speed.
Speed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis has been working on his balance at Soul Supremacy - UK, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Speed.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Speed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed avoids the body shot from Davis.
Speed fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Speed lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Speed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
A jab from Speed misses.
Speed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speed lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jason Davis's cut is getting worse.
Speed's corner calls for a 1-2. Speed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Speed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Speed pinned against the cage. Speed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed scores with a jab to the head.
Speed misses with a series of wild punches.
Speed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davis.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Speed walks into a left hand.
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis defending well as Speed loads up on a big left hand.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Nice body punch from Speed.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Speed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Speed is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Speed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jason Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Speed saw that one coming.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Speed counters with a straight right hand.
Speed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speed feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Davis sprawling to the canvas! Davis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Speed finish him?!
Davis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Speed throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Speed's shoulder, as Speed tries to avoid the shot.
Davis slips a straight right by Speed.
Nice body kick from Speed.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Speed lands a slapping body shot.
Speed ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Davis out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Speed!
Tyson Speed gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Huey Lewis and The News - Hip To Be Square. Insano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipezoom Insano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Insano.
Bateman takes a swing at Insano's ribcage but misses.
Bateman throws a body punch but Insano moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Insano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Insano misses
and Bateman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Insano's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Insano. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Bateman's head coaches at Spartan MMA: LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Insano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Bateman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insano.
Bateman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Insano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bateman.
Insano staying out of range there.
Insano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bateman throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Felipezoom Insano has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Insano misses the target.
Insano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Insano. That's going to slow Bateman down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Insano lands.
Insano checks a low kick from Bateman.
A slow jab from Insano misses its intended target.
Bateman moves into range and clinches up with Insano.
Insano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Insano working aggressively here.
Bateman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bateman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Insano throws a punch but it's blocked by Bateman.
A head punch on the inside from Insano fails to land.
Bateman blocking some punches.
Insano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Insano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bateman tries to throw a body punch but Insano avoids it by throwing Bateman back against the cage.
Bateman manages to break the clinch.
Insano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Insano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bateman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bateman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Insano misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Insano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bateman can pounce on him.
Insano tries to move into range but Bateman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bateman checks the leg kick.
Insano throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman rushes Insano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bateman blocks an uppercut.
Bateman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Insano avoids them all with ease.
Bateman moves out of range of the strikes.
Insano walks into a straight right hand from Bateman.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Insano missing with a left hand there. Bateman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Insano throws a good cross that connects.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bateman, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Insano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bateman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Insano throws out the jab.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Insano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.
Insano misses with a looping left.
Bateman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insano.
Bateman slips under a jab from Insano.
Jab by Insano.
Bateman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Insano moves away.
Bateman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bateman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bateman scores with a jab.
Bateman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Insano looks winded!
Insano ducks right into an uppercut from Bateman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman slips under a jab.
Insano just misses with a punch to the body.
Insano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Insano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Insano moved out of range.
Bateman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insano.
Bateman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Insano throws a low kick but Bateman moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Insano misses its intended target.
Insano connects with a jab.
Insano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Insano throws the left hand but Bateman avoids the punch easily.
Insano misses with a low kick as Bateman jumps back.
Good leg kick by Bateman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by Bateman.
That has opened up Felipezoom Insano's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick
and Insano counters with a stiff right hand.
Insano scores with a leg kick.
Bateman sends Insano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bateman is motioning to the referee to let Insano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Insano is rocked!
Insano swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipezoom Insano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bateman lands a right hook to the body.
Insano throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Insano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Patrick Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Insano misses
and Bateman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bateman! Insano is out on his feet! Bateman rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Insano is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Insano is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
An out of breath Patrick Bateman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Felipezoom Insano was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. I think this is it I don't have it anymore. Yes I am retiring.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Nelson 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
35 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson looking to score a takedown here. Torres is defending well but Nelson drives through and ends up in Torres's guard.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nelson has passed into side control.
Torres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Torres decides to stand up.
Torres connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torres.
Nelson misses with a leg kick
and Torres counters with an inside leg kick.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Alfredo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Torres thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Torres with a hook.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Nelson leaves Torres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nelson's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Nelson with a jab.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Torres dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Torres blocks a low kick nicely.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Jake Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Torres.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres works the jab nicely.
Torres lands a jab.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Nelson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torres regains half guard.
Torres gets back to full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfredo Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for Torres.
Torres lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into range.
Nelson takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Torres has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Torres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses the jab.
Nelson misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Torres.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Nelson leaves Torres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torres pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and Torres settles back down.
Nelson connects with a crisp jab.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nelson throws a lazy body kick
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Alfredo Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a low kick but Nelson moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Nelson.
Nelson tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nelson's knee momentarily.
A jab from Torres misses.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Torres wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Torres has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
Torres lands a jab to the nose.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Torres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torres.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into range.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Torres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson forces Torres back against the cage and clinches.
Torres jumps guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Torres blocks an elbow strike.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson checks a leg kick nicely.
Torres connects with a nice looking jab.
Torres scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Torres. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Nelson shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Torres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into range.
Nelson looking to score a takedown here. Torres is defending well but Nelson drives through and ends up in Torres's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson 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.
Torres tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
Torres stands and steps away. Nelson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
Nelson scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres controlling Nelson's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson gets a takedown into half guard.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jake Nelson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson darts in looking for a takedown but Torres gets double underhooks and turns Nelson into the cage.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Torres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torres gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Nelson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
I was talking to Nelson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Nelson just leaning against Torres, taking a breather.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson presses Torres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Torres blocks with his arms.
Torres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
A short right from Torres.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
A nice left hand lands by Torres.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Torres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Torres lands a left hand.
Alfredo Torres seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torres decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres looking to control but Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torres is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nelson, up you get!
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Torres slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Torres avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Torres continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Torres jumps guard and drags Nelson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Torres jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Torres cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Torres catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jake Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres 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.
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Alfredo Torres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nelson trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
Torres moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Torres to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Torres wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Torres decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Torres lands with a right hand.
Jake Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torres to score with a decent uppercut.
Torres throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Torres on his heels. He'll look to pass Torres's guard now, I'm sure.
Torres wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nelson trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alfredo Torres.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Torres!
Alfredo Torres is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Alfredo Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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