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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Symphony of Destruction. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Retsu Kaioh enters 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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Retsu Kaioh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaioh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaioh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Rasputin.
Kaioh with a nice cross.
Kaioh connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kaioh.
Kaioh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin ducks under a wild hook from Kaioh.
Rasputin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Rasputin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaioh misses with a body shot.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasputin misses with a head kick.
Rasputin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaioh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oooooh!!! Kaioh has knocked Rasputin down with a huge combo! Kaioh steps away and waves a wobbly Rasputin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rasputin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaioh and Rasputin are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Kaioh throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Rasputin into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Kaioh knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Retsu Kaioh!
Retsu Kaioh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Grigori Rasputin spoke after the fight, saying 'Сукин сын!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem. Insano has chosen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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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
28 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipezoom Insano!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Insano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Insano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Insano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demikovic pulls Insano in close to his closed guard and prevents Insano from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Insano 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.
Demikovic 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.
Insano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Insano won't allow Demikovic to sweep him here.
Insano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Insano trying to control the position from guard on top but Demikovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Insano gets to his feet - Demikovic follows without any prompting.
A looping hook to the body misses from Insano. Demikovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demikovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Insano, pushing him back against the cage.
Insano is pressed up against the cage. Demikovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Insano down to the mat. Insano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demikovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Insano lands a nice hook to Demikovic's body. Demikovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Insano blocks a head kick by Demikovic.
Demikovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Insano misses.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Insano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Insano keeps the fight on the outside.
Insano missing with a left hand there. Demikovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic throws a nice looking combination but Insano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demikovic instigates a clinch.
Demikovic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Insano is retaining full guard.
Demikovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demikovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Demikovic wants to pass the guard but Insano is keeping the position.
Demikovic won't allow Insano to get back to his feet.
Insano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Demikovic wants to stand but Insano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Insano wants to stand up but Demikovic is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Demikovic shoots in but Insano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A leg kick checked by Demikovic.
Insano cracks a nice hook into Demikovic's ribs.
Insano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demikovic.
Demikovic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demikovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Nicolai Demikovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demikovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demikovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Insano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Insano looks to score with a jab to the body but Demikovic is just out of range.
Insano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Demikovic ducks under a wild hook from Insano.
Demikovic drives through and clinches with Insano against the cage.
Demikovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demikovic is trying to drag Insano to the mat but Insano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demikovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Insano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Insano.
Demikovic digs a right hand into Insano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Insano's gas tank.
Demikovic manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic tries to clinch but Insano moves out of range.
Insano with a jab.
A left lands for Insano.
Demikovic throws a low kick but Insano avoids it.
Insano scores with the left hand. Demikovic knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demikovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demikovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
Insano lands with an uppercut that bounces Demikovic off the cage and back into range.
Demikovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Insano is fending him off so far but Demikovic persists. Nope, Insano circles away and we're back to standing.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Insano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demikovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Insano tries to avoid it but Demikovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Insano to the ground. Insano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demikovic scores with a nice head shot.
Insano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Insano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Insano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demikovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Insano misses with a body punch.
Insano has a couple of punches blocked by Demikovic.
Demikovic tries to circle away but Insano has him pinned against the cage.
Insano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demikovic is trying to drag Insano to the mat but Insano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Insano.
Demikovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Insano smiles and moves away.
Demikovic slips under a jab.
Demikovic closes the distance and clinches up with Insano, looking for a takedown. Demikovic pushes Insano against the cage but Insano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Insano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demikovic.
Felipezoom Insano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Insano jabs Demikovic right on the nose. Demikovic blinks but takes it well.
Insano scores with a jab. Demikovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Felipezoom Insano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Insano misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Insano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demikovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Insano throws out the jab.
Insano misses with an uppercut.
Demikovic tries for a takedown but Insano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Demikovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Insano tries to land a leg kick but Demikovic saw it coming and moves away.
Felipezoom Insano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Insano looks to score with a jab to the body but Demikovic is just out of range.
Insano looks to land a right hand but Demikovic moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Insano misses.
Insano leaves Demikovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Insano swings widly with a right hand
and Demikovic counters with a nice body shot.
Insano misses with a wild body shot.
Insano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demikovic.
Insano swats away the attempt to clinch by Demikovic.
Insano cracks Demikovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Insano misses.
Demikovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demikovic throws a head kick that misses.
Demikovic jabs at Insano's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipezoom Insano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Demikovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Demikovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demikovic tries to clinch but Insano is having none of it.
Demikovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demikovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Demikovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Insano's head.
Nice strikes from Demikovic there.
Demikovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Insano's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demikovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Insano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Demikovic wants to take a breather but Insano is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano is controlling Demikovic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Demikovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Demikovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Insano keeps working.
Demikovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Insano is looking for a sweep. Demikovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Demikovic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicolai Demikovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demikovic wants to clinch up but Insano keeps it at a distance.
Demikovic works over Insano's head and body with a nice combination.
Insano lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demikovic.
Insano clobbers Demikovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demikovic.
Insano stuns Demikovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Insano keeps the fight on the outside.
Demikovic cracks Insano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demikovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Insano.
Insano misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demikovic tries to clinch but Insano moves out of range.
Demikovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Insano.
Insano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demikovic tries to clinch but Insano moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano stuffs the takedown attempt from Demikovic. Demikovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Insano throws a leg kick but Demikovic moved away.
Insano misses with a straight left.
Insano lands a leg kick that knocks Demikovic off balance momentarily.
Insano misses with an uppercut. Demikovic saw that one coming.
Demikovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Insano.
Demikovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Insano is trying to defend but Demikovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demikovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demikovic stops Insano from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Insano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nicolai Demikovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demikovic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Demikovic wants to take a breather but Insano is having none of it.
Demikovic is looking to stall here but Insano recovers full guard.
Demikovic wants to pass the guard but Insano is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demikovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Nicolai Demikovic.
I think Demikovic 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolai Demikovic!
Nicolai Demikovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Felipezoom Insano spoke after the fight, saying '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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Waits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waits has chosen What A Waste as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
36 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Waits!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko cracks Waits with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kukko throws a good cross that connects.
Waits avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waits counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches.
Kukko avoiding damage.
Waits landing knees to the body.
Waits missing with knees to the body.
Waits misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waits throws a head punch that misses.
Kukko successfully pulls guard.
Kukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Waits trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko wants to sweep here but Waits controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waits keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Waits managing to control the position.
Waits looking for a sweep. Not yet Waits, not yet.
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waits is keeping the position for now.
Waits is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waits keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
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.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Waits managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kukko cracks Waits with a solid left hand.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Waits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Waits blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko won't allow Waits to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waits swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Waits swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko throws an overhand right that lands on Waits's shoulder, as Waits tries to avoid the shot.
Waits gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Waits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kukko.
Waits tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but Waits slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Waits finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kukko lands a jab to the nose.
Kukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waits circles away quickly and effectively.
Kukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukko.
Kukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Waits 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 Kukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kukko shoots for a takedown but Waits saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tom Waits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waits misses with a low kick.
Waits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Waits, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Waits against the cage but Waits circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kukko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Waits takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Waits tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.
Kukko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waits defends well and Kukko ends up having to push Waits into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waits lands a hook that snaps the head of Kukko backwards.
Kukko blocks an elbow strike from Waits.
Kukko pulls guard.
Kukko wants to control but Waits passes easily into half guard.
Waits thows a huge punch but Kukko dodges it nicely.
Waits moves into full mount! Kukko won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Waits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it.
Waits misses the shot to the body.
Kukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Waits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kukko looks to land a left hand but Waits moved out of range nicely.
Kukko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waits.
Kukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waits can do to turn this around?
Kukko lands a nice shot that snaps Waits's head back.
Kukko throws a nice looking combination but Waits bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kukko misses with a right hand
and Waits counters with a nice leg kick.
Kukko throws the left hand but Waits avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Waits misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko swinging wildly here.
Waits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Waits misses.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukko throws a jab when Waits was well out of range.
Waits blocks a head kick by Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waits is fending him off so far but Kukko persists. Nope, Waits circles away and we're back to standing.
Kukko scores with a punch to the head.
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waits fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kukko on the side of the head.
Waits ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Kukko misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kukko. Waits does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kukko throws a low kick but Waits avoids it.
Kukko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Waits.
Waits misses with a head kick.
Waits moves in looking to clinch but Kukko pushes him off.
Kukko looks to land a combination but Waits avoids it well.
Good work by Kukko as he checks the leg kick.
Kukko throws a hook but Waits avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waits doesn't manage to clinch there - Kukko circles away.
Waits is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kukko swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Kukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kukko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Waits is just out of range.
Kukko stalks Waits and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waits's face. Waits staggers backwards, shaken.
Sloppy strikes from Waits. Those never looked like landing.
Waits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kukko.
Kukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waits scores with a hook to the body. Kukko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kukko shoots for a takedown but Waits saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kukko looks to throw the jab but Waits is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Waits. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Waits.
Kukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waits sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kukko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko misses with a two punch combination.
Waits throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Kukko moves out of range of the leg kick from Waits.
A big left from Waits misses.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waits stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kukko.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waits throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Kukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waits lands a high kick!
Waits misses with an uppercut.
Kukko missing with a left hand there. Waits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waits connects with a right hand. Kukko shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waits throws a nice looking combination but Kukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Waits lands the left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Waits as he connects with a hook.
Waits gets a clinch.
Waits tries to land knees in the clinch but Kukko avoids the damage to the body.
Kukko misses with the head strike.
Waits lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Waits tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waits using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kukko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waits tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukko avoids it.
Waits lands a body shot in the clinch.
Waits lands a nice uppercut.
Waits throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Waits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kukko throws a series of strikes that have Waits backpedaling.
Waits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waits throws a body shot but no joy.
Kukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waits circles away.
Waits fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukko.
Waits throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Waits cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Lasi Kukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Waits slips a jab from Kukko.
Kukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waits moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waits. That's going to slow Kukko down.
Kukko misses with a double jab.
Kukko moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waits throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waits just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kukko's brow.
Waits goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waits throws a punch but it's blocked by Kukko.
Kukko breaks the clinch.
Kukko misses with a two punch combination.
Waits takes the fight into the clinch.
Waits can't find room to land a body shot as Kukko controls the action.
Waits stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waits landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Waits misses with a body punch.
Waits presses Kukko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Waits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits tries to throw a body punch but Kukko avoids it by throwing Waits back against the cage.
Waits cracks Kukko with a nice body shot.
Waits using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Waits lands a nice elbow.
Waits misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waits throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Waits.
Lasi Kukko's cut is getting worse.
Waits misses with some punches.
Tom Waits seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Waits keeps control of Kukko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waits can't find room to land a body shot as Kukko controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Waits obliges.
Waits looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Waits missing with knees to the body.
Waits struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
Waits has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Waits forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waits just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kukko's brow.
Kukko goes for a takedown attempt but Waits pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waits misses with a body shot.
Waits misses with a wild body shot.
Kukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waits moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukko throws a lazy right hand but Waits sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waits is looking to clinch but Kukko is avoiding it.
Kukko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Kukko misses.
Waits tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waits tries to clinch there but Kukko circles away.
A big left from Waits misses.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits tries to clinch but Kukko is having none of it.
Waits 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.
Kukko misses with a double jab.
Waits missing with a left hand there. Kukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waits lands a slapping body shot.
Kukko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waits.
Sloppy strikes from Waits. Those never looked like landing.
Waits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waits misses the shot to the body.
Waits is looking to chop away at Kukko's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waits looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Waits - just one landing.
Kukko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Waits misses.
Waits tries to clinch there but Kukko circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Waits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Waits 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Waits!
A very excited looking Tom Waits made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Sobral has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobral scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Sobral uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Sobral uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Sobral counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcia won't be happy with that.
Sobral tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Sobral has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sobral working the head with strikes.
Garcia tries to buck Sobral off but Sobral is having none of it.
Sobral tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobral trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Sobral is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garcia's shoulder. That is not cool.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobral wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sobral sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Garcia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sobral is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobral wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobral is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobral scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Sobral working Garcia over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets full guard.
Sobral trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobral slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia wants to control but Sobral is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Sobral defends the submission attempt.
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobral is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.
Sobral gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sobral misses the shot to the body.
Marcelo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a low kick but Sobral avoids it.
Sobral lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Sobral counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Sobral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Sobral is looking to advance position but Garcia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sobral has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia has hold of Sobral's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobral manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sobral is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sobral has worked his arm free - good work by Sobral!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobral is defending well.
Sobral manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Sobral is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia is pressing down on Sobral's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia working for a triangle but Sobral defends it easily.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sobral makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobral trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Sobral is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Sobral trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Sobral got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobral has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Sobral stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Sobral defends easily.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobral postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Sobral is proving a slippery customer.
Sobral advances position into side control!
Julio Sobral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobral trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sobral connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garcia some visible discomfort.
Sobral has hold of Garcia's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Garcia tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sobral cranks the arm and Garcia screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Garcia, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Julio Sobral!
Julio Sobral retains his lightweight title!
Julio Sobral decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CanChopper comes to the cage accompanied by Badass. Bateman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Huey Lewis and The News - Hip To Be Square kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ameri CanChopper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
Bateman misses with a hook
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by CanChopper.
CanChopper throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Bateman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bateman throws a leg kick that is checked
and CanChopper counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract CanChopper.
CanChopper lands with a shot to the body.
Bateman lands with a kick to the temple. CanChopper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Bateman. CanChopper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Bateman.
Bateman sends CanChopper crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bateman is motioning to the referee to let CanChopper up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
CanChopper is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CanChopper switches off momentarily and Bateman cracks him with a monster right hand! CanChopper topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bateman dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bateman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Patrick Bateman 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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