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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaname Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaname Tosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Dragov.
Dragov tries to clinch but Tosen is having none of it.
Valko Dragov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tosen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dragov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tosen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dragov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tosen trying to control but Dragov postures up.
Dragov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dragov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tosen to regain full guard.
Dragov working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov has gone for a leg lock! Tosen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dragov's guard.
Dragov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov slips nicely into half guard.
Tosen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dragov.
Dragov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tosen!
Tosen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dragov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragov trying to control but Tosen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking to finish with strikes here!
Dragov scoring with strikes but Tosen is staying in there.
Dragov with shots to the head and body - Tosen looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Dragov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov thowing shots but they're missing.
Tosen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragov tries to control but Tosen wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tosen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Dragov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tosen regains half guard.
Tosen tries to get to full guard but Dragov has control of the leg.
Dragov is looking to advance position but Tosen won't allow it.
Dragov works his way into side control.
Tosen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tosen is avoiding damage well.
Tosen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Dragov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dragov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosen keeps working.
Dragov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tosen is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragov tries to advance to mount but Tosen instead regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dragov misses with a hook
and Tosen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dragov's guard now.
Tosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tosen trying to control but Dragov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dragov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tosen's guard.
Tosen working for submissions but it's allowed Dragov to get to half guard.
Tosen is looking to improve his position.
Tosen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov throwing shots but Tosen is blocking nicely.
Valko Dragov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragov is keen to just control but Tosen is a slippery customer.
Dragov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tosen defending well though.
Dragov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tosen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dragov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tosen to regain full guard.
Tosen keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
Dragov stands up over Tosen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looking to sit in guard and control but Tosen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dragov 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.
Dragov working a defensive guard here.
Tosen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dragov's guard.
Dragov wants to improve his position but Tosen is controlling well.
Tosen is trying to control. Dragov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov taking some punishment here, with Tosen in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov moves into full guard.
Dragov is trying to keep Tosen in close.
Tosen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dragov wants to hit a switch here but Tosen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dragov there!
Tosen prevents Dragov from getting the reversal.
Tosen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tosen trying to control but Dragov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is trying desperately to improve position.
Tosen fails to advance to Dragov's back.
Dragov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragov throws a strike from the bottom but Tosen passes into side control!
Tosen 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 Dragov's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valko Dragov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dragov shoots for a takedown but Tosen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tosen on his heels. He'll look to pass Tosen's guard now, I'm sure.
Dragov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dragov trying to control but Tosen is working from the bottom.
Tosen keeping full guard, as Dragov tries to pass.
Dragov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tosen's guard.
Tosen wants to control but Dragov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dragov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosen keeps working.
Dragov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov with the ground and pound but Tosen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dragov trying to control but Tosen is working from the bottom.
Dragov lands a couple of digs.
Tosen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tosen, not yet.
Tosen has momentary wrist control but Dragov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tosen keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
Dragov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tosen keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dragov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dragov trying to control the action but Tosen is working from the bottom.
Tosen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen is not content to let Dragov control the position.
The ground and pound from Dragov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dragov tries to score with some ground and pound. Tosen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dragov works to advance to full mount. Tosen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dragov lands a big elbow.
Dragov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Tosen slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Kaname Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosen is looking for a sweep. Dragov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is looking to take a break and control but Tosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dragov misses with a head shot. Tosen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tosen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dragov throwing strikes from guard but Tosen blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragov trying to control but Tosen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valko Dragov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dragov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valko Dragov!
After winning the bout, Valko Dragov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Frazier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O Donnell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O Donnell connects with a leg kick. Frazier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frazier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Donnell's waist but O Donnell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frazier off to one side.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frazier's corner calls for a 1-2. Frazier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frazier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Frazier seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Donnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
O Donnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Donnell tries a body shot but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is trying to break free.
Frazier is looking to break free of the clinch but O Donnell has double underhooks.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frazier blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but O Donnell is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
O Donnell works on Frazier's body with a couple of short punches.
O Donnell misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Donnell.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frazier wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Donnell has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Donnell lands with a left to the head.
Frazier connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Donnell.
A head punch on the inside from O Donnell fails to land.
O Donnell lands with a right to the head.
Frazier wants to get back to striking at distance but O Donnell won't allow it.
Frazier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell pushes Frazier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier wants to get back to striking at distance but O Donnell won't allow it.
Frazier is trying to push O Donnell away but O Donnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
O Donnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
O Donnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Donnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Joe Frazier has been cut.
Frazier takes one on the button.
O Donnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
O Donnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
O Donnell misses with a looping right.
Frazier looks for a takedown but O Donnell sprawls well.
Myles O Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Frazier.
O Donnell ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
O Donnell lands a jab to Frazier's midsection.
Frazier lands with a right hand.
Frazier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Donnell dodges the punch combination from Frazier.
Frazier tries to clinch there but O Donnell circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell lands with a shot to the body.
O Donnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frazier is rocked!
Myles O Donnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Are you kidding me?! O Donnell ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Frazier clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myles O Donnell!
Myles O Donnell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista Kertaa Kovempi Ku Kukaan . Richard B Riddick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard B Riddick !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax misses with the combination.
Riddick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sax is fending him off so far but Riddick persists. Nope, Sax circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sax.
It looks like Richard B Riddick has been cut.
Orlando Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick fails with a takedown attempt.
Riddick misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlando Sax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard B Riddick .
Riddick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sax regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Riddick trying to control but Sax is working from the bottom.
Riddick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax trying to control the position here.
Riddick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riddick looking to sit in guard and control but Sax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riddick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sax slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riddick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sax off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is working the ground and pound. Can Sax escape?
Riddick has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Riddick missing with strikes.
Riddick scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sax is looking for a way out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sax covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Riddick tries to keep control of the position but Sax is staying busy.
Riddick softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sax wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax tries to hold on but Riddick postures up.
Riddick lands a heavy elbow.
Riddick lands a couple of good shots and Sax has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Riddick throwing sloppy strikes.
Riddick is not going to allow Sax to sit and survive in this position.
Riddick trying to control.
Sax defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sax wants to control from the top but Riddick keeps moving.
Sax preventing the sweep.
Riddick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riddick 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.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sax stands up over Riddick , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riddick looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddick , not yet.
Riddick is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard B Riddick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard B Riddick 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riddick tries to clinch but Sax is having none of it.
Riddick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sax's waist but Sax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riddick off to one side.
Riddick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Riddick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sax defends it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Riddick . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sax pushes Riddick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Riddick .
Sax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riddick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Sax.
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!
Sax defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riddick .
Orlando Sax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard B Riddick .
Sax misses with a wild body shot.
Sax misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sax as he jumps to the side.
Riddick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sax swivels and escapes.
Sax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riddick in his tracks.
Nice sprawl there from Sax as Riddick shoots in.
Riddick tries for a takedown but Sax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sax misses with a body shot.
Sax lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Sax misses the target.
Riddick slips a straight right by Sax.
Sax lands a hook that stumbles Riddick back into the cage. Sax follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Riddick to the canvas! Sax pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Riddick has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Orlando Sax!
After winning the bout, Orlando Sax thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Richard B Riddick was interviewed post fight and said 'I´ll come back stronger you can bet on that'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Landeskog has chosen Warm Shadow - Fink 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Landeskog!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton looks to land a left hand but Landeskog moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Landeskog.
Benton leaves Landeskog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Landeskog misses with a body shot
letting Benton counter with a right hand.
Benton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Landeskog doesn't seem bothered though.
Landeskog wants to clinch
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benton leaves Landeskog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bernard Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton connects with a nice looking jab.
Benton misses with a body punch
and Landeskog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeskog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landeskog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog is looking to get to half guard.
Benton avoids the attempt from Landeskog to control.
Benton landing punches.
Landeskog is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control but Landeskog is having none of it.
Landeskog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benton tries to control but Landeskog wriggling away.
Benton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Landeskog is desperately trying to improve his position but Benton has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Landeskog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benton wants to control the pace but Landeskog is squirming around nicely.
Benton is landing with some decent strikes but Landeskog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton prevents Landeskog from getting the reversal.
Benton thowing shots but they're missing.
Landeskog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Landeskog is looking to escape.
Landeskog is trying desperately to improve position.
Benton wants to control the pace but Landeskog is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeskog is looking to get to half guard.
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 Bernard Benton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landeskog cracks Benton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Landeskog defending well as Benton loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Landeskog misses its intended target.
Benton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Landeskog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Landeskog did well to prevent Benton getting side control.
Benton is thwarting Landeskog's attempts to control the position.
Benton thows a huge punch but Landeskog dodges it nicely.
Benton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Landeskog!
Benton content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Benton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Benton landing strikes from the mount.
Benton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Landeskog can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Landeskog can't escape the position.
Benton punching from mount but Landeskog doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Benton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Landeskog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is working to get back to half guard.
Benton throwing strikes here but Landeskog is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Benton lands a couple of good shots and Landeskog has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Benton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Landeskog wants to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton cracks Landeskog with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Landeskog from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton is looking to control Landeskog but Landeskog is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Benton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Benton.
Bernard Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Landeskog's head.
Benton wants to control but Landeskog manages to buck him off and is now in Benton's guard! Nice work there by Landeskog!
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Benton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Landeskog working aggressively here.
Landeskog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benton to keep the fight standing.
Benton tries to circle away but Landeskog has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog wants a takedown but no success here.
Bernard Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Landeskog.
Benton lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton passes into half guard.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benton slows the pace down in half guard.
Landeskog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Benton there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Benton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton throws the left hand but Landeskog avoids the punch easily.
Landeskog throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Benton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Landeskog misses with a takedown attempt - Benton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benton scores with a jab. Landeskog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Landeskog gets a clinch.
Benton breaks from the clinch.
Landeskog lands a jab to the head.
Landeskog swings widly with a right hand
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landeskog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Landeskog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benton drives through with a takedown into Landeskog's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landeskog is trying to control the position but Benton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Landeskog is keeping the position.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Landeskog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landeskog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bernard Benton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Benton throws a jab when Landeskog was well out of range.
Magnus Landeskog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Landeskog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benton throws a big shot that misses.
Landeskog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Landeskog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Landeskog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landeskog throws a big elbow that misses.
Landeskog trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Landeskog from controlling successfully.
Benton controlling Landeskog's posture.
Bernard Benton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benton misses with an uppercut
and Landeskog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Benton's head coaches at Ballas Only that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Landeskog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Benton's guard now.
Landeskog wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but Landeskog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Landeskog wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Magnus Landeskog wasn't active enough on the ground.
Benton tried to score with a low kick but Landeskog checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Landeskog is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Landeskog or perhaps it was just good defense by Benton, which made it look bad.
Benton cracks the inside of Landeskog's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Landeskog.
I think Benton 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bernard Benton!
After winning the bout, Bernard Benton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Magnus Landeskog had this to say: 'I'm speechless. Those losses are bizarre.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Police State has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vassago Ballardo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Ballardo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ballardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Police State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from State - that will leave a mark!
State jabs Ballardo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
State avoids the head kick by Ballardo.
State throws a hook but Ballardo blocks it.
State slips under a jab.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State keeps the fight on the outside.
State lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Vassago Ballardo has been cut.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack! State lands a heavy head kick that drops Ballardo. The ref tackles State to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ballardo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Police State!
Police State is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Police State thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - Tie my rope. Nanahara has chosen God Particle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Roope Latvala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shuya Nanahara's 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roope Latvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Nanahara misses the target.
Nanahara ducks right into an uppercut from Latvala.
Nanahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Latvala was well out of range. Poor timing from Nanahara.
Latvala stalks Nanahara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nanahara's face. Nanahara staggers backwards, shaken.
Nanahara misses the jab.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Latvala avoids nicely.
Roope Latvala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nanahara. Latvala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Latvala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Latvala misses with an uppercut. Nanahara saw that one coming.
Latvala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nanahara in his tracks.
Nanahara looks to land a left hand but Latvala moved out of range nicely.
Latvala tries to clinch up but Nanahara circles away and keeps his distance.
Nanahara throws a head kick that half lands.
Nanahara 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara takes one on the button.
Nanahara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Latvala.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Latvala moves out of range.
Nanahara digs a good body shot into Latvala's ribs.
Latvala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nanahara's head backwards.
Nanahara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nanahara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nanahara looks to land a combination but Latvala avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Nanahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Latvala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nanahara circles away quickly and effectively.
Nanahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Latvala.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanahara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanahara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Latvala looks to land a combination but Nanahara avoids it well.
Latvala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Latvala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Latvala misses with a low kick.
Latvala looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Latvala stuns Nanahara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Nanahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala slips under a jab.
Nanahara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Latvala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Latvala rushes Nanahara and presses him up against the cage.
Nanahara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nanahara lands a shoulder strike.
Nanahara breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nanahara misses with a wild body shot.
Nanahara jabs Latvala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nanahara throws a leg kick but Latvala moved away.
Nanahara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nanahara lunges at Latvala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Latvala's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Latvala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Latvala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Latvala.
Nanahara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Latvala ducks under a wild hook from Nanahara.
Latvala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Latvala misses with an uppercut. Nanahara saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Latvala walks into a left hand.
Nanahara throws a hook but Latvala blocks it.
Latvala throws a jab when Nanahara was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shuya Nanahara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Latvala.
Nice defenses there by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanahara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Latvala's head.
Nice defenses there by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nanahara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nanahara blocks a jab.
Latvala tries to clinch but Nanahara is having none of it.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Latvala slips the punch.
Nanahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Latvala can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nanahara blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala slips a jab from Nanahara.
Nanahara stuns Latvala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Latvala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Latvala is out of range.
Latvala misses with a few strikes there.
Latvala throws a jab but it's blocked by Nanahara.
Nanahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Nanahara. That snapped Latvala's head back.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanahara misses with a wild body shot.
Nanahara dodges the punch combination from Latvala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latvala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Latvala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Latvala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Latvala duly obliges.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Latvala manages to avoid it.
Nanahara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Latvala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Latvala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Latvala misses with a low kick.
Latvala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nanahara tries to avoid it but Latvala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nanahara to the ground. Nanahara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara swings for the body but Latvala moves out of range.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Latvala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nanahara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shuya Nanahara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Latvala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Latvala looks to land a left hand but Nanahara moved out of range nicely.
Latvala looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Latvala swings for the body but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Latvala throws out the jab.
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Latvala.
Nanahara slips under a jab from Latvala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Latvala counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nanahara's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nanahara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nanahara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nanahara looking for a sweep. Not yet Nanahara, not yet.
Nanahara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Latvala.
Nanahara keeping moving, preventing Latvala from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Latvala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latvala stands up over Nanahara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nanahara keeping moving, preventing Latvala from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Latvala dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nanahara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Latvala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nanahara keeps the fight on the outside.
Latvala connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Nanahara as he connects with a hook.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut. Latvala saw that one coming.
Latvala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Latvala slips a jab and a cross from Nanahara.
A jab from Latvala misses.
Latvala misses with a double jab
and Nanahara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Latvala avoids them all with ease.
Latvala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Latvala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Latvala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Latvala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nanahara.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nanahara slips a straight right by Latvala.
Nanahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Latvala throws a right and a left that Nanahara avoids nicely.
Latvala throws a jab when Nanahara was well out of range.
Donk. Nanahara catches Latvala right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Latvala. That's going to slow Nanahara down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that Latvala avoids nicely.
Nanahara fails to land with a series of punches.
Latvala tries to score with a low kick but Nanahara moves his leg out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Latvala.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latvala misses with a body shot
and Nanahara counters with a straight right hand.
Latvala scores with a decent looking hook.
Nanahara lands a big head kick that sends Latvala tumbling to the mat! Nanahara takes a step backwards and waves Latvala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Latvala is rocked!
Nanahara tries to bum rush Latvala with a series of wild strikes but Latvala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Latvala avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Latvala jabs Nanahara right on the nose. Nanahara blinks but takes it well.
Latvala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nanahara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala tries to clinch up.
Nanahara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latvala fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Nanahara misses.
Latvala throws a hook but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Latvala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nanahara stalks Latvala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Latvala's face. Latvala staggers backwards, shaken.
Nanahara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nanahara swings for the body but Latvala moves out of range.
Latvala scores with a hook.
Nanahara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
Latvala throws the left hand but Nanahara avoids the punch easily.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latvala.
Nanahara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Latvala lands a jab to Nanahara's midsection.
Latvala loads up on a big right hand but Nanahara slips the punch.
Latvala punishes Nanahara's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Latvala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanahara was well out of range. Poor timing from Latvala.
A big left from Nanahara misses.
Good exchange - Latvala coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shuya Nanahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nanahara 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shuya Nanahara!
In his post fight interview, Shuya Nanahara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tango might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Eerkilaa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eerkilaa throws the left hand but Tango avoids the punch easily.
Eerkilaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tango takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tango tries to clinch
and Eerkilaa counters with a straight right hand.
Eerkilaa cracks Tango with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eerkilaa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tango to stand back up!
Tango is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eerkilaa is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Tango flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tango is out cold! Eerkilaa holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toni Eerkilaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever's entrance music is X-Files Theme. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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292 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griever misses with a body punch
and Bellamy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bellamy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griever blocks it with crossed arms.
Bellamy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bellamy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Zell Griever has been cut.
Griever avoids a wild elbow strike from Bellamy.
Bellamy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griever taking a breather.
Griever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Bellamy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griever. Bellamy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griever will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bellamy avoids the head kick by Griever.
No joy there for Griever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zell Griever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellamy throws a head kick that Griever semi-blocks.
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!
Bellamy throws a head kick but Griever moves out of range.
Griever throws a sloppy head kick and Bellamy moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy throws a head kick that half lands.
Griever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griever lands a jab.
Griever throws a sloppy head kick
and Bellamy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellamy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griever if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Griever misses.
Griever avoids the head kick by Bellamy.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Griever is having none of it.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Griever is having none of it.
Griever blocks a head kick by Bellamy.
Griever jabs at Bellamy's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Bellamy
enabling Griever to counter with a crisp jab.
Griever rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellamy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griever lands a jab to Bellamy's midsection.
Griever throws a sloppy head kick
and Bellamy counters with a thumping low kick.
Griever throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bellamy counters with a low kick, right behind Griever 's knee.
Griever misses with a leg kick
and Bellamy counters with a body kick that stops Griever in his tracks momentarily.
Griever is breathing heavily.
Griever takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bellamy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griever.
Griever misses with a combination
and Bellamy counters by moving into the clinch.
Bellamy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever is trying to stall.
Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griever has a couple of punches blocked by Bellamy.
Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Griever controls the action.
Bellamy tries to land knees in the clinch but Griever avoids the damage to the body.
Bellamy tries to land knees in the clinch but Griever avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bellamy working aggressively here.
Griever misses with some punches.
Griever scores with a shot to the side of Bellamy's head.
Bellamy lands a nice elbow.
Zell Griever's cut is getting worse.
Griever scores with a shoulder strike.
Griever scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griever misses with a punch on the inside.
Bellamy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griever avoids it.
Bellamy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy blocks a body shot from Griever.
A head punch on the inside from Griever fails to land.
Bellamy blocks a body shot from Griever.
A head punch on the inside from Griever fails to land.
Griever working aggressively here.
Griever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellamy misses with a body kick.
Bellamy throws a leg kick that misses.
Bellamy is looking to clinch but Griever is avoiding it.
Griever throws a low kick, looking for Bellamy's leg but Bellamy calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Bellamy.
Bellamy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bellamy throws a lazy head kick
and Griever counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Bellamy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zell Griever's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellamy was well out of range. Poor timing from Griever.
Griever staying out of range there.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Griever avoids it well.
Samuel Bellamy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griever takes a swing at Bellamy's ribcage but misses.
Griever throws a head kick that misses
and Bellamy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bellamy blocks a head kick by Griever.
Griever misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Griever.
Griever 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.
Griever connects with a leg kick. Bellamy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bellamy has Griever up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellamy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever takes an elbow to the temple.
Griever on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griever takes an elbow to the temple.
Griever blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griever avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bellamy lands an elbow that stopped Griever in his tracks for a moment.
Zell Griever's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bellamy has Griever pressed against the cage, preventing Griever from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bellamy lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Zell Griever's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Griever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bellamy tries to work over Griever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bellamy trying to land knees to the body.
Griever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griever.
Griever lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy stalling in the clinch but Griever improves position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griever lands a shoulder strike.
Griever blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bellamy has a couple of punches blocked by Griever.
Bellamy lands with a right to the head.
Bellamy blocking some punches.
Bellamy pushes off an throws an elbow but Griever leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bellamy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griever.
Griever is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bellamy is keeping busy.
A short right from Bellamy on the inside.
Bellamy working aggressively here.
Bellamy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bellamy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bellamy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bellamy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy has Griever pushed against the cage.
Griever is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bellamy is keeping busy.
Griever avoiding damage as Bellamy throws knees to the body.
Bellamy trying to land knees to the body.
Bellamy with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zell Griever's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Bellamy!
An out of breath Samuel Bellamy 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Moby - Flower. Steroidi Jr has chosen Light Year - Sex Education as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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26
166 lbs
18 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr lands with a hook. Nowacki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nowacki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Nowacki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steroidi Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Nowacki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroidi Jr.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch but Steroidi Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nowacki takes one on the button.
Nowacki throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Steroidi Jr clobbers Nowacki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nowacki throws the kick towards the body but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Nowacki connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki lands with a nice combination. Steroidi Jr backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice head kick!
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steroidi Jr.
Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steroidi Jr scores with a leg kick.
Nowacki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steroidi Jr tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steroidi Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nowacki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki defending well as Steroidi Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Nowacki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steroidi Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steroidi Jr 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.
Steroidi Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nowacki.
Nowacki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nowacki wants it to stay on the feet.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice hook to Nowacki's body. Nowacki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowacki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steroidi Jr lands the left hand.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowacki moves away.
Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Steroidi Jr moves away and avoids it.
Steroidi Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nowacki.
Nowacki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki moves out of range as Steroidi Jr strikes.
Steroidi Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nowacki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steroidi Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Nowacki's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steroidi Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nowacki.
That kick from Nowacki tenderised Steroidi Jr's leg. Steroidi Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses.
Steroidi Jr defending well as Nowacki loads up on a big left hand.
Nowacki tries to clinch up.
Nowacki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowacki is looking to clinch but Steroidi Jr is avoiding it.
Steroidi Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Steroidi Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki takes the fight into the clinch.
Steroidi Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Check out the look on Steroidi Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Steroidi Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Nowacki is looking to regain half guard here but Steroidi Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nowacki's face as Steroidi Jr controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Nowacki is working from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr'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.
Steroidi Jr throws out a loose jab but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowacki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nowacki takes one on the button.
Steroidi Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Nowacki's head.
Steroidi Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nowacki lands with a straight right. Steroidi Jr didn't see that one coming.
Nowacki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steroidi Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Nowacki misses with a head kick.
Nowacki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nowacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steroidi Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steroidi Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowacki is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nowacki swings for the body but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steroidi Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steroidi Jr is defended easily by Nowacki.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki moves out of range of the strikes.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nowacki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steroidi Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Nowacki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nowacki tries to clinch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Steroidi Jr. That snapped Nowacki's head back.
Herkules Nowacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowacki moves away.
Nowacki misses with a jab to the body
and Steroidi Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steroidi Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Nowacki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowacki 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.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes from guard but Nowacki blocks nicely.
Nowacki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nowacki controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, jab by Steroidi Jr - just one landing.
Nowacki tries to work over Steroidi Jr's front leg with a kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nowacki is looking to wear down Steroidi Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steroidi Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Nowacki counters with a thumping low kick.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nowacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steroidi Jr on the side of the head.
That has opened up Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut even more.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Nowacki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steroidi Jr. That did some damage!
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice sprawl there from Nowacki as Steroidi Jr shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowacki misses the jab.
Nowacki staying out of range there.
Nowacki misses the jab.
Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nowacki.
Steroidi Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowacki connects with a looping right hand.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nowacki's half guard.
Nowacki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nowacki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steroidi Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowacki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nowacki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nowacki, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr'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. This is the final round!
Steroidi Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Steroidi Jr throws out a loose jab but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowacki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Nowacki checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from Nowacki.
Nowacki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steroidi Jr lands an overhand right.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki walks into a jab.
Nowacki tries to land a leg kick but Steroidi Jr saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Nowacki throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Nowacki cracks a nice hook into Steroidi Jr's ribs.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut
and Nowacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steroidi Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowacki is just out of range.
Nowacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herkules Nowacki is winning the standup battle so far.
Steroidi Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nowacki.
Steroidi Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nowacki. Nowacki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Steroidi Jr misses.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nowacki slips a jab and a cross from Steroidi Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nowacki misses with a two punch combination.
Nowacki throws a body kick that misses
and Steroidi Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steroidi Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowacki pulls Steroidi Jr in to control the position.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Nowacki keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes from guard but Nowacki blocks nicely.
Steroidi Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowacki is retaining full guard.
Steroidi Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Nowacki trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Nowacki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Herkules Nowacki.
Steroidi Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steroidi Jr clobbers Nowacki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steroidi Jr cracks Nowacki with an open hand slap.
Steroidi Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steroidi Jr slips a jab from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steroidi Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nowacki under the eye.
Steroidi Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki.
Nowacki scores with a head kick.
Steroidi Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a body kick that misses.
Nowacki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steroidi Jr throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr scores with a hook to the body. Nowacki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from Nowacki.
A swing and a miss from Nowacki.
A head kick by Nowacki misses
and Steroidi Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steroidi Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Nowacki has managed to sweep!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steroidi Jr looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steroidi Jr 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
A determined Anabolinen Steroidi Jr didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuro Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsuro Kazuhiro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro moves out of range as Dogu strikes.
Kazuhiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been informed that Kazuhiro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kazuhiro misses with a looping left.
Katsuro Kazuhiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kazuhiro.
Dogu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazuhiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dogu's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Dogu blocks the leg kick.
Kazuhiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dogu on the side of the head.
Kazuhiro moves in looking to clinch but Dogu pushes him off.
Dogu throws a body punch but Kazuhiro moves out of range.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuhiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazuhiro scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazuhiro in his tracks.
Kazuhiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dogu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dogu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dogu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazuhiro trying to control the position here.
Kazuhiro is trying to control the position but Dogu postures up.
Kazuhiro is looking for a triangle but Dogu pushes his legs off easily.
Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuhiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazuhiro working a defensive guard here.
Kazuhiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu looking to pass the guard.
Dogu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazuhiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dogu looking to pass the guard.
Kazuhiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dogu defends it easily.
Dogu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kazuhiro 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.
Kazuhiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazuhiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu is working Kazuhiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dogu cracks Kazuhiro with a solid left hand.
Dogu won't allow Kazuhiro to sweep him here.
Kazuhiro has control of Dogu's left arm, preventing Dogu from doing any damage.
Kazuhiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dogu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dogu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazuhiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dogu preventing the sweep.
Dogu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazuhiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dogu throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dogu preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazuhiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dogu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dogu cracks Kazuhiro with a solid left hand.
Kazuhiro pulls Dogu in close to prevent any damage.
Dogu looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazuhiro wants to sweep here but Dogu controlling him for the moment.
Dogu 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.
Dogu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Orkan Dogu will probably get the nod.
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.
Kazuhiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kazuhiro closes the distance but Dogu moves to the side
and Dogu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dogu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kazuhiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dogu.
Kazuhiro working a defensive guard but Dogu passes into half guard.
Kazuhiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dogu.
Dogu lands with a punch from half guard.
Dogu is nestled in close to Kazuhiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kazuhiro to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogu lands a couple of digs.
Dogu looking to pass the guard.
Dogu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dogu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazuhiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazuhiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dogu has managed to get both his arms back between Kazuhiro's legs - danger averted.
Kazuhiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dogu wants to pass the guard but Kazuhiro is keeping the position.
Kazuhiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dogu is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazuhiro is looking to sweep but instead, Dogu has passed into half guard.
Kazuhiro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dogu with good strikes from the mount here!
Kazuhiro is rocked!
It looks like Katsuro Kazuhiro has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazuhiro is still in real trouble! Can Dogu finish him?
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!
Dogu dominating with strikes here.
Dogu working the ground and pound effectively.
Kazuhiro takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dogu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orkan Dogu!
Orkan Dogu retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Orkan Dogu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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