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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alotadik's entrance music is When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear. A fine choice. Lik Alotadik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Zol's chin.
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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
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Jay Zol!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alotadik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zol somewhat.
Zol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zol cracks Alotadik with a solid left hand.
Zol postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alotadik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zol's guard.
Alotadik won't allow Zol to get back to his feet.
Alotadik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zol, up you get!
Zol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alotadik is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Alotadik there.
It looks like Jay Zol has been cut.
Alotadik jabs at Zol's body.
Alotadik catches Zol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alotadik throws a head kick but Zol moves out of range.
Zol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
Zol throws a counter combo.
Alotadik tries to land a leg kick but Zol saw it coming and moves away.
Zol misses with a looping left.
Alotadik cracks Zol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alotadik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zol moves out of range as Alotadik strikes.
Lik Alotadik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jay Zol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alotadik jabs at Zol's body.
Zol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zol working over Alotadik with some ground and pound. Alotadik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alotadik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alotadik defending well though.
Alotadik wants to get back to his feet.
Zol throws a strike but Alotadik avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alotadik wants to sweep but no luck.
Alotadik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alotadik looking for a sweep. Not yet Alotadik, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alotadik misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alotadik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zol connects with a body shot.
Zol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alotadik defends it nicely.
Alotadik tried to counter with a leg kick but Zol avoided it.
Lik Alotadik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Zol.
Zol avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Alotadik lands a leg kick that knocks Zol off balance momentarily.
Zol tries for a takedown but Alotadik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alotadik lands a glancing blow to the side of Zol's head.
Zol is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Alotadik as Zol shoots in.
Alotadik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zol is still on wobbly legs! Can Alotadik finish him?
Alotadik misses with a body shot.
Zol seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck for Zol with that takedown attempt.
Zol goes for a double leg but Alotadik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alotadik continues to drive forward.
Alotadik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zol.
Alotadik misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zol connects with a nice looking jab.
Alotadik throws out a loose jab but Zol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alotadik lands a slapping body shot.
Alotadik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alotadik lands a left and a right that send Zol crashing to the mat, dazed. Alotadik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Alotadik thuds a left hand into Zol's body.
Alotadik drops Zol with a huge uppercut! Zol drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Alotadik is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lik Alotadik!
Lik Alotadik gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Zanotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yiotis Egomitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanotto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ben Zanotto -by- Rancid. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Zanotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yiotis Egomitis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egomitis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zanotto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egomitis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Egomitis connects with a leg kick. Zanotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zanotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zanotto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zanotto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Egomitis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zanotto is in Egomitis's guard.
Egomitis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Egomitis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zanotto throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zanotto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zanotto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Egomitis trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto trying to control but Egomitis is working from the bottom.
Zanotto throwing strikes from guard but Egomitis blocks nicely.
Zanotto trying to control but Egomitis is working from the bottom.
Egomitis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zanotto takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Egomitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Zanotto missing with a left hand there. Egomitis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Egomitis.
Zanotto lands the left hand.
Egomitis checks a low kick from Zanotto.
Egomitis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yiotis Egomitis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zanotto.
Zanotto tries to score with some ground and pound. Egomitis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zanotto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Egomitis is not content to let Zanotto control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zanotto trying to control the position but Egomitis is working away.
Egomitis is trying to control Zanotto's posture but Zanotto avoids it.
An elbow from Zanotto crashes against the mat.
Zanotto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Egomitis dodges the ground and pound from Zanotto.
Egomitis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Zanotto.
Egomitis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zanotto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zanotto controlling the position.
Egomitis looking to pass the guard.
Egomitis postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zanotto seems keen to control Egomitis's posture.
Egomitis passes Zanotto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Zanotto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Egomitis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zanotto gets a double leg takedown into Egomitis's guard.
Egomitis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zanotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Egomitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zanotto postures up and lands a big shot to Egomitis's brow.
Zanotto cracks Egomitis with a solid left hand.
Zanotto throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Egomitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zanotto wants to pass the guard but Egomitis is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto throws a big elbow that misses.
Zanotto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zanotto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zanotto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Egomitis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Egomitis is letting Zanotto control him for a moment.
Zanotto working the head and body with strikes.
Ben Zanotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zanotto trying to control the position but Egomitis is working away.
Zanotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egomitis can do to turn this around?
Zanotto controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egomitis tries to buck Zanotto off but Zanotto is having none of it.
Egomitis keeps trying to improve his position.
Zanotto working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Egomitis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zanotto working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zanotto is looking to take a break and control but Egomitis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Egomitis's head.
Egomitis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zanotto.
Egomitis is refusing to be controlled, as Zanotto sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Egomitis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zanotto.
Egomitis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zanotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zanotto cracks Egomitis with an open hand slap.
Zanotto jabs Egomitis right on the nose. Egomitis blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Zanotto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ben Zanotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Zanotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egomitis.
Egomitis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zanotto's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto connects with the punch.
Egomitis stuffs the takedown.
Zanotto scores with a hook to the body. Egomitis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zanotto tests Egomitis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egomitis has Zanotto up against the cage in a clinch.
Zanotto is trying to drag Egomitis to the mat but Egomitis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Zanotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egomitis looking to stall.
Egomitis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zanotto is working for takedown but Egomitis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Egomitis gets through Zanotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Egomitis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zanotto's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Zanotto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Egomitis doesn't manage to clinch there - Zanotto circles away.
A clash of legs there as Egomitis blocks the low kick.
Egomitis throws a sloppy head kick and Zanotto moves out of range easily.
Zanotto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Egomitis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egomitis tries to sprawl but Zanotto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Egomitis is refusing to be controlled, as Zanotto sits in half guard.
Zanotto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanotto controlling the action here.
Zanotto trying to control from half guard but Egomitis is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Egomitis!
Poor strikes thrown by Zanotto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Egomitis wants to control but Zanotto is having none of it.
Egomitis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zanotto landing strikes from the mount.
Zanotto unloading with bombs!
Yiotis Egomitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Zanotto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto looking to control but Egomitis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zanotto controlling the position easily from mount.
Zanotto trying to control but Egomitis is having none of it.
Zanotto misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egomitis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zanotto controlling from mount.
Zanotto unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zanotto is landing with some decent strikes but Egomitis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Egomitis is rocked!
Zanotto unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Egomitis wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Zanotto celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Zanotto!
Ben Zanotto very nearly forgot to thank Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Toke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaako Meritähti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toke's entrance music is Bonecracker- Shocore. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiki Toke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaako Meritähti!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toke clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toke throws an elbow but misses.
Meritähti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meritähti cracks Toke with a nice body shot.
Toke lands a body shot.
Meritähti lands a hook that snaps the head of Toke backwards.
Toke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meritähti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meritähti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meritähti tries to work over Toke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meritähti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meritähti wants to break free but Toke has control.
A head punch on the inside from Toke fails to land.
Meritähti throws a head punch that misses.
Meritähti stalling in the clinch but Toke improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toke is trying to trip Meritähti. He has hold of a leg but Meritähti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Toke persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Meritähti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Suklaa Meritähti inform us that Meritähti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Toke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toke throwing strikes from guard but Meritähti blocks nicely.
Toke trying to control the position from guard on top but Meritähti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meritähti looking for a sweep. Not yet Meritähti, not yet.
Meritähti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toke's guard.
Meritähti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meritähti has managed to get both his arms back between Toke's legs - danger averted.
Meritähti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Meritähti trying to control the position from guard on top but Toke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toke is trying to control the position but Meritähti postures up.
Toke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meritähti defends it easily.
Toke 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.
Toke is trying to keep Meritähti in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toke has his foot on Meritähti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meritähti works his way back into a safe position though.
Toke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meritähti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meritähti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meritähti cracks Toke with a solid left hand.
Meritähti with a nice head shot there.
Meritähti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meritähti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti with a nice head shot there.
Meritähti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meritähti defends well.
Meritähti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meritähti trying to control but Toke is working from the bottom.
Toke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meritähti chips away with some ground and pound.
Meritähti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toke is keeping the position for now.
Toke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toke stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Toke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toke avoids the body shot from Meritähti.
Meritähti connects with an inside leg kick.
Toke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meritähti.
Meritähti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Toke throws a leg kick but Meritähti moved away.
As Toke backs off Meritähti throws a huge counter combo but Toke manages to avoid it all.
Toke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toke shoots in for a takedown but Meritähti shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toke ducks under a wild hook from Meritähti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaako Meritähti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toke wants to clinch.
Toke catches Meritähti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tiki Toke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toke doesn't manage to clinch there - Meritähti circles away.
Toke tries a head kick but it misses.
Meritähti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meritähti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meritähti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meritähti tries a low kick but Toke avoids it.
Meritähti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meritähti throws out a loose jab but Toke uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toke throws a hook to the side of Meritähti's head but Meritähti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meritähti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meritähti pinned against the cage. Meritähti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meritähti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toke feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Toke. Those never looked like landing.
Meritähti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toke.
Toke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Meritähti.
Toke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meritähti.
Meritähti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toke throws out the jab.
Toke loads up on a big right hand but Meritähti slips the punch.
Tiki Toke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toke. Meritähti does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toke cracks a nice hook into Meritähti's ribs.
Toke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meritähti.
Toke throws a lazy right hand but Meritähti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toke throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meritähti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaako Meritähti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meritähti has a takedown stuffed.
Toke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meritähti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Meritähti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meritähti dodges the punch combination from Toke.
A head kick misses from Meritähti.
Toke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Toke. Beautiful body shot.
Toke shoots in but Meritähti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meritähti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiki Toke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toke throws a poor cross that misses
and Meritähti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toke throws a leg kick but Meritähti checks it.
Some wild striking there from Toke.
Meritähti cracks Toke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Toke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toke misses with a hook
and Meritähti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meritähti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meritähti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meritähti connects with a couple of short punches.
Toke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meritähti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaako Meritähti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Meritähti lands a jab to the nose.
Meritähti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meritähti throws an off balance right hand
and Toke counters with a three punch combo that has Meritähti backing up. Meritähti nods at Toke to acknowledge the strikes.
Meritähti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meritähti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toke scrambles back to his feet.
Toke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meritähti wants to slow Toke down by chopping away at his legs.
Meritähti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toke.
Meritähti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meritähti but Meritähti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toke wants to land a leg kick but Meritähti is out of range.
Meritähti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toke at a distance.
Toke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meritähti backs up against the cage.
Toke throws an off balance right hand
and Meritähti counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meritähti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toke tries to score with a low kick but Meritähti moves his leg out of the way.
Meritähti ducks under a wild hook from Toke.
Meritähti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Toke misses
and Meritähti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meritähti throws a leg kick which misses Toke's front leg but catches the back leg as Toke tries to avoid it.
Meritähti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meritähti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meritähti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meritähti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meritähti lands a really nice looking cross but Toke seems unphased.
Meritähti throws a shot from downtown. Toke moves away and avoids it.
Toke throws a series of punches but Meritähti moves out of range.
Toke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toke.
Toke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meritähti lands a body shot.
Toke looks to land a body kick but Meritähti moved away.
Toke tries to clinch but Meritähti moves away
and Meritähti counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meritähti. That's going to slow Toke down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti misses with a body shot.
Meritähti walks into a jab.
Meritähti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meritähti throws a big shot that misses.
Toke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jaako Meritähti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meritähti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meritähti counters with a right hand to the body.
Meritähti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Toke backs off Meritähti throws a huge counter combo but Toke manages to avoid it all.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toke checks a leg kick.
Meritähti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toke shoots in for a takedown but Meritähti shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiki Toke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meritähti. Toke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Meritähti.
Meritähti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meritähti digs a good body shot into Toke's ribs.
Meritähti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toke's calf.
Tiki Toke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toke scores with a decent looking hook.
Meritähti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Meritähti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meritähti lands with a slapping head kick.
Meritähti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Meritähti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meritähti 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Meritähti!
Jaako Meritähti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Whitehope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is YO GOTTI - SOMEBODY WATCHIN ME. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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35
185 lbs
34 - 18 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Whitehope!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whitehope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diggler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitehope somewhat.
Whitehope gets a double leg takedown into Diggler's guard.
Whitehope throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitehope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diggler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whitehope looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitehope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehope throws a big right hand that misses.
Diggler is pulling down on Whitehope's head to control his posture.
Diggler is trying to control the position but Whitehope postures up.
Whitehope landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitehope trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitehope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitehope.
Whitehope postures up in Diggler's guard and throws a big left but Diggler blocks it.
Diggler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Whitehope works over Diggler with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitehope is in close to Diggler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whitehope postures up in Diggler's guard and throws a big left but Diggler blocks it.
Diggler controls Whitehope momentarily but Whitehope frees himself.
Whitehope is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitehope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitehope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitehope drops back looking for a leg! Diggler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggler manages to kick Whitehope off! Whitehope jumps back into Diggler's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whitehope throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope passes into half guard.
Whitehope is looking for a kimura here.
Diggler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehope.
Diggler is defending against the submission attempts here by Whitehope.
Whitehope thows a huge punch but Diggler dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whitehope looking for a submission but Diggler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Whitehope tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggler is retaining full guard.
Whitehope throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitehope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitehope throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitehope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitehope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehope scoring with some ground and pound.
Whitehope postures up in Diggler's guard and throws a big left but Diggler blocks it.
Whitehope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Whitehope dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whitehope blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Whitehope.
Dirk Diggler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitehope circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitehope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Diggler.
Diggler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggler throwing a counter right hand but Whitehope manages to avoid it.
Whitehope has his takedown stuffed
and Diggler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whitehope's knee momentarily.
Whitehope dives in and scores a takedown into Diggler's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehope's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitehope postures up.
Whitehope throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitehope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diggler is trying to control the position but Whitehope postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diggler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitehope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitehope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitehope throws a big elbow that misses.
Diggler controlling the position.
Diggler keeping full guard, as Whitehope tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whitehope wants to clinch but Diggler slips to the side
and Diggler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitehope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitehope misses with a takedown
letting Diggler counter with a right hand.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Whitehope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggler as he avoids it easily.
Whitehope looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whitehope thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diggler's head.
Diggler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehope.
Whitehope thows a huge punch but Diggler dodges it nicely.
Diggler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diggler tries to get to full guard but Whitehope has control of the leg.
Whitehope lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whitehope is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diggler sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diggler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitehope.
Diggler is trying to control but can't.
Whitehope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggler defending well though.
Diggler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diggler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitehope.
Whitehope tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diggler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whitehope throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diggler to regain full guard.
Whitehope stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whitehope works over Diggler with some ground and pound from guard.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitehope.
Whitehope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitehope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diggler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whitehope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whitehope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggler swivels and escapes.
Diggler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitehope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitehope tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehope clinches up against the cage.
Whitehope is trying to trip Diggler. He has hold of a leg but Diggler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Whitehope persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Whitehope drops back looking for a leg! Diggler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggler manages to kick Whitehope off! Whitehope jumps back into Diggler's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Whitehope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Whitehope changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diggler tries to avoid it but Whitehope manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diggler to the ground. Diggler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitehope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggler throws a quick counter head kick but Whitehope was just out of range.
Whitehope misses with a right hand
and Diggler counters with an outside leg kick.
Diggler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitehope shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diggler sprawls well. Diggler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whitehope gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Whitehope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitehope fails with the takedown
and Diggler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Whitehope.
Diggler swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitehope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehope lands a jab.
Whitehope shoots in but no luck this time.
Whitehope darts in trying to clinch
and Diggler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whitehope's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diggler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggler moves away from the strike by Whitehope.
Whitehope has Diggler up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitehope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggler.
Whitehope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggler misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitehope.
Whitehope bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Whitehope throws a strike aimed at the side of Diggler's head but Diggler avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggler struggling a bit here.
Diggler tries to bench press Whitehope off him but Whitehope keeps the position.
Whitehope in side control, throwing shots but Diggler defends.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
Whitehope throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whitehope scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diggler to see if he's OK.
Whitehope misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope working the head and body with strikes.
Whitehope scoring with punches from side control.
Whitehope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggler keeps working.
Whitehope is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diggler wants to control but Whitehope postures up.
Whitehope tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Whitehope scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dirk Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is looking to reverse the position.
Diggler wants to control but Whitehope postures up.
Whitehope landing a few strikes.
Whitehope in side control, throwing shots but Diggler defends.
Whitehope throws a strike aimed at the side of Diggler's head but Diggler avoids it well.
Mark Whitehope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitehope swings around for an armbar but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Whitehope's guard.
Whitehope looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diggler passes into half guard.
Whitehope actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Whitehope.
I've got Whitehope winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Whitehope!
Mark Whitehope was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Apaga mas não bate. Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. Sepp Maier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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37
192 lbs
43 - 32 - 1 |
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28
195 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
43 - 32 - 1, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simengwa tries to get to full guard but Maier has control of the leg.
Maier tries to pass to full mount but Simengwa defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simengwa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maier's back!
My spies in Bi-polar Asylum inform me that Simengwa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maier is working hard here to advance position.
Maier preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simengwa.
Maier tries to break free.
Maier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maier trying to get back to his feet but Simengwa is in full control for now.
Simengwa is persistently looking for the submission but Maier is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Maier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simengwa's guard. Nice work there by Maier.
Maier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maier pushing down on Simengwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back.
Simengwa trying to control but Maier postures up.
Maier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maier is pressing down on Simengwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simengwa is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simengwa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maier forces his way into half guard.
Simengwa wants to control but Maier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simengwa wants to improve his position but Maier is controlling well.
Maier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maier lands a nice short elbow.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Simengwa is looking to control Maier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simengwa avoid being mounted?
Simengwa is looking to improve his position.
Maier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simengwa's head.
Maier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simengwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maier.
Maier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simengwa defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simengwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simengwa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maier's back!
Simengwa has the hooks in. Maier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simengwa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Simengwa looking for the RNC.
Simengwa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Simengwa controlling well, preventing Maier from escaping the position.
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 Sepp Maier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simengwa to the mat! Simengwa manages to get full guard.
Simengwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Simengwa is keeping the position.
Maier is working Simengwa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simengwa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maier manages to get himself to full guard.
Simengwa wants to control from the top but Maier keeps moving.
Maier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simengwa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maier can't keep his opponent in guard - Simengwa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier is looking to improve his position.
Simengwa is taking a breather. Maier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maier tries to roll over but Simengwa keeps him under control.
Maier gets full guard.
Maier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Simengwa has passed into half guard!
Simengwa trying to control the action but Maier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simengwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simengwa is trying to work for a kimura but Maier is defending well.
Well, if Simengwa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simengwa tries to pass to full mount but Maier defends it.
Simengwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maier wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simengwa stalling away here and it's allowed Maier to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simengwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier looking for a sweep. Not yet Maier, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sepp Maier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simengwa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maier is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Maier!
Simengwa wants to control the pace but Maier is squirming around nicely.
Maier working to try and regain half guard.
Maier has given up his back here. Will Simengwa look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Maier defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simengwa looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Maier is controlling Simengwa 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simengwa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maier manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baraka Simengwa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maier lands in his opponent's guard.
Maier looking to pass the guard.
Maier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simengwa looking for a triangle here. Maier is fighting it but it looks tight! Simengwa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Maier is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baraka Simengwa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Baraka Simengwa thanked Just Fight (Everything 8$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riel Dan Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Ride the Lightning. Reyes has chosen Bad House Music ('98 Dub Mix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Riel Dan Reyes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes scores with a hook to the body. Kivi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reyes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kivi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reyes lands with a straight right. Kivi didn't see that one coming.
Kivi clinches up with Reyes and pushes him back against the cage.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi stalling in the clinch but Reyes improves position.
Reyes lands with a right to the head.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes avoiding damage.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
Kivi is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes controlling the action here for a moment.
Kivi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reyes as Kivi tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Kivi.
Kivi is pushing Reyes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kivi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Reyes has Kivi pressed against the cage, preventing Kivi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kivi just leaning against Reyes, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Reyes.
We've been hearing reports that Kivi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Come on Reyes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kivi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reyes throws a shot from downtown. Kivi moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reyes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kivi - the referee stops the clock and Reyes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kivi. Reyes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kivi.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kivi. Beautiful body shot.
Kivi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes lands a nice hook to Kivi's body. Kivi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kivi defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Reyes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atlas Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kivi throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Reyes drives through with a takedown into Kivi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reyes scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kivi holds on and takes a little breather.
Reyes with a nice head shot there.
Kivi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Kivi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kivi working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kivi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kivi is in Reyes's guard.
Reyes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes is trying to control. Kivi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reyes is nestled in close to Kivi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Dan Reyes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reyes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kivi's hands.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Reyes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Reyes. That snapped Kivi's head back.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Kivi moved out of range nicely.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi.
Kivi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reyes.
Kivi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi scores with a hook.
Reyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body. Kivi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Riel Dan Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reyes throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi misses with a right hand
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses.
Kivi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reyes drops his hands momentarily and Kivi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kivi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Kivi ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kivi shoots in for a double leg but Reyes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reyes throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Reyes.
Reyes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reyes lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Kivi.
Reyes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kivi.
Reyes walks into a jab.
Kivi lands a slapping body shot.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Reyes finds it's target.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes stuns Kivi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kivi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kivi lands with a slapping head kick.
Reyes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kivi at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi.
Kivi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reyes doesn't seem bothered though.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
Kivi misses with a double jab.
Reyes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Kivi tries to land a front kick but Reyes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Reyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kivi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kivi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reyes swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes punishes Kivi's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kivi tries to clinch up but Reyes circles away and keeps his distance.
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kivi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reyes!
Reyes sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kivi is looking for a kimura but Reyes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kivi to get the leverage.
Reyes tries to get to full guard but Kivi has control of the leg.
Kivi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riel Dan Reyes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kivi throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kivi's guard.
Kivi being controlled here, momentarily.
Reyes postures up.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kivi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes is working Kivi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reyes.
Reyes throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi catches Reyes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kivi connects with a high kick.
A big left from Kivi misses.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reyes misses the target.
Kivi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kivi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Kivi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Kivi moved out of range.
Kivi is looking to land body kicks.
Kivi misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Reyes moves out of range of the body kick.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Reyes stuns Kivi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt - Kivi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi throws the kick towards the body but Reyes avoids it.
Reyes throws a shot from downtown. Kivi moves away and avoids it.
Kivi swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Kivi throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes feints the counter takedown.
Kivi throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Kivi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kivi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Reyes connects with a single shot there.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
The fighters circling - Reyes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kivi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kivi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kivi feinted with a counter takedown.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Kivi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atlas Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
Kivi tries to counter by clinching up but Reyes breaks away and moves out of range.
Reyes lands with a good body shot.
Riel Dan Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Reyes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Kivi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Reyes coming out on top.
Kivi tries to land a front kick but Reyes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riel Dan Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reyes 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riel Dan Reyes!
Riel Dan Reyes made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't mess with me. Thirty two.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wonka's choice of entrance music: Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Wonka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawajiri staying out of range there.
Wonka scores with a shot to the body.
Wonka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Willy Wonka has been cut.
Wonka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kawajiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonka's sensitive parts.
Kawajiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kawajiri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rings Russia in the buildup to the fight.
Wonka defending well as Kawajiri loads up on a big left hand.
Wonka misses with a hook.
Wonka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wonka moves out of range of the body kick from Kawajiri.
Wonka throws a hook but Kawajiri blocks it.
Kawajiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri looks to land a body kick but Wonka moved away.
Kawajiri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
Wonka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wonka trying to control but Kawajiri is working from the bottom.
Kawajiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wonka is controlling him.
Wonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawajiri keeping full guard, as Wonka tries to pass.
Wonka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kawajiri has control of Wonka's left arm, preventing Wonka from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawajiri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonka! But no joy.
Wonka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kawajiri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kawajiri is trying to improve his position.
Wonka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kawajiri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wonka.
Wonka is trying to get an arm triangle but Kawajiri is defending well.
Kawajiri tries to bench press Wonka off him but Wonka keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wonka seems to be working for a kimura but Kawajiri defends the submission attempt.
Wonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawajiri is just riding it out for now. Wonka eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Wonka seems content to control.
Kawajiri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonka is working away from the top position though.
Wonka is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kawajiri has his hands clasped together around Wonka's back. He's all about the action.
Wonka wants to control but Kawajiri is keeping him busy.
My spies in LOD: Gym of the Gods inform me that Wonka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kawajiri wants to control but Wonka is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawajiri keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawajiri.
Wonka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawajiri avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kawajiri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wonka's hands.
Wonka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wonka jabs Kawajiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wonka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a kick to the body.
Wonka throws a hook but Kawajiri blocks it.
Kawajiri is looking to counter punch.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonka misses with a hook.
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri throws a push kick but Wonka slaps the foot to one side.
Kawajiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonka.
Wonka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawajiri at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wonka cracks Kawajiri with an open hand slap.
Wonka fails with the takedown.
Kawajiri throws a push kick but Wonka slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kawajiri. That's going to slow Wonka down.
Kawajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wonka.
Wonka jabs Kawajiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wonka shoots in looking for a takedown but Kawajiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wonka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
Wonka misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wonka just manages to avoid it.
Wonka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawajiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wonka fails with the takedown.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wonka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawajiri sizes up Wonka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Wonka misses with a body shot.
Wonka just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKawajiri.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Wonka.
Wonka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawajiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wonka fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawajiri slips under a jab from Wonka.
Kawajiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kawajiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wonka doesn't seem phased though.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawajiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Wonka.
Wonka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Wonka misses with a body shot.
A big left from Wonka misses.
Donk. Kawajiri catches Wonka right on the button with a cross.
Wonka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kawajiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wonka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kawajiri as he jumps to the side.
Kawajiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Wonka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka misses with a body shot.
Kawajiri throwing a counter right hand but Wonka manages to avoid it.
Wonka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawajiri leaves Wonka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kawajiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonka.
Kawajiri scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wonka to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonka misses the target.
A slow jab from Kawajiri misses its intended target.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Kawajiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Wonka.
Kawajiri looks to land a body kick but Wonka moved away.
Wonka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wonka scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willy Wonka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonka'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wonka looks to land a right hand but Kawajiri moved out of range.
Kawajiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
Kawajiri misses with a straight right.
Kawajiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Wonka avoids it easily.
Wonka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wonka moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes.
Wonka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Wonka shoots in for a takedown but Kawajiri shows good takedown defense.
Wonka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kawajiri lands a jab to the nose.
Wonka misses with an uppercut.
Kawajiri with a nice cross.
Kawajiri thows a leg kick but Wonka checks it
and Wonka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonka connects with a body shot.
Wonka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
Wonka misses with a straight left.
Wonka looks to land a left hand but Kawajiri moved out of range nicely.
Wonka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawajiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawajiri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wonka throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Wonka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kawajiri defends well and Wonka ends up having to push Kawajiri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kawajiri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wonka shoots in but Kawajiri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wonka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wonka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawajiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wonka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kawajiri prevents it.
Wonka digs a right hand underneath Kawajiri's ribcage. Kawajiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawajiri breaks the clinch.
Kawajiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wonka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Wonka misses.
Wonka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wonka connects with a body shot.
Kawajiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kawajiri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wonka somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka checks a leg kick.
Kawajiri looks to land a combination but Wonka avoids it well.
Kawajiri with a jab.
Kawajiri works the jab nicely.
Wonka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kawajiri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Willy Wonka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kawajiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawajiri has control of Wonka's left arm, preventing Wonka from doing any damage.
Wonka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Kawajiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wonka 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Willy Wonka!
A determined Willy Wonka 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Peltola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Biggest & The Best. Gutz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everyday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Atte Peltola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola moves out of range of the strikes.
Gutz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gutz.
Peltola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peltola digs a good body shot into Gutz's ribs.
Peltola checks a low kick from Gutz.
Peltola throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz throws a body shot but no joy.
Peltola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Peltola clinches up with Gutz and pushes him back against the cage.
Gutz pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gutz trying to control the position but instead, Peltola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gutz into the cage.
We've been informed that Gutz 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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gutz trying to stall but Peltola improves his position.
Gutz lands with a short shot to the head.
Gutz tries to throw a body punch but Peltola avoids it by throwing Gutz back against the cage.
Gutz tries to stall but Peltola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peltola blocking some punches.
Peltola working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gutz.
Gutz can't find room to land a body shot as Peltola controls the action.
Peltola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peltola misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peltola presses Gutz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peltola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peltola tries to throw a body punch but Gutz avoids it by throwing Peltola back against the cage.
Gutz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peltola is looking to control Gutz's arms but Gutz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peltola has his back to the cage.
Gutz stalling against the cage.
Gutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola letting Gutz take a breather here.
Gutz tries to throw a body punch but Peltola avoids it by throwing Gutz back against the cage.
Gutz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peltola is keeping busy.
Gutz prevents a body shot from Peltola.
Gutz can't find room to land a body shot as Peltola controls the action.
Peltola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gutz blocks a body shot from Peltola.
Peltola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peltola misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz blocks a body shot from Peltola.
Gutz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Peltola fails to land.
Peltola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gutz tries to stall but Peltola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peltola is trying to drag Gutz to the mat but Gutz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutz looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peltola.
Gutz tries to throw a body punch but Peltola avoids it by throwing Gutz back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutz prevents a body shot from Peltola.
Gutz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peltola throws a punch but it's blocked by Gutz.
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 Atte Peltola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutz throws a lazy head kick
so Peltola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peltola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peltola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutz can do to turn this around?
Gutz keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
Peltola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peltola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peltola trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutz, not yet.
Gutz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutz, not yet.
Peltola 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.
Gutz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gutz stalling away here and it's allowed Peltola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz postures up in Peltola's guard and throws a big left but Peltola blocks it.
Peltola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gutz won't allow Peltola to sweep him here.
Gutz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peltola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peltola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutz 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peltola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peltola has closed the distance and engaged Gutz in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peltola blocking some punches.
Peltola trying to control the position but instead, Gutz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peltola into the cage.
Peltola is trying to trip Gutz. He has hold of a leg but Gutz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peltola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Peltola preventing the sweep.
Peltola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peltola sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola trying to control but Gutz is working from the bottom.
Peltola tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutz is retaining full guard.
Peltola throws an elbow that misses. Gutz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peltola's guard. Nice move by Gutz!
Peltola keeping moving, preventing Gutz from controlling successfully.
Gutz lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutz wants to control from the top but Peltola keeps moving.
Gutz throws an elbow that misses. Peltola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gutz's guard. Nice move by Peltola!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Peltola dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Gutz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gutz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gutz wants to slow Peltola down by chopping away at his legs.
Gutz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peltola loads up on a big right hand but Gutz slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Peltola.
Gutz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peltola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz tries to land a leg kick but Peltola saw it coming and moves away.
Peltola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Peltola misses with a hook to the body
and Gutz counters with an outside leg kick.
Peltola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gutz throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz throws a head kick but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola rushes Gutz and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Peltola.
Gutz lands a nice shot to the body.
Gutz tries a body shot but Peltola blocks it.
Gutz working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gutz pushes Peltola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gutz swings wildly with an uppercut but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atte Peltola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peltola struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutz controls his hands.
Gutz can't find room to land a body shot as Peltola controls the action.
Gutz is working Peltola over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gutz trying to control the position but instead, Peltola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gutz into the cage.
Peltola gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Peltola trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutz trying to control the position here.
Gutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gutz is trying to keep Peltola in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atte Peltola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peltola won't allow Gutz to sweep him here.
Gutz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cormac Gutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peltola trying to control but Gutz is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gutz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gutz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Gutz misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola lands with a good body shot.
Peltola avoids the head kick by Gutz.
Gutz throws an off balance right hand
and Peltola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atte Peltola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peltola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutz.
Gutz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peltola is looking to wear down Gutz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peltola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Atte Peltola has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutz throws a shot from downtown. Peltola moves away and avoids it.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peltola will feel that in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cormac Gutz.
I think Peltola 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Atte Peltola!
An out of breath Atte Peltola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cormac Gutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Syytän peliä ja vannon lopettavani. Palaan tunnin päästä takaisin.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stefans and Scotty Bennet. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Stefans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Bennet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stefans scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Stefans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefans counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stefans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bennet.
Stefans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Stefans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet throws a head kick that Stefans semi-blocks.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Stefans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Stefans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Stefans moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Stefans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Stefans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stefans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
Stefans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Stefans moves out of range easily.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Stefans moved away.
Stefans blocks a head kick by Bennet.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefans is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stefans works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bennet slips under a jab from Stefans.
Bennet throws a right hand that Stefans ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefans also avoids with ease.
Stefans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Stefans's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Stefans uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stefans misses the target.
Stefans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet misses the jab.
Stefans quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stefans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennet.
Bennet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stefans. That did some damage!
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
Stefans lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bennet lands with a shot to the body.
Bennet throws a low kick but Stefans avoids it.
As Bennet looks to move away, Stefans throws a big counter combo bu Bennet just gets out of the way.
Bennet throws a head kick but Stefans moves out of range.
Stefans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stefans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stefans scrambles back to his feet.
Bennet misses with the body kick
and Stefans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Bennet.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stefans is breathing heavily.
Stefans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennet is looking for the big counter here.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Stefans's ribs.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet lands a jab-cross combination.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Stefans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet throws a series of punches but Stefans avoids them all with ease.
Stefans lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Bennet misses.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet misses with a double jab.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Stefans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennet.
Bennet lands a jab.
Stefans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet jabs Stefans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet digs a good hook to Stefans's body.
Bennet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Stefans to the ground! Bennet dives into full mount looking to finish!
Stefans is rocked!
Bennet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Stefans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefans tries to lock up and control but Bennet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stefans seems to have got his legs back now.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bennet controlling the position easily from mount.
Bennet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stefans is looking to escape.
Stefans is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GTi 888, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bennet looking to control but Stefans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stefans is looking to improve his position but Bennet isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans is working hard here to advance position.
Stefans wants to hold on but Bennet pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stefans is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stefans is squirming around, avoiding Bennet's attempts to control the action.
Stefans working to try and regain half guard.
Bennet controlling the pace for now.
Stefans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet wants to control the pace but Stefans is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stefans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stefans momentarily.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefans quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bennet lands a high kick!
Stefans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet throws a head kick that Stefans semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Stefans.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet throws a head kick but Stefans moves out of range.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Stefans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennet thinking.
Bennet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stefans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Stefans.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Stefans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet lands with a kick to the temple. Stefans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stefans misses with a hook.
Bennet unleashes a big counter combination but Stefans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stefans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ted Stefans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stefans moves forwards but Bennet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stefans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefans was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Stefans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stefans throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Stefans avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Stefans thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bennet throws a left that rocks Stefans and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bennet dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Stefans regain composure!
Stefans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bennet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bennet jumps into side control!
Stefans is trying to control Bennet's posture but Bennet avoids it.
Stefans is looking for a sweep.
Scotty Bennet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stefans is not content to let Bennet control the position.
Stefans wants to control but Bennet postures up.
Bennet slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stefans is trying to improve his position.
Bennet trying to control the action but Stefans is working from the bottom.
Stefans is looking to reverse the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scotty Bennet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Stefans moves out of range easily.
Stefans thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bennet. Those never looked like landing.
Stefans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bennet!
A very excited looking Scotty Bennet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka has chosen http://youtu.be/qeFocnqhnQM as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein thuds a left hand into Boyka's body.
Boyka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein looks to land a combination but Boyka avoids it well.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Stein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Boyka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Boyka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boyka slips a straight right by Stein.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyka throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyka circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Boyka.
Boyka cracks Stein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boyka misses with a hook
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Boyka throws out a leg kick but Stein moves out of range and Boyka only half commits.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Stein avoids them all with ease.
Boyka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
Stein tries to counter with a takedown but Boyka is quick to defend against it.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka dodges the punch combination from Stein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein misses with a double jab
and Boyka counters with a right hand to the body.
Boyka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Boyka.
Boyka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stein's head backwards.
A big left from Boyka misses.
Boyka misses the jab.
Boyka throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
Stein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boyka misses with a body punch
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boyka controls Stein momentarily but Stein frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Stein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stein.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Stein throws an elbow that misses. Boyka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stein's guard. Nice move by Boyka!
Stein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boyka trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
Boyka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boyka pushes down on Stein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stein 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.
Boyka is looking to advance position but Stein won't allow it.
Boyka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein attempts a counter takedown but Boyka avoids it well and moves away.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stein tries to counter with a takedown but Boyka is quick to defend against it.
Boyka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boyka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Boyka.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Boyka thuds his right hand into Stein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein scores with a sloppy right hand. Boyka should have avoided that one.
Stein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyka misses the jab.
Stein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein sizes up Boyka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boyka in his tracks.
Boyka jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
Boyka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stein defending well as Boyka loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Stein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Boyka misses.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka scores with a nice head shot.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyka scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Boyka does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein slips under a jab.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Boyka digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein defending well as Boyka loads up on a big left hand.
Stein avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyka avoids it really well and circles away.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boyka throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Boyka tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka cracks Stein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boyka moves in looking to clinch but Stein pushes him off.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyka throws out the jab.
Stein jabs Boyka right on the nose. Boyka blinks but takes it well.
Boyka lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Boyka.
The crowd cheers as Stein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boyka doesn't seem phased though.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka misses with a double jab
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stein takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
Stein moves forwards but Boyka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyka takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein tries to counter with a takedown but Boyka is quick to defend against it.
Boyka scores with a jab.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyka off the cage and back into range.
Stein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boyka misses with a body shot.
Stein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stein slips a jab from Boyka.
Stein lands with a nice combination. Boyka backs away looking to recover.
Boyka is rocked!
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stein feinted with a counter takedown.
Boyka throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boyka is still in real trouble! Can Stein finish him?
Stein stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Boyka misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a right hand to the body.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stein digs a good body shot into Boyka's ribs.
Stein is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Stein shuts the power down on Boyka. Lights out, game over! Stein is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ein Stein!
Ein Stein retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Ein Stein 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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