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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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215 lbs
44 - 20 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
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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
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Tommi Hartola has been cut.
Hendrik Daross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daross connects with an inside leg kick.
Hartola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hartola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartola scoring well with a low kick there.
Daross lands with a kick to the temple. Hartola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hartola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartola blocks a head kick by Daross.
Daross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hartola counters with a good low kick that Daross was not able to check.
Hartola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daross.
Hartola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daross's calf.
Daross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Hartola misses the shot to the body.
Daross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daross has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daross and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daross tries to land a front kick but Hartola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daross blocks a head kick by Hartola.
Daross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daross sizes up Hartola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hartola misses with a head kick.
Daross avoids a kick to the body.
Daross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Hartola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Daross
and Hartola counters with a good, hard body kick but Daross shrugs it off.
Hartola throws a series of strikes that have Daross backpedaling.
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartola throws a leg kick
and Daross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Daross.
Daross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hartola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartola misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Daross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daross.
Daross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hartola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartola misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola checks a low kick from Daross.
Daross throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Hartola.
Hartola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daross is looking to chop away at Hartola's legs.
Daross throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Daross.
Daross dips to his left and cracks Hartola with an uppercut!
Hartola throws a body kick that misses.
Daross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Daross.
A leg kick checked by Daross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola is looking to chop away at Daross's legs.
Daross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hartola throws a hook but Daross avoids it easily.
Daross avoids a kick to the body.
Hartola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Daross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daross scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Daross misses its intended target.
Hartola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daross throws a head kick that Hartola semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Daross dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hartola looks to score with a jab to the body but Daross is just out of range.
Daross thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hartola blocks a head kick by Daross.
Daross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daross scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hartola takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hartola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daross blocks the body kick.
Daross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartola can do to turn this around?
Daross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daross misses with a hook.
Hartola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hartola counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross throws a wild body kick that Hartola sees coming a mile off.
Daross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daross looks for the body kick but Hartola saw that one coming.
Hartola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hartola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartola follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hartola connects with a leg kick. Daross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hartola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartola misses with a low kick as Daross jumps back.
Hartola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hartola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hartola misses with a wild body shot.
Daross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hartola counters with a good low kick that Daross was not able to check.
Hartola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daross rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola tries to land a front kick but Daross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daross misses with a body kick.
Daross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daross defending well as Hartola loads up on a big left hand.
Daross scores with a jab. Hartola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hartola. Hartola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daross thumps Hartola with a low kick.
Hartola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartola moves away.
Hartola takes one on the button.
Daross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartola can pounce on him.
Hartola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daross. That did some damage!
Hartola lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daross throws a right hand that misses
and Hartola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daross tries to land a front kick but Hartola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daross moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartola.
Hartola thuds a left hand into Daross's body.
Daross defending well as Hartola loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Daross
and Hartola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Daross really felt that one!
Daross throws a body punch but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Daross does no damage.
Hartola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Daross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daross throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daross throws a lazy uppercut
and Hartola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hartola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Daross finds it's way through Hartola's defenses.
Daross throws a lazy right hand but Hartola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daross. That one must have hurt.
Hartola throws a lazy right hand but Daross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daross throws the kick towards the body but Hartola avoids it.
Hartola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daross.
Daross throws the kick towards the body but Hartola avoids it.
Daross misses with a straight left.
Hartola tries a quick counter leg kick but Daross is wise to it.
Daross moves out of range of the body kick.
Daross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrik Daross will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Daross thows a leg kick but Hartola checks it
and Hartola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daross.
Daross thows a leg kick but Hartola checks it
and Hartola counters with an outside leg kick.
Daross throws a sloppy head kick and Hartola moves out of range easily.
Daross takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hartola is looking to land body kicks.
Hartola throws the kick towards the body but Daross avoids it.
Daross jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Daross blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daross. Hartola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daross throws a leg kick but Hartola moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Daross blocks the low kick.
Hartola lands with a good body shot.
Hartola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Daross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartola.
Daross throws a head kick but Hartola moves out of range.
Daross backing away here, and Hartola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hartola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daross can pounce on him.
Hartola cracks Daross with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hartola.
Hartola connects with the punch.
Daross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tommi Hartola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola throws a right and a left that Daross avoids nicely.
Daross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Daross backs off Hartola throws a huge counter combo but Daross manages to avoid it all.
Daross tries to land a leg kick but Hartola saw it coming and moves away.
Hartola tries to work over Daross's front leg with a kick but Daross checks it.
Daross blocks a leg kick.
Hartola thumps Daross with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daross just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartola walks into a stiff left hand from Daross.
Hartola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daross throws a sloppy body shot
and Hartola counters by clinching up.
Hartola working aggressively here.
Daross has a couple of punches blocked by Hartola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hartola leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hartola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daross slows down the pace here.
Daross looking to stall.
Daross's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Daross misses with the head strike.
Hartola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daross misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartola digs a right hand into Daross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daross's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daross throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartola.
Hartola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hartola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daross throws a leg kick but Hartola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hendrik Daross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daross walks into a left hand.
Hartola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daross missing with a left hand there. Hartola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daross at a distance.
Hartola loads up on a big right hand but Daross slips the punch.
It looked like Daross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daross.
Hartola motions for Daross to come forward. Hartola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Hartola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daross 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Daross!
A very excited looking Hendrik Daross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Richthofen has chosen Theme tune to islam as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
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37
184 lbs
30 - 20 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Stifler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler misses with a double jab.
von Richthofen tries to counter with a clinch but Stifler shakes him off and moves away.
von Richthofen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stifler throws a big counter combination but von Richthofen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
von Richthofen tries to clinch up.
Stifler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches von Richthofen on the side of the head.
von Richthofen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
von Richthofen tries to clinch up.
Stifler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from von Richthofen.
Stifler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but von Richthofen was well out of range. Poor timing from Stifler .
Stifler 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.
Stifler looks to land a right hand but von Richthofen moved out of range.
Stifler forces von Richthofen back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen tries a body shot but Stifler blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Stifler fails to land.
Stifler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from von Richthofen as the two fighters clinch.
von Richthofen prevents the takedown attempt.
von Richthofen blocks an uppercut.
von Richthofen digs a right hand underneath Stifler 's ribcage. Stifler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stifler is breathing heavily.
von Richthofen can't find room to land a body shot as Stifler controls the action.
Stifler misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from von Richthofen.
Stifler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
von Richthofen wants to take the fight to the mat but Stifler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
von Richthofen tries to work over Stifler 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stifler misses with a short punch on the inside.
von Richthofen tries to throw a body punch but Stifler avoids it by throwing von Richthofen back against the cage.
Stifler blocks a body shot from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands a nice uppercut.
von Richthofen lands with a short shot to the head.
von Richthofen works on Stifler 's body with a couple of short punches.
von Richthofen tries to work over Stifler 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Stifler .
von Richthofen misses with a body punch.
von Richthofen blocks a body shot from Stifler .
von Richthofen lands a body shot in the clinch.
von Richthofen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
von Richthofen tries a body shot but Stifler blocks it.
Stifler misses with some punches.
Stifler throws an elbow but it misses.
von Richthofen tries a body shot but Stifler blocks it.
von Richthofen misses with a body punch.
von Richthofen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stifler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stifler lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Richthofen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steve Stifler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manfred von Richthofen.
Stifler 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stifler is looking to control von Richthofen's arms but von Richthofen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stifler has his back to the cage.
Stifler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
von Richthofen can't find room to land a body shot as Stifler controls the action.
von Richthofen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
von Richthofen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
von Richthofen is looking for a takedown.
von Richthofen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stifler is trying to maintain a safe position but von Richthofen gets an underhook and turns Stifler into the cage.
von Richthofen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stifler prevents a body shot from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen tries to throw a body punch but Stifler avoids it by throwing von Richthofen back against the cage.
von Richthofen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
von Richthofen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
von Richthofen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stifler is keeping the position for now.
von Richthofen content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler working for a triangle but von Richthofen defends it easily.
von Richthofen passes Stifler 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
von Richthofen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stifler keeps working.
Stifler is looking for a sweep. von Richthofen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stifler looking for submissions off his back.
Stifler is refusing to be controlled, as von Richthofen sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
von Richthofen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
von Richthofen trying to mount his opponent but Stifler defends it.
von Richthofen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stifler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
von Richthofen is trying to control. Stifler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stifler is looking to improve his position.
von Richthofen is thwarting Stifler 's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manfred von Richthofen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stifler stuffs the takedown attempt from von Richthofen. von Richthofen gets slowly back to his feet.
von Richthofen tries to work over Stifler 's front leg with a kick but Stifler checks it.
von Richthofen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stifler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
von Richthofen shoots in looking for a takedown. Stifler tries to sprawl out of it but von Richthofen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stifler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stifler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stifler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from von Richthofen.
Stifler circles away from the clinch attempt.
von Richthofen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stifler tries to avoid it but von Richthofen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stifler to the ground. Stifler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stifler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steve Stifler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manfred von Richthofen.
von Richthofen wants to clinch up but Stifler keeps it at a distance.
Stifler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stifler thuds a left hand into von Richthofen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by von Richthofen. Beautiful body shot.
Stifler feints a jab promting von Richthofen to slip. Stifler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. von Richthofen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
von Richthofen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stifler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stifler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. von Richthofen manages to get himself to full guard.
von Richthofen trying to control the position.
von Richthofen pulls Stifler in close to prevent any damage.
Stifler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of von Richthofen's head.
Stifler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
von Richthofen working a defensive guard here.
Stifler preventing the sweep.
von Richthofen trying to control the position.
Stifler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen wants to sweep but no luck.
von Richthofen keeps trying to improve his position.
von Richthofen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stifler won't allow von Richthofen to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Richthofen working a defensive guard here.
von Richthofen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
von Richthofen wants to control the position but Stifler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stifler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stifler is thwarting von Richthofen's attempts to control the position.
von Richthofen manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen pulls Stifler in close to prevent any damage.
von Richthofen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stifler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Richthofen trying to keep a closed guard but Stifler is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stifler throws a looping overhand right but von Richthofen ducks down to avoid it.
von Richthofen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
von Richthofen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stifler lands a shoulder strike.
von Richthofen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
von Richthofen is trying to maintain a safe position but Stifler gets an underhook and turns von Richthofen into the cage.
Manfred von Richthofen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
von Richthofen throws a head punch that misses.
von Richthofen is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Stifler fails to land.
von Richthofen tries to score a body lock takedown but Stifler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stifler misses with a punch on the inside.
von Richthofen blocking some punches.
von Richthofen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
von Richthofen wants to stall.
von Richthofen can't find room to land a body shot as Stifler controls the action.
Stifler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from von Richthofen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Richthofen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stifler controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands a right hand.
Stifler prevents a body shot from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Richthofen wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Stifler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stifler fails to land with a series of punches.
Stifler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
von Richthofen scores with a decent looking hook.
Stifler closes the distance and clinches.
von Richthofen digs a right hand underneath Stifler 's ribcage. Stifler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
von Richthofen can't find room to land a body shot as Stifler controls the action.
Stifler tries to throw a body punch but von Richthofen avoids it by throwing Stifler back against the cage.
Stifler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
von Richthofen tries to work over Stifler 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
von Richthofen lands a takedown into guard.
Stifler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in von Richthofen's guard.
von Richthofen is pulling down on Stifler 's head to control his posture.
von Richthofen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now von Richthofen is on top in guard.
von Richthofen wants to pass the guard but Stifler is keeping the position.
Stifler looking to hit a scissor sweep but von Richthofen is one step ahead there.
von Richthofen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
von Richthofen wants to pass the guard but Stifler is keeping the position.
Stifler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stifler looking for a guillotine here but von Richthofen defends easily.
Stifler working for a triangle but von Richthofen defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
von Richthofen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stifler pulls von Richthofen in close to his closed guard and prevents von Richthofen from doing any damage or advancing position.
von Richthofen wants to control from the top but Stifler keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. von Richthofen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stifler keeping full guard, as von Richthofen tries to pass.
Stifler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
von Richthofen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for von Richthofen.
von Richthofen wants to sweep here but Stifler controlling him for the moment.
Stifler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stifler won't allow von Richthofen to sweep him here.
Manfred von Richthofen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
von Richthofen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
von Richthofen is controlling Stifler 's posture.
Stifler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Let's hope that von Richthofen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
von Richthofen looking for a sweep. Not yet von Richthofen, not yet.
von Richthofen pulls Stifler in close to his closed guard and prevents Stifler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stifler controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stifler preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Stifler .
I think Stifler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gora comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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272 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silas Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Gora manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Storm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Storm scrambles back to his feet.
Storm connects with a leg kick. Gora looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gora lands with a shot to the body.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gora takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Gora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gora to the mat! Gora manages to get full guard.
Storm scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gora wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gora is looking for a sweep.
Gora struggling a bit here.
Gora tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
You can see the frustration on Gora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Gora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Storm is chipping away with strikes.
Gora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gora regains half guard.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Gora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gora is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm winds up and cracks Gora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gora keeps working.
Gora gets back to full guard.
Storm won't allow Gora to sweep him here.
Gora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard.
Gora trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Storm is looking to stand up but Gora won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.
Gora tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gora tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Storm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gora fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Storm to the ground. Gora is now in Storm's guard.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gora can do to turn this around?
Gora wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gora.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Gora being controlled here momentarily.
Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is pulling down on Gora's head. It's preventing any offense from Gora, at least for the moment.
Storm wants to sweep here but Gora controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora lands a couple of elbows.
Gora postures up.
Storm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gora controls the pace.
Silas Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm wants to stand but Gora is controlling the position.
Gora chips away with some ground and pound.
Gora throwing strikes but missing.
Storm pulls Gora in to control the position.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Storm won't allow Gora to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora has momentary wrist control but Storm slips an elbow through the middle.
Gora looking for a sweep. Not yet Gora, not yet.
Storm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Storm wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
Gora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gora is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Storm tries to stand but Gora is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Storm pushes down on Gora's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Storm tries to pass to full mount but Gora defends it.
Gora wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Storm trying to control from Gora's half guard. Gora has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gora throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
Gora throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gora wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm is looking to chop away at Gora's legs.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gora takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gora tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gora gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Storm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm wanted to stand there but Gora had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Silas Storm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Storm trying to control the position but Gora is working away.
Storm cracks Gora with a big right hand but Gora just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Storm sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gora is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Storm landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora manages to work his way to half guard, despite Storm's best efforts.
Storm prevents Gora from improving his position.
Storm wants to pass to mount but Gora is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gora is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gora moves into full guard.
Storm working some strikes from top position.
Storm trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom.
Gora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gora controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself.
Gora tries to strike from the bottom.
Gora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storm is keen to just control but Gora is a slippery customer.
Gora moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gora throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silas Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora looking for a sweep. Not yet Gora, not yet.
Storm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gora's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gora manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storm is trying to stand.
Gora is keen to just control but Storm is a slippery customer.
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
Storm manages to get to full guard.
Gora sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Gora with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gora throws a big elbow that misses.
Gora tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elbrys Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gora checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silas Storm!
Silas Storm bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Guts Over Fear ft. Sia. Bishop has chosen 999 - Homicide as his entrance music. Bobby Bishop is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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193 lbs
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29
200 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Wilkins.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkins avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Wilkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop misses with an elbow over the top.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Wilkins blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Wilkins tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Wilkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Bishop gets through Wilkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Wilkins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bishop is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins working the ground and pound.
Wilkins in side control, throwing shots but Bishop defends.
Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Wilkins.
Wilkins wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Wilkins misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Bishop tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins tries to score with some ground and pound. Bishop controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Wilkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wilkins working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins working the strikes but Bishop uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkins thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Bishop is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Wilkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilkins throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop misses with a hook.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkins circles away.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bishop has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wilkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkins throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Wilkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilkins misses with a low kick.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkins misses the shot to the body.
Wilkins throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Wilkins.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilkins feints a jab promting Bishop to slip. Wilkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bishop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bishop swings for the body but Wilkins moves out of range.
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilkins is out of range and Bishop settles back down.
Wilkins wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkins is just out of range.
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 Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.
Bishop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobby Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay Wilkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins swinging wildly here.
Bishop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wilkins misses with a hook.
Bishop gets caught flat footed, as Wilkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to stand up but Wilkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jay Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.
Wilkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkins is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilkins on the side of the head.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilkins works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Bishop counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilkins blocks the elbow strike.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins can't get the takedown.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Wilkins misses with a body punch.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilkins into the cage.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
Bishop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bobby Bishop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bishop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilkins is rocked!
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Wilkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop lands a big right hand that drops Wilkins! The killer instinct kicks in and Bishop finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bishop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bishop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bobby Bishop thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Duality - Slipknot. Avalon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk. James Avalon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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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
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Noel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Avalon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avalon cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Avalon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Avalon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avalon.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Avalon lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Avalon tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avalon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Smith lands a beautiful left hook that drops Avalon. Avalon tries to recover but Smith is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Avalon lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Noel Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Minority - Green Day. The crowd seem to be enjoying Murkula's choice of entrance music: Forever Angel. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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38
195 lbs
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29
192 lbs
19 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 18 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murkula looks for the body kick but Wang saw that one coming.
Murkula has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murkula.
Wang misses with a leg kick
and Murkula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murkula trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murkula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping full guard, as Murkula tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Murkula advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murkula is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murkula connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wang some visible discomfort.
That's two 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.
Murkula trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wang is not content to let Murkula control the position.
Murkula scoring with punches and elbows.
Wang wants to control but Murkula postures up.
Murkula trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.
Murkula lands a head shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Wang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murkula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Wang misses.
Murkula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murkula.
Wang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Murkula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wang.
Murkula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Murkula in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Murkula - that landed with a thud.
Wang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murkulas head.
A head punch on the inside from Murkula fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murkula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murkula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murkula with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang blocks a head kick by Murkula.
Murkula fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang is looking to counter the offense by Murkula and move into the clinch.
Murkula misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Wang scores with a jab to the body.
Murkula is looking to score with low kicks.
Wang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murkula.
Wang works Murkula's body with a nice hook.
Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murkula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wang. Wang obviously looking to wear him down.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murkula throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taisto Murkula will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murkula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good standup being displayed there by Wang as he connects with a hook.
Murkula jabs at Wang's body.
Wang misses with a hook. Murkula ducked under it nicely.
Murkula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murkula lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Murkula misses the target.
Murkula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murkula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murkula catches Wang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murkula moves out of range of the body kick from Wang.
Murkula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang avoids the head kick by Murkula.
Wang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murkula. Murkula obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang throws a lazy uppercut
so Murkula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murkula won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula won't allow Wang to get back to his feet.
Murkula trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Murkula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murkula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang working for a triangle but Murkula defends it easily.
Wang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murkula uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murkula wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murkula landing strikes.
Murkula in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Murkula content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wang is trying to control Murkula's posture but Murkula avoids it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murkula wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murkula working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula thuds his right hand into Wang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murkula moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Murkula throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
Murkula takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!
Wang misses with a body kick.
Murkula slips a jab from Wang.
Taisto Murkula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murkula misses with a jab to the body
and Wang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murkula thumps Wang with a low kick.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Wang checks it.
Wang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
Murkula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Wang does no damage.
Wang throws a low kick but Murkula moves out of range easily.
Wang tries to clinch up but Murkula circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murkula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Wang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wang throws a front kick aimed at Murkula's knee but Murkula avoids it well.
Murkula connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Murkula misses the target.
Wang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Wang moved away.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch lands to the side of Murkula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Wang checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Murkula throws a good cross that connects.
Murkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Murkula throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murkula looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Wang defending well as Murkula loads up on a big left hand.
Wang throws a leg kick that misses.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Murkula changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wang avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Ting Yan Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang lunges at Murkula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murkula's hand.
Wang lands a slapping body shot.
Wang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wang cracks Murkula with a good jab.
Murkula misses with a looping left.
Wang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wang works Murkula's body with a nice hook.
Murkula slips a straight right by Wang.
Nice jab there from Murkula.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Murkula.
Murkula cracks Wang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murkula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murkula moves out of range as Wang strikes.
Murkula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murkula can pounce on him.
Murkula lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A clash of legs there as Wang blocks the low kick.
Wang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murkula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to control but Murkula passes into half guard.
Murkula stalling away here and it's allowed Wang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murkula postures up.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Wang pulls Murkula in close to his closed guard and prevents Murkula from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murkula wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Murkula.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murkula.
Wang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murkula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ting Yan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Murkula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murkula 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Murkula!
A less than humble Taisto Murkula misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scooter - Fire. Afro Samurai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Llewelyn Carter's chin.
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37
279 lbs
40 - 17 - 0 |
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257 lbs
47 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Afro Samurai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
Samurai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Samurai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samurai pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Samurai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samurai scores with a spinning back kick!
Samurai drops Carter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carter looks back up at him and smiles so Samurai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Carter is rocked!
Llewelyn Carter's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samurai fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Carter square on the jaw! Damn, Carter is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Afro Samurai!
Our winner, Afro Samurai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBobby comes into the arena with Cold as Ice -- MOP blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stroya checks a low kick from McBobby.
Stroya is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stroya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McBobby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McBobby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBobby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McBobby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stroya thinks about the counter body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McBobby. That's going to slow Stroya down.
McBobby misses with a head kick.
Stroya throws a leg kick but McBobby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Stroya lands.
It looks like Bobby McBobby has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stroya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stroya throws a leg kick but McBobby moved away.
A jab from Stroya finds it's way through McBobby's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBobby checks the leg kick nicely there.
McBobby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Stroya finds it's target.
Stroya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McBobby wants to slow Stroya down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McBobby.
Stroya throws a leg kick
and McBobby counters with a nice uppercut.
Stroya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stroya fails with the takedown
and McBobby counters with a stiff right hand.
McBobby throws a hook to the side of Stroya's head but Stroya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBobby connects with a body shot.
McBobby darts in trying to clinch
and Stroya counters with an outside leg kick.
Stroya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McBobby thuds his shin into the meat of Stroya's side.
Stroya punishes McBobby's body with a nice straight punch.
Stroya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroya blocks a head kick by McBobby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroya.
McBobby wants to land a leg kick but Stroya is out of range.
Stroya connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroya falls off balance throwing a combination
and McBobby moves into the clinch.
Stroya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stroya.
McBobby prevents a body shot from Stroya.
Stroya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stroya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McBobby's efforts to push away.
Stroya breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by McBobby misses
and Stroya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroya.
McBobby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroya's sensitive parts.
McBobby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stroya.
Bobby McBobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroya.
McBobby tries to clinch but Stroya is having none of it.
McBobby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stroya lands with a straight right. McBobby didn't see that one coming.
McBobby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBobby misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Stroya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McBobby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroya's calf.
McBobby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stroya.
Stroya throws a body shot but no joy.
Stroya missing with a left hand there. McBobby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobby misses with a low kick.
Stroya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McBobby misses with a head kick.
Stroya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Stroya as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stroya throws out a leg kick but McBobby moves out of range and Stroya only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as McBobby blocks the leg kick.
McBobby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stroya scores with a push kick.
A clash of legs there as McBobby blocks the low kick.
Stroya lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBobby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stroya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McBobby with a body shot.
Stroya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stroya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBobby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Stroya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBobby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by McBobby - just one landing.
McBobby takes one to the chin there.
Stroya thumps McBobby with a low kick.
A good leg kick by McBobby.
McBobby throws a low kick, looking for Stroya's leg but Stroya calmly moves out of range.
McBobby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McBobby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stroya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Stroya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Stroya misses its intended target.
McBobby is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobby scores with a head kick. Stroya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stroya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBobby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stroya scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Stroya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroya throws a poor cross that misses
and McBobby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stroya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McBobby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stroya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McBobby counters with a straight right hand.
Dee Stroya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBobby blocks a head kick by Stroya.
McBobby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stroya checks a low kick from McBobby.
Stroya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McBobby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroya. Stroya obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroya misses the shot to the body.
Stroya throws a poor cross that misses
and McBobby counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stroya's knee momentarily.
Stroya throws out a leg kick but McBobby moves out of range and Stroya only half commits.
McBobby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroya's sensitive parts.
Stroya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya thows a leg kick but McBobby checks it
and McBobby counters with an inside leg kick.
Stroya misses with a double jab
and McBobby counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Stroya misses with a body shot.
McBobby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroya's sensitive parts.
Stroya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McBobby counters with a left to the body.
Stroya misses with a hook. McBobby ducked under it nicely.
McBobby misses with a wild body shot.
Stroya lands a nice looking body shot.
McBobby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stroya checks the leg kick nicely there.
McBobby throws a head kick that Stroya semi-blocks.
McBobby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBobby cracks the inside of Stroya's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McBobby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stroya.
McBobby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBobby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stroya throws a sloppy body shot
and McBobby counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stroya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBobby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBobby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stroya is able to avoid easily.
Stroya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stroya misses with a few strikes there.
Stroya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBobby manages to avoid it.
Stroya scores with a leg kick.
McBobby tries to score with a low kick but Stroya moves his leg out of the way.
Stroya swings for the body but McBobby moves out of range.
Stroya tries a low kick but McBobby avoids it.
Stroya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McBobby rather than just go for the knockout.
McBobby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya misses with a right hand
and Stroya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stroya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stroya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McBobby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McBobby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stroya thuds his right hand into McBobby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stroya avoids the head kick by McBobby.
McBobby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroya's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroya. McBobby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroya throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBobby, right into the meat.
Stroya misses with a lunging right hand
and McBobby counters with a leg kick.
McBobby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBobby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBobby'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. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by McBobby. That's going to slow Stroya down.
Stroya moves out of range of the leg kick from McBobby.
Stroya connects with an inside leg kick.
McBobby avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBobby tried to counter with a leg kick but Stroya avoided it.
Stroya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBobby momentarily.
Stroya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBobby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBobby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroya throws a lazy right hand but McBobby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroya throws a push kick but McBobby slaps the foot to one side.
McBobby tries to counter by clinching up but Stroya breaks away and moves out of range.
Stroya throws a leg kick
and McBobby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stroya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBobby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBobby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stroya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBobby.
Stroya misses with a double jab.
McBobby connects with a body shot that sends Stroya's belly button to the back.
McBobby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from McBobby.
McBobby throws a body kick that misses
and Stroya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stroya misses with a hook. McBobby ducked under it nicely.
Stroya thuds his shin into the meat of McBobby's side.
Stroya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stroya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And McBobby counters with a quick kick to the body but Stroya blocks it.
McBobby throws a solid leg kick but Stroya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McBobby.
McBobby slips a straight right by Stroya.
A head kick misses from Stroya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stroya, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroya throws a lazy head kick
and McBobby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Stroya. Beautiful body shot.
McBobby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stroya blocks a leg kick.
Stroya cracks a nice hook into McBobby's ribs.
Stroya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBobby was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroya.
Stroya misses the shot to the body.
McBobby lands a really nice looking cross but Stroya seems unphased.
McBobby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroya.
McBobby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McBobby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Stroya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McBobby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya ducks right into an uppercut from McBobby.
Stroya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McBobby ducks under a wild hook from Stroya.
Stroya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stroya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stroya throws the kick towards the body but McBobby avoids it.
McBobby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stroya.
McBobby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBobby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stroya checks it well.
Stroya throws a shot to the body.
McBobby tries to clinch
and Stroya counters with a nice uppercut.
Stroya shoots and misses
and McBobby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stroya swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroya's sensitive parts.
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!
McBobby moves out of range of the body kick.
McBobby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBobby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McBobby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stroya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stroya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBobby attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBobby moves away from the strike by Stroya.
McBobby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stroya.
McBobby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McBobby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroya.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dee Stroya.
Well Stroya 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Stroya!
Our winner, Dee Stroya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigran Badoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by LL CoolJ - Headsprung. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tigran Badoyan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badoyan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva goes for a double leg but Badoyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Badoyan continues to drive forward.
Badoyan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Badoyan lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Badoyan just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Badoyan avoids it well and moves away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badoyan as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Badoyan.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Placeholder name in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badoyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badoyan.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Badoyan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Badoyan tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Badoyan is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Badoyan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva working the ground and pound but Badoyan is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
Silva with the ground and pound but Badoyan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Silva throwing shots but Badoyan is blocking nicely.
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.
Badoyan wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Badoyan trying to control here.
Silva controlling the action here.
Badoyan wants to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Badoyan is not content to let Silva control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badoyan thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva throws a push kick but Badoyan slaps the foot to one side.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Badoyan did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Badoyan defending well.
Badoyan is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Badoyan is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Badoyan defends it.
Badoyan is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva prevents Badoyan from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Badoyan wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
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 Daniel Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva tries for a takedown but Badoyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badoyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Badoyan misses with a punch to the body.
Badoyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Badoyan lands a left hand.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badoyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva moves forwards but Badoyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badoyan misses with a kick to the body.
Tigran Badoyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badoyan misses with a kick to the body.
Badoyan thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Badoyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tigran Badoyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badoyan lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badoyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badoyan connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Badoyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Badoyan throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Badoyan connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Badoyan lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Badoyan.
Badoyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badoyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Badoyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badoyan throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Badoyan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Badoyan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva thows a body kick. Badoyan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Badoyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Badoyan lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Badoyan waves Silva back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Badoyan. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badoyan cracks Silva on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Silva falls backwards against the cage. Badoyan follows up with more strikes that drop Silva to his knees. Badoyan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tigran Badoyan!
Tigran Badoyan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dissolution Fight Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira has chosen The Prodigy - Voodoo People (Pendulum Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyson thows a body kick. Ferreira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Ferreira.
Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyson.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyson.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira with a hook.
Tyson lands with a cross.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ferreira tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Ferreira throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a head kick that drops Ferreira to the mat! Ferreira scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ferreira throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson lands a big uppercut and Ferreira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ferreira looks OK. Tyson waves Ferreira back to his feet!
Ferreira is rocked!
Ferreira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Ferreira seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferreira scores with a kick to the body.
Tyson misses with a jab to the body
and Ferreira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
A low kick from Ferreira is predictable there
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Tyson.
Ferreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyson's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira on the side of the head.
Tyson throws a hook but Ferreira avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Ferreira.
Tyson scores with a nice strike.
Ferreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Ferreira scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferreira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferreira throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut.
Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyson misses with a jab to the body
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira throws a chopping leg kick but Tyson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyson. That did some damage!
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!
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ferreira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ferreira misses with a kick to the body.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Tyson counters with a quick kick to the body but Ferreira blocks it.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Tyson throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ferreira misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Tyson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Rocky Tyson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Good work by Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
Rocky Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Ferreira checks it.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it.
Ferreira lands a big right hand that sends Tyson crashing to the mat! Ferreira stays standing though and waves Tyson back to his feet!
Leonardo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferreira counters with a leg kick.
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferreira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ferreira throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
It seemed like Ferreira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Ferreira.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Ferreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Ferreira tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyson is wise to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyson.
Ferreira tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyson checks a leg kick.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Ferreira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Tyson's belly button to the back.
Ferreira throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson cracks Ferreira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson stuns Ferreira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferreira.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Ferreira's ribs.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Tyson scores with a one two! Ferreira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Tyson's leg. Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tyson motions for Ferreira to come forward. Tyson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyson is looking to chop away at Ferreira's legs.
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson thows a body kick. Ferreira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferreira throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson sizes up Ferreira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira tries to land a body kick
and Tyson counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonardo Ferreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson jabs Ferreira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferreira throws a solid leg kick but Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferreira.
Nice body kick from Tyson.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson pushes Ferreira away with a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyson. Ferreira shrugs it off though.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferreira walks into a left hand.
Tyson lands a big uppercut and Ferreira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ferreira looks OK. Tyson waves Ferreira back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ferreira takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tyson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Tyson!
A relieved looking Rocky Tyson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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