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Veterans 020 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
36 - 23 - 0 |
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34
165 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughs moves into the clinch.
Hughs misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is stalling here.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hughs manages to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hughs is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughs walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Hughs. Those never looked like landing.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Hughs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joe Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boston Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Hughs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hughs's guard.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hughs's guard.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughs is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Hughs is not content to let Jones control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughs is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Hughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughs looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones won't allow Hughs to sweep him here.
Hughs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Hughs's legs - danger averted.
Hughs throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hughs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughs is keeping the position for now.
Hughs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Hughs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Hughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Hughs is not content to let Jones control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughs is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boston Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hughs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Hughs as Jones shoots in.
Jones avoids the head kick by Hughs.
Hughs swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Hughs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boston Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughs tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a head kick that Hughs semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Hughs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boston Jones.
Hughs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Hughs.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hughs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hughs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Jones is hanging on to Hughs's back as he tries to escape.
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Hughs is controlling his hands well.
Hughs wants to escape the position.
Jones lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Hughs right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to stick to Hughs's back but Hughs is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hughs.
Hughs won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Hughs postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control the position but Hughs postures up.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones has his foot on Hughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones pushes Hughs off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughs wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughs moves into the clinch.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Hughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughs misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Hughs keeps him there for the moment.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughs misses with the head strike.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Hughs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hughs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Hughs misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughs lands a nice uppercut.
Hughs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hughs shows good takedown defense.
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 Joe Hughs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hughs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boston Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Hughs is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hughs's body to avoid the submission. Hughs has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hughs arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Hughs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruzic comes into the arena with Kid N Play - Gettin' Funky blaring out of the sound system. Jalkalukko has chosen Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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42
192 lbs
40 - 18 - 2 |
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39
200 lbs
24 - 27 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Josip Ruzic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruzic throws a poor cross that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a good low kick that Ruzic was not able to check.
Ruzic 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.
Ruzic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Ruzic misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruzic. Jalkalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruzic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jalkalukko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jalkalukko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalkalukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruzic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruzic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jalkalukko tries to land a leg kick but Ruzic saw it coming and moves away.
Ruzic connects with a single shot there.
Ruzic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruzic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Ruzic moves out of range.
Ruzic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruzic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Josip Ruzic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruzic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jalkalukko is out of range and Ruzic settles back down.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruzic thumps Jalkalukko with a low kick.
Ruzic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jalkalukko checks a low kick from Ruzic.
Jalkalukko lands with a slapping head kick.
Jalkalukko avoids the body shot from Ruzic.
Jalkalukko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Ruzic throws a body kick that misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko connects with a high kick.
Ruzic misses with an uppercut.
Jalkalukko throws a fast counter high kick but Ruzic manages to duck under it in time.
Ruzic misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruzic misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruzic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jalkalukko, right into the meat.
Ruzic misses with a hook.
Jalkalukko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jalkalukko checks the leg kick.
Jalkalukko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ruzic throws a one two combo.
Ruzic blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Josip Ruzic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruzic lands a glancing blow to the side of Jalkalukko's head.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Ruzic throwing a counter right hand but Jalkalukko manages to avoid it.
Jalkalukko is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruzic.
Ruzic tries a low kick but Jalkalukko avoids it.
Ruzic works over Jalkalukko's head and body with a nice combination.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Ruzic moves out of range.
Ruzic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalkalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruzic.
Jalkalukko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruzic throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko moved away.
Ruzic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jalkalukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jalkalukko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruzic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruzic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalkalukko moves away.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruzic sprawls well. Ruzic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jalkalukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruzic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruzic with a hook.
Jalkalukko blocks a head kick by Ruzic.
Ruzic throws a body punch but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko motions for Ruzic to come forward. Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruzic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Ruzic. Beautiful body shot.
Ruzic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ruzic misses its intended target.
Ruzic throws a hook but Jalkalukko avoids it easily.
Ruzic throws a jab when Jalkalukko was well out of range.
Jalkalukko avoids the body shot from Ruzic.
Jalkalukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries to move into range but Ruzic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruzic, as that shot connected.
A big right from Ruzic misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josip Ruzic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jalkalukko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruzic stuns Jalkalukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jalkalukko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ruzic.
Jalkalukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruzic counters with a nice body kick.
Ruzic misses with a double jab
and Jalkalukko counters with a good low kick that Ruzic was not able to check.
Ruzic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jalkalukko can do to turn this around?
Ruzic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruzic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruzic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jalkalukko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruzic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruzic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ruzic connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruzic throws out a loose jab but Jalkalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalkalukko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jalkalukko.
Ruzic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruzic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruzic misses the shot to the body.
Ruzic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalkalukko moves away.
Jalkalukko feints the counter takedown.
Jalkalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruzic blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Ruzic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Ruzic throws a body kick.
Ruzic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jalkalukko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruzic misses with a body punch
and Jalkalukko counters with a big head kick but Ruzic shrugs it off.
Ruzic misses with a wild combination.
Ruzic misses with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruzic steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic throws a lazy uppercut
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice leg kick.
Jalkalukko walks into a jab.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruzic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jalkalukko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruzic is pressed up against the cage. Jalkalukko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruzic down to the mat. Ruzic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jalkalukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruzic cracks Jalkalukko with an open hand slap.
Jalkalukko slips a straight right by Ruzic.
A big right from Ruzic misses.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruzic. Jalkalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic throws a nice looking combination but Jalkalukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Ruzic moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Ruzic there.
Ruzic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Jalkalukko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jalkalukko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruzic.
Ruzic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jalkalukko checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ruzic. Beautiful body shot.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruzic throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jalkalukko blocks the leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruzic is wise to it.
Ruzic misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jalkalukko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Ruzic lands.
Jalkalukko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalkalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruzic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Ruzic misses
and Jalkalukko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruzic's guard.
Ruzic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jalkalukko defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruzic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jalkalukko stacks Ruzic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jalkalukko!
Ruzic looking for a sweep but Jalkalukko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josip Ruzic's cut.
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!
Ruzic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Ruzic misses.
Ruzic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruzic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJalkalukko.
Jalkalukko blocks a jab.
And Jalkalukko tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruzic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruzic throws a hook to the side of Jalkalukko's head but Jalkalukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Jalkalukko misses.
Ruzic misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jalkalukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruzic throws out the jab.
Jalkalukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko avoids the body shot from Ruzic.
Ruzic throws a body punch but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko throws a fast counter high kick but Ruzic manages to duck under it in time.
Ruzic lands with a shot to the body.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic lands a body shot.
Ruzic loads up on a big right hand but Jalkalukko slips the punch.
Ruzic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jalkalukko staying out of range there.
Jalkalukko unleashes a big counter combination but Ruzic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruzic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruzic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalkalukko.
Ruzic throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ruzic there.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruzic throws a body kick that misses.
Ruzic misses with a low kick as Jalkalukko jumps back.
Jalkalukko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jalkalukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruzic throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Ruzic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalkalukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruzic.
Ruzic misses with a hook
and Jalkalukko counters with a single leg into guard. Ruzic didn't expect that.
Ruzic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruzic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruzic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruzic.
Jalkalukko is looking to improve his position.
Ruzic is trying to control the action in half guard but Jalkalukko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jalkalukko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ruzic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jalkalukko is just riding it out for now. Ruzic eventually gives up the hold.
Ruzic stalling away here and it's allowed Jalkalukko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruzic is looking to advance position but Jalkalukko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jalkalukko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jalkalukko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jalkalukko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ruzic hang on?
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 Josip Ruzic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruzic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Ruzic!
A very excited looking Josip Ruzic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: Needle In The Hay. Anthony Brown has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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35
247 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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32
245 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Brown!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Samani misses.
Brown throws a hook but Samani blocks it.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samani.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown but Samani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samani.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Samani ducks down to avoid it.
Samani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Samani.
Samani scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is not content to let Samani control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani working the head and body with strikes.
Samani working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown regains half guard, as Samani was trying to land strikes.
Samani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Samani wants to advance to full mount but Brown doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Samani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is trying to keep Samani in close.
Samani passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown stops Samani from passing to mount.
Samani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samani wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Samani tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown tries to bench press Samani off him but Samani keeps the position.
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.
Samani fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Samani in side control, throwing shots but Brown defends.
Samani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samani advances nicely into full mount.
Samani is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Samani unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Samani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Samani. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Brown looks for a takedown but Samani sprawls well.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Samani is out of range.
Samani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samani is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Samani circles away and we're back to standing.
Rostam Samani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Brown.
Samani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani connects with a body shot.
Brown throws a hook but Samani blocks it.
Samani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samani tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samani to the ground. Samani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Samani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Samani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown throws a hook but Samani blocks it.
Rostam Samani is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Samani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Samani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown with the counter takedown but Samani avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Samani connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Samani, which made it look bad.
Samani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Samani saw it coming and moves away.
Samani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Samani's head but Samani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Samani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Samani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Samani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samani content to control rather than advance.
Samani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Samani trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to improve his position but Samani is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown misses with a straight left.
Samani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Samani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samani looks to land a strike but Brown avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Samani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samani throwing strikes but missing.
Rostam Samani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samani seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown tries to roll over but Samani keeps him under control.
Samani looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Samani passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anthony Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samani thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Samani sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Samani throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Samani working the ground and pound effectively.
Samani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown wants to control but Samani is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Samani looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Samani thowing shots but they're missing.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Samani's attempts to control the action.
Brown holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Samani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Samani thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Samani controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samani.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rostam Samani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samani 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rostam Samani!
A victorious Rostam Samani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lex Logic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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36
177 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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40
179 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lex Logic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Logic. Logic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Logic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Logic lands a big head kick that sends Saber to the canvas! Logic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lex Logic!
During a confident post fight interview, Lex Logic 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsubasa J Champ has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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39
205 lbs
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36
210 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Nikolaj Orlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tsubasa J Champ!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orlow throws a wild body kick that J Champ sees coming a mile off.
J Champ is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsubasa J Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from J Champ. Orlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
J Champ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlow.
J Champ tried to score with a low kick but Orlow checks it.
J Champ pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlow is out of range and J Champ settles back down.
J Champ connects with a solid leg kick.
J Champ motions for Orlow to come forward. J Champ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
J Champ avoids a punch combination nicely.
J Champ throws out a counter right but Orlow avoids it with no problem.
Orlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
J Champ misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
J Champ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
J Champ walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlow.
J Champ moves away from the strike by Orlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
J Champ misses with a jab, cross combination.
J Champ blocks the body kick.
It seemed like J Champ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Orlow misses.
Orlow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Orlow drives through and clinches with J Champ against the cage.
J Champ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
J Champ displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orlow up against the cage.
J Champ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
J Champ throws a hook but Orlow blocks it.
J Champ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlow slips a straight right by J Champ.
J Champ checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
J Champ thows a left - swing and a miss!
J Champ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! J Champ scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow throws a head kick but J Champ moves out of range.
Orlow fakes the leg kick and cracks J Champ in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlow connects with a right hand. J Champ shakes it off.
Orlow avoids the head kick by J Champ.
J Champ throws a leg kick which misses Orlow's front leg but catches the back leg as Orlow tries to avoid it.
J Champ punishes Orlow's body with a nice straight punch.
J Champ misses with a looping right.
Orlow throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlow.
Orlow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orlow connects with a solid leg kick.
J Champ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
J Champ fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
J Champ takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
J Champ throws an overhand right that lands on Orlow's shoulder, as Orlow tries to avoid the shot.
J Champ looks to land a left hand but Orlow moved out of range nicely.
J Champ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlow throws a wild body kick that J Champ sees coming a mile off.
J Champ unleashes a big counter combination but Orlow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
J Champ moves into range and clinches up with Orlow.
A bit of stalling here from J Champ.
Orlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
J Champ has closed the distance and engaged Orlow in a clinch.
A hook to the body from J Champ.
J Champ is trying to break free.
Orlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
J Champ leaning against his opponent.
J Champ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlow tries a body shot but J Champ blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow working hard to break the clinch.
J Champ taking a breather.
J Champ lands with a short head shot on the inside.
J Champ trying to stall but Orlow improves his position.
J Champ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
J Champ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
J Champ is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlow jabs J Champ right on the nose. J Champ blinks but takes it well.
Orlow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orlow looks for the body kick but J Champ saw that one coming.
Orlow throws out a leg kick but J Champ moves out of range and Orlow only half commits.
J Champ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
J Champ throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orlow's head.
J Champ takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
J Champ slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsubasa J Champ dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
J Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
J Champ throws a head kick but Orlow moves out of range.
J Champ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlow in his tracks.
J Champ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as J Champ checks a leg kick.
J Champ throws a right and a left that Orlow avoids nicely.
J Champ throws a solid leg kick but Orlow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at J Champ.
J Champ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlow throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Tsubasa J Champ has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from J Champ. Those never looked like landing.
J Champ throws a body punch but Orlow moves out of range.
Orlow tries to counter by clinching up but J Champ breaks away and moves out of range.
J Champ misses with a wild combination.
Orlow scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from J Champ finds it's way through Orlow's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ scores with a nice right hand.
Orlow throws the kick towards the body but J Champ avoids it.
Orlow fakes the leg kick and cracks J Champ in the body.
J Champ instigates a clinch.
Orlow tries to throw a body punch but J Champ avoids it by throwing Orlow back against the cage.
Orlow is trying to force a seperation but J Champ has the dominant position.
Orlow misses with a punch on the inside.
J Champ has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orlow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if J Champ can turn it around.
J Champ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlow looks to land a right hand but J Champ moved out of range.
J Champ throws a nice looking combination but Orlow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
J Champ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlow.
J Champ misses with a wild body shot.
Orlow throws the kick towards the body but J Champ avoids it.
Orlow throws the kick towards the body but J Champ avoids it.
Orlow takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
J Champ avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
J Champ misses with a jab to the body
and Orlow counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Orlow misses.
Orlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
J Champ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlow misses with a kick to the body
and J Champ makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
J Champ throws a body punch but Orlow moves out of range.
Orlow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orlow throws a big shot that misses.
Orlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but J Champ manages to avoid it.
J Champ lands an overhand right.
Tsubasa J Champ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
J Champ throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but J Champ manages to circle out of the way.
Orlow cracks the inside of J Champ's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ connects with a body shot that sends Orlow's belly button to the back.
Orlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from J Champ.
Orlow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
J Champ tests Orlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlow tries to move into range but J Champ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
J Champ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlow circles away quickly and effectively.
J Champ closes the distance and pushes Orlow back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Orlow fails to land.
J Champ keeps control of Orlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Orlow.
J Champ trying to stall but Orlow improves his position.
J Champ tries to throw a body punch but Orlow avoids it by throwing J Champ back against the cage.
J Champ tries to stall but Orlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orlow tries to throw a body punch but J Champ avoids it by throwing Orlow back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow lands an uppercut.
Orlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
J Champ breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by J Champ. That's going to slow Orlow down.
Orlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but J Champ manages to circle out of the way.
Orlow drops his hands momentarily and J Champ takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
J Champ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like J Champ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
J Champ moves out of range of the body kick from Orlow.
Orlow tries a head kick but it misses.
J Champ tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Orlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
J Champ scores with a punch to the head.
J Champ walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlow.
J Champ clinches up against the cage.
Orlow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsubasa J Champ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsubasa J Champ's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Orlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by J Champ.
A counter left hand to the body from Orlow misses its target.
J Champ instigates a clinch.
J Champ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
J Champ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
J Champ can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
J Champ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
J Champ leaning his opponent against the cage.
Orlow lands with a short shot to the head.
J Champ manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but J Champ moves away.
J Champ throws a hook but Orlow avoids it easily.
Orlow throws an overhand right that lands on J Champ's shoulder, as J Champ tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by J Champ. That's going to slow Orlow down.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by J Champ.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from J Champ! But no joy.
Orlow misses with a looping left.
Orlow throws a push kick but J Champ slaps the foot to one side.
Orlow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by J Champ.
A bone on bone clash there as J Champ blocks the leg kick.
Orlow lands a leg kick that knocks J Champ off balance momentarily.
Orlow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlow throws a low kick, looking for J Champ's leg but J Champ calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from J Champ! But no joy.
Orlow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
J Champ blocks a head kick by Orlow.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlow!
Orlow tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from J Champ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
J Champ avoids the body shot from Orlow.
J Champ moves out of range of the body kick from Orlow.
Orlow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlow manages to avoid it.
Orlow throws a counter high kick but J Champ was just alert enough to avoid it.
J Champ misses with a hook
and Orlow counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. J Champ catches Orlow right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
J Champ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orlow has time to react.
Orlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from J Champ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
J Champ moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by J Champ.
Orlow misses with a low kick.
Orlow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
J Champ lands a head shot.
J Champ tries to bum rush Orlow with a series of wild strikes but Orlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlow throws a front kick aimed at J Champ's knee but J Champ avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow is looking to chop away at J Champ's legs.
A jab from Orlow misses.
Tsubasa J Champ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orlow looks to throw a body kick
and J Champ counters with a low kick, right behind Orlow 's knee.
Orlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Orlow counters with a quick kick to the body but J Champ blocks it.
J Champ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orlow checks it well.
J Champ connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
J Champ connects with a leg kick. Orlow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlow looks for the body kick but J Champ saw that one coming.
J Champ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlow misses with a low kick.
Orlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and J Champ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
J Champ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlow in his tracks.
Orlow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
J Champ slips a jab from Orlow.
J Champ throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
J Champ with a nice cross.
J Champ checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
J Champ throws the left hand but Orlow avoids the punch easily.
Orlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but J Champ manages to circle out of the way.
Orlow tries to move into range but J Champ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orlow throws out a leg kick but J Champ moves out of range and Orlow only half commits.
J Champ throws out a counter right but Orlow avoids it with no problem.
Orlow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but J Champ checks it well.
Orlow ducks under a wild hook from J Champ.
J Champ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orlow checks it well.
Orlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but J Champ manages to circle out of the way.
Orlow swings for the body but J Champ moves out of range.
Orlow tries to clinch but J Champ moves out of range.
J Champ has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nikolaj Orlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsubasa J Champ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well J Champ 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsubasa J Champ!
During a confident post fight interview, Tsubasa J Champ 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Future comes to the cage accompanied by Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina. The crowd seem to be enjoying Seagull's choice of entrance music: Van Halen - Jump. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Future!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seagull fakes the leg kick and cracks Future in the body.
Future throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Seagull. That snapped Future's head back.
That kick from Seagull tenderised Future's leg. Future is trying to keep his angry face on.
Future misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seagull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seagull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Future counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Future throws an elbow but misses.
Seagull prevents a body shot from Future.
Seagull lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seagull misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Future just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seagull's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Future swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seagull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seagull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Seagull has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Seagull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seagull swings wildly with an uppercut but Future uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seagull swings wildly with an uppercut but Future uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagull working aggressively here.
Future throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seagull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Future lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Future misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Seagull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull looking to slow down the pace here.
Future throws an elbow but it misses.
Future 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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seagull throws a head punch that misses.
Future can't find room to land a body shot as Seagull controls the action.
Seagull scores with a shot to the side of Future's head.
A short right from Seagull on the inside.
Seagull blocks a body shot from Future.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Seagull blocks the elbow strike.
Future pushes Seagull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Seagull lands a left hand.
Seagull scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
Seagull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seagull misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Seagull.
Future lands an elbow inside that Seagull shrugs off.
It looks like Sevent Seagull has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seagull.
Future taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
Future blocks an uppercut.
Seagull tries to throw a body punch but Future avoids it by throwing Seagull back against the cage.
Future misses with an elbow strike.
Future blocking some punches.
Future lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Future blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Future makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seagull is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seagull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seagull throws a punch but it's blocked by Future.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Future is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Future misses with a punch on the inside.
Seagull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Future backwards.
Seagull can't find room to land a body shot as Future controls the action.
Future throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagull misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seagull.
Future misses with an elbow over the top.
Seagull can't find room to land a body shot as Future controls the action.
Future holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seagull.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
Seagull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sevent Seagull'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.
Seagull keeps Future at a distance using the push kick.
Seagull avoids a kick to the body.
Seagull throws the kick towards the body but Future avoids it.
Seagull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Future looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seagull tries a head kick but it misses.
Future thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Seagull catches Future right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull loads up on a big right hand but Future slips the punch.
Future is looking to counter punch.
Seagull lands a nice looking body shot.
Future cracks the inside of Seagull's front leg.
Seagull tries to land a front kick but Future steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seagull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Future paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seagull lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Seagull.
Seagull is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Future cracks Seagull with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seagull blocks a head kick by Future.
It seemed like Seagull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seagull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seagull throws a leg kick but Future sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seagull has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seagull scores with a jab.
Seagull darts in and clinches Future up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seagull lands a hook that snaps the head of Future backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Future is struggling to control the position.
Seagull swings wildly with an uppercut but Future uses good head movement to avoid it.
Future lands an elbow inside that Seagull shrugs off.
Future is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seagull is keeping busy.
Future blocking some punches.
Future blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Future tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seagull's elbow.
Future can't find room to land a body shot as Seagull controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Future lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seagull or not.
Seagull blocks a body shot from Future.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Future blocks an uppercut.
Seagull is trying to stall.
Seagull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Future can't find room to land a body shot as Seagull controls the action.
Seagull misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Future.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Future.
Future blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Future swings wildly with an uppercut but Seagull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagull dodges an elbow strike from Future.
A head punch on the inside from Seagull fails to land.
Seagull lands a nice shot to the body.
Seagull lands with a light punch inside.
Seagull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Future throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Future misses with some punches.
Future gets through Seagull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Future - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Future controlling the action here for a moment.
Future swings wildly with an uppercut but Seagull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seagull throws a head punch that misses.
Seagull blocks an elbow strike from Future.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Seagull.
Seagull blocking some punches.
Seagull lands an uppercut.
Seagull letting Future take a breather here.
Seagull misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sevent Seagull's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seagull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Future was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagull.
Seagull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sevent Seagull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Future. Those never looked like landing.
Future throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Future fails with an attempt to clinch.
Future tries to move into range but Seagull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seagull lands a jab to Future's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Future tries to land a body kick
and Seagull counters with a straight right hand.
Seagull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Future's calf.
Future moves out of range as Seagull strikes.
Seagull misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future scores with a decent looking hook.
Seagull loads up on a big right hand but Future slips the punch.
Seagull tries to clinch there but Future circles away.
Future takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seagull throws a shot to the body.
Future thows a body kick. Seagull tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Seagull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Future swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Seagull. That snapped Future's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seagull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull moves out of range as Future strikes.
Future wants to land a leg kick but Seagull is out of range.
Seagull lands with a nice body kick.
Future on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Future swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagull takes the fight into the clinch.
Seagull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Future working aggressively here.
Seagull throws a punch but it's blocked by Future.
Seagull blocks the elbow strike.
Seagull dodges an elbow strike from Future.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Future.
Seagull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Future lands a right hand.
Seagull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Future tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Future scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Future.
Seagull misses with some punches.
Future scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
Seagull misses with the head strike.
Sevent Seagull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seagull dodges an elbow strike from Future.
Seagull is working Future over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Future throws an elbow but misses.
Seagull blocks an elbow strike from Future.
Future doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seagull being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull throws a punch but it's blocked by Future.
Seagull misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Future creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Future blocks an uppercut.
Seagull takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Future fails to land.
Future is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Future blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
Seagull working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Future.
Future looking to stall.
Seagull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Future backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sevent Seagull just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sevent Seagull's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Future throws a wild body kick that Seagull sees coming a mile off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seagull. Future shrugs it off though.
Seagull blocks a leg kick.
Seagull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Future in his tracks.
Seagull lands with a straight right. Future didn't see that one coming.
Sevent Seagull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seagull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Seagull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Future.
Seagull takes a swing at Future's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Seagull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seagull moves away from the strike by Future.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagull. Future does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seagull scores with a body shot.
Future tests Seagull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seagull is looking to clinch.
Future slips a straight right by Seagull.
Seagull connects with a body shot.
Seagull misses with a hook.
Seagull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Future.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull moves out of range of the strikes.
Future tries to clinch but Seagull moves out of range.
Seagull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Future.
Future takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagull thuds his right hand into Future's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Seagull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Future blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull throws a body shot but no joy.
Future tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seagull is able to avoid easily.
Future throws a sloppy head kick and Seagull moves out of range easily.
Future throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seagull scores with a nice head shot.
Seagull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Future tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Seagull fails to land.
Seagull swings wildly with an uppercut but Future uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagull prevents a body shot from Future.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull misses with the head strike.
Future is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seagull takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seagull working aggressively here.
Seagull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Future throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seagull takes an elbow to the temple.
Future blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Future blocking some punches.
Seagull holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Future lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sevent Seagull's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Seagull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Future walks into a jab.
A low kick from Seagull misses
and Future holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seagull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seagull.
Seagull working aggressively here.
Seagull misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Future.
Future pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Future looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Future.
Seagull struggles to land a body shot inside as Future controls his hands.
Seagull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seagull throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Future looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seagull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seagull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Future blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Future blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seagull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Future blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seagull lands with a light punch inside.
Future is trying to maintain a safe position but Seagull gets an underhook and turns Future into the cage.
Seagull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seagull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seagull dodges an elbow strike from Future.
A shot in the inside from Seagull.
Future is rocked!
Seagull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Future is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Future misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John Future has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull throws a big uppercut that drops Future! More strikes from Seagull and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Future lies dazed against the cage as Seagull celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sevent Seagull! Sevent Seagull retains his lightweight title!
Sevent Seagull decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Andre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. When the Saints Go Marching In kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin St Andre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Andre delivers a nice body kick.
St Andre 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.
Cameron thuds his right hand into St Andre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Andre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St Andre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cameron.
St Andre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cameron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cameron misses the body punch
and St Andre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fabian Cameron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Andre moves into range and connects with a jab.
St Andre misses the jab.
St Andre throws a big shot that misses.
Cameron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
St Andre looks to land a left hand but Cameron moved out of range nicely.
St Andre misses with a looping right.
Cameron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cameron sizes up St Andre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Andre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cameron throws a jab but it's blocked by St Andre.
Cameron misses with a body shot.
Cameron cracks St Andre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron throws a looping overhand right but St Andre ducks down to avoid it.
St Andre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Andre lands with a right hand.
A jab from Cameron finds it's way through St Andre's defenses.
St Andre stalks Cameron and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cameron's face. Cameron staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body kick there by St Andre.
Cameron misses with a hook
and St Andre counters with a three punch combo that has Cameron backing up. Cameron nods at St Andre to acknowledge the strikes.
St Andre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cameron throws an off balance right hand
and St Andre counters with a series of strikes. Cameron will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cameron is rocked!
St Andre lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cameron falls backwards - clearly groggy! St Andre dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin St Andre!
Benjamin St Andre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Indica Jatlier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Jatlier.
Jatlier blocks the body kick.
Jatlier throws a big shot that misses.
Jatlier swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jatlier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jatlier is chipping away with strikes.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is letting Jatlier control him for a moment.
Jatlier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jatlier trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Jatlier controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jatlier is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jatlier avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Jatlier is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jatlier is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jatlier tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Indica Jatlier has been cut.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jatlier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jatlier and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier struggling a bit here.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Jatlier is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Jatlier is working away.
Jatlier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jatlier.
Gracie just trying to survive but Jatlier is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jatlier controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie turns into Jatlier and is now in his guard.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Jatlier working a defensive guard here.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Jatlier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jatlier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Indica Jatlier's cut.
That's time! Jatlier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jatlier. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jatlier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Indica Jatlier's cut is getting worse.
Jatlier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jatlier throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Jatlier only half commits.
Jatlier throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jatlier.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jatlier defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Jatlier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jatlier's waist but Jatlier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie moves forwards but Jatlier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jatlier.
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jatlier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jatlier throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jatlier.
Jatlier looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Indica Jatlier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jatlier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jatlier swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jatlier.
Jatlier misses with an uppercut.
Indica Jatlier is winning the standup battle so far.
Jatlier swinging wildly here.
Jatlier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jatlier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jatlier checks the leg kick.
Gracie lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jatlier blocks the body kick.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Jatlier should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Jatlier throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie with a jab.
Jatlier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Jatlier misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jatlier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jatlier connects with a solid leg kick.
Jatlier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jatlier lands a body shot.
Gracie throws a body punch but Jatlier moves out of range.
Jatlier throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jatlier can pounce on him.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jatlier.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jatlier throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jatlier.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Jatlier.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Jatlier throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Jatlier only half commits.
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jatlier's head.
Jatlier lands the left hand.
Jatlier misses with a series of wild punches.
Jatlier connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Jatlier finds it's target.
Gracie throws a hook but Jatlier blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie cracks Jatlier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Indica Jatlier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jatlier checks a low kick from Gracie.
Jatlier throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jatlier punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jatlier avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
Gracie keeps Jatlier at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jatlier checks a leg kick.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jatlier.
Jatlier lands a head kick!
Jatlier throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Jatlier only half commits.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Indica Jatlier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Indica Jatlier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Jatlier off balance momentarily.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Jatlier avoids it.
Jatlier takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Jatlier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Jatlier is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Jatlier's guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jatlier keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jatlier controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jatlier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jatlier can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jatlier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Jatlier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jatlier has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Jatlier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jatlier.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jatlier?
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jatlier is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jeez, Indica Jatlier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Indica Jatlier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Gracie! Ricardo Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Ricardo Gracie made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'My body may be failing but my heart is still willing!'.
Indica Jatlier was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, that was a pretty crappy performance.... I will have to do better next time. Well done, congrats.'.
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