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T94: Battle For Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Starius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Starius!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Country shoots in and gets a takedown into Starius's guard.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Starius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Country postures up in Starius's guard and throws a big left but Starius blocks it.
Country throwing strikes but missing.
Country loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Country is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Country postures up in Starius's guard and throws a big left but Starius blocks it.
Country throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Country engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Starius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Starius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Country trying to control but Starius is working from the bottom.
Country loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starius keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Country trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Country postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Country stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Country shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Starius is trying to defend but Country finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Country wants to take a breather but Starius is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starius's head.
Country is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Starius still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Starius has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Country is trying to control Starius's posture but Starius avoids it.
Country manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Starius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Country wants to improve his position but Starius is controlling well.
Country looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country wants to control but Starius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Country manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Country looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Country looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country looking to control.
Country has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Country dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Country shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Country showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson Country overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starius won't allow Country to pass to mount.
Country 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.
Starius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Country moves into full mount! Starius won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starius tries to lock up and control but Country gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Country goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Starius turns into him and now he's in Country's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starius is aware though and is defending well.
Country controls Starius momentarily but Starius frees himself.
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.
Country is looking for a triangle but Starius pushes his legs off easily.
Starius advances position into side control!
Starius wants to stand but Country has his arm trapped.
Country tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Country is working hard here to advance position.
Starius gets to mount! Country was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Starius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Country regains half guard.
Country has his hands clasped together around Starius's back. He's all about the action.
Country wants to control but Starius passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Country struggling a bit here.
Country tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Starius presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Country is squirming around, avoiding Starius's attempts to control the action.
Country tries to lock up and control but Starius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starius tries to control but Country wriggling away.
Country working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bert Starius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Country defending well as Starius loads up on a big left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Starius enables Country to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Starius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Starius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starius wants to sweep but no luck.
Starius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Country working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Starius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starius keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Country closes the distance and clinches.
Country jumps guard and drags Starius to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Starius stopping the sweep attempt from Country.
Starius stands up from Country's guard - Starius perhaps looking for a knockout.
Country shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Starius is trying to defend but Country finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starius keeps working.
Country seems to be looking for submissions.
Starius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Country pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starius is keeping the position for now.
Country throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Country looking to pass the guard.
Country is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Country rushes Starius and presses him up against the cage.
Country pulls Starius into guard.
Country is trying to control the position but Starius postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Country has his foot on Starius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starius works his way back into a safe position though.
Country is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starius can do to turn this around?
Starius is looking to stand up but Country won't let him.
Country throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Starius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Country is on top in guard.
Country wants to control from the top but Starius keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Country showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Country has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Country!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Norvell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toktogulovich Bakiyev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norvell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Norvell misses with a hook. Bakiyev ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Norvell. Those never looked like landing.
Norvell connects with a jab.
Bakiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norvell misses with a hook
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bakiyev jabs Norvell right on the nose. Norvell blinks but takes it well.
Brad Norvell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norvell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Norvell moves out of range.
Bakiyev works Norvell's body with a nice hook.
Norvell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norvell scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell working the body and head with strikes.
Bakiyev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Norvell.
Bakiyev pushes Norvell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Norvell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Norvell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Norvell looks up at the clock and then as Bakiyev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Norvell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Norvell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bakiyev's legs.
Bakiyev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Norvell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bakiyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norvell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norvell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norvell scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvell prevents Bakiyev from escaping the position.
Norvell trying to control the position but Bakiyev is working away.
Norvell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bakiyev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Norvell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Norvell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bakiyev is avoiding damage well.
Bakiyev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakiyev keeps working.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet but Norvell drags him back down.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norvell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakiyev circles away quickly and effectively.
Norvell throws a series of punches but Bakiyev avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Norvell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakiyev doesn't seem phased though.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norvell manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Bakiyev coming out on top.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
A big right from Bakiyev misses.
Norvell attempts a counter takedown but Bakiyev avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norvell 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.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Norvell's body. Norvell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Norvell misses its intended target.
Norvell drops his hands momentarily and Bakiyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Norvell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakiyev is fending him off so far but Norvell persists. Nope, Bakiyev circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norvell tries for a takedown but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norvell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakiyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norvell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakiyev but Bakiyev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Norvell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev cracks a nice hook into Norvell's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brad Norvell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Norvell misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Norvell misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Norvell falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Norvell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norvell has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Norvell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norvell misses with a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Norvell throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Norvell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Bakiyev lands.
Norvell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakiyev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bakiyev scores with a jab. Norvell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norvell misses with a body shot
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norvell misses with a few strikes there.
Norvell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakiyev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
A left lands for Bakiyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norvell misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev with a hook.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
Norvell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakiyev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norvell misses with a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Norvell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakiyev.
Norvell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norvell lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Norvell misses with a double jab.
Norvell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakiyev swivels and escapes.
Norvell misses with a hook.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Norvell misses
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norvell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norvell tries to bum rush Bakiyev with a series of wild strikes but Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norvell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norvell closes the distance and clinches up with Bakiyev, looking for a takedown. Norvell pushes Bakiyev against the cage but Bakiyev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
A swing and a miss from Norvell.
Bakiyev connects with a right hand. Norvell shakes it off.
Norvell misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norvell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakiyev tests Norvell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norvell throws a right hand that misses
and Norvell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norvell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
Norvell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Norvell misses.
Bakiyev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Norvell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norvell.
Nice uppercut there from Bakiyev.
Norvell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Norvell moves out of range.
Norvell misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Norvell is rocked!
Norvell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakiyev walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Norvell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bakiyev swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Norvell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Green Hills of Tyrol kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from BigBranch finds it's way round the side to connect with Piper's head.
BigBranch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piper scores with a hook.
Piper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BigBranch.
BigBranch connects with a looping right hand.
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up but BigBranch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Piper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BigBranch feinted with a counter takedown.
Piper staying out of range there.
BigBranch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Piper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from BigBranch.
Piper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as BigBranch backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BigBranch swings for the body but Piper moves out of range.
BigBranch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piper checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by BigBranch.
BigBranch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BigBranch misses with a low kick.
BigBranch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piper tries to clinch up but BigBranch circles away and keeps his distance.
Piper throws a jab but it's blocked by BigBranch.
BigBranch dives in and grabs Piper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piper pushes down on BigBranch's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BigBranch throws a low kick, looking for Piper's leg but Piper calmly moves out of range.
Piper throws a poor cross that misses
letting BigBranch counter with a right hand.
BigBranch misses with a low kick.
BigBranch throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BigBranch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Piper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BigBranch on the side of the head.
Piper moves into the clinch.
BigBranch lands a hook that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
BigBranch tries a body shot but Piper blocks it.
Piper landing knees to the head.
BigBranch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Piper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but BigBranch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piper tries to land knees in the clinch but BigBranch avoids the damage to the body.
BigBranch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from BigBranch.
BigBranch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigBranch blocks an uppercut.
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BigBranch throws a head punch that misses.
Piper has picked BigBranch up - he's going for a ride! Piper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
BigBranch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piper.
Piper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Piper looks to land a strike but BigBranch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Piper wants to control from the top but BigBranch keeps moving.
Piper wants to pass the guard but BigBranch is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch controls Piper momentarily but Piper frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
BigBranch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piper.
BigBranch scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Piper misses.
Piper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BigBranch manages to avoid it.
Piper throws a body punch but BigBranch moves out of range.
Piper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Piper tries to clinch there but BigBranch circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from BigBranch misses its target.
BigBranch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BigBranch throws the left hand but Piper avoids the punch easily.
BigBranch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
BigBranch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BigBranch's waist but BigBranch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Piper off to one side.
It looked like BigBranch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Piper.
Twiggy BigBranch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
A big right from BigBranch misses.
Piper jabs BigBranch right on the nose. BigBranch blinks but takes it well.
BigBranch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
BigBranch misses the jab.
BigBranch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Piper doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from BigBranch misses.
BigBranch takes one on the button.
BigBranch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Piper tries to clinch but BigBranch moves out of range.
BigBranch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BigBranch lands a jab to Piper's midsection.
Piper moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
BigBranch misses with a punch on the inside.
Piper tries a body shot but BigBranch blocks it.
BigBranch works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches.
Piper with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Twiggy BigBranch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Piper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BigBranch.
A little feinted left hand from BigBranch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Piper misses the shot to the body.
Roddy Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piper throws a body shot but no joy.
BigBranch slips a straight right by Piper.
BigBranch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BigBranch slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piper. BigBranch does a little dance to reset his feet.
BigBranch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
BigBranch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
BigBranch cracks Piper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
BigBranch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Piper to see if he's OK.
Piper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Piper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piper stalling away here and it's allowed BigBranch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigBranch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but BigBranch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Piper controls BigBranch momentarily but BigBranch frees himself.
BigBranch won't allow Piper to sweep him here.
BigBranch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Piper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
BigBranch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
BigBranch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Piper.
Piper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Piper wants to take a breather but BigBranch is having none of it.
Piper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed BigBranch's head.
BigBranch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piper is working away from the top position though.
BigBranch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piper.
BigBranch is not content to let Piper control the position.
Piper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Piper misses with a head shot. BigBranch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Piper postures up in BigBranch's guard and throws a big left but BigBranch blocks it.
Piper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BigBranch moves out of range of the strikes.
BigBranch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Piper throws a jab but it's blocked by BigBranch.
BigBranch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Piper takes a swing at BigBranch's ribcage but misses.
BigBranch 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.
Piper throws a lazy right hand but BigBranch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch throws a poor cross that misses
and Piper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BigBranch.
Twiggy BigBranch is winning the standup battle so far.
BigBranch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Piper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BigBranch.
A low kick from BigBranch misses
and Piper counters with a nice uppercut.
Piper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Piper misses with a hook.
BigBranch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Piper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BigBranch circles away quickly and effectively.
Piper dives in and grabs BigBranch's left leg, looking for a takedown. BigBranch pushes down on Piper's head and hops out.
Piper slips under a jab.
Piper walks into a straight right hand from BigBranch.
Piper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piper is looking to clinch.
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 Twiggy BigBranch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
BigBranch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Piper defends it nicely.
BigBranch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Piper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BigBranch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Piper clobbers BigBranch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Piper has BigBranch up against the cage in a clinch.
Piper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Piper prevents a body shot from BigBranch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roddy Piper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Piper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BigBranchs head.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BigBranchs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper trying to control the position but instead, BigBranch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Piper into the cage.
Piper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Piper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Piper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BigBranch avoids it.
BigBranch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Piper misses with a knee strike.
BigBranch swings wildly with an uppercut but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
BigBranch working hard to break the clinch.
BigBranch can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action.
BigBranch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
BigBranch has a couple of punches blocked by Piper.
BigBranch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, BigBranch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Piper goes for a takedown attempt but BigBranch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Piper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch but BigBranch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper throws an off balance right hand
and BigBranch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Piper slips under a jab.
BigBranch throws a body punch but Piper moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Piper! But no joy.
BigBranch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Piper has a takedown stuffed.
BigBranch tries to counter with a takedown but Piper is quick to defend against it.
BigBranch connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BigBranch shoots for a double leg takedown but Piper sprawls well. He's pushed BigBranch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Piper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BigBranch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Piper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches BigBranch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Piper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
BigBranch regains half guard, as Piper was trying to land strikes.
Piper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. BigBranch defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper with the ground and pound but BigBranch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Piper throwing strikes from guard but BigBranch blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piper throws an elbow that misses. BigBranch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piper's guard. Nice move by BigBranch!
Piper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Piper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BigBranch manages to get himself to full guard.
Piper throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Piper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piper.
BigBranch trying to keep a closed guard but Piper is proving a slippery customer.
BigBranch has control of Piper's left arm, preventing Piper from doing any damage.
Piper throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roddy Piper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think BigBranch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Roddy Piper stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated, and I let him win anyway. My opponent was and remains a bum. Piss off.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaver Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kasper Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beaver Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood pushes Koltun away with a front kick.
Koltun tries to bum rush Hardwood with a series of wild strikes but Hardwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koltun. Koltun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koltun moves into the clinch.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Hardwood's head.
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Koltun throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardwood can pounce on him.
Hardwood throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Hardwood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hardwood gets tackled into the cage by Koltun. Koltun maintains the clinch.
Hardwood tries to throw a body punch but Koltun avoids it by throwing Hardwood back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koltun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koltun has Hardwood pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hardwood continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood is struggling to control the position.
Koltun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koltun lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
Hardwood lands an uppercut.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Hardwood's head.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardwood blocking some punches.
Hardwood misses with a body punch.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun scores with a shot to the side of Hardwood's head.
Hardwood manages to break the clinch.
Koltun thuds a left hand into Hardwood's body.
Koltun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Hardwood.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
Koltun wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hardwood lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koltun. That did some damage!
Kasper Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood blocks a jab.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
It looked like Koltun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Koltun looks to land a combination. Hardwood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koltun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun throws a right hand that misses
and Hardwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardwood cracks Koltun with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing.
Koltun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Koltun.
Koltun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koltun tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardwood manages to circle out of the way.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Koltun.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Koltun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Koltun catches Hardwood right on the button with a cross.
Hardwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
A big left from Hardwood misses.
Koltun blocks a head kick by Hardwood.
Koltun scores with a decent looking hook.
Koltun lands a head kick!
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardwood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koltun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koltun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Hardwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koltun can pounce on him.
Koltun throws a lazy body kick
and Hardwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Hardwood throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Hardwood misses.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun throws a leg kick that misses.
Koltun lands a slapping body shot.
Koltun tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood checks a low kick from Koltun.
Hardwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun.
Hardwood throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Koltun lands an overhand right.
Hardwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Koltun there.
Hardwood scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Hardwood.
Koltun was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Koltun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beaver Hardwood will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardwood.
Koltun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Koltun clinches up against the cage.
Koltun misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
Koltun unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasper Koltun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koltun lands a body punch.
Hardwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koltun misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardwood is trying to break the clinch but Koltun has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
Hardwood tries to throw a body punch but Koltun avoids it by throwing Hardwood back against the cage.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Hardwood.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun looking to throw knees to the head but Hardwood is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardwood managing to block the knees to the body from Koltun.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koltun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koltun working aggressively here.
Hardwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koltun.
Koltun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun misses with a knee to the head.
Hardwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koltun is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koltun seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Hardwood is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
Koltun stalling against the cage.
Koltun lands a right hand.
Koltun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
Koltun throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Koltun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Beaver Hardwood has been cut.
Koltun has a couple of punches blocked by Hardwood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koltun.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koltun as Hardwood tries to tie him up.
Koltun scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koltun avoiding damage.
Koltun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hardwood.
Koltun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardwood's efforts to push away.
Koltun is trying to stall.
Koltun missing with knees to the body.
Hardwood lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Koltun.
Koltun is trying to stall.
Hardwood is looking to control Koltun's arms but Koltun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardwood has his back to the cage.
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koltun defending well as Hardwood loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hardwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koltun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koltun throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Hardwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Hardwood takes one on the button.
Koltun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koltun doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Koltun tries to clinch but Hardwood moves away
and Hardwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
Koltun tries to clinch there but Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Koltun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beaver Hardwood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Koltun.
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun throwing a counter right hand but Hardwood manages to avoid it.
Koltun tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardwood misses with a leg kick.
Koltun lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koltun misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood looks to throw a body kick
and Koltun counters with an outside leg kick.
Hardwood misses with a looping left.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
Koltun forces Hardwood back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
A short left from Koltun.
Hardwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hardwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koltun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koltun lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun landing knees to the head.
Koltun is looking to control Hardwood's arms but Hardwood gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koltun has his back to the cage.
Koltun is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardwood gets an underhook and turns Koltun into the cage.
Koltun tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Koltun back against the cage.
Koltun unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koltun has Hardwood pressed against the cage.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardwood tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
Hardwood tries to work over Koltun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardwood is trying to force a seperation but Koltun has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardwood as Koltun tries to tie him up.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koltun lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
Hardwood scores with a shot to the side of Koltun's head.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Koltun.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
Koltun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardwood looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardwood as Koltun tries to tie him up.
Hardwood blocks a body shot from Koltun.
Hardwood tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Hardwood pushes him off.
A jab from Hardwood misses.
Koltun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood walks into a jab.
Hardwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koltun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koltun.
Koltun misses with the body kick
and Hardwood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koltun's knee momentarily.
Beaver Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Koltun is looking to clinch.
Hardwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun digs a good body shot into Hardwood's ribs.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Koltun.
Koltun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun misses with a body punch
and Hardwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koltun scoring well with a low kick there.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koltun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardwood.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Hardwood pushes him off.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Hardwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardwood. Hardwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hardwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Koltun throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Koltun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koltun throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasper Koltun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Koltun!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kasper Koltun waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Massoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simply the Best. Massoud comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kulobi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ken Masters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ahmad Massoud's chin.
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ken Masters !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmad Massoud!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters throws a right hand that misses
and Massoud counters with a nice body shot.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Masters lands a head shot.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Massoud blocks a low kick nicely.
Massoud misses with a double jab.
Masters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Massoud connects with a body shot that sends Masters 's belly button to the back.
Massoud missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Massoud ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
Massoud throws out a counter right but Masters avoids it with no problem.
Masters throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massoud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masters can pounce on him.
Massoud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Massoud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Massoud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massoud clinches up with Masters and pushes him back against the cage.
Massoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Masters .
Masters struggles to land a body shot inside as Massoud controls his hands.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massoud's elbow.
Masters breaks the clinch.
Massoud misses with a jab to the body
so Masters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massoud looking to control.
Massoud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Masters 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massoud is keeping the position for now.
Massoud trying to strike off his back.
Masters postures up in Massoud's guard and throws a big left but Massoud blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massoud keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters won't allow Massoud to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Masters with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Massoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters works Massoud's body with a nice hook.
Massoud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massoud needs to keep his hands up - Masters had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Masters . Those never looked like landing.
Masters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Massoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters .
Masters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Masters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Massoud misses the shot to the body.
Masters checks a leg kick nicely.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Massoud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Massoud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters takes one on the button.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massoud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahmad Massoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masters throws a chopping leg kick but Massoud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masters throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masters scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters throws a head kick but Massoud moves out of range.
Masters misses with a low kick as Massoud jumps back.
Massoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Massoud punishes Masters 's body with a nice straight punch.
Massoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Massoud throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Nice shot by Masters .
Masters throws out a leg kick but Massoud moves out of range and Masters only half commits.
Massoud fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Masters misses.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masters slips a straight right by Massoud.
Masters throws a push kick but Massoud slaps the foot to one side.
Massoud lands with a nice combination. Masters backs away looking to recover.
Masters misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ken Masters will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Massoud moved out of range.
A solid body kick from Massoud.
Massoud lands a glancing blow to the side of Masters 's head.
Massoud checks a low kick from Masters .
Masters throws a leg kick
and Massoud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masters really felt that one!
Masters throws a head kick but Massoud moves out of range.
Massoud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masters with a body shot.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Masters misses
and Massoud counters with a straight right hand.
Massoud thuds his right hand into Masters 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Massoud digs a good hook to Masters 's body.
Massoud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Massoud scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Massoud as he checks the leg kick.
Masters throws a head kick but Massoud moves out of range.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Massoud moved out of range.
Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massoud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Masters counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Massoud.
Masters misses with an uppercut.
Massoud lands with a good body shot.
Masters throws a leg kick but Massoud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Masters . Those never looked like landing.
Masters misses with a leg kick.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Massoud tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Massoud moves in looking to clinch but Masters pushes him off.
Massoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masters at a distance.
Massoud tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Massoud lands.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Massoud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masters appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a right hand that Massoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Massoud also avoids with ease.
Massoud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massoud misses with a hook.
Masters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Massoud's guard.
Massoud wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Massoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Massoud has control of Masters 's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage.
Masters looking to sit in guard and control but Massoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Masters wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masters is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massoud is controlling Masters 's posture.
Massoud looking for a sweep. Not yet Massoud, not yet.
Masters landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Massoud can do anything to dispel that myth.
Massoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masters connects with a couple of short punches.
Masters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ken Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masters is working Massoud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massoud managing to control the position.
Masters stopping the sweep attempt from Massoud.
Massoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Masters trying to control but Massoud is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Massoud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
Massoud throws a shot to the body.
Massoud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masters misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Massoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Massoud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Masters throws a body kick that misses.
Ahmad Massoud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Massoud's sensitive parts.
Masters takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Massoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masters .
Massoud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massoud punishes Masters 's body with a nice straight punch.
Massoud connects with an inside leg kick.
Masters pivots, looking for a leg kick but Massoud is out of range and Masters settles back down.
A head kick misses from Masters .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massoud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massoud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Massoud checks a low kick from Masters .
Masters misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Massoud misses.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Massoud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massoud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masters 's hands.
Massoud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masters throws a shot from downtown. Massoud moves away and avoids it.
Massoud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Massoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters .
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Massoud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Massoud lands with a nice body punch.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Massoud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masters .
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massoud lands a front kick.
Massoud lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
Masters tries to land a front kick but Massoud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Massoud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Massoud throws a counter combo.
Massoud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massoud connects with a single shot there.
Masters misses with a kick to the body
and Massoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters misses with a left hand
and Massoud counters with a straight right hand.
Massoud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masters wants to clinch up but Massoud keeps it at a distance.
Massoud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masters defending well as Massoud loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Massoud!
Massoud moves into the clinch.
Massoud avoiding damage as Masters throws knees to the body.
Masters lands with a right to the head.
Massoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masters cracks Massoud with a nice body shot.
Massoud tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing Massoud back against the cage.
Massoud misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massoud lands a right hand.
Massoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Massoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters struggles to land a body shot inside as Massoud controls his hands.
Masters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Massoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masters tries a body shot but Massoud blocks it.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters is looking to control Massoud's arms but Massoud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masters has his back to the cage.
Masters tries to work over Massoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
Masters wants to take the fight to the mat but Massoud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Massoud fails to land.
Masters tries a body shot but Massoud blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Massoud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massoud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Massoud scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters walks into a jab.
Massoud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Massoud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Massoud!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massoud.
Masters tries to clinch but Massoud moves out of range.
Massoud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Massoud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massoud checks a low kick from Masters .
A nice side step and Massoud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Massoud scores with a body shot.
Massoud closes the distance and clinches.
Massoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masters wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Massoud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Massoud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Massoud!
Ahmad Massoud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neptune Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause comes to the cage accompanied by The Velvet Underground - Who Loves The Sun . Loveladdy has chosen Simian Mobile Disco - Sacrifice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bruno Krause has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neptune Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Krause.
Krause throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Loveladdy blocks the leg kick.
Loveladdy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Loveladdy scoring well with a low kick there.
Krause tries to clinch there but Loveladdy circles away.
Loveladdy thinks about the counter body kick.
Krause stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loveladdy.
Krause misses with a wild body shot.
Krause scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Krause misses
and Loveladdy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Bruno Krause has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krause takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Krause misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krause breaks from the clinch.
Loveladdy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Krause.
Loveladdy slips under a jab.
Loveladdy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Neptune Loveladdy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krause throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Loveladdy closes the distance and pushes Krause back into the cage.
Loveladdy misses with the head strike.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Loveladdy.
Krause lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loveladdy blocking some punches.
Loveladdy tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Loveladdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krause takes a shot to the head.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krause avoids it.
Loveladdy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loveladdy.
Krause lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loveladdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause.
Loveladdy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Krause scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loveladdy digs a right hand into Krause's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krause's gas tank.
Loveladdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause pushes Loveladdy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loveladdy has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krause has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Loveladdy regains guard immediately.
Loveladdy managing to control the position.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loveladdy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loveladdy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Loveladdy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krause controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loveladdy controlling the position.
Krause sitting in guard here, content to control.
Loveladdy managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krause's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Krause throws a push kick but Loveladdy slaps the foot to one side.
Krause is looking to wear down Loveladdy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krause connects with a body shot that sends Loveladdy's belly button to the back.
Krause fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loveladdy is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neptune Loveladdy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Krause's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loveladdy throws a nice looking combination but Krause bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krause looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Loveladdy responds with a good body kick, but Krause manages to step out the way in time.
Loveladdy throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Krause moves in looking to clinch but Loveladdy pushes him off.
Krause steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krause scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krause.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loveladdy, pushing him back against the cage.
Loveladdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveladdy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy missing with knees to the body.
Loveladdy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loveladdy lands a hook that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loveladdy is defending well.
Loveladdy lands a left hand.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause lands a body punch in the clinch.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loveladdy is defending well.
Loveladdy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krause.
Loveladdy tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Neptune Loveladdy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Loveladdy lands with a light punch inside.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loveladdy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow.
Krause tries to stall but Loveladdy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krause working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause throws a head punch that misses.
Loveladdy tries to land knees in the clinch but Krause avoids the damage to the body.
Krause trying to stall but Loveladdy improves his position.
Krause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loveladdy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveladdy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krause misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Krause.
Loveladdy lands a body punch.
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Loveladdy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveladdy is leaning against Krause and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loveladdy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Loveladdy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause.
Loveladdy has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Loveladdy tries to land knees in the clinch but Krause avoids the damage to the body.
Krause wants the takedown. Loveladdy is fighting it off but Krause persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Loveladdy's guard against the cage.
Krause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loveladdy is keeping the position for now.
Loveladdy wants to sweep here but Krause controlling him for the moment.
Loveladdy is adopting a defensive guard.
Krause won't allow Loveladdy to sweep him here.
Loveladdy seems keen to control Krause's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Loveladdy controlling Krause's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krause jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krause misses with a body shot
and Loveladdy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loveladdy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow.
Loveladdy scores with a hook to the body.
Loveladdy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loveladdy misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neptune Loveladdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Krause's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Krause sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Loveladdy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Loveladdy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krause is able to avoid easily.
Loveladdy thuds his right hand into Krause's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loveladdy thuds his right hand into Krause's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as Loveladdy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loveladdy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loveladdy cracks a nice hook into Krause's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loveladdy scores with a jab. Krause acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Loveladdy tries a low kick but Krause avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is looking to clinch but Loveladdy is avoiding it.
Loveladdy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the body kick.
Krause tries a low kick but Loveladdy avoids it.
Krause throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Loveladdy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krause scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loveladdy connects with a solid leg kick.
Neptune Loveladdy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loveladdy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krause moves out of range as Loveladdy strikes.
Krause misses with a lunging right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loveladdy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruno Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Loveladdy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause avoids the head kick by Loveladdy.
Krause misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Loveladdy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krause takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the body kick from Krause.
Loveladdy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loveladdy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loveladdy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krause.
Krause throws a lazy body kick
and Loveladdy counters with an outside leg kick.
Loveladdy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loveladdy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loveladdy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Loveladdy throws out a counter right but Krause avoids it with no problem.
Loveladdy stuns Krause with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krause listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krause dives in and grabs Loveladdy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loveladdy pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Loveladdy tries to counter with a clinch but Krause shakes him off and moves away.
Krause takes a swing at Loveladdy's ribcage but misses.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loveladdy was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Loveladdy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Loveladdy punishes Krause's body with a nice straight punch.
Krause avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause misses with a hook. Loveladdy ducked under it nicely.
Krause fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loveladdy is out of range.
Loveladdy throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Krause is looking to counter the offense by Loveladdy and move into the clinch.
Loveladdy works Krause's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Krause misses
and Loveladdy counters with a nice uppercut.
Krause shoots for a takedown but Loveladdy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause tries to clinch up
and Loveladdy counters with a good, hard body kick but Krause shrugs it off.
Bruno Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loveladdy was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neptune Loveladdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loveladdy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neptune Loveladdy!
Neptune Loveladdy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Sex Panther Is Out Tonight - Barry White feat. Brian Fantana. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fantana at a distance.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Fantana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Fantana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Jokinen. No joy for Fantana on that attempt.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Fantana avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Fantana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantana backwards.
Fantana prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fantana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Fantana moved away.
Fantana tries to counter with a takedown but Jokinen is quick to defend against it.
Fantana misses with a looping left.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jokinen is looking for the big counter here.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fantana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fantana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen tries to work over Fantana's front leg with a kick but Fantana checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
Jokinen swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana has a takedown stuffed.
Fantana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokinen trying to control the position here.
Fantana trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Fantana won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Fantana tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen has Fantana pulled in close to control his posture.
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Fantana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Fantana there.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantana is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is pressing down on Fantana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fantana's guard.
Jokinen throws an elbow that misses. Fantana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jokinen's guard. Nice move by Fantana!
Fantana wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen is controlling Fantana's posture.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Fantana controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jokinen as he jumps to the side.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Fantana moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantana blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantana feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen wants to slow Fantana down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Fantana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Fantana moved away.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Fantana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantana checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Fantana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jokinen has a hand on Fantana's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fantana takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Fantana has a good base and remains in mount.
Jokinen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position but Fantana isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brian Fantana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen regains half guard.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Fantana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Jokinen is looking to get back to full guard here but Fantana has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fantana is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantana 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.
Jokinen is looking to control Fantana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Fantana drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Fantana wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Fantana wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Fantana sits in half guard.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jokinen manages to get to full guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantana postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.
Fantana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Fantana off balance momentarily.
Fantana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fantana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Fantana's leg. Fantana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Fantana's front leg but catches the back leg as Fantana tries to avoid it.
Fantana lands with a nice combination. Jokinen backs away looking to recover.
Jokinen moves to clinch but Fantana breaks away
and Fantana counters with a single leg into guard. Jokinen didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantana trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fantana's guard.
Fantana is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Fantana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fantana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantana keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fantana is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen stops Fantana from standing up.
Fantana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Fantana controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fantana advances to half guard.
Fantana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantana is taking a breather. Jokinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Fantana.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantana postures up.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Brian Fantana.
I think Fantana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Fantana!
After winning the bout, Brian Fantana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton comes into the arena with Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All blaring out of the sound system. 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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Stapleton.
Jonathon shoots in for a double leg but Stapleton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonathon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stapleton to score with a decent uppercut.
Jonathon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stapleton throws out the jab.
Stapleton cracks Jonathon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stapleton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jonathon to stand back up!
Jonathon is rocked!
It looks like Ben Jonathon has been cut.
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!
Look low, kick high! Stapleton uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jonathon tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Stapleton is absolutely delighted - when Jonathon wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Stapleton!
A relieved looking Jeremy Stapleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urai comes to the cage accompanied by Sever the Wicked. Borschtanoff has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Demitri Borschtanoff enters the cage!
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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
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Sam Urai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borschtanoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Urai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff avoids the body shot from Urai.
Borschtanoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borschtanoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borschtanoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Urai keeping moving, preventing Borschtanoff from controlling successfully.
Urai trying to control the position.
Borschtanoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai working a defensive guard here.
Borschtanoff stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Urai has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Borschtanoff manages to get his head free but now Urai has transitioned to an armbar! Borschtanoff grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Urai! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Urai!
Sam Urai retains his lightweight title!
Sam Urai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Demitri Borschtanoff spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centurion slaps away a takedown attempt from Ragnarson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Centurion is looking to slow Ragnarson down with leg kicks.
Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Centurion pinned against the cage. Centurion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ragnarson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Centurion.
Centurion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Centurion connects with a nice looking jab.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Centurion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Centurion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ragnarson's best efforts.
Ragnarson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnarson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centurion gets full guard.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Centurion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson looking to pass the guard.
Centurion pulls Ragnarson in to control the position.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Ragnarson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ragnarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragnarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Centurion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Centurion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson won't allow Centurion to sweep him here.
Centurion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson working some strikes from top position.
Ragnarson passes Centurion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ragnarson prevents Centurion from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Centurion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Centurion tries to get to full guard but Ragnarson has control of the leg.
Centurion moves into full guard.
Centurion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Centurion is retaining full guard.
Centurion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Centurion looking for a sweep. Not yet Centurion, not yet.
Centurion is trying to keep Ragnarson in close.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ragnarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Centurion keeping full guard, as Ragnarson tries to pass.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Centurion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ragnarson with a nice head shot there.
Centurion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Centurion wants to stand up but Ragnarson is controlling him.
Centurion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Centurion tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ragnarson controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is trying to maintain the position but Centurion is very close to passing his half guard.
Ragnarson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ragnarson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Centurion stands and steps away. Ragnarson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Centurion defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push Centurion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown but Centurion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Centurion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Ragnarson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Centurion feints and then cracks Ragnarson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarson down.
Ragnarson with a poor takedown
and Centurion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Centurion lands a nice knee to the body.
Centurion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarson can't get the takedown.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Centurion to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Centurion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Centurion is working Ragnarson over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Centurion.
Centurion lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Centurion.
Centurion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Centurion lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Centurion scores a nice knee to the body.
Centurion lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centurion lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Centurion obliges.
Centurion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Centurion lands an elbow inside.
Centurion lands a nice elbow.
Centurion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Centurion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ragnarson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Centurion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ragnarson's face.
Centurion lands with a right to the head.
Centurion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Ragnarson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Centurion prevents it.
Centurion connects with a knee to the head.
Centurion lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarson wants a takedown but no success here.
Centurion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Centurion lands a nice knee to the body.
Centurion lands a damaging elbow.
Gustav Ragnarson's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Centurion.
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!
Centurion lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Centurion.
A hook to the body from Centurion.
Knees in the clinch landing for Centurion.
Centurion lands a body shot.
Centurion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarson.
Centurion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ragnarson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnarson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Centurion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Centurion.
Centurion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Centurion lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Centurion.
Centurion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Centurion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ragnarson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Centurion scores with a knee to the head.
Centurion lands an elbow just above Ragnarson 's eye.
Centurion lands an uppercut.
Centurion crunches a lovely knee into Ragnarson's ribcage.
Carlos Centurion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Centurion.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Centurion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Centurion.
Gustav Ragnarson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Centurion working Ragnarson over with knees to the body.
Centurion lands a nice elbow.
Centurion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Centurion cracks Ragnarson with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarson in his tracks for a moment.
Centurion is working Ragnarson over against the cage.
Centurion lands a body shot.
Centurion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarson is rocked!
Jeez, Gustav Ragnarson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Centurion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Oh Ragnarson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Centurion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ragnarson seems to have got his legs back now.
Centurion lands a damaging elbow.
Centurion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ragnarson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Centurion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Centurion works on Ragnarson's body with a couple of short punches.
Centurion lands a good knee to the midsection. Ragnarson won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centurion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Centurion lands a knee to the body.
Centurion scores with a knee to the head.
Centurion lands with a left to the head.
Centurion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Centurion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gustav Ragnarson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlos Centurion!
Carlos Centurion is the new welterweight champion!
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