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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
34 - 23 - 2 |
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216 lbs
45 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Nikolaj Orlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist lands a leg kick that knocks Orlow off balance momentarily.
Orlow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlow pushes Mulqvist away with a front kick.
Mulqvist avoids a kick to the body.
Orlow tried to score with a low kick but Mulqvist checks it.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Orlow checks it.
Nikolaj Orlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlow!
Orlow is looking to land body kicks.
Orlow moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMulqvist.
Mulqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mulqvist throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Orlow to counter with a crisp jab.
Orlow lands a head shot.
Mulqvist throws a looping overhand right but Orlow ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Orlow.
Orlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Mulqvist tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlow misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow lunges at Mulqvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mulqvist's hand.
Mulqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlow is looking to counter the offense by Mulqvist and move into the clinch.
Orlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlow is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Orlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolaj Orlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Mulqvist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mulqvist wants to land a leg kick but Orlow is out of range.
Orlow tries to counter by clinching up but Mulqvist breaks away and moves out of range.
Orlow works Mulqvist's body with a nice hook.
Orlow throws a body punch but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Mulqvist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses.
Mulqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow lands a nice looking body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Orlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlow misses the shot to the body.
Mulqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mulqvist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlow throws out a loose jab but Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulqvist's sensitive parts.
Mulqvist takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orlow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mulqvist if he has to take too many more of those.
Mulqvist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Orlow holds on to Mulqvist's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow is looking for a sweep.
Orlow is letting Mulqvist control him for a moment.
Orlow is not content to let Mulqvist control the position.
Mulqvist looks up at the clock and then as Orlow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mulqvist smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mulqvist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orlow, who protects the arm well.
Mulqvist cracks Orlow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mulqvist lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orlow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orlow is holding Mulqvist down, trying to stall.
Orlow is looking to reverse the position.
Orlow takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Orlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolaj Orlow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mulqvist moves out of range of the body kick from Orlow.
Mulqvist throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlow counters with a nice leg kick.
Orlow throws out a loose jab but Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mulqvist throws a push kick but Orlow slaps the foot to one side.
Orlow blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mulqvist.
Orlow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mulqvist blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlow misses with a hook.
Mulqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlow can pounce on him.
Orlow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orlow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mulqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mulqvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mulqvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Mulqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlow keeps working.
Orlow is trying to get back to full guard.
Mulqvist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mulqvist stalling away here and it's allowed Orlow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orlow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulqvist is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist wants to control from the top but Orlow keeps moving.
Orlow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mulqvist preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orlow is on top in guard.
Orlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulqvist controls Orlow momentarily but Orlow frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaj Orlow is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orlow counters with a body kick that stops Mulqvist in his tracks momentarily.
Orlow misses with a kick to the body
and Mulqvist makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mulqvist can do to turn this around?
Mulqvist misses with a body kick.
Mulqvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mulqvist manages to circle out of the way.
Mulqvist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mulqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orlow throws a wild body kick that Mulqvist sees coming a mile off.
Orlow thuds a left hand into Mulqvist's body.
Mulqvist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlow.
Mulqvist drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orlow looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlow, not yet.
Orlow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mulqvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is stalling in the full guard.
Mulqvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mulqvist controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mulqvist throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulqvist trying to control but Orlow is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mulqvist scores with a leg kick.
Orlow lands with a right hand.
Mulqvist blocks a jab.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlow. Mulqvist shrugs it off though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlow.
Mulqvist is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Mulqvist.
Orlow tries to counter by clinching up but Mulqvist breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlow throws a push kick but Mulqvist slaps the foot to one side.
Orlow tests Mulqvist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist lands a nice shot that snaps Orlow's head back.
Orlow is looking to land body kicks.
Orlow throws a hook to the side of Mulqvist's head but Mulqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mulqvist.
Orlow lands a really nice looking cross but Mulqvist seems unphased.
Mulqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulqvist ducks under a wild hook from Orlow.
Orlow throws a hook but Mulqvist blocks it.
Orlow misses with a body shot.
Mulqvist lands a nice hook to Orlow's body. Orlow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mulqvist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orlow was covering up waiting for the punch and Mulqvist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harri Mulqvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orlow is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orlow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orlow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orlow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mulqvist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orlow has managed to get both his arms back between Mulqvist's legs - danger averted.
Mulqvist being controlled here, momentarily.
Mulqvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Mulqvist wants to improve his position but instead Orlow has moved into half guard.
Orlow trying to control from half guard but Mulqvist is working away.
Orlow seems to be working for a kimura but Mulqvist defends the submission attempt.
Mulqvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orlow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mulqvist is refusing to be controlled, as Orlow sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Mulqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Orlow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulqvist throws a series of punches but Orlow moves out of range.
Orlow wants to clinch up but Mulqvist keeps it at a distance.
Mulqvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orlow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mulqvist flicks out a counter leg kick but Orlow steps away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harri Mulqvist.
I think Mulqvist 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!
Harri Mulqvist took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Maximum Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite comes to the cage accompanied by Pet. Black Dynamite has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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29
202 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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186 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite misses with a hook. Soderberg ducked under it nicely.
Soderberg lunges at Dynamite with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dynamite's hand.
Soderberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dynamite throws a one two combo.
Soderberg tries for a takedown but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Dynamite misses with a lunging right hand
letting Soderberg counter with a right hand.
Dynamite slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soderberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dynamite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Dynamite connects with a right that clearly hurt Soderberg. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Dynamite proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Soderberg collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Dynamite!
During a confident post fight interview, Black Dynamite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Rufus Soderberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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223 lbs
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216 lbs
25 - 14 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djurdjevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beefheart lands a leg kick that knocks Djurdjevic off balance momentarily.
Beefheart clinches up against the cage.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beefheart lands an elbow inside that Djurdjevic shrugs off.
Beefheart is working Djurdjevic over against the cage.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Beefheart avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.
Beefheart lands an elbow that stopped Djurdjevic in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Adis Djurdjevic has been cut.
Djurdjevic working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Djurdjevic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beefheart throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djurdjevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beefheart's elbow.
Beefheart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Djurdjevic is trying to drag Beefheart to the mat but Beefheart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Beefheart.
Beefheart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Beefheart avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.
Beefheart misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic is working Beefheart over against the cage.
Djurdjevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Djurdjevic lands a right hand.
Djurdjevic lands an uppercut.
Djurdjevic lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djurdjevic.
Nice body punch from Djurdjevic - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Djurdjevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Djurdjevic can't get the takedown.
Beefheart lands a hook that snaps the head of Djurdjevic backwards.
Djurdjevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beefheart backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djurdjevic blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with the head strike.
Djurdjevic is leaning against Beefheart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic is trying to break the clinch but Beefheart has him pressed against the cage.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djurdjevic takes a shot to the head.
Beefheart lands an elbow just above Djurdjevic 's eye.
Djurdjevic avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
Djurdjevic has Beefheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beefheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Captain Beefheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adis Djurdjevic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beefheart.
Beefheart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Djurdjevic dodges an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Beefheart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Beefheart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Djurdjevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch to the body.
Beefheart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beefheart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Djurdjevic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic cracks Beefheart with a nice body shot.
Beefheart tries to work over Djurdjevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beefheart working aggressively here.
Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Beefheart.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Beefheart controls the action.
Beefheart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Djurdjevic's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djurdjevic.
Beefheart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djurdjevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djurdjevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.
Djurdjevic throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beefheart.
Djurdjevic scores with a shoulder strike.
Beefheart misses with an elbow over the top.
Djurdjevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Djurdjevic connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Djurdjevic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Djurdjevic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beefheart's sensitive parts.
Beefheart misses with a head kick.
Djurdjevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Captain Beefheart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adis Djurdjevic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beefheart blocks a leg kick.
Djurdjevic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beefheart is trying to defend but Djurdjevic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Djurdjevic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beefheart is just riding it out for now. Djurdjevic eventually gives up the hold.
Beefheart is trying to stand back up but Djurdjevic is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djurdjevic is looking to take a break and control but Beefheart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beefheart won't allow Djurdjevic to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic seems to be looking for submissions.
Beefheart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Djurdjevic is trying to control the action in half guard but Beefheart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djurdjevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beefheart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Djurdjevic.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Djurdjevic throws an overhand right that lands on Beefheart's shoulder, as Beefheart tries to avoid the shot.
Beefheart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Djurdjevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beefheart checks a leg kick.
Beefheart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Djurdjevic manages to circle out of the way.
Beefheart clinches up with Djurdjevic and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Djurdjevic fails to land.
A short right from Djurdjevic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djurdjevic blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Djurdjevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Beefheart controls his hands.
Djurdjevic has a couple of punches blocked by Beefheart.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beefheart prevents a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic blocks an elbow strike.
Djurdjevic gets through Beefheart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beefheart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Djurdjevic tries to score a body lock takedown but Beefheart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beefheart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Djurdjevic has Beefheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beefheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Beefheart.
Beefheart pushes off an throws an elbow but Djurdjevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Djurdjevic blocks the elbow strike.
Beefheart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Djurdjevic is keeping busy.
Djurdjevic misses with some punches.
Djurdjevic misses with some punches.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beefheart is looking to control Djurdjevic's arms but Djurdjevic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beefheart has his back to the cage.
Beefheart taking a breather.
Djurdjevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Beefheart avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beefheart is trying to keep an underhook but Djurdjevic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Djurdjevic is trying to control the action in half guard but Beefheart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Djurdjevic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beefheart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beefheart desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Djurdjevic is thwarting Beefheart's attempts to control the position.
Beefheart is staying active underneath Djurdjevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beefheart keeping hold of Djurdjevic's head, controlling as best he can.
Beefheart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Djurdjevic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adis Djurdjevic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beefheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Djurdjevic moves away.
Djurdjevic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beefheart takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Djurdjevic scores with a nice right hand.
Beefheart digs a good body shot into Djurdjevic's ribs.
Beefheart throws a sloppy body shot
and Djurdjevic counters with a low kick, right behind Beefheart 's knee.
Djurdjevic throws a combination. Beefheart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Djurdjevic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beefheart. That did some damage!
Djurdjevic misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Djurdjevic tenderised Beefheart's leg. Beefheart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Djurdjevic misses with a straight right.
Beefheart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beefheart misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefheart throws a low kick but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Beefheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Djurdjevic is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart takes a swing at Djurdjevic's ribcage but misses.
Djurdjevic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beefheart.
An inside leg kick lands from Beefheart.
Beefheart cracks a nice hook into Djurdjevic's ribs.
Djurdjevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beefheart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beefheart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic digs a good body shot into Beefheart's ribs.
Djurdjevic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beefheart checks a leg kick.
Beefheart misses with a body kick.
Beefheart throws a body shot but no joy.
Djurdjevic looks to land a right hand but Beefheart moved out of range.
A head kick by Beefheart misses
and Djurdjevic counters with a thumping low kick.
Beefheart dips to his left and cracks Djurdjevic with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beefheart backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefheart misses with a body kick.
Captain Beefheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djurdjevic throws a series of punches but Beefheart avoids them all with ease.
Djurdjevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beefheart moves away.
Djurdjevic is looking to clinch but Beefheart is avoiding it.
Beefheart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Djurdjevic throws a low kick, looking for Beefheart's leg but Beefheart calmly moves out of range.
Beefheart throws a body punch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Beefheart tries to land a leg kick but Djurdjevic saw it coming and moves away.
Djurdjevic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beefheart takes a step back to recover.
Djurdjevic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beefheart but Beefheart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beefheart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beefheart tries to clinch there but Djurdjevic circles away.
Beefheart misses with a kick to the body.
Djurdjevic scores with a jab.
Beefheart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefheart avoids the head kick by Djurdjevic.
Beefheart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beefheart misses with a leg kick
and Djurdjevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Djurdjevic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beefheart is able to avoid easily.
Beefheart connects with a high kick.
Beefheart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
Djurdjevic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beefheart was covering up waiting for the punch and Djurdjevic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beefheart is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefheart misses with an elbow strike.
Beefheart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Djurdjevics head.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beefheart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Djurdjevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beefheart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djurdjevic.
Beefheart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefheart lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adis Djurdjevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Djurdjevic 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 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adis Djurdjevic!
After winning the bout, Adis Djurdjevic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Kaspov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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289 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class 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
33 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riseman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Riseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaspov wants to counter the offense by Riseman and move into the clinch position.
Kaspov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riseman.
Riseman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kaspov misses.
Riseman feints a jab promting Kaspov to slip. Riseman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaspov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaspov lands with an uppercut that bounces Riseman off the cage and back into range.
Kaspov lands a left and a right that sends Riseman crashing to the canvas! Kaspov dives into mount looking to finish!
Riseman is rocked!
Kaspov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Riseman! Kaspov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Riseman and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergei Kaspov!
Sergei Kaspov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Franck Robbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbery comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sirenia - Lost in Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Lefleaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjen Franck Robbery!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbery cracks Lefleaur with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robbery stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur misses with a body shot
and Robbery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Robbery there.
Lefleaur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lefleaur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lefleaur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lefleaur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lefleaur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robbery's sensitive parts.
Lefleaur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robbery.
Robbery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lefleaur.
Lefleaur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dynamite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lefleaur throws a lazy uppercut
and Robbery counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Lefleaur throws a low kick, looking for Robbery's leg but Robbery calmly moves out of range.
Robbery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robbery scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robbery moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Robbery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robbery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robbery throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lefleaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robbery just manages to avoid it.
Robbery throws out a loose jab but Lefleaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lefleaur.
A swing and a miss from Lefleaur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefleaur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lefleaur lands a jab to the nose.
Robbery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lefleaur.
Robbery throws a body shot but no joy.
Lefleaur tried to counter with a leg kick but Robbery avoided it.
Robbery stuns Lefleaur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lefleaur lands with a cross.
It looks like Arjen Franck Robbery has been cut.
Robbery misses with the combination.
Robbery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robbery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Lefleaur tenderised Robbery's leg. Robbery is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lefleaur throws a low kick but Robbery moves out of range easily.
Robbery moves out of range of the body kick from Lefleaur.
Robbery throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robbery takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbery lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur misses with a body shot.
Robbery throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Robbery lands but Lefleaur takes it in his stride.
Robbery takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lefleaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Robbery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lefleaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Lefleaur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robbery momentarily.
Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbery misses with a straight left.
Robbery scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robbery misses the body punch
and Lefleaur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robbery chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lefleaur throws a right hand that misses
and Robbery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lefleaur works the jab nicely.
Robbery scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lefleaur regains half guard, as Robbery was trying to land strikes.
Lefleaur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbery lands strikes from half guard.
Lefleaur tries to get to full guard but Robbery has control of the leg.
Robbery is trying to control. Lefleaur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robbery has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lefleaur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robbery's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robbery's back!
Robbery rolls, trying to escape but Lefleaur keeps control of the position.
Robbery looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lefleaur tries to keep control of the position but Robbery is staying busy.
Lefleaur biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robbery trying to control the hands but Lefleaur breaks the grip.
Lefleaur controlling well, preventing Robbery from escaping the position.
Lefleaur just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Robbery trying to control the position but Lefleaur manages to sink in the hooks.
Lefleaur has the hooks in. Robbery is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lefleaur is persistently looking for the submission but Robbery is defending it well.
Robbery is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjen Franck Robbery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robbery drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robbery preventing the sweep.
Robbery postures up and lands a big shot to Lefleaur's brow.
Robbery makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lefleaur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robbery's guard.
Lefleaur slips nicely into half guard.
Robbery actively working from the bottom here.
Robbery wants to improve his position but Lefleaur is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefleaur moves into full mount! Robbery won't be happy about that!
Robbery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lefleaur tries to control but Robbery wriggling away.
Robbery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbery wants to hold on but Lefleaur pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbery is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefleaur throws a sloppy strike and Robbery uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Robbery has ended up in Lefleaur's guard.
Robbery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robbery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefleaur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robbery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robbery controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lefleaur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robbery shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lefleaur has hold of Robbery's hands but Robbery slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robbery connects with a nice short shot to Lefleaur's temple.
Lefleaur is defending against the submission attempts here by Robbery.
Robbery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur tries to roll over but Robbery keeps him under control.
Robbery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lefleaur manages to get to full guard.
Robbery stands and throws Lefleaur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robbery lands an elbow.
Lefleaur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lefleaur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robbery.
Lefleaur wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Robbery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lefleaur moves into full guard.
Robbery looking to sit in guard and control but Lefleaur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robbery looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lefleaur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lefleaur is thwarting Robbery's attempts to control the position.
Lefleaur is trying to control the action in half guard but Robbery is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robbery tries to roll over but Lefleaur keeps him under control.
Robbery gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Franck Robbery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Robbery will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robbery avoids the body shot from Lefleaur.
Robbery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robbery feints and then cracks Lefleaur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lefleaur down.
Lefleaur misses with a looping left.
Robbery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lefleaur lands a nice looking body kick.
Lefleaur blocks the body kick.
Robbery throws a chopping leg kick but Lefleaur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lefleaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robbery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robbery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arjen Franck Robbery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lefleaur's corner calls for a 1-2. Lefleaur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lefleaur swings widly with a right hand
and Robbery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lefleaur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robbery tries to close the distance and clinch but Lefleaur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robbery gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbery throws an elbow but Lefleaur slips to the side and avoids it well.
Robbery in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbery has an Americana. Lefleaur didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Robbery is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Robbery hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arjen Franck Robbery!
After the fight, Arjen Franck Robbery was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark has chosen On the run as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
208 lbs
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221 lbs
27 - 15 - 1 |
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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
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daross sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Newmark checks a low kick from Daross.
Daross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newmark has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Daross is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Daross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newmark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daross blocks a low kick nicely.
Newmark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Newmark finds it's target.
Newmark throws a leg kick but Daross moved away.
Daross avoids a kick to the body.
Newmark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daross's hands.
Nice cross by Daross.
Daross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newmark checks it well.
Daross walks into a left hand.
Daross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bobby Newmark has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Newmark misses with a body kick.
Newmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newmark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daross counters with a leg kick.
Bobby Newmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newmark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daross at a distance.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Newmark flicks out a counter leg kick but Daross steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross misses with a body kick.
Newmark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daross misses with a hook. Newmark ducked under it nicely.
Newmark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Daross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newmark keeps Daross at a distance using the push kick.
Newmark slips under a jab from Daross.
Daross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newmark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newmark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daross throws out the jab.
A jab from Daross misses.
Newmark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newmark throws a head kick that misses.
Newmark avoids a kick to the body.
As Daross backs off Newmark throws a huge counter combo but Daross manages to avoid it all.
Daross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daross moves out of range of the body kick from Newmark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daross lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Newmark lands but Daross takes it in his stride.
Newmark clobbers Daross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newmark misses with a body kick.
Daross tried to score with a low kick but Newmark checks it.
Donk. Newmark catches Daross right on the button with a cross.
Newmark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newmark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daross is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Newmark.
Newmark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newmark checks a leg kick.
Newmark moves out of range as Daross throws a body kick.
Newmark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daross is out of range.
Newmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Daross blocks the leg kick.
Newmark misses with a low kick.
Newmark connects with a looping right hand.
Daross connects with a leg kick. Newmark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newmark 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.
Newmark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newmark connects with a nice looking jab.
Newmark throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Daross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newmark.
Newmark instigates a clinch.
Daross lands an uppercut.
Daross lands an uppercut.
Daross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newmark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daross takes a step back to recover.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newmark - that will leave a mark!
Daross checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Daross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newmark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daross connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daross throws a leg kick but Newmark checks it.
Daross misses with a wild body shot.
Daross looks to land a body kick but Newmark moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross misses with a kick to the body.
Newmark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newmark.
Daross fakes the leg kick and cracks Newmark in the body.
Daross misses the jab.
Daross misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Newmark.
Newmark with a jab.
Newmark misses with an uppercut.
Daross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newmark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Newmark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Daross.
Nice body kick from Daross.
Newmark wants to land a leg kick but Daross is out of range.
A solid body kick from Daross.
Newmark looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newmark throws a head kick that Daross semi-blocks.
Daross moves away from the strike by Newmark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Newmark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Newmark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daross takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newmark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Daross - the referee stops the clock and Newmark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Daross. Newmark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Daross throws a leg kick
enabling Newmark to counter with a crisp jab.
Newmark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Newmark throws a push kick but Daross slaps the foot to one side.
Daross looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Newmark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Daross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newmark throws a head kick that misses.
Daross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newmark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daross has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Newmark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daross checks a low kick from Newmark.
Newmark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newmark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daross throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross wants to land a leg kick but Newmark is out of range.
Newmark blocks a leg kick.
Newmark connects with a right hand. Daross shakes it off.
Daross scores with a three punch combo!
Daross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newmark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Daross misses with a kick to the body
and Newmark counters with a head kick. That will keep Daross thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Daross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newmark is out of range.
Daross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bobby Newmark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daross moves out of range of the strikes.
Daross looks to land a body kick but Newmark moved away.
Newmark connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daross throws a sloppy head kick and Newmark moves out of range easily.
Newmark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newmark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newmark throws a leg kick
and Daross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daross misses with a hook. Newmark ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross lands a really nice looking cross but Newmark seems unphased.
Newmark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newmark feints and then cracks Daross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daross down.
Newmark pushes Daross away with a front kick.
Daross blocks a leg kick.
Newmark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Daross does it's job there.
Newmark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newmark throws a leg kick but Daross checks it.
Newmark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Newmark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newmark is looking to slow Daross down with leg kicks.
Daross will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Daross cracks the inside of Newmark's front leg.
That kick from Newmark tenderised Daross's leg. Daross is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross throws the kick towards the body but Newmark avoids it.
Newmark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newmark throws a head kick but Daross moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Daross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Newmark lands the left hand.
Newmark throws a body kick that misses
enabling Daross to counter with a crisp jab.
Daross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newmark is out of range and Daross settles back down.
Newmark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daross connects with a solid leg kick.
Daross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newmark.
Newmark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Daross misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newmark.
Newmark tries a low kick but Daross avoids it.
Daross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newmark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newmark lands with a straight right. Daross didn't see that one coming.
Newmark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newmark avoids a kick to the body.
Newmark throws a sloppy head kick and Daross moves out of range easily.
It looked like Daross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newmark.
Newmark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Newmark throws a jab but it's blocked by Daross.
Daross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newmark.
Daross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daross. Newmark shrugs it off though.
Daross moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newmark is breathing heavily.
Daross throws a head kick that misses.
Daross jabs Newmark right on the nose. Newmark blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Newmark blocks the leg kick.
Daross backing away here, and Newmark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daross blocks a head kick by Newmark.
Newmark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daross is out of range and Newmark settles back down.
Daross throws a lazy right hand but Newmark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daross misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Newmark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Newmark's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Daross lands with a cross.
Daross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newmark digs a good hook to Daross's body.
Newmark throws a low kick but Daross moves out of range easily.
Newmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daross misses with a straight right.
Daross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newmark misses with a head kick.
Daross needs to keep his hands up - Newmark had a free shot at his head there.
Newmark connects with a nice looking jab.
Newmark avoids the head kick by Daross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daross throws a hook but Newmark avoids it easily.
Newmark feints a counter leg kick.
Newmark connects with a single shot there.
Daross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Daross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daross catches Newmark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross looks to land a body kick but Newmark moved away.
Newmark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Newmark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newmark.
Daross swings for the body but Newmark moves out of range.
Newmark looks for the body kick but Daross saw that one coming.
Newmark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newmark can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Newmark
and Daross counters with a low kick, right behind Newmark 's knee.
Daross scores with a leg kick.
Newmark throws a low kick but Daross avoids it.
Daross lands with a nice body punch.
Daross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newmark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendrik Daross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newmark.
Newmark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newmark motions for Daross to come forward. Newmark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newmark looks to throw a body kick
and Daross counters with an outside leg kick.
Newmark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daross looks to land a body kick but Newmark moved away.
Daross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newmark checks a low kick from Daross.
Newmark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newmark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newmark throws a sloppy head kick and Daross moves out of range easily.
Newmark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daross.
Daross scores with a push kick.
Daross sizes up Newmark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daross cracks the inside of Newmark's front leg.
Daross throws out a leg kick but Newmark moves out of range and Daross only half commits.
Newmark replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Daross blocks it well.
Newmark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newmark throws out a powerful jab.
Daross 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.
Newmark is rocked!
A head kick misses from Newmark.
Newmark is still on wobbly legs! Can Daross finish him?
Daross swats away the attempt to clinch by Newmark.
Daross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Newmark walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Daross swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hendrik Daross!
A relieved looking Hendrik Daross 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manhoef might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Hanks.
Hanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manhoef throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanks.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manhoef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manhoef connects with a right hand. Hanks shakes it off.
Manhoef lands with a nice body punch.
Manhoef avoids a kick to the body.
Manhoef appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hanks swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hanks.
Hanks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hanks misses with a looping right.
Manhoef was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhoef motions for Hanks to come forward. Manhoef throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef misses the shot to the body.
Manhoef connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanks momentarily.
Hanks digs a good body shot into Manhoef's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
Hanks works over Manhoef's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hanks.
Manhoef is rocked!
Hanks motions for Manhoef to come forward. Hanks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Manhoef is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanks weaves into range and cracks Manhoef right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Manhoef goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hanks is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Hanks!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Hanks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sawyer Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sawyer Hume!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hume takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Sawyer Hume has been cut.
Kable moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hume throws a head kick that misses.
Kable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hume swings for the body but Kable moves out of range.
Hume tries to bum rush Kable with a series of wild strikes but Kable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kable seems to be stalking Hume here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Hume drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neo Kable!
Our winner, Neo Kable, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murkula has chosen Forever Angel as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murkula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harbor's hands.
Harbor misses with an uppercut. Murkula saw that one coming.
Harbor misses with a body shot.
Harbor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murkula throws out a loose jab but Harbor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murkula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harbor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harbor drops his hands momentarily and Murkula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harbor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murkula pushes Harbor away with a front kick.
Harbor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Murkula looks to throw the jab but Harbor is out of range.
A head kick by Murkula misses
and Harbor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murkula's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harbor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murkula is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harbor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murkula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula 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.
Harbor with a nice head shot there.
Harbor wants to control from the top but Murkula keeps moving.
Harbor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harbor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harbor with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Harbor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harbor trying to control but Murkula is working from the bottom.
Murkula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harbor trying to control the position from guard on top but Murkula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harbor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harbor throws the left hand but Murkula avoids the punch easily.
Harbor thuds a left hand into Murkula's body.
Murkula throws a front kick aimed at Harbor's knee but Harbor avoids it well.
Murkula moves in looking to clinch but Harbor pushes him off.
Harbor dips to his left and cracks Murkula with an uppercut!
Murkula cracks Harbor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murkula throws a hook but Harbor avoids it easily.
Harbor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harbor dives in for a single leg takedown but Murkula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harbor drops his hands momentarily and Murkula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murkula avoids it really well and circles away.
Murkula lands with a nice body punch.
Harbor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbor throws a right hand that Murkula ducks under and follows up with a left that Murkula also avoids with ease.
Murkula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murkula there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murkula stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murkula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Harbor catches Murkula right on the button with a cross.
Harbor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murkula at a distance.
A left and a right from Murkula both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harbor throws a lazy uppercut
and Murkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Harbor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murkula throws a shot from downtown. Harbor moves away and avoids it.
Harbor misses with an uppercut
and Murkula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murkula.
Harbor wants to sweep but no luck.
Murkula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harbor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murkula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harbor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harbor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harbor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murkula has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harbor throws a looping overhand right but Murkula ducks down to avoid it.
Murkula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harbor misses the jab.
Murkula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harbor throws a hook but Murkula blocks it.
Murkula tries to bum rush Harbor with a series of wild strikes but Harbor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taisto Murkula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harbor avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Harbor - just one landing.
Harbor cracks Murkula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harbor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murkula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harbor takes a step back to recover.
Harbor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harbor wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor throws a hook but Murkula blocks it.
Murkula throws a lazy right hand but Harbor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harbor throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murkula - that will leave a mark!
Murkula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harbor but Harbor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murkula feints and then cracks Harbor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harbor down.
Harbor throws a right and a left that Murkula avoids nicely.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Harbor is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Murkula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harbor misses with a body shot.
Murkula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harbor misses with a combination
and Murkula counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harbor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harbor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harbor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harbor shoots in looking for a takedown. Murkula tries to sprawl out of it but Harbor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murkula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murkula misses with a straight left.
Murkula throws an overhand right that lands on Harbor's shoulder, as Harbor tries to avoid the shot.
Murkula sizes up Harbor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harbor moves out of range as Murkula throws a body kick.
Murkula throws a body shot but no joy.
Murkula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harbor on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Murkula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harbor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murkula was well out of range. Poor timing from Harbor.
Harbor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor throws a shot to the body.
Murkula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harbor cracks Murkula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harbor was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Harbor tries to counter with a takedown but Murkula is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Murkula finds it's way through Harbor's defenses.
Murkula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murkula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harbor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murkula.
Harbor misses with a straight left.
Murkula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harbor throws a hook to the side of Murkula's head but Murkula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harbor misses with a body shot.
Murkula throws a lazy right hand but Harbor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murkula scores with a head kick.
Murkula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Murkula there.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Harbor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harbor slips a jab from Murkula.
Harbor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harbor moves away from the strike by Murkula.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murkula but Murkula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murkula.
Murkula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harbor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harbor throws a body shot but no joy.
Murkula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harbor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murkula.
Harbor with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harbor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harbor scores with a nice right hand.
Harbor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murkula lands a jab.
Murkula misses with a kick to the body.
Harbor misses with a jab to the body
and Murkula counters with a straight right hand.
Harbor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murkula.
Harbor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Harbor.
Harbor swings for the body but Murkula moves out of range.
Harbor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Murkula throws a lazy right hand but Harbor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murkula circles away quickly and effectively.
Murkula blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Harbor misses the target.
Murkula tries to counter with a clinch but Harbor shakes him off and moves away.
Murkula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murkula throws a hook but Harbor avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor lands an overhand right.
Murkula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harbor misses with a punch to the body.
Harbor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murkula uses from the top position.
Murkula postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harbor is trying to keep Murkula in close.
Harbor keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
Murkula working some strikes from top position.
Harbor has his feet on Murkula's thighs here. He's pushed Murkula off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Murkula screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Harbor!
James Harbor retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath James Harbor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Storm. Templeton has chosen Trap Ball as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Juji Gatame has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Templeton misses.
Gatame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Templeton momentarily.
Gatame takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
Templeton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gatame.
Templeton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Gatame.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but Gatame is out of range.
Templeton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gatame scores with the left hand. Templeton knows he should have avoided that one.
Gatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Gatame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Templeton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gatame shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatame wants to pass to mount but Templeton is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Gatame there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame throwing shots but Templeton is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatame working over Templeton with some ground and pound. Templeton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatame seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gatame is taking a breather. Templeton 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.
Templeton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gatame.
Templeton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gatame.
Gatame will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Templeton keeping full guard, as Gatame tries to pass.
Gatame postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gatame is in close to Templeton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Gatame from controlling successfully.
Templeton is trying to control the position but Gatame postures up.
Gatame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gatame looking to pass the guard.
Gatame postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gatame wants to control from the top but Templeton keeps moving.
Gatame is looking to work some ground and pound but Templeton has wrist control.
Gatame wants to pass the guard but Templeton is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throws a right hand that Templeton ducks under and follows up with a left that Templeton also avoids with ease.
Templeton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Gatame.
Templeton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gatame, pushing him back against the cage.
Templeton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatame wants to break free but Templeton has control.
Gatame misses with some punches.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatame misses with the head strike.
Gatame lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Templeton.
Gatame tries a body shot but Templeton blocks it.
Gatame lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gatame breaks from the clinch.
Templeton slaps away a takedown attempt from Gatame, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton throws a push kick but Gatame slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatame thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Gatame shoots in and bounces Templeton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Templeton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gatame keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Templeton's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Templeton holds on and takes a little breather.
Gatame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Templeton is keeping the position for now.
Gatame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Templeton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templeton is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gatame scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatame looks to throw the jab but Templeton is out of range.
Templeton moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gatame fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gatame's efforts to push away.
Templeton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatame lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Templeton.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton keeps control of Gatame as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Templeton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Templeton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gatame tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
Gatame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow.
Gatame prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Gatame controls the action.
A short uppercut from Templeton.
Gatame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gatame is trying to pull guard but Templeton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatame controls his hands.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatame throws a head punch that misses.
Gatame throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juji Gatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Gatame closes the distance and clinches up with Templeton, looking for a takedown. Gatame pushes Templeton against the cage but Templeton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templeton can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Templeton.
Gatame throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatame connects with a looping right hand.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatame.
Gatame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gatame scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Templeton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatame.
Gatame shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Templeton but Templeton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gatame throws a combination that misses
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Templeton slips a straight right by Gatame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. Gatame saw that one coming.
That kick from Gatame tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gatame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Templeton back to the cage. Gatame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Templeton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Templeton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatame to score with a decent uppercut.
Gatame throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Templeton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gatame on the side of the head.
Templeton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gatame throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatame drives through with a takedown into Templeton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gatame looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Templeton passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatame tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Templeton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Templeton wants to control the pace but Gatame is squirming around nicely.
Gatame is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Templeton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Templeton misses the target.
Gatame is looking to wear down Templeton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gatame.
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templeton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Templeton checks a leg kick.
Gatame misses with a hook.
Templeton moves out of range as Gatame strikes.
Templeton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gatame scores with a hook to the body. Templeton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatame misses the target.
Gatame fakes the leg kick and cracks Templeton in the body.
Gatame throws a series of punches but Templeton moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templeton! But no joy.
Templeton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Templeton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gatame seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Templeton can turn it around.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatame.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Gatame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatame is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Templeton lands an uppercut.
Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatame tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gatame is trying to pull guard but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Gatame avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Gatame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Gatame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatame controls his hands.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Templeton scores with a shoulder strike.
Templeton throws a head punch that misses.
Gatame is trying to break the clinch but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatame tries to pull guard but Templeton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatame controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatame misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatame jumps guard but Templeton stands there with Gatame around his waist. Gatame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Templeton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Templeton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gatame is trying to pull guard but Templeton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Templeton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Gatame swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lance Templeton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Templeton misses with some punches.
Templeton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Gatame controls the action.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Gatame avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame is trying to force a seperation but Templeton has the dominant position.
Templeton misses with the head strike.
Gatame swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatame scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Templeton lands an uppercut.
Gatame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Templeton digs a right hand underneath Gatame's ribcage. Gatame let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gatame is looking to break free of the clinch but Templeton has double underhooks.
Gatame scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Templeton lands a right hand.
Gatame tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
Templeton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Templeton stops a takedown attempt from Gatame.
Templeton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatame backwards.
A short body shot lands from Gatame as the two fighters clinch.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatame lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
Templeton tries a body shot but Gatame blocks it.
Templeton lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Templeton.
Gatame pushes Templeton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templeton working aggressively here.
Gatame can't break the clinch.
Gatame wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gatame tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Templeton.
Templeton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gatame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Templeton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Templeton 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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