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EVO 213: House of KO PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravistra Bullkheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Check My Swag. Bullkheli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Heavy - How You Like Me Now? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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153 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravistra Bullkheli!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullkheli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bullkheli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santana.
Santana has managed to clinch.
Bullkheli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santana blocks a body shot from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bullkheli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santana throws a leg kick but Bullkheli checks it.
Santana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Bullkheli is predictable there
and Santana counters with a big head kick but Bullkheli shrugs it off.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullkheli.
Santana half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bullkheli lands a nice hook to Santana's body. Santana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santana throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bullkheli can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Bullkheli.
Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullkheli is just out of range.
Santana throws a head kick but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Santana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Santana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santana misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Bullkheli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bullkheli misses with a body kick.
Bullkheli blocks a low kick nicely.
Bullkheli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Bullkheli blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Bullkheli.
Bullkheli keeps the fight on the outside.
Ravistra Bullkheli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Santana misses
and Bullkheli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Santana tenderised Bullkheli's leg. Bullkheli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Santana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bullkheli throws a body kick that misses
and Santana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Santana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bullkheli doesn't seem phased though.
Bullkheli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bullkheli swats away the attempt to clinch by Santana.
Bullkheli looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
Santana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bullkheli throws a body shot but no joy.
Santana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santana's corner calls for a 1-2. Santana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullkheli tries a quick counter leg kick but Santana is wise to it.
Bullkheli throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullkheli drops his hands momentarily and Santana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bullkheli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santana.
Bullkheli throws a solid leg kick but Santana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bullkheli.
Bullkheli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bullkheli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullkheli manages to avoid it.
Bullkheli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullkheli throws a leg kick
and Santana counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bullkheli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santana checks a leg kick.
Bullkheli misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bullkheli, right into the meat.
Santana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Santana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Santana slips a straight right by Bullkheli.
Santana moves in looking to clinch but Bullkheli pushes him off.
Santana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullkheli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Santana as he checks the leg kick.
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 Antonio Santana will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santana checks a low kick from Bullkheli.
Santana is looking to wear down Bullkheli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bullkheli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bullkheli tries to work over Santana's front leg with a kick but Santana checks it.
Santana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bullkheli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullkheli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bullkheli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bullkheli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bullkheli looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Santana defending well as Bullkheli loads up on a big left hand.
Santana takes a swing at Bullkheli's ribcage but misses.
Santana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana throws a body punch but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Bullkheli tries a quick counter leg kick but Santana is wise to it.
Santana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santana is looking to clinch but Bullkheli is avoiding it.
Bullkheli throws out a counter right but Santana avoids it with no problem.
Bullkheli throws a body shot but no joy.
Santana tries to counter by clinching up but Bullkheli breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Santana punishes Bullkheli's body with a nice straight punch.
Santana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bullkheli scores with a spinning back kick!
Bullkheli wants to land a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
Good leg kick by Bullkheli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bullkheli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana lands a jab to the head.
Bullkheli throws a wild body kick that Santana sees coming a mile off.
Santana thinks about countering with a body kick.
Santana moves into range and clinches up with Bullkheli.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Bullkheli back against the cage.
Bullkheli is trying to push Santana away but Santana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bullkheli blocking some punches.
Bullkheli is trying to force a seperation but Santana has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Bullkheli misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullkheli misses with the head strike.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Bullkheli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Santana on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullkheli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli blocks an elbow strike from Santana.
A short uppercut from Bullkheli.
Santana tries to work over Bullkheli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bullkheli manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Bullkheli is predictable there
and Bullkheli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana misses with a straight right.
Santana slips a jab from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santana throws a leg kick that misses.
Bullkheli lands a really nice looking cross but Santana seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bullkheli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
Bullkheli feints and then cracks Santana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santana down.
Bullkheli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santana tries to score with a low kick but Bullkheli moves his leg out of the way.
Santana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullkheli.
Santana scores with a sloppy right hand. Bullkheli should have avoided that one.
Bullkheli scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Bullkheli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bullkheli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bullkheli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santana counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullkheli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bullkheli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santana.
Bullkheli blocks a leg kick.
Santana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bullkheli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullkheli circles away quickly and effectively.
Bullkheli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Good work by Santana as he checks the leg kick.
Santana throws a counter high kick but Bullkheli was just alert enough to avoid it.
Santana 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.
Bullkheli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
A slapping body kick lands there for Santana.
Bullkheli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Bullkheli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullkheli checks a low kick from Santana.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullkheli! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ravistra Bullkheli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Santana tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullkheli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bullkheli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullkheli moves out of range of the body kick.
Bullkheli loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Santana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bullkheli.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullkheli manages to avoid it.
Santana throws a hook to the side of Bullkheli's head but Bullkheli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullkheli misses with a low kick as Santana jumps back.
Bullkheli throws a solid leg kick but Santana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bullkheli.
Santana looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bullkheli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santana circles away quickly and effectively.
Santana lands a body shot.
Bullkheli missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Bullkheli is predictable there
and Santana counters with a big head kick but Bullkheli shrugs it off.
Ravistra Bullkheli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santana connects with a looping right hand.
Santana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bullkheli throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santana avoids the head kick by Bullkheli.
Bullkheli scores with a hook.
Bullkheli with a jab.
Bullkheli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santana checks a leg kick.
Santana misses with a body punch
and Bullkheli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santana thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Santana
and Bullkheli counters with an outside leg kick.
Santana slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bullkheli connects with a single shot there.
Santana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santana blocks a jab.
Santana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bullkheli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bullkheli misses with a lunging right hand
and Santana counters with a two punch combo.
Bullkheli scores with a hook.
Santana is rocked!
Bullkheli drops Santana with a big left hand! Santana is injured, injured bad! Bullkheli jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravistra Bullkheli!
Ravistra Bullkheli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lu Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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148 lbs
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158 lbs
36 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lu Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
France shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hao as he avoids it easily.
France throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hao showed some decent athleticism there.
Hao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France is staying active underneath Hao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao slips a nice elbow through France's hands, connecting with France's forehead.
France wants to control but Hao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hao is keen to just control but France is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao trying to control the pace.
France tries to roll over but Hao keeps him under control.
Hao slips a nice elbow through France's hands, connecting with France's forehead.
Hao content to control rather than advance.
Hao wants to free his trapped foot but France is holding on for dear life with his legs.
France tries to roll over but Hao keeps him under control.
Hao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
France actively working from the bottom here.
Hao is trying to control. France wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
France works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hao is stalling in the full guard.
France is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
France 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.
Hao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
France keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
France scores with a leg kick.
Hao slips under a jab from France.
France avoids the body shot from Hao.
France drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hao defends it well.
France moves out of range as Hao throws a body kick.
Hao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
France throws a good cross that connects.
Hao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hao lands a front kick.
Hao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lu Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from France. Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao tries to close the distance and clinch but France swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
France throws a lazy right hand but Hao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
France misses with a hook.
Hao tries to counter by clinching up but France breaks away and moves out of range.
France keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hao duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
France tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao was well out of range. Poor timing from France.
Hao tests France's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says France as he avoids it easily.
Hao fails to land the takedown.
Hao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
France is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as Hao lands an impressive looking overhand right. France doesn't seem phased though.
Hao throws a leg kick that misses.
France tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hao throws a combination. France tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
France dives in and grabs Hao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hao pushes down on France's head and hops out.
Hao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
France staying out of range there.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hao throws a shot from downtown. France moves away and avoids it.
France has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from France there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hao cracks a nice hook into France's ribs.
Hao scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick from France lands but Hao takes it in his stride.
France shoots in for a double leg but Hao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hao thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
That's time! Hao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hao lands a glancing blow to the side of France's head.
Hao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
France with a nice cross.
Hao swings for the body but France moves out of range.
Hao scores with a nice right hand.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. France sees it coming and avoids it easily.
France tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that France can do to turn this around?
France slaps away a takedown attempt from Hao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
France shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hao as he jumps to the side.
France throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France throws a head kick but Hao moves out of range.
France defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hao.
Hao takes a swing at France's ribcage but misses.
Hao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but France swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hao digs a good hook to France's body.
Hao throws a right and a left that France avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hao shoots in for a takedown but France shows good takedown defense.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao throws a hook but France blocks it.
France feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from France.
France blocks the body kick.
France throws a head kick that misses.
France pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent France stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hao pivots, looking for a leg kick but France is out of range and Hao settles back down.
France takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
France keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hao lands the left hand.
Good work by France as he checks the leg kick.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France throws a series of punches but Hao moves out of range.
Hao tries to counter by clinching up but France breaks away and moves out of range.
Hao shoots in and gets a takedown into France's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
France is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hao defends well.
Hao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from France.
Hao wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
France trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao passes into half guard.
Hao not doing much here.
France trying to control here.
France works his way to full guard. Good work.
France is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hao trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hao is really struggling to control France but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
France 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.
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
France 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.
Hao trying to move into half guard but instead France has managed to sweep!
Hao working for submissions but it's allowed France to get to half guard.
Hao wants to improve his position but France is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hao swings for the body but France moves out of range.
Hao tries for a takedown but France sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from France.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
France thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but France moves away.
Hao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as France checks a leg kick.
France moves out of range as Hao throws a body kick.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
France looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
France fails with a takedown attempt.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao throws a nice looking combination but France bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
France is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hao with a body shot.
Hao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
France with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hao to score with a decent uppercut.
Hao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract France.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao swings for the body but France moves out of range.
France throws a jab when Hao was well out of range.
Hao throws a hook but France blocks it.
France lands with a kick to the temple. Hao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hao misses with a hook.
Hao wants to clinch up but France keeps it at a distance.
France throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from France misses.
France takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hao connects with the punch.
Hao misses with a body shot.
France is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao misses the target.
France throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
Hao throws a nice inside leg kick.
France looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hao as he jumps to the side.
Hao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao throws a shot to the body.
Hao misses with a low kick.
France takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from France misses its intended target.
Hao looks for a takedown but France sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Hao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
France swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hao looks to score with a jab to the body but France is just out of range.
France 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.
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
France lands a nice shot to the body.
France gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
France wants to sweep here but Hao controlling him for the moment.
France working for a triangle but Hao defends it easily.
France looking for a sweep. Not yet France, not yet.
France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao is aware though and is defending well.
France is looking for a triangle but Hao pushes his legs off easily.
Hao trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
France looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hao pushing down on France's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hao is pressing down on France's thigh, looking to free his foot. France is holding on for now.
France actively working from the bottom here.
Lu Hao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
France is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao throws a leg kick that misses.
France throws the kick towards the body but Hao avoids it.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
France avoids the body shot from Hao.
France is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hao connects with a body shot that sends France's belly button to the back.
Hao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
France feints the counter takedown.
France misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hao scores with a body shot.
Hao lands with an overhand left.
Hao scores with the left hand. France knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France catches Hao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hao throws a body punch but France moves out of range.
Hao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. France is trying to defend but Hao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
France is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France regains full guard. Nicely done.
France throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.
France escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
France keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
France has his foot on Hao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hao works his way back into a safe position though.
Hao is stalling in the full guard.
Hao trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
Hao cracks France with a solid left hand.
Hao wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
Hao controls from within his opponent's guard.
France pulls Hao in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as France works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
France has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hao controls the pace.
Hao wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
France lands with a shot to the body.
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.
Hao gets a double leg takedown into France's guard.
France working for a triangle but Hao defends it easily.
Hao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
France keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
France wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
France is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao had his way with Darwin France in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
France changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hao tries to avoid it but France manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hao to the ground. Hao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
France swings for the body but Hao moves out of range.
France on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
France tries to roll over but Hao keeps him under control.
Hao stalling.
Hao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
France actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hao in particular looking to stall.
France looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
France wants to improve his position but Hao is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hao in particular looking to stall.
Hao is trying to control the action in half guard but France is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hao tries to pass to full mount but France defends it.
France trying to control but Hao postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hao misses with a jab to the body
and France counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before France can pounce on him.
A left and a right from Hao both land. Nice combination.
Hao swings for the body but France moves out of range.
Hao looks to score with a jab to the body but France is just out of range.
France changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hao misses with a low kick.
Hao dips to his left and cracks France with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.
Hao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. France checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but France was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.
Hao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from France.
France tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao shoots for a takedown but France saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
France decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hao is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darwin France has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hao is looking to improve his position.
Hao regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao wants to improve his position but instead France has moved into half guard.
France is looking for a kimura but Hao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
France takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hao is looking to improve his position.
Hao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. France is working away from the top position though.
Hao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
France is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time France.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
In his post fight interview, Lu Hao gave a big smile as he said 'I can sing and dance, but this is much better for my health. I used to be in a different mob, and they forced me to throw fights, now Yakuza and Burns make sure I win.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Quela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney comes to the cage accompanied by Four Star Mary - Pain. Chung Quela has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Declan Sweeney's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Quela!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quela dives in for a single leg takedown but Sweeney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sweeney misses with a body kick.
Sweeney throws out a leg kick but Quela moves out of range and Sweeney only half commits.
Sweeney lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweeney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweeney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweeney throws a big elbow that misses.
Quela controls Sweeney momentarily but Sweeney frees himself.
Quela looking for a sweep. Not yet Quela, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney trying to control but Quela is working from the bottom.
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweeney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sweeney is stalling in the full guard.
Quela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Quela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quela 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.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Quela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quela is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sweeney thuds his shin into the meat of Quela's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sweeney closes the distance and pushes Quela back into the cage.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
Sweeney misses with a punch to the body.
Quela jumps guard but Sweeney stands there with Quela around his waist. Quela gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quela can't get the takedown.
Declan Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chung Quela.
Sweeney can't find room to land a body shot as Quela controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Sweeney.
Sweeney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweeney has a couple of punches blocked by Quela.
Quela tries a body shot but Sweeney blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sweeney.
Sweeney prevents Quela from breaking the clinch.
Quela takes a shot to the head.
Quela is trying to pull guard but Sweeney has him pressed against the cage.
Sweeney has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Quela regains guard immediately.
Quela is wriggling around but Sweeney manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney slips a nice elbow through Quela's hands, connecting with Quela's forehead.
Sweeney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sweeney is controlling the pace.
Sweeney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sweeney is stalling here. Quela is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sweeney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Quela has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Sweeney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sweeney sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quela throwing shots but Sweeney is blocking nicely.
Sweeney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quela is working away from the top position though.
Sweeney regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Quela from controlling successfully.
Sweeney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sweeney is working hard here to advance position.
Sweeney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Sweeney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quela shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sweeney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sweeney is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quela off and has taken his back!
Declan Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quela is in bad spot here.
Quela trying to control the hands but Sweeney won't let him.
Quela is keeping busy.
Sweeney is punishing Quela with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sweeney is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sweeney scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I would not like to be Quela right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quela is trying to remain composed but Sweeney is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sweeney controls the position.
Quela prevents Sweeney from getting a body triangle.
Quela trying to control the hands but Sweeney breaks the grip.
Quela is taking damage to the body and head.
Quela is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Quela. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sweeney is looking to control Quela but Quela is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Quela trying to control the hands but Sweeney breaks the grip.
Sweeney has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quela's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Quela.
Sweeney scores with punches to the body.
Sweeney controls the position.
Can Quela hold on?! Sweeney is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Quela is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sweeney controlling the positon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeney is punishing Quela with some ground and pound.
Sweeney is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Quela has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Quela.
Sweeney cracks Quela with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Quela from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Quela can't escape the position.
Sweeney lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Sweeney scoring with big shots to the body. Quela is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Quela was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Sweeney!
A very excited looking Declan Sweeney made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amisviiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan comes to the cage accompanied by Detective Conan Theme. Tolonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Machinae Supremacy - Death From Above kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Amisviiksi Tolonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edogawa Conan's chin.
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen staying out of range there.
Conan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conan lands with a good body shot.
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conan in his tracks.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen with the counter takedown but Conan avoids it easily.
Jab by Conan.
Tolonen scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen goes for a double leg but Conan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conan continues to drive forward.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Tolonen throws a low kick, looking for Conan's leg but Conan calmly moves out of range.
Tolonen closes the distance and pushes Conan back into the cage.
Conan fails to pull guard.
Conan has Tolonen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Conan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tolonen tumbling to the mat - Conan dives into Tolonen's guard.
Tolonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conan throwing strikes from guard but Tolonen blocks nicely.
Tolonen wants to sweep here but Conan controlling him for the moment.
Tolonen looking for a guillotine here but Conan defends easily.
Tolonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conan lands a couple of digs.
Tolonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Conan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tolonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conan.
Conan not doing much here.
Conan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen is not content to let Conan control the position.
Tolonen won't allow Conan to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is looking to improve his position.
Tolonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan working the head and body with strikes.
Conan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tolonen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan content to control rather than advance.
Conan trying to control the action but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tolonen tries to get to full guard but Conan has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolonen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Conan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolonen pushes Conan away with a front kick.
Edogawa Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolonen moves out of range as Conan strikes.
Tolonen connects with a crisp jab.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
Tolonen wants to land a leg kick but Conan is out of range.
Conan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolonen.
Conan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conan throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen wants to land a leg kick but Conan is out of range.
Conan is looking for a counter combo.
Tolonen with a hook.
Conan shoots in but no luck this time.
Conan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conan misses with a looping right.
Tolonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tolonen tries a low kick but Conan avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the body
and Conan counters with a stiff right hand.
Conan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Tolonen misses
and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Conan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conan throws a hook but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conan looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Tolonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tolonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolonen cracks Conan with a good jab.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tolonen feints and then cracks Conan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conan down.
Conan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conan walks into a straight right hand from Tolonen.
Conan throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.
Conan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolonen tries to score with a low kick but Conan moves his leg out of the way.
Conan throws a right hand that misses
and Tolonen counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen lands with a right to the head.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Conan.
Come on Tolonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Conan breaks the clinch.
Conan lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolonen off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Conan. Beautiful body shot.
Conan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen jabs Conan right on the nose. Conan blinks but takes it well.
Tolonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tolonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Conan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen gets to mount! Conan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tolonen content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Tolonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Conan tries to reverse the position but Tolonen maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tolonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Conan is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolonen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tolonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tolonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tolonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Conan digs a good body shot into Tolonen's ribs.
Tolonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
Tolonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tolonen throws an off balance right hand
and Conan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
Tolonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Conan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conan counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolonen takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Conan throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conan but Conan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conan throws a hook but Tolonen avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tolonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tolonen gets a double leg takedown into Conan's guard.
Tolonen content to stall in guard here.
Tolonen pushes down on Conan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tolonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan tries to get to full guard but Tolonen has control of the leg.
Conan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Conan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Tolonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to pass to full mount but Conan defends it.
Tolonen slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tolonen moves in looking to clinch but Conan pushes him off.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conan defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
Tolonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
Tolonen needs to keep his hands up - Conan had a free shot at his head there.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan lands a lovely overhand right.
Conan scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan checks a leg kick nicely.
Conan checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Nice straight punches there by Tolonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tolonen.
Tolonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolonen digs a good body shot into Conan's ribs.
Tolonen shoots in but Conan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edogawa Conan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amisviiksi Tolonen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolonen is defended easily by Conan.
Tolonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Conan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Conan down.
Tolonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conan is able to avoid easily.
Conan scores with a hook to the body. Tolonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Conan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edogawa Conan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edogawa Conan!
A relieved looking Edogawa Conan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brother Firetribe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firetribe misses with a straight left.
Jamison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamison connects with a crisp jab.
Jamison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Firetribe circles away.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. Jamison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
Firetribe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Firetribe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jamison dives into side control.
Firetribe is not content to let Jamison control the position.
Firetribe manages to get back to half guard.
Jamison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Firetribe hang on?
Jamison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jamison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Firetribe's face.
Jamison dominating with strikes here.
Firetribe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jamison tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jamison wants to control the pace but Firetribe is squirming around nicely.
Firetribe manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Firetribe, under a barage of strikes from Jamison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is trying to control. Firetribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Firetribe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Jamison trying to control from half guard but Firetribe is working away.
Jamison is really struggling to control Firetribe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Firetribe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jamison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Firetribe is trying to control but can't.
Firetribe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jamison is staying active.
Jamison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jamison working over Firetribe with some ground and pound. Firetribe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Firetribe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Firetribe has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jamison is trying to control. Firetribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Jamison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jamison trying to mount his opponent but Firetribe defends it.
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.
Firetribe is trying to stand.
Firetribe wants to improve his position but Jamison is controlling well.
Jamison wants to take a breather but Firetribe is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jamison throws a strike but Firetribe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jamison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Firetribe working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jamison throws a front kick that sends Firetribe stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Jamison coming out on top.
Firetribe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Firetribe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jamison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Firetribe to the mat! Firetribe manages to get full guard.
Firetribe 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.
Jamison blocking some punches.
Jamison tries to work over Firetribe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamison has been working on his balance at Wolf Training Lair, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Firetribe.
Firetribe tries to land knees in the clinch but Jamison avoids the damage to the body.
Jamison misses with some punches.
Firetribe misses with a knee strike.
Firetribe blocking some punches.
Jamison presses Firetribe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
Jamison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Firetribe can do to turn this around?
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Firetribe controls the action.
Firetribe missing with knees to the body.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
Jamison is trying to pull guard but Firetribe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jamison tries a body shot but Firetribe blocks it.
Firetribe pushes Jamison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Firetribe missing with knees to the body.
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Firetribe can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
Jamison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jamison tries to throw a body punch but Firetribe avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage.
Firetribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jamison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firetribe tried to score with a low kick but Jamison checks it.
Firetribe loads up on a big right hand but Jamison slips the punch.
Jamison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Firetribe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jamison letting Firetribe take a breather here.
Jamison digs a right hand into Firetribe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Firetribe's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firetribe stalling against the cage.
Jamison lands a right hand.
Jamison tries to pull guard but Firetribe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamison.
John Jamison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firetribe misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firetribe.
Firetribe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Jamison in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like John Jamison has been cut.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Firetribe controls the action.
Firetribe misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jamison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Jamison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Firetribe moves out of range.
Firetribe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jamison momentarily.
Firetribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body.
Jamison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Firetribe if he has to take too many more of those.
Jamison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Firetribe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison jabs Firetribe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firetribe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison is looking to land body kicks.
Firetribe is looking to slow Jamison down with leg kicks.
Jamison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Firetribe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Firetribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Firetribe. Jamison shrugs it off though.
Firetribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firetribe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jamison tries to counter with a takedown but Firetribe is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jamison moves out of range of the body kick.
Jamison tests Firetribe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jamison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jamison postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jamison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Firetribe!
Jamison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Firetribe is looking to escape.
Firetribe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jamison.
Firetribe regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison is pressing down on Firetribe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Firetribe is holding on for now.
Jamison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jamison here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jamison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jamison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Firetribe is refusing to be controlled, as Jamison sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Firetribe is defending well.
Ground and pound from Jamison.
Jamison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison stops Firetribe from getting back to his feet.
Jamison is trying to control. Firetribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jamison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jamison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Firetribe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jamison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
John Jamison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe has his hands clasped together around Jamison's back. He's all about the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Firetribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jamison throws out the jab.
Jamison throws a front kick aimed at Firetribe's knee but Firetribe avoids it well.
Firetribe throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jamison counter with a right hand.
Jamison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
Jamison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Firetribe manages to circle out of the way.
Firetribe misses with a kick to the body.
Jamison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John Jamison is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Jamison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Firetribe gets to his feet - Jamison follows without any prompting.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Jamison moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firetribe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jamison is keeping busy.
Firetribe looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Jamison.
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Firetribe pushes off an throws an elbow but Jamison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Firetribe misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Firetribe controls the action.
Jamison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Firetribe stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
That's time! Jamison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Firetribe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Firetribe's head backwards.
Jamison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Firetribe tests Jamison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches up with Firetribe, looking for a takedown. Jamison pushes Firetribe against the cage but Firetribe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Jamison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Firetribe flicks out a counter leg kick but Jamison steps away.
Jamison misses with a low kick.
Firetribe gets tackled into the cage by Jamison. Jamison maintains the clinch.
Jamison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Firetribe gets through Jamison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamison scores with a hook to the body.
Jamison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Jamison.
Jamison connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison lands a leg kick that knocks Firetribe off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Firetribe misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Firetribe's hands.
Firetribe is looking to clinch.
Firetribe lands a jab to the head.
Firetribe moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firetribe. Jamison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firetribe manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firetribe, right into the meat.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the head.
Firetribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firetribe manages to avoid it.
Firetribe throws a counter combo.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Firetribe responds with a good body kick, but Jamison manages to step out the way in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Jamison blocks the leg kick.
Firetribe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jamison cracks Firetribe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison staying out of range there.
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Jamison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Firetribe defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe with a nice cross.
Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes.
Firetribe drops his hands momentarily and Jamison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jamison misses with a left hand
letting Firetribe counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Jamison misses
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch.
Jamison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Firetribe looking to throw knees to the head but Jamison is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jamison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Firetribe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jamison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firetribe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jamison lands an uppercut.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Firetribe controls his hands.
Firetribe landing knees to the head.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as Firetribe controls his hands.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firetribe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Firetribe looking to throw knees to the head but Jamison is blocking nicely.
Jamison takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a knee to the head.
Jamison avoids a wild elbow strike from Firetribe.
Jamison lands a body punch.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firetribe blocks an uppercut.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Firetribe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Jamison misses.
Firetribe counters with a body kick.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body.
Firetribe misses the shot to the body.
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jamison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Firetribe pulls Jamison in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brother Firetribe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jamison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firetribe. That did some damage!
Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jamison moves out of range of the strikes.
Firetribe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Firetribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jamison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Firetribe won't allow Jamison to sweep him here.
Jamison keeping full guard, as Firetribe tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Firetribe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Firetribe's guard.
Firetribe is trying to keep Jamison in close.
Firetribe keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Firetribe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jamison controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Firetribe holds on and takes a little breather.
Jamison stopping the sweep attempt from Firetribe.
Brother Firetribe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Firetribe is keeping the position.
Firetribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John Jamison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamison with a nice head shot there.
Jamison controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jamison swinging wildly here.
Firetribe wants to counter with a clinch but Jamison pushes him away.
Firetribe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe connects with the punch.
Firetribe sizes up Jamison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
Jamison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firetribe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jamison scrambles back to his feet.
Jamison moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamison lands with an overhand left.
Jamison looks to land a body kick but Firetribe moved away.
Jamison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Firetribe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Firetribe slips under a jab.
Jamison slips a straight right by Firetribe.
Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Firetribe.
Jamison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Firetribe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jamison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe moves out of range of the body kick.
Firetribe scores with a jab.
Jamison moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firetribe lands a body shot.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Jamison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jamison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firetribe blocks the body kick.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
Firetribe lands with a straight right. Jamison didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Jamison.
Jamison jabs Firetribe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jamison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Firetribe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jamison wants to land a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Jamison.
I think Jamison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jamison!
John Jamison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe's entrance music is Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. A fine choice. Kersikov has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a combination. Crowe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crowe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crowe avoids a kick to the body.
Crowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Crowe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov rushes Crowe and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowe prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Crowe works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowe controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Crowe pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Crowe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Crowe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Crowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crowe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Crowe as he checks the leg kick.
Slim Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crowe, as that shot connected.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Crowe avoids it.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Crowe counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick from Kersikov lands but Crowe takes it in his stride.
Crowe connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crowe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crowe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crowe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
Crowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crowe checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Crowe.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Crowe counters with an outside leg kick.
Crowe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Crowe ducks down to avoid it.
Crowe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowe checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Crowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Nice shot by Crowe.
Crowe tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Crowe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Crowe is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Crowe.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Crowe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Crowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crowe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crowe throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick there by Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crowe fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Crowe looks to clinch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crowe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crowe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Crowe avoids it.
A head kick from Kersikov lands but Crowe takes it in his stride.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Crowe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
Crowe lands a right hook to the body.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
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 Kersikov. Crowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crowe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowe.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Crowe misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowe lands a right hook to the body.
Crowe scores with a jab to the head.
Crowe throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowe.
Crowe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crowe misses with a looping left.
Crowe avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Crowe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Crowe throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
Crowe looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Crowe.
Crowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
A combination from Crowe does no damage.
Crowe 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.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowe misses the target.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowe misses the target.
Crowe cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crowe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Crowe connects with a looping right hand.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crowe finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crowe on the side of the head.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crowe throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Crowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Crowe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Crowe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Crowe.
Nice defenses there by Crowe.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowe blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Crowe throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Crowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowe catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crowe takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crowe works over Kersikov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Crowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Crowe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crowe walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
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!
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Crowe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov wants to slow Crowe down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Crowe lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Crowe. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Crowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Kersikov swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
It looked like Crowe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Crowe.
Crowe blocks a low kick nicely.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe scores with a three punch combo!
Kersikov lands a high kick!
Crowe throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowe misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crowe wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Crowe.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov clobbers Crowe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Crowe missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov cracks Crowe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowe lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Crowe.
Kersikov throws a hook but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowe misses with a straight right.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Crowe steps away.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.
Crowe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowe thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Crowe.
Crowe tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slim Crowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crowe delivers a nice body kick.
Crowe misses with a hook.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Crowe avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
Crowe fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov takes a swing at Crowe's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Crowe!
Slim Crowe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veide comes to the cage accompanied by Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business. Varg Veide has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Bane!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veide throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Bane.
Veide throws a quick counter head kick but Bane was just out of range.
Veide takes a swing at Bane's ribcage but misses.
Bane tries a quick counter leg kick but Veide is wise to it.
Veide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veide drives through and clinches with Bane against the cage.
Bane blocks an elbow strike.
Bane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Veide after a bit of a struggle.
Bane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veide is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Varg Veide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Bane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane has hold of one of Veide's legs. Veide is fighting the takedown attempt but Bane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Veide avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Veide is keeping the position.
Bane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane trying to control but Veide is working from the bottom.
Bane throws a big right hand that misses.
Bane throwing strikes but missing.
Veide has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bane postures up in Veide's guard and throws a big left but Veide blocks it.
Bane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veide is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veide slaps away a takedown attempt from Bane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bane tries a low kick but Veide avoids it.
Bane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Veide.
Good leg kick by Veide there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veide looks for the body kick but Bane saw that one coming.
Veide cracks Bane with an open hand slap.
Bane swings for the body but Veide moves out of range.
Bane looks to score with a jab to the body but Veide is just out of range.
Bane misses with a body shot.
Bane tries to clinch up but Veide circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooh!!! Veide has knocked Bane down with a huge combo! Veide steps away and waves a wobbly Bane back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut.
Bane blocks a jab.
Bane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Bane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veide feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bane sprawling to the canvas! Bane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veide finish him?!
Bane is rocked!
Bane looks to land a combination but Veide avoids it well.
Bane is still on wobbly legs! Can Veide finish him?
Veide works Bane's body with a nice hook.
Bane misses the shot to the body.
Bane seems to have recovered his senses.
Bane misses with the combination.
Veide moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veide throws a hook but Bane blocks it.
Veide misses with a right hand
and Bane counters with a nice leg kick.
Veide takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bane moves away.
Bane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bane wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Veide on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veide avoids the head kick by Bane.
A bone on bone clash there as Veide blocks the leg kick.
Bane avoids the body shot from Veide.
Bane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veide with a body shot.
Bane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Veide throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veide blocks a leg kick.
Veide throws the kick towards the body but Bane avoids it.
Bane throws a head kick but Veide moves out of range.
Veide misses with an uppercut.
Veide slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bane throws a sloppy head kick and Veide moves out of range easily.
Bane throws a nice head kick!
Bane throws an overhand right that lands on Veide's shoulder, as Veide tries to avoid the shot.
Bane slips a jab and a cross from Veide.
Good work by Veide as he checks the leg kick.
Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veide manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varg Veide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Bane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veide's head backwards.
Bane checks a leg kick.
Varg Veide is winning the standup battle so far.
Veide scores with a jab to the head.
Bane wants to land a leg kick but Veide is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bane, as that shot connected.
Veide closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veide struggles to land a body shot inside as Bane controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Veide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bane is defending well for now.
Veide missing with knees to the body.
Veide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veide gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Veide missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veide is pressed up against the cage. Bane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Veide down to the mat. Veide avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Varg Veide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Bane.
Bane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Veide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veide has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bane.
Veide misses with a head kick.
Veide lands a leg kick that knocks Bane off balance momentarily.
Bane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veide.
A thudding body kick lands there by Veide!
Veide turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veide fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bane wants to land a leg kick but Veide is out of range.
Veide with a jab.
Veide lands a right hook to the body.
Bane is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veide moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Veide with a nice cross.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Veide here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veide rather than just go for the knockout.
Veide lands with a good body shot.
Veide swings for the body but Bane moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veide is looking to slow Bane down with leg kicks.
Veide looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veide drops Bane with a beautiful combination! Bane stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Veide is looking for the KO!
Veide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bane.
Bane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veide fakes the body blow, causing Bane to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bane goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Varg Veide!
A relieved looking Varg Veide 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kilju might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Of These Mornings. Scissorhands has chosen Still 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilju stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it.
Kilju misses with a two punch combination.
Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kilju misses with a body shot.
Kilju works the jab nicely.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
Kilju misses with a body shot.
Kilju moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Kilju.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilju misses with a double jab
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilju throws a front kick aimed at Scissorhands's knee but Scissorhands avoids it well.
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target.
Kilju looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju lands a right hook to the body.
Scissorhands moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scissorhands.
Kilju tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
Kilju fails to pull guard.
Scissorhands blocks the elbow strike.
Scissorhands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilju backwards.
A hook to the body from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilju breaks the clinch.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Kilju.
A swing and a miss from Kilju.
Scissorhands finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Kilju checks it.
Kilju misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju ducks right into an uppercut from Scissorhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilju.
Scissorhands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Scissorhands blocks the leg kick.
Kilju is looking to wear down Scissorhands with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kilju getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilju. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Kilju moves out of range.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissorhands tries to move into range but Kilju moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kilju lands a slapping body shot.
Kilju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Kilju looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilju keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilju scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scissorhands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilju is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilju checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilju throws an off balance right hand
enabling Scissorhands to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilju cracks Scissorhands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scissorhands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilju finds it's way round the side to connect with Scissorhands's head.
Kilju moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Kilju is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kilju throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilju misses with an uppercut.
Kilju keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scissorhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kilju throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilju wants to slow Scissorhands down by chopping away at his legs.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilju tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up but Kilju circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilju half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scissorhands checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scissorhands looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilju lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilju misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilju.
Kilju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilju looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilju misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
A big right from Scissorhands misses.
Kilju slips a jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilju - that will leave a mark!
Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilju has time to react.
Scissorhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilju can pounce on him.
Kilju moves out of range of the leg kick from Scissorhands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilju throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Kilju.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Kilju avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scissorhands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilju to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilju throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilju.
Tuju Kilju is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilju connects with the punch.
Kilju scores with a jab to the body.
Kilju jabs Scissorhands right on the nose. Scissorhands blinks but takes it well.
Scissorhands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Kilju's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju.
Scissorhands blocks a head kick by Kilju.
Scissorhands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilju connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scissorhands scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head.
Scissorhands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kilju throws a series of punches but Scissorhands avoids them all with ease.
Scissorhands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilju misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands throws a shot to the body.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Kilju avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilju lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scissorhands has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scissorhands and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilju.
Good shot there by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with the left hand. Kilju knows he should have avoided that one.
Scissorhands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Scissorhands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilju takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilju stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilju.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Kilju.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilju misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scissorhands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scissorhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scissorhands avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilju darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target.
It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilju is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilju avoids a kick to the body.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands wants to counter with a clinch but Kilju pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilju takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scissorhands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilju finds it's way round the side to connect with Scissorhands's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scissorhands - that will leave a mark!
Scissorhands lands a jab to the nose.
Kilju avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scissorhands checks a low kick from Kilju.
Kilju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilju counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilju misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Kilju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilju.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilju looks to land a combination but Scissorhands avoids it well.
Scissorhands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilju keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands.
Kilju is looking to counter punch.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilju throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scissorhands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilju looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Kilju cracks Scissorhands with an open hand slap.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Kilju connects with a looping right hand.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Kilju lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kilju.
Kilju gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tuju Kilju will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kilju has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scissorhands.
Kilju takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissorhands wants to slow Kilju down by chopping away at his legs.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the body.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Kilju's legs.
It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Kilju avoids it.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilju.
Kilju fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scissorhands on the side of the head.
Kilju misses the jab.
Kilju chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body
and Kilju counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kilju.
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!
Scissorhands is trying to control the position but Kilju postures up.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju is fighting to break Scissorhands's control of his arms but Scissorhands is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kilju trying to control but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
Scissorhands controls Kilju momentarily but Kilju frees himself.
Kilju looking to pass the guard.
Scissorhands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scissorhands slips under a jab.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scissorhands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scissorhands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilju fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut.
Scissorhands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilju.
Kilju lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilju takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scissorhands's calf.
Kilju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilju will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scissorhands is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kilju dodges the punch combination from Scissorhands.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target.
Scissorhands cracks Kilju with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scissorhands lands with a hook. Kilju tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kilju lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scissorhands's sensitive parts.
Kilju will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it.
Kilju half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilju thuds his right hand into Scissorhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilju counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses.
Kilju moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
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!
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Scissorhands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Kilju.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Kilju moves out of range.
Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Kilju - just one landing.
Kilju connects with a right hand. Scissorhands shakes it off.
Kilju swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well.
Scissorhands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Edward Scissorhands just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kilju lands a nice hook to Scissorhands's body. Scissorhands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scissorhands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilju is out of range and Scissorhands settles back down.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissorhands walks into a stiff left hand from Kilju.
Scissorhands tries to move into range but Kilju moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju lands a nice shot that snaps Scissorhands's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilju.
Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Kilju moved away.
Kilju on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju slips under a jab.
Scissorhands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kilju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilju.
Kilju jabs Scissorhands right on the nose. Scissorhands blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scissorhands's head backwards.
Scissorhands scores with a spinning back kick!
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
Kilju throws a head kick that half lands.
Kilju connects with a solid leg kick.
Scissorhands lands with a nice body punch.
Kilju fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scissorhands on the side of the head.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilju counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scissorhands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilju on the side of the head.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Scissorhands misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands ducks right into an uppercut from Kilju.
Kilju moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilju was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilju throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked
so Kilju counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kilju tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands looking to control.
Scissorhands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilju can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scissorhands looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kilju throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kilju in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kilju trying to control the action but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
Kilju looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scissorhands is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scissorhands is trying to get back to half guard.
Kilju working away.
Scissorhands is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kilju misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kilju wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scissorhands keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well.
Kilju missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju had his way with Edward Scissorhands in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilju throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilju connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilju lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kilju scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scissorhands in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Kilju.
Kilju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilju punishes Scissorhands's body with a nice straight punch.
Kilju checks the leg kick.
Scissorhands displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilju.
Kilju throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
Kilju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilju misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to clinch but Kilju moves out of range.
Kilju half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kilju will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Kilju sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Kilju loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch.
Scissorhands follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kilju misses with a leg kick
and Scissorhands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilju is out of range.
Scissorhands blocks a jab.
Kilju takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Kilju thinks about countering with a body kick.
Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Kilju moves his leg out of the way.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilju has time to react.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily.
Scissorhands avoids the head kick by Kilju.
Kilju throws a lazy uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a low kick, right behind Kilju 's knee.
Kilju checks a leg kick.
Kilju tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Kilju strikes.
Scissorhands feints a counter leg kick.
Kilju throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scissorhands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilju ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Kilju moves out of range.
Kilju defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Kilju misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilju checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Kilju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilju.
Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scissorhands defending well as Kilju loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilju fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scissorhands sprawls well initially but Kilju persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kilju seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scissorhands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scissorhands keeping hold of Kilju's head, controlling as best he can.
Scissorhands trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kilju manages to pass to mount!
Scissorhands is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilju has a good base and remains in mount.
Scissorhands bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilju 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.
Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilju is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuju Kilju showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kilju has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Edward Scissorhands stared into the camera and said 'Sorry, the belt is mine.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tantalus Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outerspace- Revolution. 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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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tantalus Flay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormcrow wants to clinch up but Flay keeps it at a distance.
Flay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well.
Flay checks the leg kick.
Flay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stormcrow connects with a single shot there.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Flay lands an overhand right.
Flay misses with a straight right.
Flay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flay scores with a jab to the head.
Stormcrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flay checks it well.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stormcrow misses with a left hand
and Flay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stormcrow's guard.
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!
Stormcrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Stormcrow, not yet.
Flay wants to pass the guard but Stormcrow is keeping the position.
Stormcrow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stormcrow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Flay goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stormcrow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Flay's guard! Nice work there by Stormcrow!
Flay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flay controlling the pace.
Stormcrow is controlling Flay's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Flay is looking to take a break and control but Stormcrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stormcrow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flay being controlled here momentarily.
Stormcrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flay.
Stormcrow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flay wants to control from the top but Stormcrow keeps moving.
Flay preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is pulling down on Flay's head. It's preventing any offense from Flay, at least for the moment.
Flay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stormcrow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flay, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stormcrow's guard.
Stormcrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flay manages to get himself to full guard.
Flay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stormcrow manages to get himself to full guard.
Flay is fighting to break Stormcrow's control of his arms but Stormcrow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stormcrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stormcrow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flay's guard.
Flay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stormcrow looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tantalus Flay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Stormcrow misses.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Flay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stormcrow throws a lazy right hand but Flay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stormcrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stormcrow throws out a powerful jab.
Stormcrow lands with an overhand left.
Flay misses the shot to the body.
Stormcrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stormcrow throws a low kick, looking for Flay's leg but Flay calmly moves out of range.
Flay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick as Flay jumps back.
Stormcrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stormcrow misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Stormcrow blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to land a front kick but Flay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Flay misses.
Stormcrow has closed the distance and engaged Flay in a clinch.
Stormcrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flay can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Stormcrow.
Flay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flay looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Flay controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Flay.
A short right from Flay on the inside.
Stormcrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stormcrow fails to land.
Flay manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormcrow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stormcrow working away.
Stormcrow trying to control the action but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with the ground and pound.
Flay is being controlled here.
Flay is not content to let Stormcrow control the position.
Flay defending against the ground and pound.
Stormcrow wants to control but Flay is keeping him busy.
Stormcrow in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Flay tries to bench press Stormcrow off him but Stormcrow keeps the position.
Stormcrow is looking to take a break and control but Flay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stormcrow trying to control from half guard but Flay is working away.
Flay is looking for a sweep. Stormcrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stormcrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stormcrow in particular looking to stall.
Stormcrow trying to control from half guard but Flay is working away.
Flay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tantalus Flay has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Flay is looking to control Stormcrow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flay avoid being mounted?
Stormcrow trying to mount his opponent but Flay defends it.
Stormcrow thows a huge punch but Flay dodges it nicely.
Flay is looking for a sweep. Stormcrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay is trying to control but can't.
Flay tries to roll over but Stormcrow keeps him under control.
Stormcrow is thwarting Flay's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. Flay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stormcrow blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stormcrow misses the target.
Stormcrow tries to land a front kick but Flay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stormcrow misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormcrow manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stormcrow lands a left hand.
Flay has had enough of the clinch but Stormcrow keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Flay.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flay's elbow.
Stormcrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flay pulls guard successfully.
Stormcrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flay has control of Stormcrow's left arm, preventing Stormcrow from doing any damage.
Flay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flay working a defensive guard here.
Stormcrow stays in close to Flay's body and controls the position.
Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stormcrow is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay keeps trying to improve his position.
Stormcrow trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stormcrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flay's head.
Stormcrow won't allow Flay to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Stormcrow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stormcrow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.
Flay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stormcrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay connects with a crisp jab.
Flay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stormcrow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stormcrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormcrow scores with a nice head shot.
Flay scores with a nice head shot.
Flay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stormcrow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Stormcrow's head but Stormcrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stormcrow wants to clinch up but Flay keeps it at a distance.
And Flay responds with a good body kick, but Stormcrow manages to step out the way in time.
Flay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flay misses with a straight right.
Flay lands an overhand right.
Flay misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stormcrow, as that shot connected.
Stormcrow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow thumps Flay with a low kick.
Stormcrow punishes Flay's body with a nice straight punch.
Stormcrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flay's sensitive parts.
Stormcrow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stormcrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow scores with a head kick. Flay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Flay connects with a single shot there.
Stormcrow staying out of range there.
It looked like Stormcrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flay looks to land a right hand but Stormcrow moved out of range.
Flay keeps the fight on the outside.
Flay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stormcrow counters with a thumping low kick.
Stormcrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flay's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stormcrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormcrow checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws a hook but Flay avoids it easily.
Stormcrow avoids the body shot from Flay.
Flay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stormcrow.
Stormcrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stormcrow throws a looping overhand right but Flay ducks down to avoid it.
Stormcrow throws a head kick that misses.
Stormcrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stormcrow.
Flay blocks an uppercut.
Stormcrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stormcrow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flay can turn it around.
Stormcrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stormcrow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stormcrow lands a body punch.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stormcrow scores with a shot to the side of Flay's head.
Flay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stormcrow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stormcrow lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow clearly takes that round.
That's time! Stormcrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stormcrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Flay is just out of range.
Flay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flay connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Flay finds it's way through Stormcrow's defenses.
Flay drops his hands momentarily and Stormcrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flay misses with a leg kick.
Stormcrow works Flay's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stormcrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stormcrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Stormcrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormcrow is trying to control Flay's posture but Flay avoids it.
Stormcrow tries to buck Flay off but Flay is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay lands an elbow.
Flay wants to control but Stormcrow is keeping him busy.
Stormcrow dodges the ground and pound from Flay.
Stormcrow tries to bench press Flay off him but Flay keeps the position.
Stormcrow struggling a bit here.
Flay controls the position from side control.
Stormcrow is not content to let Flay control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stormcrow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flay working away.
Flay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is not content to let Flay control the position.
Flay postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stormcrow is not content to let Flay control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flay misses with a looping right.
A big left from Flay misses.
It looked like Stormcrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Stormcrow misses with a hook. Flay ducked under it nicely.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow staying out of range there.
Stormcrow lands a front kick.
Stormcrow digs a good hook to Flay's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flay misses with a left hand
and Stormcrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stormcrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flay with the counter takedown but Stormcrow avoids it easily.
Stormcrow lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stormcrow.
Flay throws a right and a left that Stormcrow avoids nicely.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stormcrow!
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flay moves away.
Stormcrow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Flay if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stormcrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stormcrow throws a low kick, looking for Flay's leg but Flay calmly moves out of range.
Flay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Flay catches Stormcrow right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stormcrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stormcrow slips under a jab from Flay.
It appears Stormcrow was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stormcrow tried to score with a low kick but Flay checks it.
Flay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stormcrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Flay checks it.
Stormcrow thows a leg kick but Flay checks it
and Flay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stormcrow misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormcrow. Flay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A leg kick checked by Flay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow staying out of range there.
Stormcrow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Flay.
Flay throws a lazy uppercut
and Stormcrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stormcrow lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow tries to clinch there but Flay circles away.
Flay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flay throws a shot from downtown. Stormcrow moves away and avoids it.
Flay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stormcrow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flay.
Stormcrow scores with a head kick.
Flay swings for the body but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flay, as that shot connected.
Stormcrow has closed the distance and engaged Flay in a clinch.
Stormcrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stormcrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flay backwards.
A hook to the body from Stormcrow.
Flay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay presses Stormcrow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow lands a nice uppercut.
Flay misses with some punches.
Flay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Flay controls the action.
Flay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stormcrow working aggressively here.
Flay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Flay controls the action.
Flay looking to stall.
Flay jumps guard.
Stormcrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stormcrow wants to control from the top but Flay keeps moving.
Stormcrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flay 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.
Stormcrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stormcrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stormcrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flay lands an overhand right.
Stormcrow digs a good body shot into Flay's ribs.
Flay loads up on a big right hand but Stormcrow slips the punch.
Flay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantalus Flay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flay misses with a right hand
and Stormcrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Flay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stormcrow.
Flay misses with an uppercut.
Flay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stormcrow lands with a straight right. Flay didn't see that one coming.
Stormcrow sizes up Flay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stormcrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Flay scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bowser Stormcrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stormcrow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
Bowser Stormcrow retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Bowser Stormcrow, 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 Johnny Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rich Like Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Reach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reach lands a nice looking body shot.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Reach moved out of range.
Falcao 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.
Falcao misses with a lunging right hand
and Reach counters with a thumping low kick.
Reach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Falcao finds it's way through Reach's defenses.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Reach avoids them all with ease.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Reach moved out of range nicely.
Reach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reach lands a glancing blow to the side of Falcao's head.
Falcao checks a low kick from Reach.
Falcao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcao throws a combination that misses
enabling Reach to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach misses with a body kick.
Falcao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Falcao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reach finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcao's head.
Falcao scores with a one two! Reach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Falcao slips a jab from Reach.
Reach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Falcao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reach seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reach throws a lazy body kick
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reach is rocked!
Reach thows a body kick. Falcao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reach scores with a nice body kick.
Falcao thows a leg kick but Reach checks it
letting Reach counter with a right hand.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao connects with a right hand. Reach shakes it off.
Reach checks a leg kick nicely.
Falcao misses with a double jab.
Reach lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reach is looking to counter the offense by Falcao and move into the clinch.
Falcao throws a leg kick that misses.
Falcao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reach to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reach is looking to slow Falcao down with leg kicks.
Reach throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcao throws an off balance right hand
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut.
Reach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falcao scores with a leg kick.
Reach throws a push kick but Falcao slaps the foot to one side.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reach. Reach obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
Reach feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reach counters with a low kick, right behind Falcao 's knee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falcao, as that shot connected.
Falcao checks a low kick from Reach.
Reach lands a two punch combo.
Falcao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reach throws a push kick but Falcao slaps the foot to one side.
Reach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Falcao tries to get set, Reach tries to push him back and clinch up but Falcao manages to avoid the attempt.
Reach slips a straight right by Falcao.
Reach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Falcao on the side of the head.
Reach looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Reach defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reach counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reach looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcao lands with an uppercut that bounces Reach off the cage and back into range.
Falcao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reach tries to land a front kick but Falcao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Falcao as he connects with a hook.
Reach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reach throwing a counter right hand but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Falcao throws an overhand right that lands on Reach's shoulder, as Reach tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reach throws out a powerful jab.
Reach checks a low kick from Falcao.
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 Johnny Reach will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Reach.
Nice shot by Reach.
Falcao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnny Reach is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcao.
It looked like Reach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Falcao.
Reach misses with a body kick.
Reach connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcao throws a combination that misses
and Reach counters with an inside leg kick.
Falcao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Falcao works the jab nicely.
Reach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcao! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcao misses with a straight left.
Reach tried to counter with a leg kick but Falcao avoided it.
Reach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falcao lands with an overhand left.
Oh Reach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Reach.
Reach seems to have got his legs back now.
Reach checks a low kick from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a body shot.
Reach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcao misses with a right hand
and Reach counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falcao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reach is looking to slow Falcao down with leg kicks.
Reach misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reach. Falcao shrugs it off though.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reach fires out a quick counter leg kick but Falcao just manages to avoid it.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reach feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Falcao misses with a wild combination.
Falcao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reach throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcao.
Jab by Reach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao slips under a jab from Reach.
Reach wants to land a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Falcao cracks Reach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Falcao throws a lazy uppercut
and Reach counters with a nice body kick.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reach counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Falcao is breathing heavily.
Reach tries to land a front kick but Falcao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcao lands a right hook to the body.
Reach lands with a shot to the body.
Falcao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice 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!
Reach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcao's head.
Falcao is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Falcao is still on wobbly legs! Can Reach finish him?
Falcao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcao seems to have recovered his senses.
Reach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reach misses with a straight right.
Reach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Reach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falcao doesn't seem phased though.
Reach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Reach.
Falcao misses with a straight right.
Falcao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reach checks a leg kick nicely.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Reach's knee but Reach avoids it well.
Nice cross by Reach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Reach dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reach lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Falcao throws a jab when Reach was well out of range.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Falcao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reach drops Falcao with a huge uppercut! Falcao drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reach is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Reach!
Johnny Reach retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Johnny Reach said 'House of KO. Am i doing it right?'.
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