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UPG 12: Courageous PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ueda Umanouke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michal Hightower has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ueda Umanouke!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower misses with a few strikes there.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hightower defends it well.
Hightower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hightower throws a series of punches but Umanouke moves out of range.
Hightower misses with a combination
and Umanouke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Hightower misses
and Hightower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Hightower does no damage.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Umanouke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umanouke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hightower to see if he's OK.
It looks like Michal Hightower has been cut.
Hightower is breathing heavily.
Umanouke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Umanouke is working to tighten his grip on Hightower's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hightower has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Umanouke is really squeezing tight and eventually Hightower passes out! Umanouke breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ueda Umanouke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong comes to the cage accompanied by The Cure - A Forest. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolloo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kolloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kolloo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolloo throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Kolloo jabs Spong right on the nose. Spong blinks but takes it well.
Kolloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Kolloo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kolloo connects with a body shot.
Kolloo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kolloo misses with a wild body shot.
Kolloo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kolloo misses with a body shot.
Spong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kolloo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong scores with a nice body kick.
Spong blocks a head kick by Kolloo.
Spong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kolloo sprawls and moves away.
Jaakko Kolloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolloo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kolloo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spong is rocked!
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolloo throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Kolloo gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage.
Kolloo lands with an uppercut that bounces Spong off the cage and back into range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kolloo. Spong shrugs it off though.
Kolloo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kolloo lands a brutal head kick. Spong looks out on his feet and Kolloo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jaakko Kolloo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jaakko Kolloo made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes comes to the cage accompanied by My name is MUD. Slayer has chosen MESHUGGAH - Bleed as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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223 lbs
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224 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clawnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Clawnes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clawnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clawnes throws out the jab.
Clawnes sets himself, and Slayer steps forward looking for the clinch! Clawnes avoids it this time.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Slayer avoids them all with ease.
Slayer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clawnes back to the cage. Slayer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Slayer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clawnes's calf.
Clawnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Clawnes misses with a leg kick.
Clawnes throws a nice looking combination but Slayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slayer throws out a counter right but Clawnes avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes misses with a hook
and Slayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clawnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clawnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slayer circles away quickly and effectively.
Slayer throws a low kick but Clawnes avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes looks to land a right hand but Slayer moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses.
Clawnes with a jab.
Slayer misses with a head kick.
Clawnes throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
Clawnes loads up on a big right hand but Slayer slips the punch.
Slayer moves out of range as Clawnes strikes.
Clawnes misses with a combination
and Slayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clawnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clawnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clawnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clawnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clawnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Slayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clawnes throws a leg kick but Slayer moved away.
A punch combination from Clawnes misses.
Slayer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Slayer avoids them all with ease.
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 low kick from Clawnes is predictable there
and Slayer counters with a nice body kick.
Clawnes misses with a combination
and Slayer counters with a one-two to the body.
Clawnes is breathing heavily.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clawnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clawnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slayer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clawnes.
Clawnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Clawnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Slayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a combination that misses
and Slayer counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Slayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slayer blocks the elbow strike.
Slayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slayer lands a good knee to the midsection. Clawnes won't want to take too many of those.
Slayer lands an uppercut.
Clawnes misses with an elbow strike.
Slayer lands a right hand.
Slayer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clawnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slayer lands a hook that snaps the head of Clawnes backwards.
Slayer missing with knees to the body.
Slayer blocks the elbow strike.
Slayer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clawnes backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayer blocking some punches.
Slayer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clawnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clawnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slayer.
Clawnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clawnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slayer counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Clawnes to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Slayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Slayer!
Frank Slayer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monteban throws a body kick that misses
enabling Hansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hansson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monteban.
Hansson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monteban.
Monteban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monteban moves into range and clinches up with Hansson.
Monteban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hansson misses with some punches.
Hansson is trying to force a seperation but Monteban has the dominant position.
Monteban swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hansson has a couple of punches blocked by Monteban.
Hansson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hansson has a couple of punches blocked by Monteban.
Hansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson misses with some punches.
Hansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Monteban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monteban blocks a body shot from Hansson.
A nice left hand lands by Hansson.
Hansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansson lands with a left to the head.
Monteban prevents a body shot from Hansson.
Hansson misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monteban has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Hansson.
Hansson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monteban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monteban misses with a body shot
and Hansson counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Hansson misses its intended target.
Hansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Hansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hansson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monteban's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monteban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sven Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansson loads up on a big right hand but Monteban slips the punch.
Monteban goes for a double leg but Hansson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hansson continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Hansson misses the target.
Sven Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Monteban.
Hansson is looking to score with low kicks.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansson throws a hook but Monteban blocks it.
Hansson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monteban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hansson throws a right hand that Monteban ducks under and follows up with a left that Monteban also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hansson.
Hansson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monteban, right into the meat.
Hansson feints and then cracks Monteban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monteban down.
Monteban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hansson's sensitive parts.
Monteban connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hansson's hands.
Hansson looks to land a right hand but Monteban moved out of range.
Monteban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansson.
Monteban looks to land a left hand but Hansson moved out of range nicely.
Monteban closes the distance and clinches up with Hansson, looking for a takedown. Monteban pushes Hansson against the cage but Hansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hansson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monteban's calf.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Hansson checks it.
Monteban shoots in looking for a takedown. Hansson tries to sprawl out of it but Monteban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansson wants to land a leg kick but Monteban is out of range.
Monteban wants to slow Hansson down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hansson throws a solid leg kick but Monteban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hansson.
Hansson tests Monteban's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansson throws a leg kick
and Monteban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Hansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hansson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hansson throws out a loose jab but Monteban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansson misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monteban! But no joy.
Monteban takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monteban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monteban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hansson throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
Sven Hansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monteban counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monteban.
Hansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monteban on the ground.
Monteban postures up and lands a big shot to Hansson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monteban misses the body punch
and Hansson counters with a good low kick that Monteban was not able to check.
Hansson misses with a body shot.
Monteban throws a leg kick that misses.
Hansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monteban changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hansson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hansson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monteban scoring well with a low kick there.
Monteban darts in looking for a takedown but Hansson gets double underhooks and turns Monteban into the cage.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monteban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hansson cracks Monteban with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hansson.
Monteban shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hansson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban slips a jab from Hansson.
An inside leg kick from Monteban misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban blocks a jab.
Hansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monteban moves away.
Monteban lands a jab.
Hansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansson with a hook.
Hansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Monteban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansson.
Monteban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monteban has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Hansson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteban shoots for a takedown but Hansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sven Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Monteban.
Monteban ducks under a wild hook from Hansson.
Hansson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monteban is out of range and Hansson settles back down.
Hansson looks to throw the jab but Monteban is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban throws a hook to the side of Hansson's head but Hansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monteban can do to turn this around?
Hansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monteban lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monteban misses with a kick to the body.
Monteban misses with a low kick.
Monteban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Monteban misses with a body shot.
Monteban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hansson misses with a left hand
enabling Monteban to counter with a crisp jab.
Hansson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monteban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hansson thinking.
Hansson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monteban was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban scores with a hook to the body. Hansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Monteban to counter with a crisp jab.
Hansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hansson throws a leg kick but Monteban checks it.
Hansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monteban was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Monteban avoids the body shot from Hansson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hansson 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 Monteban has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monteban and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monteban tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hansson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hansson moves out of range of the leg kick from Monteban.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monteban digs a good hook to Hansson's body.
Monteban scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Hansson misses
and Monteban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monteban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hansson needs to keep his hands up - Monteban had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteban tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hansson defends well and Monteban ends up having to push Hansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hansson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monteban bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansson's head backwards.
Monteban tests Hansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monteban avoids the head kick by Hansson.
Monteban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monteban clinches up against the cage.
Monteban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monteban breaks the clinch.
Hansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monteban checks it well.
Monteban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Monteban misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monteban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hansson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Monteban throws a body kick that misses
and Hansson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Monteban
and Hansson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monteban's knee momentarily.
Hansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hansson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monteban throws a low kick but Hansson moves out of range easily.
Hansson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monteban wants to land a leg kick but Hansson is out of range.
Hansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monteban shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hansson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monteban sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ricardo Monteban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monteban stands and throws Hansson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban moves into full mount!
Monteban breaks from Hansson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Monteban with the ground and pound from mount.
Monteban controlling the position easily from mount.
Monteban with shots to the head and body - Hansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Monteban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monteban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban scoring with strikes but Hansson is staying in there.
Monteban lands a couple of good shots and Hansson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Monteban looking for the choke from the back.
Monteban landing with strikes.
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!
Monteban looking for the RNC.
Monteban punches the canvas rather than the man.
Monteban wants to control but Hansson manages to buck him off and is now in Monteban's guard! Nice work there by Hansson!
Monteban looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monteban is keeping the position for now.
Monteban has his hands on Hansson's head, controlling the position.
Hansson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Monteban has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hansson is looking to defend but Monteban has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hansson! Monteban pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hansson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Monteban!
Ricardo Monteban very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renner comes into the arena with God Particle blaring out of the sound system. Eklund has chosen Troll - Trollberg as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stampe Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund misses with a series of wild punches.
Renner misses with a hook
and Eklund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eklund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eklund has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Renner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Eklund throws a series of punches but Renner avoids them all with ease.
Jeremy Renner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eklund sprawls well. Eklund wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Renner gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund fails to land with a series of punches.
Renner scores with a decent looking hook.
Renner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away.
Renner shoots for a takedown but Eklund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner shoots in but Eklund avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renner is looking for a counter combo.
Eklund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renner.
Eklund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Renner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Eklund misses.
Renner gets tackled into the cage by Eklund. Eklund maintains the clinch.
Eklund gets through Renner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eklund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Renner avoiding damage as Eklund throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund with a knee to the head.
Renner blocks the elbow strike.
Renner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund has hold of Renner's hands but Renner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Renner trying to advance position but Eklund counters by regaining guard.
Renner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Renner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Renner throwing strikes from guard but Eklund blocks nicely.
Renner is looking to pass into half guard but Eklund pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eklund is in guard.
Eklund stopping the sweep attempt from Renner.
Renner wants to stand up but Eklund is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner controls Eklund momentarily but Eklund frees himself.
Renner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eklund stays in close to Renner's body and controls the position.
Renner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eklund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Renner 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.
Eklund stays in close to Renner's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eklund scores with a nice right hand.
Eklund lands a jab-cross combination.
Eklund throws a right hand that Renner ducks under and follows up with a left that Renner also avoids with ease.
Renner slips under a jab from Eklund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eklund throws a right and a left that Renner avoids nicely.
Eklund misses with a straight left.
Eklund wants to clinch up but Renner keeps it at a distance.
Renner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eklund sprawls and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eklund.
Renner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Renner misses with a low kick as Eklund jumps back.
Renner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eklund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eklund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner is working for takedown but Eklund is calmly controlling the position for now.
Renner is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eklund throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eklund lands an elbow inside.
Eklund misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Renner avoids it.
Renner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eklund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eklund tries to work over Renner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eklund gets underhooks to prevent Renner's takedown attempt.
Eklund scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eklund lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eklund connects with a nasty looking knee right to Renner's face.
Eklund trying to land knees to the body.
Eklund lands an elbow inside that Renner shrugs off.
Eklund stops a takedown attempt from Renner.
Renner wants a takedown.
Renner blocks an uppercut.
Renner has Eklund pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Renner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Eklund tumbling to the mat - Renner dives into Eklund's guard.
Eklund wants to stand up but Renner is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renner wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Renner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renner throws a strike but Eklund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eklund sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner looking for a sweep. Not yet Renner, not yet.
Renner is pulling down on Eklund's head. It's preventing any offense from Eklund, at least for the moment.
Jeremy Renner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eklund trying to move into half guard but instead Renner has managed to sweep!
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.
Renner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Renner trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Renner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Renner throwing strikes from guard but Eklund blocks nicely.
Renner throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Renner closes the distance and clinches up with Eklund, looking for a takedown. Renner pushes Eklund against the cage but Eklund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eklund wants to counter the offense by Renner and move into the clinch position.
Eklund lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Eklund throws a combination. Renner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Renner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eklund wants to get back to his feet.
Renner with the ground and pound but Eklund regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Eklund is trying to stand up here but Renner is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Renner.
Renner trying to control from Eklund's half guard. Eklund has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Renner trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Renner misses with a takedown attempt
and Eklund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eklund.
Renner blocks the elbow strike.
Renner blocks the elbow strike.
Eklund lands with a light punch inside.
Renner can't get the takedown.
Eklund trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renner is working for takedown but Eklund is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Renner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eklund lands a damaging elbow.
Eklund lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Eklund.
Eklund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eklund putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Renner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Renner takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Eklund.
Eklund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eklund lands an elbow that stopped Renner in his tracks for a moment.
Eklund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renner's elbow.
Renner working hard to break the clinch.
Eklund is pressed up against the cage. Renner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eklund down to the mat. Eklund avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stampe Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eklund is looking to clinch but Renner is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eklund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Renner.
Eklund misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Renner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Renner looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Eklund throws out a counter right but Renner avoids it with no problem.
Eklund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Renner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Renner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eklund tries to avoid it but Renner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eklund to the ground. Eklund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eklund lands a jab to the nose.
Renner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund fails to land with a series of punches.
Renner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Eklund wants to clinch up but Renner keeps it at a distance.
Jeremy Renner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eklund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renner throwing a counter right hand but Eklund manages to avoid it.
Eklund forces Renner back against the cage and clinches.
Renner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eklund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renner's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eklund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Renner's brow.
Eklund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Eklund fails to land.
Renner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eklund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeremy Renner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renner tries to throw a body punch but Eklund avoids it by throwing Renner back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stampe Eklund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eklund winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stampe Eklund!
Stampe Eklund made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Eat my shorts!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Gary Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gravity scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gravity.
Gravity closes the distance and clinches.
Peltola tries to break free but Gravity pushes him back against the cage.
Peltola is trying to drag Gravity to the mat but Gravity just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peltola changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gravity fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gary Gravity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mertsi Peltola.
Gravity lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravity.
Gravity thuds a left hand into Peltola's body.
Gravity lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Gravity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravity.
Gary Gravity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravity lands a leg kick that knocks Peltola off balance momentarily.
Gravity punishes Peltola's body with a nice straight punch.
Gravity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gary Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peltola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gravity moves into the clinch successfully.
Gravity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gravity can't find room to land a body shot as Peltola controls the action.
Gravity lands a nice shot to the body.
Peltola tries to break free but Gravity pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola has Gravity pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Peltola pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gravity tumbling to the mat - Peltola dives into Gravity's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltola is looking to work some ground and pound but Gravity has wrist control.
Gravity is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peltola throws a big elbow that misses.
Gravity wants to sweep but no luck.
Peltola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gravity has Peltola pulled in close to control his posture.
Peltola works over Gravity with some ground and pound from guard.
Peltola stopping the sweep attempt from Gravity.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity pulls Peltola in close to prevent any damage.
Peltola cracks Gravity with a solid left hand.
Peltola trying to control but Gravity is working from the bottom.
Peltola pushing down on Gravity's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gravity is looking to control Peltola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gravity avoid being mounted?
Gravity slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peltola won't allow Gravity to sweep him here.
Peltola is looking to pass into half guard but Gravity pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gravity is in guard.
Gravity looking to sit in guard and control but Peltola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gravity is trying to keep Peltola in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Gravity keeps moving.
Peltola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gravity is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peltola stopping the sweep attempt from Gravity.
Peltola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gravity is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peltola throwing strikes but missing.
Gravity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peltola stopping the sweep attempt from Gravity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peltola throws an overhand right that lands on Gravity's shoulder, as Gravity tries to avoid the shot.
Gravity goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gravity tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola feints the counter takedown.
Gravity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Gravity. Beautiful body shot.
Gravity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Gravity.
Gravity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peltola can do to turn this around?
Peltola throws a shot from downtown. Gravity moves away and avoids it.
Gravity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gravity tries to work over Peltola's front leg with a kick but Peltola checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Gravity.
A jab from Peltola misses.
Peltola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravity.
Peltola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity misses with a low kick.
Gravity misses with a body shot.
Gravity is looking to wear down Peltola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gravity has closed the distance and engaged Peltola in a clinch.
Gravity working aggressively here.
Peltola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gravity is keeping busy.
Gravity throws a head punch that misses.
Gravity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gravity scores with a shot to the side of Peltola's head.
Peltola prevents a body shot from Gravity.
Gravity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peltola backwards.
I was talking to Gravity's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gravity tries a body shot but Peltola blocks it.
Peltola tries to stall but Gravity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peltola has Gravity pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gravity manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peltola misses with the head strike.
Peltola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gravity seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peltola can turn it around.
Peltola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravity tries to throw a body punch but Peltola avoids it by throwing Gravity back against the cage.
Gravity lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gravity gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peltola.
Gravity misses with a body punch.
Peltola prevents a body shot from Gravity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gravity tries a body shot but Peltola blocks it.
Gravity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peltola just leaning against Gravity, taking a breather.
Gravity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravity scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gravity fails to land.
Peltola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peltola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gary Gravity is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravity clinches up against the cage.
Gravity throws a head punch that misses.
Gravity tries a body shot but Peltola blocks it.
Peltola blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gravity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peltola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gravity gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gary Gravity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mertsi Peltola.
Peltola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peltola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gravity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peltola works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravity has his hands on Peltola's head, controlling the position.
Gravity wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gravity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gravity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravity is just out of range.
Gravity doesn't manage to clinch there - Peltola circles away.
Good leg kick by Gravity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gravity lands a right hook to the body.
Peltola works the jab nicely.
Peltola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity lands a jab.
Gravity drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gravity works Peltola's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravity gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gravity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peltola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gravity scores with a shot to the side of Peltola's head.
Gravity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gravity can't find room to land a body shot as Peltola controls the action.
Peltola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Peltola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gravity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravity cracks Peltola with a nice body shot.
Mertsi Peltola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gravity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gravity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gravity throws a punch but it's blocked by Peltola.
Gravity scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gravity as the two fighters clinch.
Peltola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peltola blocking some punches.
Gravity lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gravity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peltola wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Gravity fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gary Gravity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravity misses with a body punch.
Gravity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravity keeps control of Peltola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gravity.
Peltola is rocked!
Nice body punch from Gravity.
Peltola is still on wobbly legs! Can Gravity finish him?
A short body shot lands from Gravity as the two fighters clinch.
Gravity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gravity throws a big uppercut that drops Peltola! More strikes from Gravity and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peltola lies dazed against the cage as Gravity celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Gravity!
A very excited looking Gary Gravity 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
165 lbs
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26
159 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Young One!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teimosia has One up against the cage in a clinch.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
One is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Teimosia is keeping busy.
Teimosia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of One backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Teimosia is working One over against the cage.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
One has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by One.
One trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One takes a shot to the head.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as One controls the action.
One tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Teimosia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
One tries to land knees in the clinch but Teimosia avoids the damage to the body.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia pushes One back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
One prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
A hook to the body from Teimosia.
Teimosia presses One against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Teimosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Teimosia.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Teimosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Teimosia lands a shot to the body.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One tries to land a knee to the head but Teimosia blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Teimosia.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
One takes a shot to the head.
One is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teimosia is defending well for now.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ones head.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
One lands an elbow just above Teimosia 's eye.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teimosia as One tries to tie him up.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
One throws a knee to the head but misses.
Teimosia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as One controls the action.
One blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Teimosia.
One pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
One missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teimosia.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
One looks winded!
One takes a shot to the head.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia digs a right hand underneath One's ribcage. One let out a lung full of air as it connected.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
One is rocked!
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt One or not.
A short left from Teimosia.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teimosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down One.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia 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.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Teimosia and One goes tumbling to the canvas! Teimosia follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Teimosia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teimosia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
One seems to have recovered his senses.
One really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teimosia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teimosia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Teimosia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teimosia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia prevents One from improving his position.
Teimosia controlling the action here.
Teimosia winds up and cracks One with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia is taking a breather. One says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Teimosia working over One with some ground and pound. One looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Teimosia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Teimosia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
One is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if One can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teimosia in particular looking to stall.
One is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Teimosia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Teimosia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Teimosia controlling the position easily from mount.
Teimosia trying to control but One is having none of it.
Teimosia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia landing strikes from the mount.
Teimosia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Teimosia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Teimosia with a couple of short strikes.
Hilton Teimosia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teimosia breaks from One's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Teimosia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Teimosia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as One is looking to escape.
Teimosia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia looking to control but One is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Teimosia dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Teimosia controlling the position easily from mount.
Teimosia continues to stall.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Teimosia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Teimosia! One is hurt baaadly! Teimosia is firing away with more strikes - One is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hilton Teimosia!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma's entrance music is Captain Awesome's Theme Song . A fine choice. Kharitonov has chosen BLUNT - Raggae All Day 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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35
147 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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38
147 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasva Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Kharitonov coming out on top.
Jorma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jorma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorma misses with a hook.
Kharitonov instigates a clinch.
Jorma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharitonov controls his hands.
Jorma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharitonov's elbow.
Jorma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Jorma.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorma has double underhooks.
Jorma lands a left hand.
Jorma prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
Jorma pushes Kharitonov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jorma takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharitonov.
Jorma blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jorma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharitonov.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jorma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kharitonov to the mat. Kharitonov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jorma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jorma trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov wants to stand up but Jorma is controlling him.
Jorma won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorma trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorma.
Jorma throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jorma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jorma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharitonov wants to stand but Jorma is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jorma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Jorma throws an elbow that misses. Kharitonov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jorma's guard. Nice move by Kharitonov!
Jorma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jorma is trying to keep Kharitonov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kharitonov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kharitonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to stand but Jorma is controlling from the bottom.
Jorma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharitonov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jorma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kharitonov controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorma connects with a looping right hand.
Nice jab there from Jorma.
Jorma staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Jorma. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Kharitonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kharitonov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jorma counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jorma.
Jorma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kharitonov throws out the jab.
Jorma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jorma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kharitonov throws an off balance right hand
and Jorma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kharitonov thinking.
Jorma keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kharitonov tries to avoid it but Jorma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kharitonov to the ground. Kharitonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorma misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kharitonov lands a jab to the head.
Kharitonov thumps Jorma with a low kick.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jorma.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kharitonov. Jorma shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasva Jorma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jorma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jorma lands a nice hook to Kharitonov's body. Kharitonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorma throws a leg kick but Kharitonov checks it.
Jorma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kharitonov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kharitonov is looking to get back to is feet but Jorma passes into side control.
Jorma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kharitonov can do to turn this around?
Jorma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rasva Jorma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jorma is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jorma throws an elbow but Kharitonov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jorma prevents Kharitonov from escaping the position.
Kharitonov parries the strikes from Jorma easily there. Jorma is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kharitonov to escape.
Jorma throwing strikes but Kharitonov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma struggling a bit here.
Kharitonov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lights Out™ ($849 15 Elite Coaches!). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma is looking to regain half guard here but Kharitonov keeps moving and retains side control.
Jorma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kharitonov.
Jorma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kharitonov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kharitonov gets to mount! Jorma was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jorma tries to hold on but Kharitonov postures up.
Kharitonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kharitonov controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma 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.
Kharitonov trying to control but Jorma is having none of it.
Kharitonov avoids the attempt from Jorma to control.
Jorma is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kharitonov controlling from the full mount.
Jorma can't escape the position.
Kharitonov controlling from the full mount.
Jorma wants to control but Kharitonov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kharitonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jorma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kharitonov controlling the action here.
Jorma throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorma trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kharitonov trying to control but Jorma is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kharitonov throws a looping overhand right but Jorma ducks down to avoid it.
Kharitonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorma can pounce on him.
Kharitonov defending well as Jorma loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Jorma coming out on top.
Jorma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jorma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rasva Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Jorma does it's job there.
Jorma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jorma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range and Jorma settles back down.
Jorma 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.
Jorma 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.
Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Jorma moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorma looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharitonov is just out of range.
Jorma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorma throws an off balance right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kharitonov throws the left hand but Jorma avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jorma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kharitonov is able to avoid easily.
Rasva Jorma is winning the standup battle so far.
Jorma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kharitonov throws out a loose jab but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jorma circles away.
Jorma looks to land a right hand but Kharitonov moved out of range.
Jorma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kharitonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jorma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Kharitonov misses.
Jorma is looking to counter punch.
Jorma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kharitonov wants to slow Jorma down by chopping away at his legs.
Jorma looks to land a body kick but Kharitonov moved away.
Kharitonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kharitonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jorma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kharitonov is pressed up against the cage. Jorma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kharitonov down to the mat. Kharitonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorma misses the target.
Kharitonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot that snaps Jorma's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Jorma.
Jorma throws a jab but it's blocked by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a hook but Jorma blocks it.
Jorma lands a leg kick that knocks Kharitonov off balance momentarily.
Kharitonov slips a straight right by Jorma.
Kharitonov throws a series of punches but Jorma avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Kharitonov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jorma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range and Jorma settles back down.
Kharitonov feints a counter leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with a right hand
and Jorma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kharitonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jorma misses with a looping right.
Jorma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kharitonov blocks the leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with a looping right.
Jorma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kharitonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jorma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kharitonov's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma slips under a jab from Kharitonov.
Jorma moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
Jorma lands a glancing blow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kharitonov blocks the leg kick.
Jorma fails to land the takedown.
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorma.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Jorma pushes him off.
Jorma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jorma checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov has closed the distance and engaged Jorma in a clinch.
Kharitonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kharitonov manages to break the clinch.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Jorma moves out of range.
Jorma misses with a looping right.
Jorma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kharitonov! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jorma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharitonov.
Jorma backing away here, and Kharitonov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Jorma throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Kharitonov misses.
Jorma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jorma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorma shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharitonov tries to sprawl out of it but Jorma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasva Jorma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kharitonov.
Jorma throws a lazy right hand but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jorma misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Kharitonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kharitonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kharitonov.
I think Kharitonov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Kharitonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parmalee Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sackett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RATM: Know Your Enemy. Parmalee Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexei Chatzikomninos's chin.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parmalee Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett looks for the body kick but Chatzikomninos saw that one coming.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chatzikomninos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett lands a high kick!
Chatzikomninos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sackett on the side of the head.
It looks like Parmalee Sackett has been cut.
Chatzikomninos blocks a leg kick.
Chatzikomninos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chatzikomninos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chatzikomninos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sackett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chatzikomninos moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chatzikomninos! But no joy.
Chatzikomninos throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chatzikomninos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett is looking to slow Chatzikomninos down with leg kicks.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Chatzikomninos misses with a straight left.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos lands a left and a right that send Sackett crashing to the mat, dazed. Chatzikomninos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chatzikomninos scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Chatzikomninos.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Chatzikomninos is out of range.
Parmalee Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chatzikomninos punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Chatzikomninos wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett lands a head kick!
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chatzikomninos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Sackett backs off Chatzikomninos throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.
Chatzikomninos loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Chatzikomninos swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a three punch combo that has Chatzikomninos backing up. Chatzikomninos nods at Sackett to acknowledge the strikes.
Chatzikomninos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chatzikomninos's knee momentarily.
A left lands for Sackett.
Chatzikomninos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chatzikomninos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chatzikomninos avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Chatzikomninos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sackett digs a good hook to Chatzikomninos's body.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Sackett misses with a double jab
and Chatzikomninos counters with a left and a right that stings Sackett.
Parmalee Sackett's cut is getting worse.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Chatzikomninos avoids it well.
Chatzikomninos throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Chatzikomninos.
Parmalee Sackett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sackett thumps Chatzikomninos with a low kick.
Chatzikomninos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett tries a low kick but Chatzikomninos avoids it.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Chatzikomninos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Chatzikomninos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Chatzikomninos wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos misses with a punch on the inside.
Chatzikomninos lands with a right to the head.
Jeez, Parmalee Sackett's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chatzikomninos blocks an uppercut.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chatzikomninos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chatzikomninos throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Chatzikomninos.
A left hand lands to the body for Chatzikomninos.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Chatzikomninos.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Chatzikomninos manages to break the clinch.
Chatzikomninos avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chatzikomninos throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Chatzikomninos swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chatzikomninos missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chatzikomninos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chatzikomninos works over Sackett's head and body with a nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Parmalee Sackett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexei Chatzikomninos!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teló's entrance music is Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. A fine choice. 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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209 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Teló!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shogan Aye!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aye scores with a spinning back kick!
Aye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teló misses with a head kick.
Aye feints the counter takedown.
Teló throws a body punch but Aye moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teló 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 Aye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick
and Aye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aye takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick
so Aye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Teló is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Teló looking for a sweep. Not yet Teló, not yet.
Aye trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teló looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aye is one step ahead there.
Aye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teló has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aye has managed to get both his arms back between Teló's legs - danger averted.
Aye wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teló not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teló bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Teló misses with a low kick.
Teló wants to clinch up but Aye keeps it at a distance.
Teló lands a leg kick that knocks Aye off balance momentarily.
Aye checks the leg kick.
Aye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aye shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló thuds his shin into the meat of Aye's side.
Teló slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye moves out of range of the strikes.
Aye misses with a wild combination.
Michel Teló is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teló misses with a body kick.
Teló takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teló scoring well with a low kick there.
Teló scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Teló.
Aye lands with a slapping head kick.
Teló scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aye doesn't seem bothered though.
Aye moves out of range of the body kick from Teló.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló tries a low kick but Aye avoids it.
Aye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teló tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teló 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.
A low kick from Teló is predictable there
and Aye counters with a big head kick but Teló shrugs it off.
Teló takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teló throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teló takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló scores with a punch to the head.
Teló 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.
Aye goes for a double leg but Teló avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teló continues to drive forward.
Aye throws a lazy right hand but Teló sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Teló is looking to clinch.
Michel Teló is winning the standup battle so far.
Teló scoring well with a low kick there.
Aye blocks a head kick by Teló.
Teló finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Aye misses.
Teló throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Teló
and Aye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Teló wants to improve his position but Aye is controlling well.
Teló regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aye stopping the sweep attempt from Teló.
Aye postures up in Teló's guard and throws a big left but Teló blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teló utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Teló 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.
Teló looking to control.
Aye tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teló takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló is looking to clinch.
Aye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teló defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teló tries to clinch up but Aye circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aye.
Teló closes the distance and clinches.
Aye gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teló swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aye is looking to work some ground and pound but Teló has wrist control.
Teló controls Aye momentarily but Aye frees himself.
Aye throwing strikes from guard but Teló blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aye landing with the ground and pound.
Aye landing some decent shots from guard.
Aye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Teló wants to sweep here but Aye controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teló preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teló will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aye was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Teló with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teló lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teló lands a nice looking body shot.
Teló avoids a kick to the body.
Teló half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Teló.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aye swinging wildly here.
Aye tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogan Aye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teló lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Teló rushes Aye and presses him up against the cage.
Teló lands a left hand.
Teló misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teló misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Aye on the inside.
Teló lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aye working aggressively here.
Teló misses with a punch on the inside.
Teló fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aye tries to throw a body punch but Teló avoids it by throwing Aye back against the cage.
Aye changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teló fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aye just misses with a punch to the body.
Aye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teló looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teló thuds his right hand into Aye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Teló connects with a right hand. Aye shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aye's sensitive parts.
Aye throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Teló thumps Aye with a low kick.
Aye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teló listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aye throws a sloppy head kick and Teló moves out of range easily.
Teló was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aye throws an overhand right that lands on Teló's shoulder, as Teló tries to avoid the shot.
Aye takes one on the button.
Teló lands with an overhand left.
Teló keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló misses with a kick to the body.
Aye takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aye slips a straight right by Teló.
Teló thuds his shin into the meat of Aye's side.
Aye is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aye checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teló throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Teló - that will leave a mark!
Aye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teló.
Teló jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aye throws a head kick that misses.
Teló misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick and Aye moves out of range easily.
Teló connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teló pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teló throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teló throws out a powerful jab.
Teló misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Aye. Beautiful body shot.
Teló looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aye fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teló checks it well.
Teló lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aye stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teló.
Teló lands with an uppercut that bounces Aye off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teló throws a front kick that sends Aye stumbling back into the cage.
Teló is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aye can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Aye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aye. That's going to slow Teló down.
Teló tries to clinch up
and Aye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teló moves away from the strike by Aye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donk. Teló catches Aye right on the button with a cross.
Aye stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teló.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aye.
Aye throws a shot from downtown. Teló moves away and avoids it.
Teló scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teló swings for the body but Aye moves out of range.
Teló throws a leg kick but Aye checks it.
Teló scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló thows a body kick. Aye tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Teló tries to clinch up but Aye circles away and keeps his distance.
Teló lands with a nice body punch.
Aye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aye checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aye slips a straight right by Teló.
Aye misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teló throws a push kick but Aye slaps the foot to one side.
And Aye tries to counter it with a takedown but Teló pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aye moves out of range of the body kick.
Teló lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Teló thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aye if he has to take too many more of those.
Aye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aye has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Teló.
Teló looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Aye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aye throws a lazy uppercut
and Teló counters with a nice kick to the body.
Teló misses the jab.
Aye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teló on the side of the head.
Teló throws a lazy right hand but Aye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teló is looking to counter punch.
Teló lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teló. Teló obviously looking to wear him down.
Aye's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teló throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aye keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye jabs Teló right on the nose. Teló blinks but takes it well.
Aye staying out of range there.
Aye throws a body shot but no joy.
Aye throws a leg kick but Teló moved away.
Aye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teló misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teló misses with a looping left.
Aye misses the jab.
Aye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aye throws a body shot but no joy.
Aye lands a nice shot that snaps Teló's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló lands a glancing blow to the side of Aye's head.
Aye has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Aye as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Aye.
Teló chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aye can pounce on him.
Teló throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aye.
Teló gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teló fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aye checks it well.
Aye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aye stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teló.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aye moves away.
Teló lands with a straight right. Aye didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló had his way with Shogan Aye in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teló. Teló circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aye moves away.
Teló defending well as Aye loads up on a big left hand.
Teló gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aye has clasped his hands together around Teló's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Teló to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló is looking for a sweep.
Teló is not content to let Aye control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Teló regains half guard.
Teló controlling the position for now.
Aye throwing shots but Teló is blocking nicely.
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.
Teló is trying to get back to full guard.
Teló trying to hold on to Aye's head to control him but Aye postures up.
Aye seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aye is thwarting Teló's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teló scores with a punch to the head.
Teló throws a body shot but no joy.
Shogan Aye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teló wants to slow Aye down by chopping away at his legs.
Teló blocks a head kick by Aye.
Teló fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aye manages to avoid it.
Aye tries to keep at a distance but Teló has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teló blocking some punches.
Aye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teló's elbow.
Aye cracks Teló with a nice body shot.
Teló prevents a body shot from Aye.
Teló tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aye's elbow.
Teló misses with a punch on the inside.
Aye lands a left hand.
Aye misses with a punch on the inside.
Teló taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aye working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aye.
Aye lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teló has a couple of punches blocked by Aye.
Nice body punch from Aye.
Aye gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Teló is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aye scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aye has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Teló defend it? Aye steps over the head and cranks it - Teló is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shogan Aye!
Shogan Aye is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Shogan Aye thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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