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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Jacques Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Reach!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Reach as Machado shoots in.
Reach looks to land a combination. Machado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machado has his takedown stuffed
and Reach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Machado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reach is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Jacques Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reach did well to prevent Machado getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is looking for a kimura but Reach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Machado is working for a kimura but Reach is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is thwarting Reach's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Machado seems content to control.
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses his free foot to push down on Reach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reach.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
Machado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Machado has hold of Reach's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reach manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Reach turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Machado off and cradles Reach's limp body as Machado celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jean Jacques Machado!
Jean Jacques Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lim Yun Gyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is my Love . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russell Paulman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lim Yun Gyu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yun Gyu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yun Gyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Yun Gyu does no damage.
Paulman darts in looking for a takedown but Yun Gyu gets double underhooks and turns Paulman into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Yun Gyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paulman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yun Gyu throws a hook to the side of Paulman's head but Paulman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yun Gyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yun Gyu but Yun Gyu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paulman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yun Gyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yun Gyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Paulman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yun Gyu throws a jab but it's blocked by Paulman.
Paulman moves into the clinch.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yun Gyu's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulman has hold of one of Yun Gyu's legs. Yun Gyu is fighting the takedown attempt but Paulman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yun Gyu keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yun Gyu for as long as he can get away with.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paulman wants to stand but Yun Gyu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paulman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yun Gyu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yun Gyu, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yun Gyu tries to circle away but Paulman has him pinned against the cage.
Paulman decides to pull guard.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yun Gyu manages to get himself to full guard.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Yun Gyu keeps moving.
Paulman throws a big elbow that misses.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Yun Gyu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to stand but Yun Gyu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paulman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lim Yun Gyu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yun Gyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulman.
Paulman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yun Gyu.
Paulman gets a clinch.
Yun Gyu is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
Paulman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yun Gyu uses from the top position.
Yun Gyu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yun Gyu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paulman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paulman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yun Gyu defending well though.
Yun Gyu taking some punishment here, with Paulman in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Paulman trying to advance position but Yun Gyu counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yun Gyu is keeping the position for now.
Paulman throwing strikes from guard but Yun Gyu blocks 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.
Paulman stands and throws Yun Gyu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paulman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Paulman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paulman.
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yun Gyu is breathing heavily.
Paulman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yun Gyu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paulman lands a knee to the body.
Paulman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yun Gyu after a bit of a struggle.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Paulman connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman landing knees to the body.
Paulman connects with a knee to the head.
Paulman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Russell Paulman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paulman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yun Gyu's face.
Yun Gyu tries to break free but Paulman pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulman.
Paulman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paulman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Yun Gyu controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yun Gyu manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Russell Paulman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paulman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yun Gyu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt - Yun Gyu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Yun Gyu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yun Gyu leaves Paulman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman darts in and clinches Yun Gyu up against the cage.
Paulman prevents Yun Gyu from breaking the clinch.
Yun Gyu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yun Gyu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yun Gyu working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman prevents Yun Gyu from breaking the clinch.
Yun Gyu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paulman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yun Gyu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paulman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yun Gyu can turn it around.
Paulman wants a takedown.
Yun Gyu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paulman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yun Gyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt - Yun Gyu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yun Gyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paulman.
Paulman darts in and clinches Yun Gyu up against the cage.
Paulman lands a damaging elbow.
Paulman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yun Gyu uses from the top position.
Paulman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulman tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yun Gyu prevents Paulman from getting back to his feet.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Yun Gyu is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman is striking off his back. Yun Gyu thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
It looks like Yun Gyu is going to stand back up.
Paulman is pressing down on Yun Gyu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paulman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paulman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yun Gyu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yun Gyu is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulman has double underhooks.
Paulman working Yun Gyu over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yun Gyu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yun Gyu's face.
Paulman working Yun Gyu over with knees to the body.
Yun Gyu is trying to break the clinch but Paulman has him pressed against the cage.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yun Gyu prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Paulman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paulman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Paulman!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Parasenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jolly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Jolly is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Parasenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Jolly!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parasenko goes for a double leg but Jolly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jolly continues to drive forward.
Parasenko fails to land the takedown.
Jolly shoots in and gets a takedown into Parasenko's guard.
Parasenko wriggles free and stands up.
Parasenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Jolly manages to break the clinch.
Jolly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parasenko defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Parasenko as Jolly shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parasenko rushes Jolly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parasenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jolly walks away with a smile on his face. Parasenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Parasenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parasenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Jolly circles away.
Parasenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jolly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parasenko looking for submissions off his back.
Jolly is keen to just control but Parasenko is a slippery customer.
Jolly is looking to advance position but Parasenko won't allow it.
Jolly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parasenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jolly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jolly's back!
Jolly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jolly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Parasenko.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolly wants to escape the position.
Parasenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jolly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jolly trying to control the position but Parasenko manages to sink in the hooks.
Jolly looking to control the position.
Parasenko missing with punches from the back.
Parasenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jolly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parasenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jolly fending off the submission attempt from Parasenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parasenko looking for the RNC.
Jolly is in a bad position with Parasenko working for a choke. Jolly manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Jolly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Parasenko wants to control but Jolly postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Parasenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jolly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parasenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jolly off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Parasenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jolly is fending him off so far but Parasenko persists. Nope, Jolly circles away and we're back to standing.
Parasenko looking to score a takedown here. Jolly is defending well but Parasenko drives through and ends up in Jolly's guard.
Parasenko looking to pass the guard.
Parasenko postures up in Jolly's guard and throws a big left but Jolly blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parasenko looking to sit in guard and control but Jolly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Parasenko wants to sweep here but Jolly controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parasenko trying to control the position.
Jolly prevents Parasenko from getting back to his feet.
Jolly preventing the sweep.
Parasenko working for a triangle but Jolly defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jolly advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jolly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parasenko defending well though.
Parasenko trying to control from the bottom.
Jolly thows a huge punch but Parasenko dodges it nicely.
Parasenko trying to control from the bottom.
Jolly slows the pace down in half guard.
Jolly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parasenko keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jolly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parasenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Jolly lands an elbow that stopped Parasenko in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolly breaks from the clinch.
Jolly has a takedown stuffed.
Parasenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jolly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladimir Parasenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jolly throws a head kick but Parasenko moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jolly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parasenko shoots in for a takedown but Jolly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jolly doesn't manage to clinch there - Parasenko circles away.
No luck for Jolly with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jolly is defended easily by Parasenko.
Vladimir Parasenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jolly.
Jolly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parasenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jolly as he jumps to the side.
Parasenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jolly sprawls well. Jolly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parasenko gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parasenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jolly.
Parasenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Jolly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Parasenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parasenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Parasenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parasenko clinches.
Parasenko goes for a takedown attempt but Jolly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jolly tries to keep at a distance but Parasenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parasenko manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolly tries to free his leg and advance position but Parasenko is retaining full guard.
Parasenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jolly is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jolly throws an elbow that misses. Parasenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jolly's guard. Nice move by Parasenko!
Parasenko trying to control but Jolly is working from the bottom.
Parasenko looking to pass the guard.
Parasenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jolly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parasenko trying to control but Jolly is working from the bottom.
Parasenko with a nice head shot there.
Jolly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parasenko stays in close to Jolly's body and controls the position.
Jolly keeping moving, preventing Parasenko from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parasenko pinned against the cage. Parasenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parasenko stuffs the takedown.
Vladimir Parasenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jolly.
Parasenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Jolly tries to counter it with a takedown but Parasenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Parasenko is predictable there
and Jolly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parasenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parasenko dodges an elbow strike from Jolly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Parasenko effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Parasenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jolly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parasenko is defending well for now.
Jolly has a couple of punches blocked by Parasenko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jolly goes for a takedown attempt but Parasenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Parasenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parasenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Parasenko!
Justin Jolly spoke after the fight, saying 'I'LL SEE WHAT WENT WRONG AND TRY TO IMPROVE MAN . IM NEW TO THE GAME I'LL LEARN FROM THIS AND BE BACK '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Temoodschin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Draymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roni Draymond is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Temoodschin Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roni Draymond!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draymond misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Khan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Draymond feints and as Khan raises his hands in defense, Draymond changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Draymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan wants to stand but Draymond is controlling the position.
Khan has Draymond pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draymond prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Draymond takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whack! Khan lands a heavy head kick that drops Draymond. The ref tackles Khan to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Draymond was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Temoodschin Khan!
After winning the bout, Temoodschin Khan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominance Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thaddeus Fitzgerald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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142 lbs
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominance Zelditeez !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Fitzgerald slams his shin into Zelditeez 's torso.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Zelditeez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zelditeez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzgerald connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald 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.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Zelditeez shoots in.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominance Zelditeez .
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominance Zelditeez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Zelditeez shoots in.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut
and Zelditeez counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelditeez wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Zelditeez keeps moving and retains side control.
Zelditeez is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zelditeez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fitzgerald defending against the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald struggling a bit here.
Zelditeez wants to take a breather but Fitzgerald manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zelditeez .
Fitzgerald pulls Zelditeez in close to prevent any damage.
Fitzgerald controls Zelditeez momentarily but Zelditeez frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fitzgerald has Zelditeez pulled in close to control his posture.
Zelditeez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fitzgerald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zelditeez is proving hard to escape from.
Zelditeez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard.
Zelditeez wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Zelditeez won't allow Fitzgerald to sweep him here.
Zelditeez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fitzgerald keeping full guard, as Zelditeez tries to pass.
Zelditeez is still trying to improve position.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zelditeez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zelditeez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zelditeez looking to pass the guard.
Fitzgerald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zelditeez has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zelditeez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zelditeez looking to control but instead Fitzgerald has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fitzgerald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zelditeez wants to take a breather but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Zelditeez lands with a punch from half guard.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Fitzgerald is pressing down on Zelditeez 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelditeez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
Zelditeez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zelditeez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Thaddeus Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Zelditeez avoids it well.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zelditeez circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zelditeez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zelditeez somewhat.
Zelditeez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Zelditeez , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzgerald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zelditeez will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Zelditeez avoids them all with ease.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Zelditeez . Zelditeez gets slowly back to his feet.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominance Zelditeez .
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy uppercut
and Zelditeez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zelditeez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fitzgerald's thigh. Fitzgerald counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zelditeez trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald has Zelditeez pulled in close to control his posture.
Zelditeez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zelditeez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zelditeez looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zelditeez wants to sweep here but Fitzgerald controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is looking to stand up but Zelditeez won't let him.
Zelditeez has Fitzgerald pulled in close to control his posture.
Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Zelditeez .
Zelditeez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzgerald manages to get himself to full guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zelditeez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zelditeez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zelditeez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzgerald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fitzgerald can't keep his opponent in guard - Zelditeez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zelditeez is looking to advance position but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fitzgerald here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Zelditeez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zelditeez .
Zelditeez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzgerald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zelditeez .
Zelditeez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fitzgerald regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zelditeez .
Zelditeez preventing the sweep.
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Zelditeez slips the punch.
Zelditeez tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zelditeez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Zelditeez persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Zelditeez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Zelditeez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Zelditeez ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zelditeez walks into a jab.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zelditeez can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zelditeez .
Zelditeez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zelditeez fails with a takedown attempt.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominance Zelditeez .
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
Zelditeez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to avoid it but Zelditeez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzgerald to the ground. Fitzgerald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zelditeez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzgerald pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping left.
Zelditeez shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zelditeez closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzgerald, looking for a takedown. Zelditeez pushes Fitzgerald against the cage but Fitzgerald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zelditeez looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Zelditeez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzgerald defends it well.
Fitzgerald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zelditeez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zelditeez lands in his opponent's guard.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez being controlled here momentarily.
Dominance Zelditeez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald controlling the position.
Fitzgerald keeping full guard, as Zelditeez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zelditeez throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zelditeez is one step ahead there.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
Zelditeez trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fitzgerald keeping full guard, as Zelditeez tries to pass.
Zelditeez slips nicely into half guard.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Zelditeez in his half guard.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Zelditeez postures up.
Zelditeez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelditeez is keen to just control but Fitzgerald is a slippery customer.
Dominance Zelditeez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitzgerald.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzgerald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darth Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dang Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Darth Mauler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Mauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dang Sai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mauler lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mauler. Sai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sai misses with a hook
and Mauler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sai thinking.
Sai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mauler tries to keep at a distance but Sai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mauler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Mauler blocks an elbow strike.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Mauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Sai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mauler.
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!
Mauler dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler blocks an elbow strike.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mauler blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mauler lands with a left to the head.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Sai controls his hands.
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped Mauler in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Darth Mauler has been cut.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Mauler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mauler pushes Sai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Sai controls his hands.
Mauler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks an elbow strike.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Mauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sais head.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Sai avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the cage.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Mauler blocks the elbow strike.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Mauler throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mauler.
Mauler breaks from the clinch.
Mauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sai.
Sai has closed the distance and engaged Mauler in a clinch.
Mauler blocks the elbow strike.
Sai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sai blocks an uppercut.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sai's elbow.
Mauler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai blocks a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike.
Mauler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mauler's brow.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai lands an elbow inside that Mauler shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Mauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sai has managed to clinch.
Mauler blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mauler's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mauler's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mauler has a couple of punches blocked by Sai.
Mauler blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
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!
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Mauler avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sai.
Mauler avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks the elbow strike.
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Still in the clinch, Mauler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Mauler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mauler's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mauler breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Sai lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dang Sai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darth Mauler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sai misses with a lunging right hand
and Mauler counters with a three punch combo that has Sai backing up. Sai nods at Mauler to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Mauler does it's job there.
Mauler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sai in his tracks.
Sai is rocked!
Sai moves into the clinch successfully.
Sai is still on wobbly legs! Can Mauler finish him?
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Mauler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sai seems to have recovered his senses.
Mauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Sai controls the action.
Dang Sai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mauler lands with a left to the head.
Mauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sai loads up on a big right hand but Mauler slips the punch.
Mauler stuns Sai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Sai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler swats away the attempt to clinch by Sai.
Sai doesn't manage to clinch there - Mauler circles away.
Sai throws a lazy right hand but Mauler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mauler misses with a series of wild punches.
Sai doesn't manage to clinch there - Mauler circles away.
Mauler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mauler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dang Sai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Sai. Those never looked like landing.
Mauler throws a body punch but Sai moves out of range.
Sai misses with an uppercut.
Mauler throws a lazy right hand but Sai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sai tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sai misses with a lunging right hand
and Mauler counters with a nice body shot.
Sai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mauler was well out of range. Poor timing from Sai.
Mauler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mauler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sai is just out of range.
Sai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Mauler misses its target.
Sai looks to score with a jab to the body but Mauler is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sai swings widly with a right hand
letting Mauler counter with a right hand.
Sai is looking to clinch.
Mauler thuds a left hand into Sai's body.
Jab, jab by Mauler - just one landing.
Mauler cracks Sai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mauler counters with a two punch combo.
Mauler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mauler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sai counters by clinching up.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mauler. Sai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sai slips a straight right by Mauler.
Sai wants to counter with a clinch but Mauler pushes him away.
Sai misses with a body shot
and Sai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mauler.
It seemed like Sai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Mauler - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mauler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sai moves into range and clinches up with Mauler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mauler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Mauler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sai backwards.
Mauler misses with a punch to the body.
Mauler is working Sai over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sai.
Nice elbow from Sai.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mauler's brow.
Mauler dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Mauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sai misses with a left hand
and Mauler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mauler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Mauler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darth Mauler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Mauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sai.
Mauler throws a series of punches but Sai avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mauler. Sai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sai throws an overhand right that lands on Mauler's shoulder, as Mauler tries to avoid the shot.
Mauler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mauler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mauler on the side of the head.
Sai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mauler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sai misses the shot to the body.
Sai takes a swing at Mauler's ribcage but misses.
Darth Mauler is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler lands a nice shot that snaps Sai's head back.
Mauler ducks under a wild hook from Sai.
Nice shot lands for Mauler.
Sai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mauler finds it's way round the side to connect with Sai's head.
Mauler lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Sai out cold! Sai is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darth Mauler!
A very excited looking Darth Mauler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf has chosen POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Kedorf ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu 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.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kedorf's corner calls for a 1-2. Kedorf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kedorf momentarily.
Kedorf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kedorf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kedorf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kedorf throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kedorf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kedorf.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Kedorf ducks down to avoid it.
Kedorf connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.
Kedorf throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kettu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kedorf digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Kedorf misses.
Kedorf misses with a looping right.
Kedorf takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu swings for the body but Kedorf moves out of range.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Kedorf avoids them all with ease.
Kettu slips a jab from Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kedorf punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu throws a body punch but Kedorf moves out of range.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Kedorf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kedorf avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kedorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kettu slips a straight right by Kedorf.
Kettu stuns Kedorf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kedorf as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu slips a jab from Kedorf.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kedorf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kedorf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Kedorf lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kedorf.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Kettu lunges at Kedorf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kedorf's hand.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kedorf moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Kedorf as he connects with a hook.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kedorf lands with a cross.
Kedorf punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kedorf connects with the punch.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws the left hand but Kedorf avoids the punch easily.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kedorf dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kedorf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu is breathing heavily.
Kedorf lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kedorf lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Kedorf. Beautiful body shot.
Kedorf misses with a looping right.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kedorf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kettu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kedorf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kettu momentarily.
Kedorf lands an overhand right.
Kedorf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kedorf punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kedorf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Kedorf as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Kedorf.
Nice body punch from Kedorf.
Kedorf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kedorf scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kedorf lands with a cross.
Kedorf bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kettu! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kettu is rocked!
Kedorf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kettu, up you get!
Oh Kettu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kedorf moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kettu goes down! Can Kedorf finish him!?
Kettu seems to have got his legs back now.
Kedorf decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kedorf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kedorf misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kedorf scores with a punch to the head.
Kettu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kedorf ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Nice cross by Kedorf.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barol Kedorf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kedorf connects with a single shot there.
Kedorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kedorf lands with a shot to the body.
Kedorf moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kedorf moves out of range of the strikes.
Kedorf lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Kedorf's head back.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kedorf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kedorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kedorf thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kedorf lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kedorf.
Kedorf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kedorf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kedorf connects with a single shot there.
Kedorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kedorf digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
A jab from Kedorf finds it's way through Kettu's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
A big left from Kedorf misses.
Barol Kedorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kedorf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kedorf misses with a straight right.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut.
Kettu misses with the combination.
Kedorf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kedorf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kedorf lands a nice looking body shot.
Kedorf throws a shot to the body.
Kedorf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kedorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kedorf lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.
Nice body punch from Kedorf.
Kedorf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kedorf, as that shot connected.
Kedorf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kettu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kedorf drops Kettu with a big left hand and mounts him. Kettu is in big trouble!
Kettu can't escape the position.
Kedorf controlling his opponent.
Kettu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kedorf controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kedorf avoids the attempt from Kettu to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kedorf scores with a hook to the body. Kettu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Kedorf.
Kedorf swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kedorf connects with a looping right hand.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Kedorf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kettu doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Kedorf.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kedorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kedorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kedorf.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kedorf! But no joy.
Kedorf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Kettu jabs Kedorf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Kedorf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kedorf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu clobbers Kedorf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kedorf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kedorf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kedorf throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barol Kedorf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kedorf throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Kettu throws a jab when Kedorf was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kedorf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kedorf lands with a good body shot.
Kedorf scores with a body shot.
Kedorf digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
Kedorf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
Kedorf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Kedorf.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Kedorf scores with a hook to the body. Kettu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Kedorf scores with a body shot.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kedorf. Beautiful body shot.
Kedorf jabs at Kettu's body.
Kedorf lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kedorf dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf lands with a shot to the body.
Kedorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kedorf scores with a body shot.
Kettu slips a jab from Kedorf.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kettu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kedorf as he connects with a hook.
Kettu tries to bum rush Kedorf with a series of wild strikes but Kedorf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kedorf drops Kettu with a big left hand and mounts him. Kettu is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kedorf controlling his opponent.
Kedorf avoids the attempt from Kettu to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettu tries to buck Kedorf off but he can't manage it.
Kedorf controlling his opponent.
Kedorf stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kedorf works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kedorf defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kedorf jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kedorf.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kedorf lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kedorf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Kedorf lands a slapping body shot.
Kedorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kedorf throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kedorf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kedorf scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kedorf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
A quick step to the side and Kettu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kedorf on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Kedorf's shoulder, as Kedorf tries to avoid the shot.
Kedorf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalle Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kedorf works the jab nicely.
Kedorf looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kedorf throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kedorf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Kettu lands a jab to Kedorf's midsection.
Kettu moves into range and clinches up with Kedorf.
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Kedorf moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kedorf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Kedorf's shoulder, as Kedorf tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Kedorf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kedorf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barol Kedorf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kedorf 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Stubb has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mehmet Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
Stubb lands with a right hand.
Stubb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Muhammad.
Stubb takes a swing at Muhammad's ribcage but misses.
Stubb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muhammad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stubb with a body shot.
Muhammad misses with a wild combination.
Stubb ducks under a wild hook from Muhammad.
Muhammad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhammad throws a body punch but Stubb moves out of range.
Muhammad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Mehmet Muhammad has been cut.
Muhammad scores with a shot to the body.
Stubb jabs Muhammad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stubb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhammad was well out of range. Poor timing from Stubb.
Muhammad misses with a left hand
and Stubb counters with a crisp right hand that drops Muhammad! Stubb lets Muhammad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Muhammad is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhammad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stubb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muhammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Stubb finish him?
Stubb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad.
Muhammad seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Stubb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb drops Muhammad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muhammad looks back up at him and smiles so Stubb waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stubb throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhammad tries to counter with a clinch but Stubb shakes him off and moves away.
Muhammad missing with a left hand there. Stubb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stubb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stubb slips under a jab from Muhammad.
Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb throws a right and a left that Muhammad avoids nicely.
Stubb throws a lazy right hand but Muhammad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhammad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stubb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muhammad doesn't seem bothered though.
Stubb misses with a hook. Muhammad ducked under it nicely.
Stubb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stubb tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhammad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stubb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stubb connects with a crisp jab.
Stubb throws a right and a left that Muhammad avoids nicely.
Stubb closes the distance and pushes Muhammad back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhammad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Muhammad has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhammad prevents a body shot from Stubb.
Stubb stalling.
Stubb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stubb.
A body shot lands from Stubb.
Stubb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muhammads head.
Come on Muhammad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stubb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Stubb controls the action.
Stubb just leaning against Muhammad, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubb manages to break the clinch.
Muhammad looks to land a left hand but Stubb moved out of range nicely.
Stubb with a nice cross.
Stubb slips a jab and a cross from Muhammad.
Muhammad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stubb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stubb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muhammad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stubb lands a glancing blow to the side of Muhammad's head.
Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Stubb ducks down to avoid it.
Stubb scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Stubb.
Muhammad scores with a nice head shot.
Muhammad moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhammad gets through Stubb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhammad working aggressively here.
Stubb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stubb breaks from the clinch.
Muhammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stubb.
Muhammad ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Muhammad misses with an uppercut.
Stubb misses with an uppercut.
Muhammad throws a series of punches but Stubb avoids them all with ease.
Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stubb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stubb misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhammad connects with a looping right hand.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb throws a one two combo.
Muhammad misses with a looping right.
Stubb rushes Muhammad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muhammad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehmet Muhammad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stubb wants to clinch.
Stubb connects with a crisp jab.
Muhammad misses with a looping left.
Stubb drops Muhammad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muhammad looks back up at him and smiles so Stubb waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Muhammad lands with a hook. Stubb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muhammad misses the jab.
Stubb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhammad can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhammad throws a shot to the body.
Muhammad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Muhammad. Those never looked like landing.
Muhammad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad.
Muhammad throws a right hand that Stubb ducks under and follows up with a left that Stubb also avoids with ease.
A jab from Stubb finds it's way through Muhammad's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stubb is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Muhammad like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Muhammad from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cholo Van Gaal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gaal clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
A right hand to the body from Jolevi.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Jolevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Jolevi has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Jolevi lands a body punch.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Jolevi blocks it.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Gaal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jolevi up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
We've been informed that Jolevi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jolevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
Jolevi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jolevi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the side of Jolevi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal taking a breather.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jolevi.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Jolevi blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jolevis head.
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Jolevi pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
Van Gaal presses Jolevi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Jolevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal is working Jolevi over against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Van Gaal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Van Gaal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jolevi is working Van Gaal over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jolevi lands a body punch.
Van Gaal tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal cracks Jolevi with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jolevi in his tracks.
Van Gaal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jolevi can do to turn this around?
Van Gaal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jolevi has closed the distance and engaged Van Gaal in a clinch.
Jolevi lands a right hand.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Jolevi avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Jolevi letting Van Gaal take a breather here.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jolevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Jolevi lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal gets through Jolevi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Cholo Van Gaal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jolevi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
Jolevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal lands a left hand.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jolevi prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Jolevi.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Jolevi avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jolevi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Jolevi working aggressively here.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jolevi backwards.
A short right from Jolevi on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a left hand.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jolevi.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
Jolevi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Jolevi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jolevi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jolevi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Gaal is trying to stall.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal taking a breather.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jolevi is just out of range.
Van Gaal clinches up against the cage.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jolevi tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jolevi.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
Jolevi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi blocking some punches.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jolevi.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Jolevi throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal gets through Jolevi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal lands a left hand.
Jolevi pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jolevi.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jolevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jolevi.
Cholo Van Gaal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Jolevi.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Jolevi backwards.
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!
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jolevi backwards.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Jolevi pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Jolevi.
Zoran Jolevi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Gaal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zadimus Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paul Maul enters the cage!
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zadimus Delacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Maul!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul wants to clinch.
It looked like Delacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul connects with the punch.
Maul misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Delacroix misses the target.
Delacroix slips under a jab from Maul.
Delacroix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delacroix throws a hook but Maul blocks it.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delacroix. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Maul scores with a nice head shot.
Delacroix slips under a jab from Maul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
letting Delacroix counter with a right hand.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Delacroix.
Delacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul misses with an uppercut. Delacroix saw that one coming.
Delacroix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delacroix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delacroix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delacroix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delacroix counters with a crisp one two that drops Maul! Delacroix thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maul to his feet! Maul is in big trouble!
Maul looks to land a right hand but Delacroix moved out of range.
Delacroix ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
The fighters circling - Delacroix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delacroix looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Delacroix has time to react.
Maul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maul moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delacroix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Delacroix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delacroix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul misses with the head strike.
Delacroix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Delacroix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delacroix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul blocks an uppercut.
Delacroix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul throws a punch but it's blocked by Delacroix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delacroix.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delacroix's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delacroix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delacroix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
Delacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul tries to work over Delacroix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maul lands a hook that snaps the head of Delacroix backwards.
Delacroix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Delacroix.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Delacroix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Delacroix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delacroix's elbow.
Delacroix tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Delacroix back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul.
Delacroix blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Delacroix.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Delacroix.
Delacroix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maul looks winded!
Maul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Delacroix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delacroix digs a right hand underneath Maul's ribcage. Maul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul.
Delacroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maul blocks a body shot from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a shot to the body.
Delacroix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maul working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delacroix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maul working hard to break the clinch.
Maul has a couple of punches blocked by Delacroix.
A short uppercut from Delacroix.
Nice body punch from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a left hand.
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!
Maul prevents a body shot from Delacroix.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
A short body shot lands from Delacroix as the two fighters clinch.
Delacroix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Delacroix scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Delacroix.
Delacroix tries a body shot but Maul blocks it.
Delacroix lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Delacroix.
A nice left hand lands by Delacroix.
Maul working aggressively here.
Delacroix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delacroix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Delacroix.
Delacroix presses Maul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Delacroix.
A short left from Delacroix.
Maul is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Delacroix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zadimus Delacroix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Delacroix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Delacroix swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Delacroix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Delacroix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Delacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Delacroix.
A little feinted left hand from Delacroix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delacroix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Delacroix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Delacroix is just out of range.
Delacroix misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Delacroix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Delacroix is looking for a counter combo.
Maul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
and Delacroix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delacroix lands with a straight right. Maul didn't see that one coming.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delacroix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix cracks a nice hook into Maul's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maul in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maul is breathing heavily.
Maul slips under a jab from Delacroix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Delacroix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delacroix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Delacroix does no damage.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delacroix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Delacroix finish him?
Delacroix lands a right hook to the body.
Maul seems to have recovered his senses.
Delacroix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Delacroix lands a glancing blow to the side of Maul's head.
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delacroix. Delacroix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Delacroix lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Maul falls backwards - clearly groggy! Delacroix dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zadimus Delacroix!
Zadimus Delacroix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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