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EVO 276: Avaldo vs Hunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Ha Ha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Han Ha Ha!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries to move into range but Ha Ha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ha Ha. Ha Ha obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Jab by Ha Ha.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Ha Ha.
Hardy punishes Ha Ha's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ha Ha.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ha Ha misses with an uppercut.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardy walks into a straight right hand from Ha Ha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ha Ha misses with a leg kick.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Ha Ha 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ha Ha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ha Ha throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Ha Ha manages to avoid it.
Ha Ha throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Ha Ha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Marcus Hardy has been cut.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Ha Ha counters with a nice uppercut.
Han Ha Ha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ha Ha throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Ha Ha tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ha Ha misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ha Ha scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ha Ha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there.
Ha Ha kicks Hardy off and gets back to his feet.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha scores with a jab to the body.
Ha Ha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A head kick misses from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Ha Ha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ha Ha throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Ha Ha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ha Ha moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ha Ha! But no joy.
Ha Ha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ha Ha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ha Ha cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy throws the left hand but Ha Ha avoids the punch easily.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ha Ha misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ha Ha throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ha Ha throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Ha Ha throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ha Ha. Ha Ha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ha Ha avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Ha Ha throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Ha Ha throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Ha Ha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ha Ha. That's going to slow Hardy down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Ha Ha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hardy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ha Ha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ha Ha throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha avoids the body shot from Hardy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ha Ha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ha Ha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ha Ha lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ha Ha has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Ha Ha blocks nicely.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Ha Ha keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ha Ha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ha Ha wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Ha Ha pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Ha Ha.
A countering left hand to the body from Ha Ha misses.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ha Ha.
Ha Ha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ha Ha digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ha Ha catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Ha Ha slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Ha Ha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ha Ha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ha Ha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ha Ha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ha Ha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ha Ha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Ha Ha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Han Ha Ha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ha Ha throws a body kick that misses.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Ha Ha moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ha Ha. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ha Ha is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ha Ha.
Ha Ha ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Ha Ha jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ha Ha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Ha Ha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Ha Ha shakes it off.
Ha Ha feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Ha Ha connects with a crisp jab.
Marcus Hardy's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ha Ha misses with a wild body shot.
Ha Ha ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A big right from Ha Ha misses.
Ha Ha walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Marcus Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ha Ha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Ha Ha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hardy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ha Ha cracks Hardy with a good jab.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Ha Ha connects with a crisp jab.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ha Ha connects with a crisp jab.
Ha Ha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy moves out of range as Ha Ha throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ha Ha. That snapped Hardy's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ha Ha throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Ha Ha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ha Ha misses its intended target.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ha Ha scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Ha Ha is out of range.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Ha Ha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Ha Ha.
Hardy throws a jab when Ha Ha was well out of range.
Ha Ha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ha Ha slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ha Ha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ha Ha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ha Ha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ha Ha.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Ha Ha moved out of range nicely.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ha Ha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Han Ha Ha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy throws a hook but Ha Ha avoids it easily.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ha Ha.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Ha Ha manages to avoid it.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Ha Ha shows good takedown defense.
Ha Ha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Ha Ha looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Marcus Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ha Ha throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ha Ha.
Hardy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ha Ha to the ground. Hardy is now in Ha Ha's guard.
Ha Ha scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Han Ha Ha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Ha Ha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ha Ha scores with a nice strike.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Ha Ha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ha Ha scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Han Ha Ha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ha Ha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Ha Ha!
Han Ha Ha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. Stapleton has chosen Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
196 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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215 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hong defending well as Stapleton loads up on a big left hand.
Hong tried to counter with a leg kick but Stapleton avoided it.
Stapleton checks the leg kick.
Hong tries to clinch but Stapleton is having none of it.
Stapleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stapleton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Hong slips a straight right by Stapleton.
Hong cracks Stapleton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stapleton misses with a left hand
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stapleton is rocked!
Stapleton swings widly with a right hand
and Hong counters with a big right hand! Oh Stapleton is in trouble here! Hong follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonton Hong!
During a confident post fight interview, Tonton Hong 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker misses with a hook.
Kahn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
Walker throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn checks a low kick from Walker.
Kahn slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Kahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walker's sensitive parts.
Kahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Walker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Walker.
Walker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kahn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walker scrambles back to his feet.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker fakes the leg kick and cracks Kahn in the body.
Walker defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Walker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kahn.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
Walker throws a low kick but Kahn avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
That kick from Kahn tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walker. Walker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
Walker throws a front kick aimed at Kahn's knee but Kahn avoids it well.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Kahn.
We've been informed that Walker 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.
Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahn throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
Walker throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Walker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Kahn misses.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Kahn blocks the body kick.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walker!
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walker scores with a head kick.
Kahn catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walker misses with a body shot.
A big left from Walker misses.
Kahn thumps Walker with a low kick.
Walker moves into the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kahn tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Walker throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Walker misses.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn staying out of range there.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Kahn coming out on top.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kahn!
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 Tyson Kahn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Walker throws a low kick but Kahn avoids it.
Walker misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
Walker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kahn misses with a hook.
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kahn checks it well.
Kahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Walker off the cage and back into range.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Walker off balance momentarily.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Walker slips a jab from Kahn.
Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kahn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage!
Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good shot there by Walker.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walker looks to land a body kick but Kahn moved away.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Kahn.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Walker throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Kahn catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Walker is predictable there
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn thumps Walker with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walker.
Kahn moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Kahn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kahn connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Walker tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a chopping leg kick but Kahn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kahn pushes Walker away with a front kick.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kahn connects with a solid leg kick.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker tries a low kick but Kahn avoids it.
Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Walker checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kahn.
Walker blocks a low kick nicely.
Walker misses with a kick to the body
and Kahn counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker throws out a leg kick but Kahn moves out of range and Walker only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walker.
A jab from Walker misses.
Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Kahn motions for Walker to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Walker's knee but Walker avoids it well.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Kahn - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kahn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kahn connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Kahn.
Walker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walker avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Kahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Walker thumps Kahn with a low kick.
Kahn checks the leg kick.
Walker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kahn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Walker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kahn to score with a decent uppercut.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walker is out of range and Kahn settles back down.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Kahn connects with a leg kick. Walker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kahn connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Kahn down.
Walker throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kahn jabs Walker right on the nose. Walker blinks but takes it well.
Walker throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Kahn is looking to land body kicks.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kahn stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker scores with a leg kick.
Tyson Kahn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Kahn misses with the combination.
Walker looks to throw a body kick
and Kahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Walker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahn steps away.
Walker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kahn checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kahn.
Walker looks to land a body kick but Kahn moved away.
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Kahn checks the leg kick.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walker doesn't seem phased though.
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Walker cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg.
Kahn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kahn.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn lands a jab to Walker's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
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!
Kahn avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kahn.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Kahn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Walker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Shane Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahn 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kahn!
Tyson Kahn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribber comes into the arena with Ay Ay Ay blaring out of the sound system. Grin Ribber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fredrik Stenberg's chin.
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribber is looking to clinch.
Stenberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribber doesn't seem bothered though.
Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Stenberg with a poor takedown
and Ribber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Stenberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ribber.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Ribber motions for Stenberg to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Ribber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenberg defends it easily.
Stenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ribber has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stenberg doesn't defend quickly enough and Ribber has managed to lock this one up! Can Stenberg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ribber on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grin Ribber!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sioldster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Gucci Mane feat. Rick Ross - Head Shots. Sioldster has chosen Chaos - Burgatory as his entrance music. Mike Sioldster told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Sioldster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake lands with a kick to the temple. Sioldster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mike Sioldster has been cut.
Blake slips a jab from Sioldster.
Sioldster throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Sioldster throws a low kick but Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Blake defending well as Sioldster loads up on a big left hand.
Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sioldster cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
It looks like Edward Blake has been cut.
Sioldster throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Blake scores with a nice head shot.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Sioldster.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Sioldster moved out of range nicely.
Blake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sioldster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sioldster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blake counters with a head kick that drops Sioldster to the mat! Sioldster scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sioldster is rocked!
Sioldster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
Sioldster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sioldster is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Sioldster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sioldster seems to have recovered his senses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake misses with a kick to the body.
Sioldster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Sioldster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sioldster.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sioldster.
Sioldster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Mike Sioldster's cut even more.
Sioldster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Blake throws a lazy head kick
and Sioldster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sioldster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Sioldster moved out of range.
Sioldster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sioldster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sioldster scoring well with a low kick there.
Blake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Blake misses.
Blake lands the left hand.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Sioldster moves out of range easily.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Sioldster moves out of range easily.
Sioldster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sioldster misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sioldster punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Sioldster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Sioldster connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Blake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edward Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sioldster connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Blake gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sioldster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Blake.
Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sioldster avoids the body shot from Blake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a left hand
and Sioldster counters with an outside leg kick.
Sioldster cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sioldster.
Blake throws a lazy head kick
and Sioldster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sioldster.
Blake scores with the left hand. Sioldster knows he should have avoided that one.
The cut above Mike Sioldster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Blake.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sioldster.
Sioldster lands a nice shot that snaps Blake's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sioldster cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sioldster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sioldster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sioldster with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blake.
Sioldster throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blake counters with a one-two to the body.
Blake throws a head kick that misses
and Sioldster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sioldster.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Sioldster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake throws a one two combo.
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sioldster scores with a leg kick.
Sioldster has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mike Sioldster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A big left from Sioldster misses.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Sioldster avoids it well and moves away.
Blake misses with a hook to the body
and Sioldster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sioldster.
Blake keeps control of Sioldster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sioldster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sioldster lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sioldster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blake's face.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sioldster backwards.
Sioldster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sioldster counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Sioldster will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sioldster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Sioldster throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake scores with a three punch combo!
Sioldster is looking to clinch.
Sioldster connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sioldster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake catches Sioldster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sioldster lands a body shot.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Sioldster cracks a nice hook into Blake's ribs.
Blake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake throws a body kick that misses
letting Sioldster counter with a right hand.
Sioldster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sioldster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sioldster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sioldster scrambles back to his feet.
Sioldster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sioldster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mike Sioldster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Sioldster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sioldster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sioldster.
Sioldster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blake.
Sioldster missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sioldster manages to avoid it.
Blake checks the leg kick.
Sioldster takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blake throws a hook but Sioldster blocks it.
Sioldster blocks a head kick by Blake.
Sioldster digs a good body shot into Blake's ribs.
Blake walks into a jab.
Sioldster avoids the head kick by Blake.
Blake misses with a low kick as Sioldster jumps back.
Sioldster throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Sioldster slips the punch.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Sioldster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Sioldster.
Sioldster is trying to push Blake away but Blake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sioldster blocking some punches.
Sioldster struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blake works on Sioldster's body with a couple of short punches.
Blake cracks Sioldster with a nice body shot.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioldster controls his hands.
Sioldster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster breaks the clinch.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Sioldster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Sioldster moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sioldster! But no joy.
Blake drops his hands momentarily and Sioldster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Sioldster's shoulder, as Sioldster tries to avoid the shot.
Sioldster throws a shot to the body.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Sioldster's shoulder, as Sioldster tries to avoid the shot.
Blake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sioldster.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Sioldster's shoulder, as Sioldster tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Sioldster.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Blake misses with a right hand
and Sioldster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake throws a lazy head kick
and Sioldster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sioldster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake misses with a hook
and Sioldster counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sioldster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sioldster.
A jab lands there for Blake.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick
and Sioldster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sioldster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sioldster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sioldster tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Blake misses with the body kick
and Sioldster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake drops his hands momentarily and Sioldster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sioldster is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Sioldster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sioldster scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake feints and then cracks Sioldster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sioldster down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sioldster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blake moves out of range as Sioldster strikes.
Sioldster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sioldster misses with a hook.
Blake with a nice cross.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sioldster.
Sioldster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sioldster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blake throws a hook but Sioldster blocks it.
Sioldster digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Sioldster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Blake throws a head kick that misses
and Sioldster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sioldster throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Sioldster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sioldster takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sioldster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSioldster.
Sioldster tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sioldster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sioldster defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
As Blake backs off Sioldster throws a huge counter combo but Blake manages to avoid it all.
Sioldster avoids the head kick by Blake.
A head kick misses from Blake.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sioldster.
A punch combination from Blake misses.
Sioldster lands with a shot to the body.
Sioldster scores with a push kick.
Sioldster lands a slapping body shot.
Sioldster catches Blake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sioldster digs a good hook to Blake's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sioldster is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Edward Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster throws a poor cross that misses
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sioldster!
Blake lands a nice forearm strike.
Blake in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sioldster keeps working.
Sioldster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sioldster wants to control but Blake postures up.
Blake misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster being controlled for a moment.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sioldster keeps working.
Blake throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sioldster is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Sioldster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Blake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blake is staying tight to Sioldster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blake in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Sioldster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edward Blake!
After winning the bout, Edward Blake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Ford!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Dassler is out of range.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dassler.
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.
Ford moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ford working a defensive guard here.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ford has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Ford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dassler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dassler is looking for a triangle here but Ford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dassler is trying to improve his position.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dassler is looking for a sweep.
Dassler gets back to half guard.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford 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.
Ford wants to take a breather but Dassler is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ford is trying to control. Dassler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dassler is not content to let Ford control the position.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dassler is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.
Dassler is defending against the submission attempts here by Ford.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rudi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ford is on top in guard.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford advances position into side control!
Dassler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford tries for a kimura but Dassler is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dassler is trying to get back to full guard.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.
Ford escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Dassler is out of range.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Dassler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dassler avoids the body shot from Ford.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ford throws a right hand that Dassler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dassler also avoids with ease.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a hook.
Dassler tries to counter by clinching up but Ford breaks away and moves out of range.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dassler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dassler closes the distance and clinches up with Ford, looking for a takedown. Dassler pushes Ford against the cage but Ford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Ford is predictable there
and Dassler counters with a single leg into guard. Ford didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Ford has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dassler is one step ahead there.
Dassler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dassler is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dassler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford has his foot on Dassler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dassler works his way back into a safe position though.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Dassler stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dassler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dassler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler working Ford over with strikes.
Dassler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dassler.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler is working for an americana but Ford has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dassler was thinking about the submission.
Dassler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dassler, into his guard.
Ford wants to pass the guard but Dassler is keeping the position.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Dassler's shoulder, as Dassler tries to avoid the shot.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ford throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Ford slaps away a takedown attempt from Dassler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Dassler.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dassler or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dassler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Dassler shoots for a double leg takedown but Ford sprawls well. He's pushed Dassler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford scores with a sloppy right hand. Dassler should have avoided that one.
Ford tries to clinch up but Dassler circles away and keeps his distance.
Dassler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice cross by Ford.
Ford lands a nice looking body shot.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford instigates a clinch.
Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dassler jumps guard.
Ford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dassler regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dassler is retaining full guard.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rob Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dassler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dassler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dassler.
Ford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dassler!
Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
Ford controlling the position easily from mount.
Dassler is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford wants to control the pace but Dassler is squirming around nicely.
Dassler is desperately trying to improve his position but Ford has a good base and remains in mount.
Ford trying to control but Dassler is having none of it.
Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
Ford controlling from mount.
Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
Ford looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler tries to reverse the position but Ford maintains control.
Ford looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dassler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dassler defends it easily.
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Dassler is proving a slippery customer.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.
Dassler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rudi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Ford!
After winning the bout, Rob Ford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom's entrance music is Johnny Freedom. A fine choice. Dillinger has chosen Listen!! as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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38
193 lbs
37 - 10 - 1 |
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30
195 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger connects with a single shot there.
Dillinger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Freedom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that Freedom avoids nicely.
Freedom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Freedom's leg. Freedom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillinger throws a leg kick which misses Freedom's front leg but catches the back leg as Freedom tries to avoid it.
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freedom.
Freedom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freedom misses with an elbow over the top.
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Dillinger lands a two punch combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freedom checks a leg kick.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freedom swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Freedom is looking to land body kicks.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Dillinger is looking to slow Freedom down with leg kicks.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
Freedom checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a head kick.
Dillinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freedom throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freedom.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freedom throws a body kick that misses.
Freedom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Freedom tries to clinch up but Dillinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Freedom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Freedom.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses
and Freedom counters with a nice kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Freedom.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Freedom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dillinger checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Freedom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillinger.
Freedom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Freedom throws a sloppy head kick and Dillinger moves out of range easily.
Freedom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillinger.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
A jab from Freedom misses.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freedom is looking to counter the offense by Dillinger and move into the clinch.
Freedom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dillinger will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Dillinger takes one on the button.
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Freedom throws a front kick aimed at Dillinger's knee but Dillinger avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillinger. That's going to slow Freedom down.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and Freedom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Freedom tries a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Freedom throws a hook to the side of Dillinger's head but Dillinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Freedom moved away.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Freedom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freedom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Freedom cracks Dillinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freedom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freedom lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freedom throws a right hand that misses
and Dillinger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freedom misses with a double jab
and Dillinger counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Freedom misses the target.
Dillinger moves out of range as Freedom throws a body kick.
Freedom scores with a jab.
Freedom blocks a leg kick.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger connects with a looping right hand.
Johnny Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Freedom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Freedom is looking to counter punch.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Freedom moved out of range nicely.
Freedom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dillinger misses with a leg kick
and Freedom counters with a nice body kick.
Dillinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freedom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freedom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freedom is adopting a defensive guard.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger slips nicely into half guard.
Dillinger wants to take a breather but Freedom is having none of it.
Dillinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger lands strikes from half guard.
Dillinger stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Freedom dodges it nicely.
Dillinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freedom defending well though.
Freedom is trying to stand back up but Dillinger is controlling him
Dillinger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Freedom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillinger not doing much here.
Freedom is looking to get back to full guard here but Dillinger has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger scoring with punches from side control.
Freedom is looking to regain half guard here but Dillinger keeps moving and retains side control.
Dillinger scores with punches from side control.
Dillinger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dillinger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dillinger in side control, throwing shots but Freedom defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillinger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dillinger is looking to take a break and control but Freedom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dillinger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger throws a strike aimed at the side of Freedom's head but Freedom avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Dillinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dillinger working the ground and pound.
Dillinger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Freedom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dillinger.
Freedom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dillinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is putting a hurting on Freedom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Freedom is trying to get back to half guard.
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger working the head with strikes.
Dillinger is putting a hurting on Freedom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dillinger working away.
Dillinger is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freedom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillinger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
Dillinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freedom can pounce on him.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freedom's knee momentarily.
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Freedom throws an overhand right that lands on Dillinger's shoulder, as Dillinger tries to avoid the shot.
Dillinger thumps Freedom with a low kick.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Freedom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Freedom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillinger momentarily.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and Freedom counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a hook but Freedom blocks it.
Dillinger throws a good cross that connects.
Dillinger lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom is looking to clinch but Dillinger is avoiding it.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Freedom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freedom's hands.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Freedom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Freedom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Freedom has closed the distance and engaged Dillinger in a clinch.
Freedom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Freedom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillinger.
Freedom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Freedom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freedom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freedom is looking to slow Dillinger down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freedom.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Freedom.
Dillinger lands a body shot.
Freedom moves out of range of the leg kick from Dillinger.
It looked like Freedom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freedom rushes Dillinger and presses him up against the cage.
Freedom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freedom obliges.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
Dillinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Freedom as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freedom lands with a right hand.
Freedom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Freedom misses the jab.
Dillinger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freedom has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger feints and as Freedom raises his hands in defense, Dillinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dillinger connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Freedom has wrist control.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing.
Freedom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Freedom tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dillinger controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to roll over but Freedom keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom tries to stand and escape but Dillinger is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Dillinger just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freedom cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Freedom swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillinger.
Freedom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freedom as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom misses with a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with an outside leg kick.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freedom avoids a kick to the body.
As Dillinger tries to get set, Freedom tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillinger manages to avoid the attempt.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillinger.
Freedom checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Freedom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillinger.
Freedom cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dillinger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freedom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dillinger swings for the body but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom 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.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Freedom's knee but Freedom avoids it well.
Freedom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Freedom lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Dillinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dillinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freedom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Freedom blocks the low kick.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dillinger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedom is just out of range.
Freedom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing.
Dillinger takes one to the chin there.
Freedom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillinger checks it well.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freedom as he jumps to the side.
Freedom lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freedom counters with a straight right hand.
Johnny Freedom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Freedom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Freedom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freedom throws out a powerful jab.
Freedom wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Freedom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Freedom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Freedom's leg. Freedom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freedom blocks a low kick nicely.
Freedom moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Freedom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillinger.
A head kick from Dillinger lands but Freedom takes it in his stride.
Dillinger moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger blocks the body kick.
Freedom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger wants to slow Freedom down by chopping away at his legs.
Freedom tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Dillinger throws a hook but Freedom avoids it easily.
Freedom tries a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Freedom connects with a leg kick. Dillinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freedom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Freedom off the cage and back into range.
Freedom takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Freedom punishes Dillinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger lands the left hand.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Freedom's knee but Freedom avoids it well.
Freedom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny Freedom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Freedom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Freedom.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freedom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dillinger. That one must have hurt.
Freedom connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger has Freedom up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freedom checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Freedom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freedom in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger blocks a low kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillinger.
Freedom wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Freedom avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Freedom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Freedom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Freedom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger cracks Freedom with a good jab.
Freedom throws a front kick aimed at Dillinger's knee but Dillinger avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Freedom.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
It looked like Freedom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freedom's calf.
Freedom throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dillinger slips a jab from Freedom.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Freedom tried to counter with a leg kick but Dillinger avoided it.
A jab from Freedom finds it's way through Dillinger's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger punishes Freedom's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Freedom misses with a head kick.
Freedom wants to land a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freedom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillinger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFreedom.
Dillinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Freedom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom gets caught napping as Dillinger dives in and scores a takedown. Freedom manages to retain guard.
John Dillinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger throws a strike but Freedom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillinger is on top in guard.
Dillinger postures up in Freedom's guard and throws a big left but Freedom blocks it.
Dillinger won't allow Freedom to get back to his feet.
Johnny Freedom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freedom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillinger trying to control but Freedom is working from the bottom.
Dillinger landing with the ground and pound.
Freedom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freedom working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillinger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freedom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillinger dips to his left and cracks Freedom with an uppercut!
Dillinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freedom blocking some punches.
Freedom scores with a knee to the head.
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!
An out of breath John Dillinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Perälä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ЦельРазгроl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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39
176 lbs
30 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Perälä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Perälä.
Perälä throws a big shot that misses.
Perälä bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Perälä moves out of range.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perälä.
Perälä looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Perälä tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Perälä saw that one coming.
Perälä was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perälä swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perälä with a body shot.
Perälä fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Perälä tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perälä drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
Perälä throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perälä throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Perälä misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Perälä counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perälä with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a hook but Perälä blocks it.
Perälä misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perälä.
Perälä blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
We've been told by Perälä's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perälä is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Perälä on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Perälä lands with a good body shot.
Perälä displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Perälä throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perälä connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä lands with an overhand left.
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!
Perälä fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Perälä stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Perälä on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perälä closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Perälä lands a head kick!
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Perälä's knee but Perälä avoids it well.
Perälä darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perälä stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Perälä dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
As Kersikov backs away, Perälä returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rustam Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov stuns Perälä with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perälä throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perälä's calf.
Perälä throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Perälä looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Perälä moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Perälä tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Perälä changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Perälä moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kersikov tries to bench press Perälä off him but Perälä keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov prevents Perälä from moving into mount.
Perälä happy to just control the position for now.
Perälä tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Perälä wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Perälä jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a hook but Perälä blocks it.
Perälä appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Perälä scores with a hook.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perälä scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perälä dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perälä connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Perälä misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Perälä lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perälä was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Perälä avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perälä's sensitive parts.
Kersikov throws a hook but Perälä blocks it.
Perälä changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perälä throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Perälä is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Perälä's head to control him but Perälä postures up.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Perälä wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Perälä perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov is controlling Perälä's trapped leg to prevent Perälä from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perälä scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perälä.
Perälä connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perälä.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Perälä blocks the body kick.
Perälä swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Perälä saw that one coming.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perälä looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perälä lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Perälä's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Perälä's leg but Perälä calmly moves out of range.
Perälä misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perälä's head.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perälä fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Perälä throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Perälä 's knee.
Perälä wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov throws a hook but Perälä avoids it easily.
Perälä throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Perälä scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Perälä throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perälä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perälä moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perälä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Perälä saw that one coming.
Perälä connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Perälä catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov punishes Perälä's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Perälä's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perälä.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perälä.
Perälä tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Perälä checks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Perälä avoids the punch easily.
Perälä attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perälä takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Perälä keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov is looking to slow Perälä down with leg kicks.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Perälä.
Perälä thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kersikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Perälä counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perälä throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Perälä coming out on top.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov with a jab.
Perälä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov moves out of range as Perälä throws a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Perälä throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perälä darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perälä shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Perälä moved away.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov stuns Perälä with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perälä 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.
Perälä throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Perälä sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
enabling Perälä to counter with a crisp jab.
Perälä misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perälä was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Perälä is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perälä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Perälä scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Perälä counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Perälä avoids it.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perälä.
Perälä ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perälä is looking to counter with a body kick.
Perälä uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perälä clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perälä shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perälä wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Perälä seems content to control.
Kersikov is trying to stand back up but Perälä is controlling him
Perälä passes into side control, despite Kersikov's attempt to control the position.
Perälä trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Perälä clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Perälä's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perälä on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peräläs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Perälä uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perälä lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perälä.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Perälä avoids it.
Perälä throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Perälä avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perälä misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Perälä was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perälä waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Perälä jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Perälä steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Perälä counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Perälä takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perälä takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perälä on the side of the head.
Perälä looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Perälä.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perälä changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Perälä manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perälä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Perälä cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Perälä avoids it.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perälä takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perälä.
Perälä tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Perälä ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perälä throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perälä manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perälä's head backwards.
Perälä shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perälä gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Perälä. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perälä scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Perälä counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perälä lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perälä manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Perälä saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perälä is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Perälä throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Perälä checks a leg kick.
Perälä takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Perälä counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Perälä counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perälä throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perälä throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Perälä tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perälä.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Perälä scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Kersikov moves forwards but Perälä connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perälä ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perälä has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perälä and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perälä takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perälä darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet.
Taisto Perälä overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perälä is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Perälä advancing to mount.
Taisto Perälä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rustam Kersikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Perälä keeps him under control.
Perälä is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perälä is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perälä. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Perälä on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perälä throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perälä throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Perälä lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Perälä is just out of range.
Perälä throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perälä's calf.
Perälä on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Perälä tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perälä. Perälä circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Perälä's head but Perälä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perälä drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perälä misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rustam Kersikov.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taisto Perälä!
Taisto Perälä bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes into the arena with Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Camatta's head but Camatta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camatta flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawkins steps away.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Camatta misses with a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a solid body kick.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Hawkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Hawkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camatta. Camatta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Camatta moves out of range.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkins cracks Camatta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a hook but Camatta blocks it.
Camatta misses with a takedown
and Hawkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camatta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
Camatta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camatta backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Camatta blocks the leg kick.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Camatta lands a high kick!
Hawkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Camatta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Hawkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camatta jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Camatta misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Hawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Hawkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camatta. That did some damage!
A jab from Hawkins misses.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkins is able to avoid easily.
Crunch! Camatta slams his shin into Hawkins's torso.
Hawkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Camatta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawkins!
Camatta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Camatta slows the pace down.
Hawkins holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
Camatta throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hawkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Camatta from advancing to side control.
Camatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but Hawkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camatta to get the leverage.
Camatta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
Hawkins trying to control but Camatta postures up.
Hawkins is controlling Camatta's trapped leg to prevent Camatta from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Hawkins trying to control but Camatta postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Camatta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawkins. Hawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins cracks the inside of Camatta's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta lands a body shot.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Camatta catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkins as he avoids it easily.
Hawkins lands with a straight right. Camatta didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Hawkins tenderised Camatta's leg. Camatta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camatta misses with a left hand
and Hawkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Camatta misses the body punch
and Hawkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camatta can do to turn this around?
Hawkins with a jab.
Camatta throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick
and Camatta counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Camatta tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is pushing Camatta's head away, looking to escape. Camatta manages to hold on to the position though.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camatta working the body and head with strikes.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Camatta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camatta prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hawkins wants to control but Camatta postures up.
Camatta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hawkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hawkins gets back to half guard.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Hawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camatta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.
Hawkins moves into full guard.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Hawkins is adopting a defensive guard.
Camatta postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkins's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins is trying to keep Camatta in close.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Hawkins as he checks the leg kick.
Camatta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Camatta.
Camatta cracks the inside of Hawkins's front leg.
Camatta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins misses with a body shot
and Camatta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camatta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Camatta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkins throws a low kick but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta clobbers Hawkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camatta slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Camatta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camatta just manages to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
A little jabbing left from Camatta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins lands a jab.
Hawkins slips under a jab from Camatta.
Camatta throws a low kick, looking for Hawkins's leg but Hawkins calmly moves out of range.
Hawkins lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta checks a low kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a hook
and Camatta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta avoids a kick to the body.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta pushes down on Hawkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camatta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hawkins is looking to get back to full guard here but Camatta has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins taking a bit of punishment here - Camatta scoring with strikes.
Hawkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Camatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Antonio Camatta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camatta trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
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!
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Camatta is thwarting Hawkins's attempts to control the position.
Camatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camatta.
Camatta is trying to control. Hawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab lands there for Camatta.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camatta throws out a leg kick but Hawkins moves out of range and Camatta only half commits.
Camatta slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Camatta throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camatta checks a low kick from Hawkins.
Camatta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camatta.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta throws a hook but Hawkins avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawkins lands with a straight right. Camatta didn't see that one coming.
Camatta throws out a leg kick but Hawkins moves out of range and Camatta only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawkins tried to score with a low kick but Camatta checks it.
Hawkins jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camatta connects with a body shot.
Camatta darts in looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets double underhooks and turns Camatta into the cage.
Camatta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawkins.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
It seemed like Camatta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta lands with a right hand.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Camatta tries to score with a low kick but Hawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Camatta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Camatta blocks a leg kick.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Hawkins avoids it with no problem.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins backing away here, and Camatta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Camatta scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Hawkins
and Camatta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Camatta.
Hawkins is wriggling around but Camatta manages to pass to half guard.
Hawkins is pressing down on Camatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawkins being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controls Camatta momentarily but Camatta frees himself.
Camatta 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.
Camatta trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Hawkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Hawkins's ribs.
Camatta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Camatta counters with a leg kick.
Camatta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Camatta is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camatta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Camatta as he checks the leg kick.
Camatta feints the counter takedown.
Camatta connects with a solid leg kick.
Camatta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camatta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camatta takes one on the button.
Camatta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camatta.
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Camatta as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camatta defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hawkins throws a low kick, looking for Camatta's leg but Camatta calmly moves out of range.
Hawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Hawkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camatta.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkins as he avoids it easily.
Camatta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawkins misses with a kick to the body
and Camatta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Camatta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camatta trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawkins wants to control but Camatta passes easily into half guard.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but Hawkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camatta to get the leverage.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camatta.
Camatta tries to pass to full mount but Hawkins defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Camatta is trying to work for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Hawkins wants to control but Camatta passes into side.
Hawkins gets back to half guard.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
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.
Camatta slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hawkins tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Hawkins has a hand on Camatta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Camatta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lamont Hawkins.
I think Hawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lamont Hawkins!
Lamont Hawkins 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 Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alvado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Royce da 5'9 - Hard. Phol Hunt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
A left lands for Alvado.
Alvado tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvado's hands.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvado. That did some damage!
Alvado lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunt. Alvado shrugs it off though.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt lands a jab to Alvado's midsection.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Alvado.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvado. That did some damage!
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvado cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Alvado ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Alvado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hunt back to the cage. Alvado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Alvado.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvado. Alvado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Alvado lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Pablo Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Alvado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Alvado misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvado takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvado connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvado.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvado avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Alvado lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Pablo Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
A big left from Hunt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Alvado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvado scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
Alvado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvado lands a front kick.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvado circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado'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.
Alvado throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Alvado throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Alvado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Alvado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvado.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Alvado defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvado takes a step back to recover.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado slips a straight right by Hunt.
Alvado takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Alvado throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Alvado.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
Alvado lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Alvado. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Alvado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvado scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Alvado takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pablo Alvado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Alvado.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Hunt moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Alvado coming out on top.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvado checks a leg kick.
Alvado connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Hunt lands with a hook. Alvado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunt slips a straight right by Alvado.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Hunt moves forwards but Alvado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Hunt.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Alvado 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.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Alvado moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Alvado.
Alvado tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Alvado.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Alvado.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado takes one to the chin there.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
Hunt motions for Alvado to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Alvado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt is looking to slow Alvado down with leg kicks.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Alvado lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado 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.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Alvado walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Alvado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvado's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a push kick but Alvado slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvado's head.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvado takes a step back to recover.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvado to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Alvado throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvado jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Alvado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvado throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Alvado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvado throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Alvado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses the jab.
Alvado sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
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!
Alvado misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Alvado. Beautiful body shot.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Pablo Alvado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Alvado.
Well Alvado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Alvado!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Alvado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Phol Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.
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