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T 27 - Reed vs Joonatan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky McFunkletinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole Chamberlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky McFunkletinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ole Chamberlain!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamberlain shoots in but McFunkletinkle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ricky McFunkletinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFunkletinkle shoots in but Chamberlain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chamberlain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McFunkletinkle's hands.
Chamberlain fails to land the takedown.
McFunkletinkle slips a jab and a cross from Chamberlain.
Chamberlain has his takedown stuffed
and McFunkletinkle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ricky McFunkletinkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ole Chamberlain.
Chamberlain cracks McFunkletinkle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McFunkletinkle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chamberlain tries for a takedown but McFunkletinkle circles away easily
and McFunkletinkle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chamberlain can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamberlain fails to pull guard.
Chamberlain jumps guard but McFunkletinkle stands there with Chamberlain around his waist. Chamberlain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chamberlain wants a takedown.
McFunkletinkle manages to break the clinch.
McFunkletinkle scores with a takedown into Chamberlain's guard.
Chamberlain looks gassed!
McFunkletinkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Chamberlain is retaining full guard.
Chamberlain keeping moving, preventing McFunkletinkle from controlling successfully.
Chamberlain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chamberlain looking to control.
McFunkletinkle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chamberlain wants to sweep here but McFunkletinkle controlling him for the moment.
Chamberlain throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFunkletinkle postures up and lands a big shot to Chamberlain's brow.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFunkletinkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McFunkletinkle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chamberlain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chamberlain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McFunkletinkle is controlling him.
McFunkletinkle content to stall in guard here.
Chamberlain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chamberlain looking for a sweep. Not yet Chamberlain, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFunkletinkle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McFunkletinkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFunkletinkle scores with a head kick.
McFunkletinkle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chamberlain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chamberlain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McFunkletinkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chamberlain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chamberlain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFunkletinkle's waist but McFunkletinkle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chamberlain off to one side.
McFunkletinkle walks into a left hand.
McFunkletinkle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chamberlain is trying to defend but McFunkletinkle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McFunkletinkle stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Chamberlain.
Chamberlain lands with a nice combination. McFunkletinkle backs away looking to recover.
McFunkletinkle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chamberlain counters with a left and a right that stings McFunkletinkle.
Chamberlain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamberlain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McFunkletinkle but McFunkletinkle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky McFunkletinkle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chamberlain forces McFunkletinkle back against the ropes and clinches.
McFunkletinkle tries to break the clinch but Chamberlain is controlling the position.
McFunkletinkle looking to slow down the pace here.
Chamberlain tries to break the clinch but McFunkletinkle is controlling the position.
McFunkletinkle stops a takedown attempt from Chamberlain.
McFunkletinkle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFunkletinkle misses with a hook to the body
and Chamberlain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McFunkletinkle shoots in but Chamberlain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Chamberlain with that takedown attempt.
McFunkletinkle misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chamberlain.
Chamberlain lands a nice hook to McFunkletinkle's body. McFunkletinkle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chamberlain is looking to clinch but McFunkletinkle is avoiding it.
Chamberlain throws a head kick that misses.
Chamberlain misses with the combination.
McFunkletinkle fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chamberlain.
Ricky McFunkletinkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ole Chamberlain.
Chamberlain tries to clinch but McFunkletinkle is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chamberlain throws a series of strikes that have McFunkletinkle backpedaling.
McFunkletinkle tries for a takedown but Chamberlain circles away easily
and Chamberlain counters with a left and a right that stings McFunkletinkle.
Chamberlain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFunkletinkle, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chamberlain wants to get back to striking at distance but McFunkletinkle won't allow it.
Chamberlain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chamberlain looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFunkletinkle is one step ahead there.
Chamberlain keeping full guard, as McFunkletinkle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McFunkletinkle stacks Chamberlain on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McFunkletinkle!
Chamberlain is looking to reverse the position.
Chamberlain being controlled for a moment.
Chamberlain struggling a bit here.
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.
McFunkletinkle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chamberlain down.
Chamberlain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chamberlain is trying to control McFunkletinkle's posture but McFunkletinkle avoids it.
McFunkletinkle moves into full mount!
McFunkletinkle prevents Chamberlain from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFunkletinkle wants to control the pace but Chamberlain is squirming around nicely.
McFunkletinkle controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole Chamberlain 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! This is the final round!
Chamberlain is looking to clinch but McFunkletinkle is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Chamberlain.
Chamberlain clinches up against the ropes.
Chamberlain drops down looking for an ankle pick but McFunkletinkle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chamberlain tries to clinch but McFunkletinkle is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamberlain dives in and grabs McFunkletinkle's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFunkletinkle pushes down on Chamberlain's head and hops out.
Chamberlain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chamberlain misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamberlain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McFunkletinkle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from McFunkletinkle there.
McFunkletinkle seems to be looking for submissions.
McFunkletinkle prevents Chamberlain from improving his position.
McFunkletinkle trying to control from half guard but Chamberlain is working away.
Chamberlain tries to get to full guard but McFunkletinkle has control of the leg.
McFunkletinkle uses his free foot to push down on Chamberlain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chamberlain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain tries to reverse the position but McFunkletinkle maintains control.
McFunkletinkle controlling his opponent.
Chamberlain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFunkletinkle dominating with strikes here.
McFunkletinkle is landing with some decent strikes but Chamberlain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chamberlain is staying active underneath McFunkletinkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chamberlain is looking to improve his position.
Chamberlain is pressing down on McFunkletinkle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chamberlain trying to control the position.
McFunkletinkle landing some decent shots from guard.
McFunkletinkle preventing the sweep.
McFunkletinkle stands and throws Chamberlain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFunkletinkle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chamberlain tries to improve position but can't.
McFunkletinkle stands up.
A head kick misses from McFunkletinkle.
Chamberlain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McFunkletinkle backs up against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFunkletinkle avoids the head kick by Chamberlain.
Chamberlain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFunkletinkle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky McFunkletinkle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McFunkletinkle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky McFunkletinkle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minoru Cho Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cho Choi comes to the ring accompanied by Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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216 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Minoru Cho Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Matias!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Matias does no damage.
Cho Choi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cho Choi misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cho Choi - that will leave a mark!
Matias looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Matias blocks the leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Cho Choi uses the oldest trick in the book to send Matias tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Cho Choi is absolutely delighted - when Matias wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Minoru Cho Choi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob McCaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob McCaig!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball throws an overhand right that lands on McCaig's shoulder, as McCaig tries to avoid the shot.
McCaig throws a looping overhand right but Ball ducks down to avoid it.
Ball misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCaig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ball throws the left hand but McCaig avoids the punch easily.
McCaig ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
McCaig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ball.
Ball misses with a leg kick.
Ball misses with an uppercut. McCaig saw that one coming.
Ball throws a leg kick
and McCaig counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from McCaig misses.
Ball throws a shot from downtown. McCaig moves away and avoids it.
McCaig slips under a jab.
Ball pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ball misses with a looping left.
McCaig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCaig.
Ball gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ball on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ball tries to get out of the position.
McCaig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCaig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ball keeping moving, preventing McCaig from controlling successfully.
Ball is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCaig thows a big elbow that misses.
McCaig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCaig with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for McCaig with that takedown attempt.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
Jack Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCaig.
Ball lands a nice hook to McCaig's body. McCaig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ball throws a leg kick
and McCaig counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Ball misses
letting McCaig counter with a right hand.
Jack Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McCaig counter with a right hand.
McCaig lands with a nice combination. Ball backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Ball.
McCaig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ball momentarily.
A slow jab from McCaig misses its intended target.
Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCaig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ball looks to throw the jab but McCaig is out of range.
Ball thows a leg kick but McCaig checks it
letting McCaig counter with a right hand.
Ball tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCaig is able to avoid easily.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCaig.
Jack Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob McCaig.
Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCaig.
McCaig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ball looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCaig working the ground and pound but Ball is defending the strikes.
McCaig throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCaig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCaig tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCaig looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob McCaig will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCaig lands a nice shot that snaps Ball's head back.
McCaig lands with an uppercut that bounces Ball off the ropes and back into rage.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCaig has time to react.
Ball throws a hook but McCaig blocks it.
McCaig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ball doesn't seem bothered though.
Ball misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCaig counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ball's guard now.
McCaig tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard.
McCaig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCaig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaig trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCaig thows a big elbow that misses.
Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCaig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCaig.
Ball fails to land with a series of punches.
Ball comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands with a hook. McCaig tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCaig walks into a stiff left hand from Ball.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ball misses with a straight left.
Ball swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCaig.
McCaig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCaig is breathing heavily.
McCaig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCaig.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ball walks into a stiff left hand from McCaig.
Jack Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCaig counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Ball does no damage.
McCaig cracks Ball with a good jab.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from McCaig.
A telegraphed right hand from Ball misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ball misses with a straight right.
McCaig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ball. Ball circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCaig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ball throws a leg kick
and McCaig counters with a stiff right hand.
McCaig might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCaig lands a head kick. Ball smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ball looks to land a left hand but McCaig moved out of range nicely.
McCaig fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCaig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCaig digs a good hook to Ball's body.
Ball walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ball walks into a stiff left hand from McCaig.
McCaig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob McCaig.
McCaig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
McCaig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ball has time to react.
Ball throws a lazy right hand but McCaig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCaig tries to move to mount but Ball blocks the move with his legs.
Ball looking for a sweep but McCaig has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ball wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McCaig.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCaig thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob McCaig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCaig.
Ball staying out of range there.
McCaig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCaig looking to pass the guard.
McCaig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCaig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ball is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaig 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.
McCaig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCaig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCaig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ball gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ball controls McCaig momentarily but McCaig frees himself.
McCaig looking to pass the guard.
McCaig with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCaig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCaig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCaig 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.
McCaig looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ball tries to score with a low kick but McCaig moves his leg out of the way.
Ball moves away from the strike by McCaig.
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
McCaig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball throws a jab but it's blocked by McCaig.
Ball throws a hook but McCaig blocks it.
Ball smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jack Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob McCaig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rob McCaig.
I've got McCaig 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rob McCaig!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Watson Carrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Kanchelskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjodor Kanchelskis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Watson Carrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fjodor Kanchelskis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanchelskis misses with a wild combination.
Kanchelskis fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson Carrera shoots in for a double leg but Kanchelskis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kanchelskis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watson Carrera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watson Carrera wants to pass the guard but Kanchelskis is keeping the position.
Watson Carrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson Carrera pushing down on Kanchelskis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kanchelskis taking some punishment here, with Watson Carrera in his half guard.
Watson Carrera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watson Carrera wants to control the pace but Kanchelskis is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanchelskis is looking to improve his position but Watson Carrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Kanchelskis blocking the ground and pound.
Watson Carrera tries to control but Kanchelskis wriggling away.
Watson Carrera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kanchelskis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kanchelskis and Watson Carrera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watson Carrera laying and praying for a moment but Kanchelskis takes advantage and regains half guard.
Watson Carrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kanchelskis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kanchelskis is looking to control Watson Carrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanchelskis avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson Carrera trying to control from half guard but Kanchelskis is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bradley Watson Carrera.
Watson Carrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanchelskis shoots and misses
and Watson Carrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Fjodor Kanchelskis has been cut.
Kanchelskis looks gassed!
Kanchelskis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson Carrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson Carrera sends Kanchelskis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Watson Carrera is motioning to the referee to let Kanchelskis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kanchelskis is rocked!
Watson Carrera connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kanchelskis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bradley Watson Carrera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ras Butten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butten comes to the ring accompanied by Apoptygma Berzerk - Fade to Black. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morozov's choice of entrance music: My Time- by: Fabolous. Ras Butten could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrei Morozov's chin.
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ras Butten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butten swivels and escapes.
Morozov doesn't manage to clinch there - Butten circles away.
Butten moves into the clinch successfully.
Butten lands a nice shot to the body.
Morozov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butten as he jumps to the side.
Morozov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morozov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butten pushes Morozov away with a front kick.
Butten moves into the clinch.
Morozov tries to pull guard but Butten won't allow it.
Ras Butten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Morozov.
Butten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morozov looks gassed!
Butten is leaning against Morozov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Morozov trying to stall but Butten improves his position.
Butten digs a right hand underneath Morozov's ribcage. Morozov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Butten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Butten scores with a hook to the body.
Butten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butten gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Butten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morozov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butten maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Morozov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Butten has cracked it and Morozov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Butten!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ras Butten!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hungry Like The Wolf kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jim Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Venturia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venturia scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Jim Jenkins has been cut.
Venturia walks into a straight right hand from Jenkins.
Venturia misses with a head kick.
Venturia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Venturia slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jesse Venturia has been cut.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Venturia is rocked!
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Venturia saw that one coming.
Oh Venturia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venturia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Jenkins knocks Venturia out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tatum (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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157 lbs
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148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Torsten Hoffman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman moves out of range of the leg kick from Tatum.
Tatum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tatum throws a solid leg kick but Hoffman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tatum.
Hoffman checks a leg kick.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatum is trying to defend but Hoffman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Tatum defends the submission attempt.
Tatum wants to get back to his feet.
Tatum wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy.
Hoffman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
Hoffman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tatum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Tatum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatum is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold.
Hoffman seems to be working for a kimura but Tatum defends the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Tatum tries a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
Tatum motions for Hoffman to come forward. Tatum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Hoffman.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Tatum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatum manages to get himself to full guard.
Tatum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatum, not yet.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoffman passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum tries to roll over but Hoffman keeps him under control.
Hoffman stalling away here and it's allowed Tatum to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tatum wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatum looking for a guillotine here but Hoffman defends easily.
Tatum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatum is retaining full guard.
Tatum working for a triangle but Hoffman defends it easily.
Hoffman trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hoffman 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 Tatum.
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 Torsten Hoffman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum scores with a hook.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman moves out of range of the body kick.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Tatum misses.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Tatum throws a solid leg kick but Hoffman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tatum.
Tatum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hoffman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tatum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoffman is working for a kimura but Tatum is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tatum tries to roll over but Hoffman keeps him under control.
Tatum gets back to full guard.
Tatum wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffman looking to sit in guard and control but Tatum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tatum stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffman.
Tatum postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatum looking to pass the guard.
Tatum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hoffman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hoffman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hoffman!
Hoffman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoffman moves into full mount!
Hoffman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tatum turns into him and now he's in Hoffman's guard.
Tatum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Tatum is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsten Hoffman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tatum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt
so Hoffman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoffman won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Tatum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoffman!
Hoffman has given up his back here.
You can see the frustration on Hoffman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hoffman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tatum's guard. Nice work there by Hoffman.
Torsten Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffman's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoffman is on top in guard.
Tatum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman trying to keep a closed guard but Tatum is proving a slippery customer.
Tatum looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum 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.
Hoffman wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment.
Tatum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tatum is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffman has wrist control.
Tatum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoffman's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoffman blocks a low kick nicely.
Tatum throws a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoffman checks it well.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tatum is looking to score with low kicks.
Danny Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman checks a low kick from Tatum.
Tatum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoffman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoffman wants to control but Tatum passes easily into half guard.
Tatum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoffman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tatum tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hoffman.
Hoffman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tatum won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
Hoffman trying to keep a closed guard but Tatum is proving a slippery customer.
Tatum won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Danny Tatum just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoffman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoffman throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Tatum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoffman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Hoffman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tatum shoots and misses
and Hoffman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum throws a leg kick
and Hoffman counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum misses with a leg kick.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tatum throws and low kick but Hoffman moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoffman.
Tatum is looking to chop away at Hoffman's legs.
Hoffman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tatum was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoffman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoffman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tatum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tatum has escaped and now he's on top!
Tatum is pushing down on Hoffman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoffman is fighting to maintain full guard but Tatum has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoffman sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoffman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Tatum decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tatum throws a solid leg kick but Hoffman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tatum.
Tatum has his takedown stuffed
and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Torsten Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoffman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
Tatum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Tatum is trying to keep Hoffman in close.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tatum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoffman, into his guard.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsten Hoffman had his way with Danny Tatum in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hoffman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoffman checks a low kick from Tatum.
Tatum moves away from the strike by Hoffman.
Hoffman checks a leg kick.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoffman trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Hoffman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tatum regains half guard.
Tatum manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tatum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range and Tatum settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Tatum misses.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Hoffman sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tatum tries to work over Hoffman's front leg with a kick but Hoffman checks it.
Tatum tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.
Tatum tries a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
Tatum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tatum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoffman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hoffman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tatum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoffman but great work by Tatum.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
Torsten Hoffman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoffman wants to control but Tatum postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hoffman's legs.
Tatum tries for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
Hoffman wants to control but Tatum postures up.
Tatum moves into full mount!
Hoffman tries to hold on but Tatum postures up.
Danny Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoffman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tatum passes into side control!
Hoffman looks to move to half guard but instead Tatum has passed into mount! Damn!
Tatum wants to control the pace but Hoffman is squirming around nicely.
Tatum has control of Hoffman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hoffman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hoffman gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torsten Hoffman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoffman 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torsten Hoffman!
Torsten Hoffman retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hizkeel Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu's entrance music is Survive If I Let You. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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25
174 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hizkeel Abu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Newton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Abu.
Abu breaks the clinch.
Abu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Abu duly obliges.
It looks like Ben Newton has been cut.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abu.
Abu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Abu rushes Newton and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Newton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abu gets underhooks to prevent Newton's takedown attempt.
Hizkeel Abu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Newton.
Newton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abu has Newton up against the ropes in a clinch.
Abu looking to stall.
Abu cracks Newton with a nice body shot.
Abu cracks Newton with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abu lands a body punch.
Newton looks gassed!
Abu lands a left hand.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Abu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Abu prevents the takedown attempt.
Abu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abu lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Abu.
A short right from Abu on the inside.
A hook to the body from Abu.
A short right from Abu on the inside.
A short left from Abu.
Abu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Abu.
Abu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abu taking a breather.
Abu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Abu.
Abu lands an elbow just above Newton 's eye.
Abu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abu breaks from the clinch.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abu is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Abu circles away and we're back to standing.
Abu has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newton tries to score a body lock takedown but Abu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abu effectively controlling the action here.
Abu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abu is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Abu into the ropes.
Abu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abu jabs Newton right on the nose. Newton blinks but takes it well.
Hizkeel Abu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abu 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.
Abu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newton on the side of the head.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Newton is rocked!
Abu has Newton up against the ropes in a clinch.
Abu is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abu has his back to the ropes.
Abu holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Abu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Abu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Abu.
Newton is working for takedown but Abu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abu cracks Newton with a nice body shot.
Come on Abu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abu lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Abu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abu is stalling here.
Abu lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abu.
Abu digs a right hand underneath Newton's ribcage. Newton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newton is trying to drag Abu to the mat but Abu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Abu scores with a shot to the side of Newton's head.
Abu lands a nice shot to the body.
Abu slows down the pace here.
Abu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Abu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Abu. Newton shrugs it off though.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Abu.
Abu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abu tries to clinch there but Newton circles away.
Abu is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu scores with a kick to the body.
Abu closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the ropes.
Abu looking to slow down the pace here.
Abu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abu breaks the clinch.
Abu 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!
Abu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newton in his tracks.
That has opened up Ben Newton's cut even more.
Abu forces Newton back against the ropes and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Abu.
Abu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newton can't get the takedown.
Newton wants a takedown but no success here.
Abu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
A short right from Abu on the inside.
Abu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abu lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Abu.
Newton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abu lands an elbow inside that Newton shrugs off.
Abu wants to stall.
Abu pushes Newton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hizkeel Abu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Newton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton slips under a jab from Abu.
Abu closes the distance and clinches.
Abu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newton.
Abu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Abu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Good body shot from Abu.
Abu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Newton wants a takedown but no success here.
Hizkeel Abu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Newton.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Abu lands an elbow inside that Newton shrugs off.
Abu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Abu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Abu.
Abu digs a right hand underneath Newton's ribcage. Newton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Abu.
Abu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abu lands a two punch combo.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Abu finish him?
Abu grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Newton takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Abu cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hizkeel Abu!
Hizkeel Abu is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Joonatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royal. 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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21
213 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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27
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Joonatan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joonatan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reed but Reed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joonatan misses with an uppercut.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Joonatan moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joonatan throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Joonatan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joonatan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joonatan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Oliver Reed has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joonatan moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliver Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reed takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joonatan has a takedown stuffed.
Oliver Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Joonatan.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Joonatan.
Joonatan lands with a nice combination. Reed backs away looking to recover.
Reed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Joonatan moves out of range easily.
Joonatan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reed tries to avoid it but Joonatan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reed to the ground. Reed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Joonatan avoids it.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reed throws a head kick but Joonatan moves out of range.
Joonatan moves into range and clinches up with Reed.
Joonatan misses with a body punch.
Joonatan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reed breaks the clinch.
Oliver Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joonatan's calf.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Joonatan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed trying to control the position.
Joonatan wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reed tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joonatan.
Reed is trying to keep Joonatan in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joonatan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joonatan tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Joonatan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Joonatan misses the target.
Joonatan avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Joonatan moves out of range easily.
Joonatan avoids a kick to the body.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Joonatan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Joonatan misses the target.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joonatan misses with a straight right.
Joonatan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joonatan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joonatan trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joonatan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joonatan lands the left hand.
A solid body kick from Reed.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Joonatan.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Joonatan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Joonatan moves out of range.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joonatan.
Reed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joonatan throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Joonatan misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Joonatan tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Joonatan throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Joonatan saw that one coming.
Joonatan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reed tests Joonatan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joonatan shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joonatan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joonatan somewhat.
Joonatan is breathing heavily.
Joonatan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Joonatan blocks the leg kick.
Joonatan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joonatan loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Joonatan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joonatan somewhat.
Oliver Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Joonatan.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Joonatan avoids a kick to the body.
Joonatan misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan avoids a kick to the body.
Joonatan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed feints and then cracks Joonatan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joonatan down.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joonatan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Joonatan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed thows a body shot but no joy.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Joonatan avoids it.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed lands a jab.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Joonatan scores with a nice right hand.
Joonatan throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Joonatan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Joonatan's front leg but catches the back leg as Joonatan tries to avoid it.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Reed connects with a jab.
Oliver Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Joonatan avoids the head kick by Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Joonatan down.
Reed scores with a push kick.
Joonatan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reed.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Joonatan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Joonatan. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joonatan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joonatan.
Joonatan throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed slips a jab from Joonatan.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joonatan can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Joonatan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joonatan will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joonatan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Joonatan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Joonatan down.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joonatan's sensitive parts.
Joonatan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joonatan.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Joonatan on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joonatan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Joonatan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Joonatan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Joonatan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Reed lands but Joonatan takes it in his stride.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joonatan will feel that in the morning.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Joonatan blocks a head kick by Reed.
Joonatan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joonatan if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
Reed lands a front kick.
Joonatan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Joonatan misses with a straight left.
Joonatan moves out of range of the body kick.
Joonatan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joonatan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joonatan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joonatan's calf.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed throws a head kick but Joonatan moves out of range.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joonatan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed cracks the inside of Joonatan's front leg.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Joonatan shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Joonatan moves out of range.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joonatan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Joonatan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as Joonatan blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joonatan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Joonatan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliver Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Joonatan.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Reed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joonatan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joonatan's sensitive parts.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Joonatan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Joonatan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joonatan.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Joonatan just misses with a punch to the body.
Joonatan moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed feints and then cracks Joonatan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joonatan down.
Joonatan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Joonatan throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joonatan avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Joonatan avoids it.
Joonatan moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Joonatan's front leg but catches the back leg as Joonatan tries to avoid it.
Reed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joonatan's calf.
Reed is looking to slow Joonatan down with leg kicks.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Joonatan moved away.
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Joonatan moves out of range easily.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Joonatan shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Joonatan moves out of range easily.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joonatan. That did some damage!
Reed throws a head kick that Joonatan semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joonatan wants to clinch.
Joonatan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joonatan misses with a two punch combination.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Joonatan loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Joonatan blocks a head kick by Reed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joonatan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reed sprawls well initially but Joonatan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joonatan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.
Reed trying to control here.
Joonatan is looking to stall here but Reed recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joonatan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reed puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joonatan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Reed had his way with Teppo Joonatan in that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reed lands a head kick. Joonatan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Joonatan lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Joonatan clinches.
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joonatan.
Reed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joonatan's head.
Joonatan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Joonatan off the ropes and back into rage.
Joonatan tries to clinch up.
Reed avoids the body shot from Joonatan.
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joonatan will feel that in the morning.
Joonatan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joonatan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Joonatan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joonatan throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joonatan avoids the head kick by Reed.
Joonatan lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joonatan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reed.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
Joonatan takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed moves away from the strike by Joonatan.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed defending well as Joonatan loads up on a big left hand.
Joonatan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Reed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joonatan avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Reed cracks the inside of Joonatan's front leg.
Reed is looking to slow Joonatan down with leg kicks.
Joonatan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Joonatan's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Joonatan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joonatan.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Joonatan moves out of range easily.
Joonatan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Joonatan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joonatan moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joonatan. That did some damage!
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joonatan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Teppo Joonatan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Joonatan blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joonatan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed moves out of range as Joonatan strikes.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Joonatan stumbling back into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Joonatan has a takedown stuffed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Joonatan avoids it.
Oliver Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joonatan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Joonatan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Joonatan blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Joonatan down.
Joonatan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed connects with a high kick.
Joonatan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:42
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:42
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Reed!
Oliver Reed is the new light heavyweight champion!
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