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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



190 cm
23
222 lbs
12 - 9 - 0
191 cm
25
213 lbs
13 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carver McNulty!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNulty moves forwards but Hung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McNulty defending well as Hung loads up on a big left hand.
McNulty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hung manages to avoid it.

McNulty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McNulty showed some decent athleticism there.
McNulty is looking to advance position but Hung won't allow it.
McNulty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

McNulty is looking for a kimura here.
McNulty trying to control the action but Hung is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hung is positioning himself well to prevent McNulty advancing to mount.
Hung wants to get back to his feet.
Hung is trying to get back to full guard.
Hung is working hard here to advance position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hung ducks under a wild hook from McNulty.
McNulty misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McNulty throws out a leg kick but Hung moves out of range and McNulty only half commits.
McNulty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hung drops McNulty with a beautiful combination! McNulty stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hung is looking for the KO!
Hung throws a lazy right hand but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
McNulty misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hung.
McNulty looks gassed!
Hung lands with a nice body punch.

Hung drops McNulty with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McNulty looks back up at him and smiles so Hung waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

McNulty is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Hung knocks McNulty out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Hung!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McPhee has chosen Loose yourself as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



185 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0
180 cm
20
218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joni Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McPhee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnsson wants to clinch.
McPhee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a jab when McPhee was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Johnsson. No joy for McPhee on that attempt.

Johnsson clinches up with McPhee and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McPhee backwards.

Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnsson with a nice cross.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McPhee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnsson as he avoids it easily.
Johnsson scores with a nice head shot.
McPhee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson throws out a loose jab but McPhee uses good head movement to avoid it.

McPhee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnsson's guard.
Johnsson keeping moving, preventing McPhee from controlling successfully.
McPhee stops Johnsson from standing up.
McPhee throws a big right hand that misses.
McPhee postures up in Johnsson's guard and throws a big left but Johnsson blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McPhee stops Johnsson from standing up.
McPhee throwing strikes from guard but Johnsson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnsson throws a series of punches but McPhee avoids them all with ease.

Johnsson clinches up with McPhee and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnsson stops a takedown attempt from McPhee.
Joni Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan McPhee.
McPhee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnsson prevents it.
McPhee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McPhee jumps into guard, dragging Johnsson to the mat.
McPhee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

McPhee is looking for a triangle but Johnsson pushes his legs off easily.
McPhee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McPhee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McPhee wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from McPhee's guard.
McPhee 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McPhee being controlled here, momentarily.

McPhee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McPhee keeping full guard, as Johnsson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joni Johnsson dominated 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.


McPhee misses with a wild combination.
Johnsson throws a head kick but McPhee moves out of range.
McPhee shoots for a takedown but Johnsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McPhee thows a body shot but no joy.
McPhee misses the shot to the body.
McPhee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson cracks McPhee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McPhee tries to clinch but Johnsson is having none of it.
McPhee tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McPhee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McPhee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McPhee throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of McPhee's head but McPhee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McPhee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from McPhee does no damage.
McPhee looks for a takedown but Johnsson sprawls well.
McPhee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnsson. Johnsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McPhee has a takedown stuffed.
Joni Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan McPhee.
McPhee doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.

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.
Johnsson stuffs the takedown attempt from McPhee. McPhee gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from McPhee misses.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
McPhee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McPhee is breathing heavily.
McPhee has a takedown stuffed.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McPhee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson tries to clinch but McPhee is having none of it.
Ryan McPhee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson stuffs the takedown attempt from McPhee. McPhee gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a head shot.
McPhee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McPhee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McPhee's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPhee shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnsson throws a jab when McPhee was well out of range.
McPhee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPhee somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from McPhee.
McPhee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. McPhee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Joni Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnsson.

Johnsson breaks the clinch.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses McPhee's front leg but catches the back leg as McPhee tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joni Johnsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPhee was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
McPhee swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnsson.
McPhee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
McPhee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McPhee's hands.
Johnsson thuds his shin into the meat of McPhee's side.
McPhee closes the distance and clinches up with Johnsson, looking for a takedown. McPhee pushes Johnsson against the cage but Johnsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnsson, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. McPhee moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McPhee throws out the jab.
Johnsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McPhee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnsson sprawls well. Johnsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McPhee gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses McPhee's front leg but catches the back leg as McPhee tries to avoid it.
Joni Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnsson thuds his shin into the meat of McPhee's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McPhee in his tracks.
Johnsson throws a nice head kick!

Johnsson pushes McPhee up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnsson cracks McPhee with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McPhee shoots in for a takedown but Johnsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joni Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan McPhee.
McPhee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnsson throws a right and a left that McPhee avoids nicely.
McPhee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnsson counters with a nice leg kick.
McPhee shoots in and drives through. Johnsson sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson connects with a single shot there.
McPhee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

McPhee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnsson is refusing to be controlled, as McPhee sits in half guard.
Johnsson gets back to full guard.
McPhee looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joni Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McPhee postures up in Johnsson's guard and throws a big left but Johnsson blocks it.
Ryan McPhee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McPhee controls the pace.
Johnsson trying to keep a closed guard but McPhee is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPhee won't allow Johnsson to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joni Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joni Johnsson!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olle Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Olle Koskinen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.



170 cm
20
159 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
173 cm
25
150 lbs
10 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olle Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja throws a sloppy head kick and Koskinen moves out of range easily.
Turpaansaaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Koskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koskinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turpaansaaja. That's going to slow Koskinen down.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Koskinen misses.
Turpaansaaja thuds his right hand into Koskinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turpaansaaja finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turpaansaaja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koskinen sprawls well. Koskinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turpaansaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Turpaansaaja shoots for a takedown but Koskinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turpaansaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Koskinen.
Koskinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koskinen lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the body
and Koskinen counters with a left to the body.
Turpaansaaja misses the body punch
letting Koskinen counter with a right hand.

It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Olle Koskinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turpaansaaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koskinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Koskinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turpaansaaja is breathing heavily.
A cross from Koskinen lands.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Turpaansaaja misses the target.
Koskinen dodges the punch combination from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koskinen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpaansaaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koskinen.

Koskinen clinches up with Turpaansaaja and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Koskinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Turpaansaaja wants to get back to striking at distance but Koskinen won't allow it.
Koskinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the head.
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Koskinen throws a head punch that misses.
Koskinen misses with the head strike.

Koskinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Turpaansaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turpaansaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koskinen as he avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja slips a straight right by Koskinen.
Turpaansaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Koskinen jabs Turpaansaaja right on the nose. Turpaansaaja blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koskinen.
Koskinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turpaansaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koskinen scores with a nice strike.
Turpaansaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Turpaansaaja's shoulder, as Turpaansaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Koskinen scores with a punch to the head.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja looks to land a left hand but Koskinen moved out of range nicely.
Koskinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turpaansaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Koskinen.
Turpaansaaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Turpaansaaja's head.
Koskinen looks to throw the jab but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
Koskinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turpaansaaja throws out the jab.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpaansaaja.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpaansaaja misses with a looping right.
Turpaansaaja throws an overhand right that lands on Koskinen's shoulder, as Koskinen tries to avoid the shot.
Koskinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koskinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch
and Koskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koskinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turpaansaaja had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Koskinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Turpaansaaja misses the body punch
and Koskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpaansaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koskinen.
Turpaansaaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Turpaansaaja is predictable there
and Koskinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koskinen tries to clinch but Turpaansaaja is having none of it.
Koskinen misses with a straight right.
Koskinen connects with a body shot.
Koskinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a looping right.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Koskinen as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koskinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turpaansaaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koskinen cracks Turpaansaaja with a good jab.
Turpaansaaja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koskinen misses with a straight right.
Turpaansaaja looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koskinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Koskinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olle Koskinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Koskinen catches Turpaansaaja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turpaansaaja throws a hook but Koskinen avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Koskinen.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook to the body
and Koskinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koskinen looks to land a right hand but Turpaansaaja moved out of range.
Turpaansaaja thows a leg kick but Koskinen checks it
and Koskinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Turpaansaaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koskinen lands a jab.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Koskinen.
Koskinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Turpaansaaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koskinen is on top in guard.
Koskinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Koskinen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turpaansaaja, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Koskinen finds it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koskinen lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Koskinen there.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch
and Koskinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Turpaansaaja throws a combination that misses
enabling Koskinen to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Turpaansaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koskinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Koskinen loads up on a big right hand but Turpaansaaja slips the punch.
A low kick from Turpaansaaja misses
and Koskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
Koskinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turpaansaaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Koskinen drives through and clinches with Turpaansaaja against the cage.
Koskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koskinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turpaansaaja.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koskinen prevents Turpaansaaja from breaking the clinch.
Koskinen keeps control of Turpaansaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koskinen stalling against the cage.
Koskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Severi Turpaansaaja's cut is getting worse.
Koskinen is stalling here.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpaansaaja lands an uppercut.
Turpaansaaja wants to break free but Koskinen has control.
Koskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koskinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koskinen gets through Turpaansaaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Koskinen.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Koskinen controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen pushes Turpaansaaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Koskinen misses with some punches.
Koskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koskinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koskinen misses with some punches.
Turpaansaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turpaansaaja tries to break the clinch but Koskinen is controlling the position.
Turpaansaaja wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Koskinen fails to land.
Koskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Turpaansaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turpaansaaja misses with a few strikes there.
Turpaansaaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koskinen counters with a straight right hand.
Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick
enabling Koskinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Koskinen lands an overhand right.
Turpaansaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koskinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Koskinen finds it's target.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turpaansaaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koskinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch
and Turpaansaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koskinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpaansaaja takes one on the button.
Koskinen misses the jab.
Koskinen cracks a nice hook into Turpaansaaja's ribs.
Turpaansaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook but Koskinen avoids it easily.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Koskinen cracks Turpaansaaja with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpaansaaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koskinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Turpaansaaja's head.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the body.
Koskinen throws out a powerful jab.

Koskinen moves into the clinch.
Turpaansaaja blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olle Koskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Koskinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turpaansaaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Koskinen misses its intended target.
Turpaansaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koskinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Koskinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja drops his hands momentarily and Koskinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turpaansaaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Koskinen misses.
Koskinen cracks Turpaansaaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Turpaansaaja is rocked!
Koskinen missing with a left hand there. Turpaansaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koskinen scores with the left hand. Turpaansaaja knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Turpaansaaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turpaansaaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja takes one to the chin there.

Koskinen darts in and clinches Turpaansaaja up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koskinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Koskinen manages to break the clinch.
Koskinen connects with the punch.

Severi Turpaansaaja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koskinen throws a good cross that connects.
Koskinen cracks Turpaansaaja on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Turpaansaaja falls backwards against the cage. Koskinen follows up with more strikes that drop Turpaansaaja to his knees. Koskinen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Turpaansaaja! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olle Koskinen!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Dismembered as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!



186 cm
21
181 lbs
6 - 1 - 0
175 cm
20
181 lbs
6 - 1 - 0
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin


GTI - 1337


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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R J MacReady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacReady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor wants to slow MacReady down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacReady.
MacReady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacReady throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
MacReady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacReady.

MacReady gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacReady throws an elbow but misses.
Taylor missing with knees to the body.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacReady tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacReady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacReady.
A short right from MacReady.
MacReady stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
MacReady lands a body punch.
Taylor blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from MacReady both land. Nice combination.
MacReady looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
MacReady connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacReady to score with a decent uppercut.
MacReady throws a shot to the body.
Donk. MacReady catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by MacReady.
MacReady throws a shot to the body.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady misses the shot to the body.
MacReady stuffs the takedown.
Taylor looks gassed!
MacReady catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacReady.
MacReady is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taylor drops his hands momentarily and MacReady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacReady scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacReady.
MacReady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacReady lands with a shot to the body.
MacReady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacReady is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacReady works the jab nicely.
Taylor shoots in but MacReady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
R J MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MacReady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
MacReady scores with a jab to the body.
MacReady lands a jab to the head.
MacReady is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacReady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacReady jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by MacReady there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacReady punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
MacReady works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
MacReady punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
MacReady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacReady is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Taylor.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacReady scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacReady scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
MacReady lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacReady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacReady cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacReady.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R J MacReady dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. MacReady tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacReady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
R J MacReady is winning the standup battle so far.
MacReady cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taylor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacReady. That one must have hurt.
MacReady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
MacReady connects with a jab.
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
MacReady lands a body shot.
MacReady connects with a single shot there.
MacReady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by MacReady there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacReady lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
MacReady scores with a punch to the head.

MacReady clinches with his opponent.
MacReady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by MacReady.
MacReady dodges an elbow strike from Taylor.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacReady lands with a light punch inside.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
A short uppercut from MacReady.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.
MacReady digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from MacReady.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacReady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Taylor is rocked!
MacReady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can MacReady finish him?
MacReady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacReady avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacReady's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from MacReady.
MacReady lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacReady digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
MacReady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
MacReady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacReady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
MacReady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacReady scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
MacReady pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for MacReady.
MacReady stalling the fight.
MacReady crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
MacReady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taylor.
MacReady lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacReady lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
MacReady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
MacReady scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but MacReady keeps him there for the moment.
MacReady scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
MacReady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacReady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacReady lands a right hand.
MacReady stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacReady stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacReady missing with knees to the body.
MacReady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from MacReady.
MacReady digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacReady unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by MacReady.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacReady.
A left hand lands to the body for MacReady.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacReady lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for MacReady.
MacReady is pushing Taylor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacReady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacReady misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor taking a breather.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.
MacReady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacReady.
MacReady cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
MacReady landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
R J MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.
MacReady lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
R J MacReady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor tries to pull guard but MacReady won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacReady creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
MacReady pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacReady is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R J MacReady dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Taylor tries to move into range but MacReady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacReady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacReady bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
MacReady scores with a jab to the body.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacReady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
MacReady lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacReady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacReady delivers a nice body kick.
Taylor misses with a leg kick
and MacReady counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacReady gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but MacReady is controlling him.
MacReady stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor wants a takedown.
MacReady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.
MacReady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
MacReady pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from MacReady.
MacReady digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacReady lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from MacReady.
A short left from MacReady.
MacReady scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacReady stalling against the cage.
MacReady digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacReady lands an uppercut.
MacReady digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacReady lands a shoulder strike.
MacReady pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacReady digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacReady has Taylor pressed against the cage.
MacReady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacReady lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacReady has him pressed against the cage.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but MacReady holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
R J MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.
MacReady scores with a shoulder strike.
MacReady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacReady digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacReady lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacReady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from MacReady.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacReady working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Taylor letting MacReady take a breather here.
MacReady pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from MacReady.
MacReady lands a body punch.
MacReady stalling in the clinch.
MacReady lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacReady.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacReady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
John Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from MacReady.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
MacReady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
A right hand to the body from MacReady.
MacReady lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacReady tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but MacReady has him pressed against the cage.
MacReady stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacReady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacReady tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
MacReady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacReady lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries for a takedown but MacReady manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady lands with a light punch inside.
MacReady slows down the pace here.
MacReady digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
MacReady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacReady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacReady digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
MacReady keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacReady gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacReady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
MacReady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
MacReady will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but MacReady is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacReady missing with knees to the body.
MacReady lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacReady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacReady works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacReady.

And that's the end of the fight!
R J MacReady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacReady has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... R J MacReady!
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
91%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diane comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Get it. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!



189 cm
27
185 lbs
13 - 6 - 0
185 cm
20
180 lbs
7 - 0 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful


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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diane will feel that in the morning.
Diane throws a right and a left that Unis avoids nicely.
Unis lands a nice looking body kick.

Unis gets a clinch.
Diane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diane misses with a body punch.
Diane blocks an uppercut.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unis working aggressively here.
Unis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unis prevents a body shot from Diane.
Unis is trying to break free.
Diane throws a head punch that misses.
Unis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Unis misses with a punch on the inside.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Diane lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Unis throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Diane.
Unis blocks a body shot from Diane.
Diane has Unis pressed against the cage, preventing Unis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diane blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Diane as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unis's elbow.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diane.

Unis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unis.
Unis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Unis connects with a right hand. Diane shakes it off.
Unis throws a body punch but Diane moves out of range.
Unis looks to land a right hand but Diane moved out of range.
Diane ducks under a wild hook from Unis.
Unis dips to his left and cracks Diane with an uppercut!
Unis connects with a crisp jab.
Diane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diane avoids the head kick by Unis.
Diane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Diane has managed to clinch.
Diane presses Unis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Unis stalling in the clinch but Diane improves position.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unis backwards.
Unis struggles to land a body shot inside as Diane controls his hands.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Unis misses with the head strike.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Unis looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diane.
Diane is leaning against Unis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Unis can't break the clinch.
Unis misses with a punch on the inside.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diane digs a right hand underneath Unis's ribcage. Unis let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane pushes Unis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unis tries to break the clinch but Diane is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
Diane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unis backwards.
A short left from Diane.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Unis jumps guard but Diane stands there with Unis around his waist. Unis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Unis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Diane on the inside.
Unis misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diane pushes Unis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Unis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Diane.
Diane is working Unis over against the cage.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diane lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands an uppercut.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane works on Unis's body with a couple of short punches.
Diane cracks Unis with a nice body shot.
Diane lands with a light punch inside.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane gets through Unis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane lands a body shot 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!
Unis takes a shot to the head.
Diane blocking some punches.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diane scores with a shoulder strike.
Diane is leaning against Unis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Diane.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diane lands a hook that snaps the head of Unis backwards.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diane works on Unis's body with a couple of short punches.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unis backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Diane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Diane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Unis at a distance.
Diane tries to clinch up but Unis circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Diane.

Diane forces Unis back against the cage and clinches.
Diane misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unis missing with knees to the body.
Unis blocks a body shot from Diane.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Unis throws an elbow that misses.
Unis misses with some punches.
Diane blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Unis is breathing heavily.
Diane blocks a body shot from Unis.
A body shot lands from Diane.
Unis misses with a punch on the inside.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unis backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
Diane pushes Unis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diane gets through Unis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unis looking to stall.
Diane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unis backwards.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Unis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didier Diane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane lands an uppercut.
Unis tries a body shot but Diane blocks it.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unis or not.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
Diane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane managing to block the knees to the body from Unis.
Diane lands an uppercut.
Diane prevents a body shot from Unis.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Diane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unis backwards.
Unis looking to stall.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unis.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unis.
Diane is working Unis over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Unis can't break the clinch.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diane blocking some punches.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Diane.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
Diane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Unis's efforts to push away.
Unis takes a shot to the head.
Diane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unis backwards.
Unis tries to throw a body punch but Diane avoids it by throwing Unis back against the cage.
Diane pushes Unis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Diane.
Unis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unis is trying to maintain a safe position but Diane gets an underhook and turns Unis into the cage.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Unis wants to stall.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
Unis misses with a punch to the body.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane scores with a shoulder strike.
Diane scores with a shot to the side of Unis's head.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane cracks Unis with a nice body shot.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane lands a hook that snaps the head of Unis backwards.
Unis working aggressively here.
Diane works on Unis's body with a couple of short punches.
Diane is working Unis over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Diane dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Diane lands a jab-cross combination.
Diane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unis misses with a straight right.
Diane tries to clinch
and Unis counters with a good low kick that Diane was not able to check.
Diane tries to close the distance and clinch but Unis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Diane clinches up with Unis and pushes him back against the cage.
Unis trying to stall but Diane improves his position.
Diane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unis can do to turn this around?
Unis throws a punch but it's blocked by Diane.
Unis misses with a punch on the inside.
Unis lands a nice elbow.
Unis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diane misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diane lands a right hand.
Unis leaning against his opponent.
Diane tries a body shot but Unis blocks it.
Unis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
Unis takes a shot to the head.
Unis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unis misses with the head strike.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unis misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Diane.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unis or not.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diane.

Unis manages to break the clinch.
Unis misses with a low kick.

Diane has managed to clinch.
Diane cracks Unis with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Diane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane presses Unis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Diane on the inside.
Diane pushes Unis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diane lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diane is working Unis over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Diane.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unis backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Unis takes a shot to the head.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Unis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diane throws a right and a left that both miss.

Diane moves into the clinch successfully.
Unis is leaning against Diane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Unis trying to land knees to the body.
Unis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diane blocks an elbow strike from Unis.
Mazard Unis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Diane.
With the fighters up against the cage, Unis throws an elbow but misses.
Diane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diane blocks an elbow strike from Unis.
Diane blocking some punches.
Unis lands a nice uppercut.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diane pushes Unis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Diane as the two fighters clinch.
Diane lands with a light punch inside.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diane gets through Unis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
Unis wants to stall.
Unis misses with a punch to the body.
Unis trying to land knees to the body.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diane lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane gets through Unis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Didier Diane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unis tries to break free but Diane pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Diane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Diane!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
81%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Smurf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



175 cm
21
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0
184 cm
22
176 lbs
6 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Protacio Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Papa Smurf!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smurf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smurf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jawo connects with a single shot there.
Smurf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Smurf misses.
Jawo avoids the body shot from Smurf.
Smurf moves out of range of the strikes.
Jawo throws a lazy right hand but Smurf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Smurf has closed the distance and engaged Jawo in a clinch.
Smurf is trying to break free.
Jawo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smurf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jawo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smurf controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smurf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jawo misses with a straight left.
Jawo walks into a jab.
A nice combination there by Smurf.

It looks like Jose Protacio Jawo has been cut.
A big left from Jawo misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo misses with a hook to the body
letting Smurf counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smurf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smurf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smurf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jawo.
Smurf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jawo.
Danga de danga de dang - Smurf scores with a four punch combination!
Jose Protacio Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Jawo misses
and Smurf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smurf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Smurf lands a left and a right that send Jawo crashing to the mat, dazed. Smurf thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Jawo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jawo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papa Smurf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smurf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jawo in his tracks.
Oh Jawo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smurf throws a body punch but Jawo moves out of range.
Jawo seems to have got his legs back now.
Jawo ducks under a wild hook from Smurf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smurf tries to bum rush Jawo with a series of wild strikes but Jawo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jawo slips a jab from Smurf.

Smurf drops Jawo with a beautiful combination! Jawo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smurf is looking for the KO!
A shot to the body from Jawo misses
and Smurf counters with a big right hand! Oh Jawo is in trouble here! Smurf follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Smurf!
S C
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
97%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oh Father by Pastor Troy. Fisher has chosen Must Be The Money as his entrance music. Didier Drogba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.



215 cm
27
276 lbs
10 - 3 - 0
200 cm
25
287 lbs
11 - 8 - 1
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power
Powerful takedowns
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Drogba.
Fisher moves out of range of the leg kick from Drogba.
Fisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drogba doesn't seem bothered though.
Fisher catches Drogba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fisher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Drogba circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fisher.

Fisher gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Fisher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogba avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.

Drogba manages to break the clinch.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Drogba moved out of range nicely.
Drogba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fisher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drogba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Didier Drogba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drogba misses with a leg kick
and Fisher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drogba really felt that one!
Drogba is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.

Drogba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fisher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisher is pushing down on Drogba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drogba is fighting to maintain full guard but Fisher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drogba is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fisher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Drogba defending well.
Drogba gets back to full guard.
Fisher slips nicely into half guard.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drogba's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher passes to full mount!
Drogba regains half guard.

Drogba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drogba is in trouble now - Fisher has advanced to mount!
Drogba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drogba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fisher lands a big elbow.
Drogba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fisher has hold of Drogba's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drogba manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drogba tries to reverse the position but Fisher maintains control.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drogba wants to control but Fisher is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drogba holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fisher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Drogba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drogba is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Drogba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drogba throws a chopping leg kick but Fisher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drogba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Drogba lands a big head kick that sends Fisher tumbling to the mat! Drogba takes a step backwards and waves Fisher back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fisher is rocked!

It looks like Steve Fisher has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher moves out of range of the leg kick from Drogba.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Drogba finish him?
Nice body kick from Drogba.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Drogba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fisher is breathing heavily.

Drogba lands a big head kick that sends Fisher tumbling to the mat! Drogba takes a step backwards and waves Fisher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Didier Drogba is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba throws a leg kick that is checked

and Fisher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Drogba!
Drogba is trying desperately to improve position.
Drogba tries to hold on but Fisher pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drogba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drogba is trying to control but can't.
Drogba is pressing down on Fisher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drogba is keeping the position for now.

Drogba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fisher is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drogba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drogba looking for a sweep. Not yet Drogba, not yet.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drogba is keeping the position for now.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Drogba keeps moving.

Fisher 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.
Drogba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drogba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drogba.
Drogba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fisher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drogba connects with a high kick.
Drogba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fisher thows a leg kick but Drogba checks it
and Drogba counters with a low kick, right behind Fisher 's knee.
Drogba thows a body kick. Fisher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Drogba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fisher if he has to take too many more of those.
Drogba connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drogba lands a head kick. Fisher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That has opened up Steve Fisher's cut even more.
Drogba scoring well with a low kick there.
Drogba fakes the leg kick and cracks Fisher in the body.
Fisher blocks a head kick by Drogba.
Drogba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher with a poor takedown
and Drogba counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fisher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogba throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Drogba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Fisher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!


A head kick by Fisher misses
and Drogba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drogba thumps Fisher with a low kick.
Drogba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drogba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drogba throws and low kick but Fisher moves out of range easily.
Fisher moves out of range of the leg kick from Drogba.
Fisher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drogba counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fisher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher thows a leg kick but Drogba checks it
and Drogba counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba misses with a low kick.
Drogba lands a high kick!
Drogba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogba blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Fisher darts in trying to clinch
and Drogba counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fisher is lucky that one didn't land flush.

The cut above Steve Fisher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circle, before Drogba throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fisher's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Drogba lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Didier Drogba!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between rocky marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Litton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). marciano's entrance music is cormac look whos behind you BOOH!!!. A fine choice. Litton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. rocky marciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



180 cm
24
146 lbs
11 - 2 - 0
173 cm
21
150 lbs
9 - 1 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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Vandal Fight Boutique -ACME-
MADE IN GERMANY


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, rocky marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Litton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Litton misses.
A lazy left from marciano finds it's target.
marciano throws a lazy right hand but Litton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from marciano misses.
marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
marciano misses with an uppercut. Litton saw that one coming.
Litton slips a jab and a cross from marciano.
Litton lands a lovely overhand right.
Litton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Litton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from marciano.
Horrible takedown by marciano or perhaps it was just good defense by Litton which made him look bad.
Litton ducks under a wild hook from marciano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Litton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from marciano.
rocky marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
marciano throws a hook but Litton blocks it.
Litton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Litton slaps away a takedown attempt from marciano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
marciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Litton has time to react.
marciano throws a hook but Litton blocks it.

marciano shoots in and bounces Litton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
marciano is fighting to break Litton's control of his arms but Litton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
marciano throwing strikes from guard but Litton blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Litton holds on and takes a little breather.
Litton looking to hit a scissor sweep but marciano is one step ahead there.
Litton pulls marciano in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Litton wants to sweep here but marciano controlling him for the moment.
Litton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Litton.
marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Litton.
marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Litton tries to sprawl out of it but marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Litton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rocky marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Litton thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
marciano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

marciano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
marciano moves into full mount! Litton won't be happy about that!
marciano punishing his opponent with strikes.
marciano is landing with some decent strikes but Litton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
marciano sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

rocky marciano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


marciano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Litton misses the target.
marciano scores with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as marciano checks a leg kick.
Litton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Litton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Litton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
marciano misses with a two punch combination.
marciano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
marciano throws a hook but Litton blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Litton slips under a jab from marciano.
Litton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Litton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from marciano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rocky marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Litton misses.
marciano slips a jab from Litton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from marciano.
marciano works Litton's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Litton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Litton. That snapped marciano's head back.
marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litton circles away quickly and effectively.
Litton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Litton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Litton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from marciano.
marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Litton.
marciano checks a low kick from Litton.
Litton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Litton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
marciano throws a hook to the side of Litton's head but Litton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
marciano dodges the punch combination from Litton.
Litton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Litton throws a looping overhand right but marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Litton throws out a loose jab but marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
marciano throws a hook but Litton avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litton throws out the jab.
marciano throws the left hand but Litton avoids the punch easily.
Litton misses with a few strikes there.
marciano throws a jab when Litton was well out of range.
Litton moves out of range of the strikes.

marciano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - marciano lands in his opponent's guard.
Litton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
marciano throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that rocky marciano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Litton misses the shot to the body.
Litton fails to land with a series of punches.
marciano slips under a jab from Litton.
marciano jabs at Litton's body.
Litton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as marciano throws out the jab.
Litton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litton throws a predictable looking body shot
and marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

marciano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Litton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
marciano wants to control from the top but Litton keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells marciano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
marciano is looking to advance position but Litton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Litton controlling his opponent.
marciano tries to lock up and control but Litton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
marciano tries to reverse the position but Litton maintains control.
marciano doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
marciano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
marciano wants to hold on but Litton pushes him away.
marciano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Litton looking to control but marciano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
marciano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bobby Litton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
marciano tries to roll over but Litton keeps him under control.
marciano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
marciano is concentrating on defense, preventing Litton from advancing position.
marciano is looking to improve his position.
Litton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
rocky marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
marciano is pressing down on Litton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
rocky marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for marciano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rocky marciano!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
23%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rockhead's choice of entrance music: shook ones. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



185 cm
27
190 lbs
20 - 7 - 0
185 cm
26
200 lbs
8 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful


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Hell's Balls Recovery


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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Rockhead!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockhead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sagat dips to his left and cracks Rockhead with an uppercut!
Sagat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sagat.
Sagat scores with a decent looking hook.
Sagat cracks Rockhead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockhead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sagat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sagat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockhead was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagat.
Rockhead stuffs the takedown.
Rockhead blocks a jab.
Sagat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockhead.

Rockhead moves into the clinch.

Sagat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Sagat.
Sagat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sagat looks for a takedown but Rockhead sprawls well.
Rockhead looks to land a right hand but Sagat moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sagat throws a hook but Rockhead avoids it easily.
Rockhead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockhead ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
A shot to the body from Rockhead misses
and Sagat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockhead scores with a nice right hand.
Rockhead doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagat circles away.
Sagat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sagat throws a right hand that Rockhead ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhead also avoids with ease.
Rockhead throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Sagat misses.
Sagat swings for the body but Rockhead moves out of range.
Rockhead slips a straight right by Sagat.
Rockhead misses with a low kick.
Rockhead misses with a low kick as Sagat jumps back.
Rockhead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhead throws out a leg kick but Sagat moves out of range and Rockhead only half commits.
Sagat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sagat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Sagat - just one landing.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhead moves away.
Rockhead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sagat moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockhead tries to move into range but Sagat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rockhead throws a front kick that sends Sagat stumbling back into the cage.
Rockhead throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagat.
Rockhead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rockhead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sagat misses with an uppercut.
Sagat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rockhead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagat.
Nice sprawl there from Rockhead as Sagat shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sagat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhead is looking to clinch.
Rockhead misses with a jab to the body
and Sagat counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhead scores with a one two! Sagat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rockhead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockhead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sagat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockhead moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.
Rockhead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sagat.
Rockhead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagat shoots in and drives through. Rockhead sprawls well.
Sagat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rockhead scores with a nice strike.
Rockhead wants to clinch up but Sagat keeps it at a distance.
Sagat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Joe Rockhead has been cut.
Sagat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockhead at a distance.
Sagat cracks Rockhead with a good jab.
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockhead throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhead blocks a jab.
Rockhead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sagat in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat avoids the body shot from Rockhead.
Sagat lands with a good body shot.
Rockhead throws a sloppy head kick

and Sagat counters with a takedown into side control.
Rockhead is looking to regain half guard here but Sagat keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockhead looks gassed!
Sagat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rockhead's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Sagat misses with a hook.
Sagat lands a jab.
Rockhead swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.
Sagat stuns Rockhead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sagat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockhead defends it nicely.
Rockhead connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sagat's hands.
Rockhead slips under a jab.

Sagat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rockhead sprawls well initially but Sagat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rockhead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sagat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sagat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sagat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhead tries to roll over but Sagat keeps him under control.
Sagat is taking a breather. Rockhead says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sagat not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sagat is just content to waste time from the top position. Rockhead takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sagat trying to control but Rockhead is working from the bottom.
Sagat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagat controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sagat manages to get himself to full guard.
Rockhead is fighting to break Sagat's control of his arms but Sagat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rockhead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sagat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockhead is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Sagat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Rockhead's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Rockhead lands with an overhand left.
Sagat throws a big shot that misses.
Rockhead lands a jab.
Rockhead walks into a left hand.
Rockhead moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagat shoots in but Rockhead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sagat misses with a straight right.
Rockhead swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.
Sagat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhead.
Sagat shoots in but Rockhead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rockhead is looking to clinch but Sagat is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhead defending well as Sagat loads up on a big left hand.
Sagat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockhead.
Rockhead tries to clinch but Sagat moves away
enabling Sagat to counter with a crisp jab.
Sagat slips under a jab.
Rockhead scores with a sloppy right hand. Sagat should have avoided that one.
Sagat throws a shot to the body.
Sagat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joe Rockhead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockhead.
Rockhead looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagat is just out of range.
Rockhead tries to clinch
and Sagat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rockhead thinking.
Sagat cracks Rockhead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockhead with a jab.
Sagat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockhead was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagat.
Joe Rockhead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhead cracks the inside of Sagat's front leg.

Rockhead forces Sagat back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Sagat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockhead has a couple of punches blocked by Sagat.
A nice left hand lands by Rockhead.
Sagat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rockhead scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockhead.
Sagat looking to slow down the pace here.
Rockhead is working Sagat over against the cage.
Rockhead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sagat is looking to control Rockhead's arms but Rockhead gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sagat has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rockhead.
Rockhead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockhead lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Rockhead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rockhead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sagat throws a head punch that misses.
Rockhead lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sagat trying to control the position but instead, Rockhead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sagat into the cage.
Sagat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockhead misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sagat.
Rockhead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagat.
A right hand to the body from Rockhead.
A short uppercut from Rockhead.
Rockhead tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sagat avoids it.
Rockhead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rockhead has a couple of punches blocked by Sagat.
Sagat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rockhead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sagat's elbow.
Rockhead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhead lands a nice uppercut.

Sagat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sagat looks to land a combination but Rockhead avoids it well.
Sagat looks to land a combination but Rockhead avoids it well.
Rockhead takes one to the chin there.
Rockhead scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockhead throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockhead misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Rockhead misses
and Sagat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockhead getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sagat just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockhead manages to avoid it.
Sagat defending well as Rockhead loads up on a big left hand.
Bob Sagat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockhead misses the target.
Sagat avoids the body shot from Rockhead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rockhead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sagat 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sagat!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
57%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho has chosen Sharkslayer - Hunting Theme as his entrance music. Ferdinand Marcos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



168 cm
28
165 lbs
15 - 3 - 1
175 cm
22
168 lbs
8 - 1 - 1
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferdinand Marcos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho with a jab.
Jericho thows a body shot but no joy.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marcos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferdinand Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Marcos.

Jericho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jericho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marcos parries the strikes from Jericho easily there. Jericho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marcos to escape.
Marcos is pushing Jericho's head away, looking to escape. Jericho manages to hold on to the position though.

Jericho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jericho tries to score with some ground and pound. Marcos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos can't do much from the bottom here.
Jericho working the ground and pound but Marcos is defending the strikes.
Marcos is trying to control Jericho's posture but Jericho avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferdinand Marcos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marcos throws a push kick but Jericho slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown but Marcos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcos looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcos.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jericho.
Marcos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferdinand Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Jericho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcos was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marcos rather than just go for the knockout.
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Marcos lands with a straight right. Jericho didn't see that one coming.
Marcos misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcos throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.

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.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Marcos.
Marcos misses with a two punch combination.
Marcos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marcos moves in looking to clinch but Jericho pushes him off.
Jericho lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jericho thuds his right hand into Marcos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Jericho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Marcos with a jab.
Marcos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Marcos or perhaps it was just good defense by Jericho which made him look bad.

Jericho gets a takedown into half guard.
Marcos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jericho working over Marcos with some ground and pound. Marcos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos tries to get to full guard but Jericho has control of the leg.
Jericho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jericho uses his free foot to push down on Marcos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marcos.
Jericho punching from mount but Marcos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jericho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jericho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jericho looking to ground and pound but Marcos is blocking nicely.
Jericho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jericho is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marcos is working hard here to advance position.
Jericho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marcos?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos wants to hold on but Jericho pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Jericho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jericho dominating with strikes here.
Jericho breaks from Marcos's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marcos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jericho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jericho landing shots from mount.
Jericho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jericho punching from mount but Marcos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jericho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jericho throws some wild stikes that Marcos manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jericho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marcos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marcos and Jericho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Jericho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marcos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jericho is breathing heavily.
Jericho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marcos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos manages to get back to half guard.
Marcos gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Jericho 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!


Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Jericho blocks a leg kick.
Marcos throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marcos lands a jab.
Marcos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Marcos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcos lands a head kick!
Marcos misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho takes a swing at Marcos's ribcage but misses.
Jericho thows a body shot but no joy.
Jericho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcos's waist but Marcos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jericho off to one side.
Marcos throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Marcos throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcos moves away.
Jericho connects with a solid leg kick.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a leg kick
and Marcos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Jericho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marcos counters with a left to the body.
Jericho slips under a jab from Marcos.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcos.
Marcos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jericho fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jericho swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos slips a jab from Jericho.
Jericho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jericho moves out of range as Marcos strikes.
Marcos scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinand Marcos clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Marcos is looking to chop away at Jericho's legs.
Marcos misses with the combination.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcos.
Jericho shoots in but Marcos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jericho is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with a kick to the body.
Marcos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Jericho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Marcos throws a right hand that Jericho ducks under and follows up with a left that Jericho also avoids with ease.
Marcos misses with a double jab
and Jericho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferdinand Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jericho checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcos counters with a left and a right that stings Jericho.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Marcos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jericho.
Jericho thuds a left hand into Marcos's body.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcos manages to avoid it.
Marcos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jericho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marcos's guard now.
Jericho passes into half guard.
Marcos won't allow Jericho to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Jericho there.
Marcos trying to control from the bottom.
Marcos wants to get back to his feet.
Marcos wants to get back to full guard.
Ricky Jericho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jericho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcos.
Jericho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Jericho dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!



Marcos takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcos works on Jericho's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho tries for a takedown. No joy.

Marcos breaks from the clinch.
Marcos defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Marcos ducks down to avoid it.
Marcos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcos misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos lands with a good body shot.
Jericho moves away from the strike by Marcos.
Marcos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Marcos misses
and Jericho counters with a left to the body.
Marcos tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho throws a jab when Marcos was well out of range.
Jericho shoots for a double leg takedown but Marcos sprawls well. He's pushed Jericho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferdinand Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marcos momentarily.
Marcos's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marcos duly obliges.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcos.
Marcos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jericho. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Marcos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho takes a swing at Marcos's ribcage but misses.
Jericho has his takedown stuffed
and Marcos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferdinand Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Jericho.
Marcos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcos throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Ricky Jericho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos throws a push kick but Jericho slaps the foot to one side.
Jericho tries to clinch up.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jericho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marcos throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Marcos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Jericho!

Ricky Jericho is the new lightweight champion!
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