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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mocny Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly avoids the head kick by Vlad.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Vlad's head but Vlad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vlad lands with a nice combination. Kelly backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jesse Kelly has been cut.
Kelly cracks Vlad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mocny Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Kelly working the head with strikes.
Vlad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kelly.
Vlad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kelly landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad is trying to control Kelly's posture but Kelly avoids it.
Vlad is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
Vlad dodges the ground and pound from Kelly.
Kelly throwing strikes but Vlad manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vlad grinds an elbow into Kelly's temple.
Vlad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kelly, who protects the arm well.
Kelly tries to bench press Vlad off him but Vlad keeps the position.
Vlad working the strikes but Kelly uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vlad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kelly defends it well.
Vlad tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is not content to let Vlad control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly is trying to maintain the position but Vlad is very close to passing his half guard.
Vlad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vlad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly controlling the position well.
Vlad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kelly trying to hold on to Vlad's head to control him but Vlad postures up.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Vlad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly keeping hold of Vlad's head, controlling as best he can.
Vlad wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly 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.
Vlad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vlad stands up out of the half guard.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Vlad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vlad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vlad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Kelly there.
Vlad wants to get back to his feet.
Vlad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad is looking for a sweep.
Vlad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kelly connects with a decent elbow.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vlad is looking for a sweep.
Kelly is putting a hurting on Vlad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kelly lands an elbow.
Vlad is trying to get back to his feet.
Vlad prevents Kelly from improving position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlad is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Vlad is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kelly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vlad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vlad throws out a leg kick but Kelly moves out of range and Vlad only half commits.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Vlad's shoulder, as Vlad tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly gets the takedown into side control.
Kelly lands a few punches from side control.
Kelly is chipping away with strikes.
Kelly grinds an elbow into Vlad's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad tries to bench press Kelly off him but Kelly keeps the position.
Vlad is trying to buck Kelly off.
Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vlad to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jesse Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vlad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vlad is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
Kelly scoring with punches from side control.
Kelly is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Vlad looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kelly turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kelly!
A relieved looking Jesse Kelly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Eddie Bravado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Bravado.
A shot to the liver by Lotus. Beautiful body shot.
Bravado throws a poor cross that misses
and Lotus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bravado avoids the body shot from Lotus.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravado avoids the body shot from Lotus.
Sloppy strikes from Lotus. Those never looked like landing.
Bravado ducks under a wild hook from Lotus.
Bravado walks into a jab.
Bravado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lotus.
Bravado misses with a shot to the body
and Lotus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lotus takes a swing at Bravado's ribcage but misses.
Bravado misses with a looping right.
Lotus tries to bum rush Bravado with a series of wild strikes but Bravado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lotus misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Lotus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bravado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lotus takes a swing at Bravado's ribcage but misses.
Bravado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Bravado misses.
Lotus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bravado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lotus counter with a right hand.
Lotus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lotus throws a hook but Bravado avoids it easily.
Lotus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lotus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lotus loads up on a big right hand but Bravado slips the punch.
Bravado misses with a right hand
and Lotus counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado slips under a jab from Lotus.
Lotus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lotus throws a series of punches but Bravado avoids them all with ease.
Bravado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bravado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lotus lands the left hand.
Lotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus throws a right and a left that Bravado avoids nicely.
Lotus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravado misses with a body shot.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lotus as he jumps to the side.
Lotus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravado circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bravado misses with a straight left.
Lotus lands a body shot.
No joy there for Lotus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lotus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lotus connects with a single shot there.
Bravado shoots in looking for a takedown. Lotus tries to sprawl out of it but Bravado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lotus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus misses with a combination
and Bravado counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Bravado misses its intended target.
Bravado lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lotus swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravado lands with a nice body punch.
Lotus misses with a two punch combination.
Bravado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lotus.
Lotus works the jab nicely.
Bravado throws a hook but Lotus blocks it.
Lotus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravado's head backwards.
Bravado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lotus throws a hook but Bravado avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lotus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravado misses with a takedown attempt - Lotus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lotus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lotus slips a straight right by Bravado.
Lotus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravado.
Bravado misses with an uppercut.
Bravado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lotus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravado misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bravado.
Lotus drops his hands momentarily and Bravado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado misses with a body shot.
Bravado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lotus tries to bum rush Bravado with a series of wild strikes but Bravado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Lotus does no damage.
Bravado misses with a wild body shot.
Bravado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lotus.
Tommy Lotus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lotus misses with a two punch combination.
Bravado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lotus moves away from the strike by Bravado.
A jab from Lotus does it's job there.
Lotus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lotus lands.
Lotus punishes Bravado's body with a nice straight punch.
Bravado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lotus throws a combination. Bravado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Lotus.
Lotus misses with a few strikes there.
Lotus is breathing heavily.
Bravado misses with a looping left.
Bravado looks to score with a jab to the body but Lotus is just out of range.
Tommy Lotus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravado throws a lazy right hand but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lotus scores with a shot to the body.
Lotus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravado slips under a jab from Lotus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lotus misses.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lotus as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravado slips a jab and a cross from Lotus.
Lotus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bravado. Bravado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lotus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lotus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravado misses the shot to the body.
Lotus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lotus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lotus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lotus works Bravado's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lotus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravado.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bravado. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bravado just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravado missing with a left hand there. Lotus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lotus clobbers Bravado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bravado throws a good cross that connects.
Bravado misses with an uppercut. Lotus saw that one coming.
Lotus throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravado.
Lotus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravado moves away.
Tommy Lotus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravado ducks under a wild hook from Lotus.
Lotus misses with a double jab
enabling Bravado to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bravado tries for a takedown but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lotus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lotus looks to land a combination but Bravado avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravado. Lotus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lotus misses with a double jab.
Lotus works over Bravado's head and body with a nice combination.
Bravado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lotus misses with a hook.
Bravado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lotus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravado.
Bravado misses with an uppercut. Lotus saw that one coming.
Lotus moves out of range as Bravado strikes.
Lotus throws a series of punches but Bravado avoids them all with ease.
Bravado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bravado wants to take a breather but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus won't allow Bravado to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus trying to hold on to Bravado's head to control him but Bravado postures up.
Lotus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lotus wants to improve his position but Bravado is controlling well.
Bravado passes to full mount!
Bravado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lotus is looking to escape.
Lotus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eddie Bravado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado takes Lotus's back.
Lotus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lotus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bravado looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravado working for a choke but Lotus is defending well.
Lotus is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bravado off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lotus tries to escape but Bravado has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lotus has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bravado has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lotus taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bravado doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Bravado!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bravado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Kaipainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaipainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fredi - Puhu hiljaa rakkaudesta. Uolevi Kaipainen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Kaipainen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Kaipainen scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Sergio Souza has been cut.
Kaipainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kaipainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaipainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaipainen throws an off balance right hand
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza cracks Kaipainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza clinches.
Souza misses with some punches.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Uolevi Kaipainen has been cut.
Kaipainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza stalling against the cage.
Kaipainen is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaipainen is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Kaipainen is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Kaipainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaipainen backwards.
Kaipainen jumps guard but Souza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souza working aggressively here.
Kaipainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Souza working aggressively here.
Kaipainen blocks an uppercut.
Kaipainen is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Kaipainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaipainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaipainen up against the cage.
Kaipainen fails to pull guard.
Sergio Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uolevi Kaipainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
A frustrated look appears on Kaipainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Kaipainen tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
Kaipainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaipainen missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaipainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaipainen swings widly with a right hand
and Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaipainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza connects with a right hand. Kaipainen shakes it off.
Souza lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Kaipainen moved out of range nicely.
Kaipainen loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
A big right from Kaipainen misses.
Souza with a hook.
Kaipainen throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaipainen throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Kaipainen tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Kaipainen misses.
Kaipainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kaipainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaipainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uolevi Kaipainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Kaipainen.
Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaipainen under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaipainen has time to react.
Kaipainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaipainen throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily.
Kaipainen misses with a straight right.
Kaipainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Kaipainen misses.
Kaipainen throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Kaipainen lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased.
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!
Kaipainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souza on the side of the head.
Kaipainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Souza closes the distance and pushes Kaipainen back into the cage.
Kaipainen is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaipainen fails to pull guard.
Souza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Souza digs a right hand underneath Kaipainen's ribcage. Kaipainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza working aggressively here.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Kaipainen tries to pull guard but Souza holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaipainen drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza lands a right hand.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaipainen is trying to pull guard but Souza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sergio Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uolevi Kaipainen.
Kaipainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaipainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaipainen is trying to pull guard but Souza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Souza presses Kaipainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaipainen tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Kaipainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaipainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaipainen misses with a wild combination.
Kaipainen cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Kaipainen misses with an uppercut
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Kaipainen throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Kaipainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Uolevi Kaipainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza scores with a one two! Kaipainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaipainen throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaipainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaipainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaipainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaipainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Uolevi Kaipainen's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaipainen throws out the jab.
Uolevi Kaipainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaipainen throws an off balance right hand
and Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaipainen with a jab.
Kaipainen misses with a looping left.
Souza scores with a hook to the body. Kaipainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaipainen moves out of range as Souza strikes.
Kaipainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaipainen's head.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Kaipainen misses.
Souza misses with a looping left.
Souza staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza pushes Kaipainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaipainen takes a shot to the head.
Souza pushes Kaipainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uolevi Kaipainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Kaipainen throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaipainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza slips a jab from Kaipainen.
Kaipainen throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Kaipainen misses.
Kaipainen scores with a jab to the head.
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaipainen.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Souza.
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Souza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaipainen.
Kaipainen tries to circle away but Souza has him pinned against the cage.
Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaipainen is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza taking a breather.
Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaipainen backwards.
Sergio Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uolevi Kaipainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaipainen blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Souza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaipainen tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Kaipainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaipainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza working aggressively here.
Kaipainen blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaipainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza pushes Kaipainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza pushes Kaipainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Kaipainen controls the action.
Kaipainen tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaipainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaipainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sergio Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uolevi Kaipainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaipainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Souza to keep the fight standing.
Souza is leaning against Kaipainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaipainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaipainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The cut above Uolevi Kaipainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Souza digs a right hand underneath Kaipainen's ribcage. Kaipainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Souza lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Souza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaipainen backwards.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Kaipainen controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaipainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uolevi Kaipainen!
Uolevi Kaipainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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24
166 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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160 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Paquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paquiao connects with a crisp jab.
Paquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Paquiao misses with a straight right.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquiao.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Paquiao lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Young.
Paquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Paquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Paquiao throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young throws a hook but Paquiao avoids it easily.
Paquiao digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young moves away from the strike by Paquiao.
Paquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Young under the eye.
Paquiao dodges the punch combination from Young.
Paquiao lands an overhand right.
Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
Paquiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Manuel Paquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Paquiao misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Paquiao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Paquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paquiao clobbers Young with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paquiao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paquiao throws a right hand that misses
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Young moves away from the strike by Paquiao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Paquiao.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Paquiao coming out on top.
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Young.
Paquiao lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Young misses.
Paquiao misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young throws a sloppy body shot
and Paquiao counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paquiao throws out the jab.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
Paquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Paquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Paquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws a head kick but Paquiao moves out of range.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Paquiao.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paquiao takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Paquiao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a head kick.
Paquiao throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Jab by Paquiao.
Paquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Paquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Paquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paquiao.
Paquiao cracks Young with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Manuel Paquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Paquiao lands.
Young misses with a hook.
Paquiao avoids the body shot from Young.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
Patrick Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paquiao.
Paquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Paquiao moves away from the strike by Young.
Paquiao throws a one two combo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Young in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Young lands with an overhand left.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young misses with a hook.
Paquiao throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Paquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paquiao throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Paquiao tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paquiao cracks Young with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paquiao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paquiao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Young wants to land a leg kick but Paquiao is out of range.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a series of punches but Paquiao moves out of range.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young misses with a straight right.
Paquiao throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
A big left from Paquiao misses.
Young needs to keep his hands up - Paquiao had a free shot at his head there.
Paquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young throws a right and a left that Paquiao avoids nicely.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paquiao moves out of range as Young strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Paquiao ducks down to avoid it.
A left and a right from Young both land. Nice combination.
Young throws a right and a left that Paquiao avoids nicely.
Young looks to land a combination but Paquiao avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Paquiao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young is breathing heavily.
Paquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paquiao with a hook.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Young.
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 Manuel Paquiao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Young on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paquiao throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Paquiao.
Paquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young is looking to slow Paquiao down with leg kicks.
Young looks to land a body kick but Paquiao moved away.
Jab by Young.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
Paquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Young throws a series of punches but Paquiao avoids them all with ease.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young looks to land a combination but Paquiao avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paquiao throws a combination. Young tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paquiao punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Paquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Young staying out of range there.
Paquiao slips under a jab from Young.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paquiao thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Good exchange - Paquiao coming out on top.
Young misses the jab.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel Paquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
Paquiao loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Paquiao clobbers Young with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young moves away from the strike by Paquiao.
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Young.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Young connects with a leg kick. Paquiao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young lands a jab to the nose.
Paquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Paquiao throws a good cross that connects.
Paquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Paquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paquiao cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquiao. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquiao throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao scores with a nice strike.
Young defending well as Paquiao loads up on a big left hand.
Patrick Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Young.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paquiao blocks a head kick by Young.
Paquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Paquiao.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paquiao checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paquiao looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Paquiao is just out of range.
Paquiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manuel Paquiao.
Well Paquiao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paquiao!
Manuel Paquiao very nearly forgot to thank ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keat Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cullen's entrance music is My way - Sid Vicious . A fine choice. Mendez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trap Door. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
184 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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180 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Keat Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cullen circles away.
Mendez walks into a jab.
Cullen misses with a leg kick.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Cullen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Cullen.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cullen circles away.
Keat Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez pushes Cullen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cullen missing with knees to the body.
Cullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cullen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Cullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendez blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendez avoiding damage as Cullen throws knees to the body.
Cullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cullen.
Cullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cullen tries a knee to the head but Mendez blocks it.
Cullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendez avoids the damage to the body.
Mendez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Mendez breaks the clinch.
Mendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cullen's waist but Cullen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendez off to one side.
Cullen looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cullen avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cullen. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Cullen sprawls well.
Keat Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Mendez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendez takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen can't find room to land a body shot as Mendez controls the action.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cullen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cullen misses with a knee to the head.
Cullen misses with a knee to the head.
Mendez has Cullen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cullen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Cullen won't allow it.
Cullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendez takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen scores with a hook to the body.
Cullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cullen lands a nice knee to the body.
Cullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cullen pushes Mendez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendez tries to break free but Cullen pushes him back against the cage.
Cullen tries a knee to the head but Mendez blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cullen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cullen lands an uppercut.
Mendez fails to pull guard.
Cullen tries a knee to the head but Mendez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cullen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cullen misses with a low kick.
Cullen throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cullen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mendez!
Cullen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keat Cullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Mendez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cullen looking to throw knees to the head but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Cullen missing with knees to the body.
Mendez misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen with a knee to the head.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cullen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cullen is leaning against Mendez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendez jumps guard but Cullen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cullen looking to throw knees to the head but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Mendez jumps guard but Cullen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keat Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Cullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cullen lands an uppercut.
Mendez has clasped his hands together around Cullen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez has hold of Cullen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cullen seems comfortable defending it but Mendez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cullen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cullen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mendez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Mendez!
After winning the bout, Tiago Mendez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Penn cracks Collins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Penn misses.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Collins, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Penn misses with a hook
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Penn misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Penn avoids the head kick by Collins.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
Penn thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins misses with a body shot
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn misses with a looping left.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into Collins's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Collins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn is pulling down on Collins's head. It's preventing any offense from Collins, at least for the moment.
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Collins is posturing up here but Penn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Collins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Collins has to tap! Slick submission there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bj Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Bj Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music. Stan TheMan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
163 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
TheMan misses with a hook.
TheMan connects with the punch.
It looks like Tommy McDonald has been cut.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but TheMan ducks down to avoid it.
TheMan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. TheMan moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but TheMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommy McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheMan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. TheMan sprawls well.
TheMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped TheMan in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
TheMan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
TheMan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
TheMan trying to control the position here.
McDonald trying to control but TheMan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
TheMan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
TheMan looking for a sweep. Not yet TheMan, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
TheMan trying to strike off his back.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from TheMan.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but TheMan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stands and throws TheMan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but TheMan denies him.
McDonald working away.
TheMan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to move to mount but TheMan blocks the move with his legs.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but TheMan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald has hold of TheMan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! TheMan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McDonald cranks the arm and TheMan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from TheMan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tommy McDonald!
A relieved looking Tommy McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Calzattrounewis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm gonna Knock you out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
196 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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202 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper walks into a jab.
Calzattrounewis swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Calzattrounewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calzattrounewis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cooper is rocked!
Calzattrounewis connects with a stiff jab that staggers Cooper - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Calzattrounewis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Calzattrounewis made sure he mentioned ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pro Ject (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Handelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Handelman's choice of entrance music: All I Do is Win. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
195 lbs
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27
192 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pro Ject!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Handelman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ject keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ject is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handelman.
Ject misses with a hook. Handelman ducked under it nicely.
Handelman moves into the clinch.
Ject blocks an elbow strike.
Handelman keeps control of Ject as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ject tries to break the clinch but Handelman is controlling the position.
Handelman lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Pro Ject has been cut.
Handelman misses with an elbow over the top.
Handelman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Handelman lands with a right to the head.
Handelman throws an elbow that misses.
Ject wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Handelman misses with a knee strike.
Ject can't break the clinch.
Handelman misses with an elbow over the top.
Handelman lands a nice elbow.
Handelman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Handelman lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ject breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ject just misses with a punch to the body.
Handelman lands with a right hand.
Handelman shoots in but Ject avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Handelman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ject sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handelman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ject swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handelman scores with a jab.
Ject misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handelman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Handelman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Ject misses its intended target.
Handelman fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Ject throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Ject.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handelman blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Handelman.
Handelman tries to clinch but Ject moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Handelman.
Ject throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Handelman's head.
It looks like Kevin Handelman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ject throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Handelman lands with a cross.
Handelman ducks under a wild hook from Ject.
Handelman throws out a loose jab but Ject uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kevin Handelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Ject.
Handelman moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Handelman throws an elbow but misses.
Ject breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ject avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ject finds it's target.
Ject lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handelman circles away quickly and effectively.
Handelman moves out of range of the strikes.
Ject moves out of range of the body kick.
Ject will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handelman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ject is just out of range.
Handelman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handelman ducks under a wild hook from Ject.
Handelman misses with a low kick.
Ject throws a right hand that misses
and Handelman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Handelman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ject counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handelman lands a really nice looking cross but Ject seems unphased.
Handelman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ject paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handelman lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Handelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pro Ject is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handelman moves into the clinch successfully.
Handelman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ject swings wildly with an uppercut but Handelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ject avoids a wild elbow strike from Handelman.
Handelman misses with an elbow over the top.
Handelman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handelman lands with an overhand left.
Ject's jab looks to have found its range, popping Handelman under the eye.
Handelman misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ject chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Handelman can pounce on him.
Handelman throws the left hand but Ject avoids the punch easily.
Ject throws an overhand right that lands on Handelman's shoulder, as Handelman tries to avoid the shot.
Handelman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ject had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch lands to the side of Ject 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Handelman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Handelman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ject throws out the jab.
Handelman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Handelman tries to work over Ject's front leg with a kick but Ject checks it.
Ject throws a hook but Handelman blocks it.
Ject misses with a low kick.
Handelman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ject swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handelman counters with a left to the body.
Handelman motions for Ject to come forward. Handelman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Handelman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ject.
Nice uppercut there from Handelman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handelman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handelman thows a leg kick but Ject checks it
and Ject counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ject misses with a straight left.
Handelman looks to land a right hand but Ject moved out of range.
Ject throws the left hand but Handelman avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handelman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ject tries to sprawl out of it but Handelman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ject manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ject fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Handelman.
Nice body punch from Handelman.
Handelman throws a one two combo.
Ject is looking to slow Handelman down with leg kicks.
Ject displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handelman throws out the jab.
Ject avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Ject lands but Handelman takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Handelman.
Ject is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Handelman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Ject misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ject.
Ject keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handelman throws a leg kick
and Ject counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Handelman throws a hook but Ject avoids it easily.
Ject slips under a jab.
Handelman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ject moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Handelman.
Ject circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ject misses the jab.
Ject throws a jab when Handelman was well out of range.
Handelman throws a good cross that connects.
Handelman misses with a body shot.
Handelman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ject.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ject pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handelman avoids the body shot from Ject.
Handelman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ject uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handelman.
Pro Ject is winning the standup battle so far.
Handelman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pro Ject has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Handelman.
Nice defenses there by Handelman.
Handelman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handelman clinches with his opponent.
Ject blocks the elbow strike.
Handelman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ject blocks the elbow strike.
Ject takes an elbow to the temple.
Ject blocks an elbow strike from Handelman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ject avoids the elbow strike from Handelman, against the cage.
Handelman misses with an elbow strike.
Handelman throws an elbow but it misses.
Handelman throws an elbow that misses.
Ject is trying to break the clinch but Handelman has him pressed against the cage.
Ject throws a punch but it's blocked by Handelman.
Handelman has a couple of punches blocked by Ject.
Ject is trying to break the clinch but Handelman is controlling him.
Ject lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ject is trying to break the clinch but Handelman has him pressed against the cage.
Ject working hard to break the clinch.
Ject is trying to break the clinch but Handelman has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handelman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Handelman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ject avoids the elbow strike from Handelman, against the cage.
Ject avoiding damage as Handelman throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Handelman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Handelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handelman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handelman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ject's efforts to push away.
Handelman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ject tries to break free but Handelman pushes him back against the cage.
Handelman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ject blocks it with crossed arms.
Ject wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ject tries to break free but Handelman pushes him back against the cage.
Ject escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handelman dives in and grabs Ject's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ject pushes down on Handelman's head and hops out.
Handelman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ject connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handelman scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Handelman misses
and Ject counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handelman jabs Ject to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ject is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handelman.
Handelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ject scores with a nice head shot.
Handelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Ject finds it's way through Handelman's defenses.
Handelman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Handelman wants to clinch.
Handelman tries to clinch up.
Ject scores with a body shot.
Handelman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ject throws out the jab.
Ject moves out of range as Handelman throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handelman misses with a takedown attempt - Ject sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ject connects with a body shot that sends Handelman's belly button to the back.
Handelman moves in looking to clinch but Ject pushes him off.
Handelman moves into the clinch successfully.
Ject takes an elbow to the temple.
Ject breaks from the clinch.
Ject lands with a cross.
Handelman moves in looking to clinch but Ject pushes him off.
Handelman just misses with a punch to the body.
Ject misses with a straight left.
Ject thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ject swats away the attempt to clinch by Handelman.
Handelman throws a leg kick
letting Ject counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Kevin Handelman's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Handelman.
Pro Ject has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Handelman.
Handelman lands a jab to Ject's midsection.
A low kick from Handelman is predictable there
and Ject counters with a nice body shot.
Handelman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ject throws a wild body kick that Handelman sees coming a mile off.
Handelman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ject swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ject goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Handelman misses with a wild body shot.
Handelman rushes Ject and presses him up against the cage.
Handelman is trying to break the clinch but Ject is controlling him.
Handelman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ject has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Handelman throws an elbow that misses.
Handelman keeps control of Ject as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ject wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Handelman has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handelman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ject avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handelman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Handelman misses with an elbow strike.
Handelman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ject breaks from the clinch.
Handelman moves into the clinch successfully.
Handelman misses with an elbow strike.
Ject can't break the clinch.
Handelman pushes off an throws an elbow but Ject leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ject blocks an elbow strike from Handelman.
Ject dodges an elbow strike from Handelman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Handelman lands an elbow inside that Ject shrugs off.
Handelman throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Handelman.
Ject blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pro Ject did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ject connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handelman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Handelman scores with a takedown into Ject's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Handelman stops Ject from standing up.
Ject pushes Handelman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ject slips a jab and a cross from Handelman.
Handelman throws a chopping leg kick but Ject manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ject moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handelman has Ject up against the cage in a 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!
Ject avoids the elbow strike from Handelman, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ject avoids the elbow strike from Handelman, against the cage.
Ject blocks an elbow strike from Handelman.
Ject breaks the clinch.
Ject swats away the attempt to clinch by Handelman.
Handelman throws a leg kick but Ject sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Handelman drops his hands momentarily and Ject takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handelman blocks a jab.
Ject dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Handelman looking to throw knees to the head but Ject is blocking nicely.
Ject blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kevin Handelman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handelman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ject keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handelman's efforts to push away.
Ject breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Ject.
Handelman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handelman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ject lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Handelman tries to bum rush Ject with a series of wild strikes but Ject uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Ject.
Ject ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Handelman throws a low kick but Ject moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ject.
The cut above Kevin Handelman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ject connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Ject tenderised Handelman's leg. Handelman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ject misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handelman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handelman misses with a hook.
Ject paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ject scores with a shot to the body.
Handelman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ject connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handelman scrambles back to his feet.
Handelman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handelman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handelman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kevin Handelman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Ject.
Handelman is rocked!
Ject digs a good hook to Handelman's body.
Handelman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ject finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ject misses with a head kick.
Ject throws a right and a left that Handelman avoids nicely.
Ject feints and then cracks Handelman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handelman down.
Handelman seems to have recovered his senses.
Ject scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ject connects with a crisp jab.
Ject ducks under a wild hook from Handelman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handelman is looking to clinch.
Handelman wants to slow Ject down by chopping away at his legs.
Handelman misses with a left hand
and Ject counters with a straight right hand.
Handelman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ject circles away.
Ject throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handelman is looking to clinch but Ject is avoiding it.
Handelman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ject avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handelman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Handelman throws a lazy right hand but Ject sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ject slips under a jab from Handelman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pro Ject had his way with Kevin Handelman in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ject thuds his right hand into Handelman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handelman throws a low kick but Ject avoids it.
Ject throws a jab but it's blocked by Handelman.
A slow jab from Ject misses its intended target.
Ject keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ject scores with a body shot.
Ject slips a straight right by Handelman.
Ject throws a jab but it's blocked by Handelman.
Handelman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ject's corner calls for a 1-2. Ject obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Handelman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ject on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ject misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handelman slips a straight right by Ject.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handelman. Ject does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ject!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Handelman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pro Ject!
Pro Ject retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Pro Ject thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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