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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison has chosen DMX - Joe Harrison Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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235 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munch misses with a hook. Harrison ducked under it nicely.
Munch dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Munch tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Munch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Munch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison looks to land a combination but Munch avoids it well.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Munch misses with an uppercut.
Munch is looking to clinch.
Harrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munch pushes Harrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison tries to break free but Munch pushes him back against the cage.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Munch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munch closes the distance but Harrison moves to the side
and Harrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Munch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrison pinned against the cage. Harrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Munch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrison moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harrison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrison's waist but Harrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munch off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Munch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Munch.
Harrison connects with a body shot.
Harrison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Munch is breathing heavily.
Harrison looks to land a combination but Munch avoids it well.
Harrison scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison lands with a right that hurts Munch. Munch looks to clinch but Harrison throws a short knee that drops Munch. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Joe Harrison!
A victorious Joe Harrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Resso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cisay Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Resso kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Resso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cisay Salace!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Resso, right into the meat.
Resso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salace tries to clinch but Resso is having none of it.
Salace goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salace.
Resso keeps the fight on the outside.
Salace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Resso moves out of range of the strikes.
Salace wants to clinch
and Resso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Resso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Resso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Salace is looking for a sweep.
Salace is not content to let Resso control the position.
Resso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Resso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resso tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Resso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Resso is looking for a kimura here.
Salace won't allow Resso to pass to mount.
Salace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Resso looking to pass the guard.
Resso trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace keeping full guard, as Resso tries to pass.
Salace is pulling down on Resso's head to control his posture.
Salace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salace is trying to control the position but Resso postures up.
Salace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Resso wants to pass the guard but Salace is keeping the position.
Resso throws a strike but Salace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Resso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resso controlling the position.
Salace wants to control from the top but Resso keeps moving.
Salace is looking to work some ground and pound but Resso has wrist control.
Resso is pulling down on Salace's head. It's preventing any offense from Salace, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Resso.
Resso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salace. Salace circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Resso moves out of range of the body kick from Salace.
Salace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Resso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salace tries a head kick but it misses.
Salace wants to clinch.
Resso throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Resso throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Resso connects with a body shot.
Resso missing with a left hand there. Salace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Resso dominated that round.
That's time! Resso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Resso scores with a hook to the body. Salace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salace tries a head kick but it misses.
Resso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salace tries to clinch there but Resso circles away.
Salace takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adam Resso is winning the standup battle so far.
Resso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salace on the side of the head.
Resso lands with an uppercut that bounces Salace off the cage and back into range.
Resso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Resso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Salace wants to control but Resso is having none of it.
Resso controlling the position easily from mount.
Salace takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Salace is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Salace covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Resso!
In his post fight interview, Adam Resso started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Jutila (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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213 lbs
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218 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Jutila!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jutila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trinckelton.
Jutila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trinckelton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Trinckelton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trinckelton.
That kick from Jutila tenderised Trinckelton's leg. Trinckelton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jutila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trinckelton misses with a few strikes there.
Trinckelton lands with a hook. Jutila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trinckelton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutila thumps Trinckelton with a low kick.
Trinckelton connects with a crisp jab.
Jutila moves away from the strike by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton avoids the head kick by Jutila.
That kick from Jutila tenderised Trinckelton's leg. Trinckelton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trinckelton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jutila manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jutila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trinckelton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Jutila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jutila's head.
Trinckelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trinckelton throwing strikes but missing.
Trinckelton stands up over Jutila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jutila trying to keep a closed guard but Trinckelton is proving a slippery customer.
Trinckelton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jutila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jutila has his foot on Trinckelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trinckelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Trinckelton postures up.
Trinckelton landing with the ground and pound.
Trinckelton scoring with some ground and pound.
Jutila keeping full guard, as Trinckelton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jutila is on top in guard.
Jutila wants to control from the top but Trinckelton keeps moving.
Trinckelton is pulling down on Jutila's head. It's preventing any offense from Jutila, at least for the moment.
Jutila looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trinckelton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jutila trying to move into half guard but instead Trinckelton has managed to sweep!
Trinckelton works over Jutila with some ground and pound from guard.
Trinckelton distracts Jutila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jutila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trinckelton is one step ahead there.
Trinckelton postures up in Jutila's guard and throws a big left but Jutila blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trinckelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jutila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trinckelton works over Jutila with some ground and pound from guard.
Trinckelton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trinckelton 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.
Jutila has his foot on Trinckelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trinckelton works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jutila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jutila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trinckelton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton dominated that round.
That's time! Trinckelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jutila is looking to clinch.
Jutila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jutila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trinckelton.
Jutila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trinckelton sprawls well. Trinckelton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jutila gets slowly back to his feet.
Trinckelton tries to bum rush Jutila with a series of wild strikes but Jutila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jutila tries to avoid it but Trinckelton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jutila to the ground. Jutila escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jutila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trinckelton.
Jutila plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trinckelton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jutila as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Trinckelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trinckelton clinches.
Trinckelton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jutila smiles and moves away.
Jutila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trinckelton finds it's way round the side to connect with Jutila's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jutila avoids the head kick by Trinckelton.
Jutila lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trinckelton fails with a takedown attempt.
Trinckelton tries to bum rush Jutila with a series of wild strikes but Jutila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trinckelton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trinckelton throws the left hand but Jutila avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton scores with a jab to the head.
Tony Trinckelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trinckelton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trinckelton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jutila momentarily.
Jutila tries to land a leg kick but Trinckelton saw it coming and moves away.
Trinckelton clinches with his opponent.
Trinckelton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jutila prevents it.
Jutila pushes off an throws an elbow but Trinckelton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jutila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trinckelton avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jutila pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trinckelton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jutila after a bit of a struggle.
Jutila's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trinckelton takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trinckelton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jutila regains guard immediately.
Trinckelton wants to control from the top but Jutila keeps moving.
Trinckelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trinckelton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trinckelton preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trinckelton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jutila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trinckelton has managed to get both his arms back between Jutila's legs - danger averted.
Trinckelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Tony Trinckelton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jutila leaves Trinckelton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trinckelton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jutila!
Trinckelton lands a big elbow.
Trinckelton unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinckelton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jutila?
Jutila is rocked!
Trinckelton landing strikes from the mount and Jutila is in trouble!
Jutila is still in real trouble! Can Trinckelton finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trinckelton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jutila is trying to escape the mount.
Trinckelton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jutila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trinckelton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jutila seems to have recovered his senses.
Trinckelton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jutila is trying desperately to improve position.
Jutila tries to lock up and control but Trinckelton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trinckelton working Jutila over with strikes here.
Trinckelton postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jutila badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Trinckelton around the waist but Trinckelton pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Trinckelton is the winner by TKO! Trinckelton jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Trinckelton!
Tony Trinckelton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen Final Countdown as his entrance music. Michael Mason is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 1 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Mason!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stanley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Stanley's guard.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Stanley is keeping the position.
Stanley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stanley working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanley is keeping the position for now.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stanley is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanley is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Stanley's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Stanley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason wants to stand but Stanley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mason content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stanley has locked up a guillotine! Stanley's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mason is holding on here and Stanley must be using up a lot of energy. Mason has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stanley gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marvin Stanley!
Marvin Stanley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beginning of the End. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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33
175 lbs
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30
183 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cice Salace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Salace.
Collins throws a low kick but Salace avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Salace on that attempt.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Collins misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins jabs Salace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Salace avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins avoids the body shot from Salace.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins takes a swing at Salace's ribcage but misses.
Collins lands with an overhand left.
Salace misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cice Salace.
Collins takes a swing at Salace's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salace has his takedown stuffed
and Salace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Salace is just out of range.
Collins takes a swing at Salace's ribcage but misses.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cice Salace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Collins cracks Salace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cice Salace.
Salace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tried to score with a low kick but Salace checks it.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Salace. Salace gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins tries a low kick but Salace avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Salace is trying desperately to land a takedown but Collins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Salace.
Salace walks into a jab.
Collins tries to bum rush Salace with a series of wild strikes but Salace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Salace as he checks the leg kick.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins looks to land a combination but Salace avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Collins digs a good body shot into Salace's ribs.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salace shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salace misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Collins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collins digs a good body shot into Salace's ribs.
Collins wants to slow Salace down by chopping away at his legs.
Salace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salace takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salace doesn't seem phased though.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Salace might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Collins has got the better of the exchanges.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins jabs Salace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Salace with that takedown attempt.
Collins lands with a slapping head kick.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salace misses with a takedown
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cice Salace.
Salace 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dave Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salace shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Salace avoids the body shot from Collins.
Cice Salace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Collins lands with a cross.
Salace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Salace.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salace was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins stuns Salace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
Dave Collins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pip Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen What's the Difference as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pip Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonzalez is in Hernandez's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gonzalez working some strikes from top position.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gonzalez!
Hernandez trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez looking to control.
Gonzalez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pip Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gonzalez keeps Hernandez at a distance using the push kick.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hernandez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hernandez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hernandez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gonzalez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pip Gonzalez!
After winning the bout, Pip Gonzalez 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sylar Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saving me. Sylar Gray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Cain's chin.
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175 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sylar Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Gray lands with a right hand.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
Cain throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Cain throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cain checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cain looks winded!
Gray cracks Cain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gray finish him?
Cain is rocked!
Gray connects with a superb combination that knocks Cain out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Gray before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Cain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sylar Gray!
Sylar Gray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Lucretia. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
224 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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25
285 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec moves away from the strike by Brown.
Borec avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Borec tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Borec looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Borec sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Borec's front leg but catches the back leg as Borec tries to avoid it.
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown stands up over Borec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borec is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Brown frees his head nicely. Oh but Borec has switched to an armbar! Brown is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zmesan Borec!
A very excited looking Zmesan Borec rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Kozak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kazik 12 groszy. Rafal Kozak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glenn Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Kozak!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a leg kick.
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kozak connects with a crisp jab.
Kozak scores with a hook.
It looks like Glenn Roberts has been cut.
A shot to the body from Kozak misses
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Kozak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rafal Kozak has been cut.
Roberts clobbers Kozak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Rafal Kozak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kozak.
Roberts lands with a right hand.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Kozak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Roberts.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Kozak circles away.
Kozak lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kozak misses.
Roberts works over Kozak's head and body with a nice combination.
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glenn Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Kozak.
Kozak looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Kozak.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Kozak sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Kozak. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozak.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Kozak moves out of range easily.
Kozak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roberts rather than just go for the knockout.
Roberts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roberts gets caught napping as Kozak dives in and scores a takedown. Roberts manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kozak won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Kozak postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozak looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kozak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozak managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Kozak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozak working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rafal Kozak wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kozak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozak throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts clinches.
Kozak is working for takedown but Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roberts tries a body shot but Kozak blocks it.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kozak lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
Roberts manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kozak stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozak trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts pulls Kozak in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Kozak is proving a slippery customer.
Kozak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Glenn Roberts wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Roberts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Rafal Kozak's cut even more.
Kozak misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glenn Roberts will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozak. Kozak gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kozak.
Kozak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts looks to land a combination but Kozak avoids it well.
Roberts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kozak's calf.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Kozak is working away.
Roberts prevents Kozak from improving his position.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Kozak is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozak is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roberts is trying to control the action in half guard but Kozak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kozak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kozak keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kozak looking to control.
Kozak controlling the position.
Kozak is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rafal Kozak.
Roberts throws a body punch but Kozak moves out of range.
Kozak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Horrible takedown by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Kozak which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozak pinned against the cage. Kozak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts defending well as Kozak loads up on a big left hand.
Roberts tries to land a front kick but Kozak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Kozak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts counters with a good, hard body kick but Kozak shrugs it off.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
Kozak throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
Roberts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kozak swings widly with a right hand
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
Kozak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Roberts digs a right hand into Kozak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozak's gas tank.
Roberts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kozak is keeping busy.
Kozak has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kozak.
Roberts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozak after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozak tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roberts is rocked!
Kozak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozak scores with a big shot! Roberts's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Roberts! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Kozak!
Rafal Kozak made sure to mention his sponsor, $10 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sjing Sjask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Tobin / El Cargo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sjask's choice of entrance music: People of the sun - R.A.T.M.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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207 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sjing Sjask!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sjask swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speed connects with a nice looking jab.
Sjask is looking to slow Speed down with leg kicks.
Sjask fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Speed.
Sjask scoring well with a low kick there.
Speed lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Sjask misses
and Speed counters with a low kick, right behind Sjask 's knee.
Sjask lands a slapping body shot.
Speed throws a hook but Sjask blocks it.
Sjask lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sjask with a nice cross.
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
A head kick misses from Sjask.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sjask.
Speed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speed staying out of range there.
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sjask throws a hook but Speed blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sjask thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sjask throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
Speed with a jab.
Speed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sjask's hands.
Speed blocks the body kick.
Speed cracks a nice hook into Sjask's ribs.
Sjask misses the jab.
Sjask connects with a nice looking jab.
Speed throws the left hand but Sjask avoids the punch easily.
Sjask scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sjask misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sjask ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Sjask fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Speed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Speed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Speed takes a swing at Sjask's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sjask throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Speed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Speed. Those never looked like landing.
Speed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speed throws a leg kick that misses.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sjask.
Speed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Speed connects with a body shot that sends Sjask's belly button to the back.
Speed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sjask walks into a jab.
Sjask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Sjask ducks right into an uppercut from Speed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sjask, right into the meat.
Speed scores with a body shot.
Sjask wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Speed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sjask tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Sjask.
Sjask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sjask has managed to clinch.
Sjask throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Speed tries a body shot but Sjask blocks it.
Speed tries a knee to the head but Sjask blocks it.
Sjask lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sjask connects with a knee to the head.
Sjask prevents a body shot from Speed.
Nice body punch from Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sjask tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing Sjask back against the cage.
Speed is trying to force a seperation but Sjask has the dominant position.
Speed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sjask avoids the body shot from Speed.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Sjask is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sjask looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sjask.
Sjask scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sjask.
Nice defenses there by Sjask.
Sjask takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Speed moves out of range of the body kick from Sjask.
Sjask throws a right and a left that Speed avoids nicely.
Sjask closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Speed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Speed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daniel Speed is winning the standup battle so far.
Speed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sjask's head.
Speed scores with a sloppy right hand. Sjask should have avoided that one.
Sjask clobbers Speed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Speed blocks a low kick nicely.
Sjask just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Sjask misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Speed counter with a right hand.
Sjask scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speed feints and then cracks Sjask's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sjask down.
Speed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sjask.
Speed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sjask circles away quickly and effectively.
Sjask scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sjask misses with a jab to the body
and Speed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sjask pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Speed throws a looping overhand right but Sjask ducks down to avoid it.
Sjask slips under a jab from Speed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Speed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sjask throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Speed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sjask - the referee stops the clock and Speed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sjask. Speed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sjask scores with a one two! Speed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sjask fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sjask explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Speed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sjask misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Good leg kick by Speed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speed throws the left hand but Sjask avoids the punch easily.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Sjask is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Speed rather than just go for the knockout.
Speed scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Speed.
Speed throws a low kick but Sjask moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sjask. That's going to slow Speed down.
Sjask misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sjask's sensitive parts.
Speed scores with a jab. Sjask acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sjask moves away from the strike by Speed.
Sjask gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Speed.
Sjask throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sjask walks into a stiff left hand from Speed.
Sjask has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sjask uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speed.
Speed defending well as Sjask loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sjask darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Speed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Speed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Speed.
Speed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sjask misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed throws a hook but Sjask blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Sjask does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sjask takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Speed throws a leg kick which misses Sjask's front leg but catches the back leg as Sjask tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Speed throws a low kick but Sjask avoids it.
Sjask throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sjask.
Sjask misses with a wild body shot.
Sjask displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Speed sizes up Sjask with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Speed misses with a looping left.
Sjask's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speed is looking to slow Sjask down with leg kicks.
Speed misses with a looping right.
Sjask misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sjask. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Sjask.
Sjask lunges at Speed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Speed's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Speed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sjask has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Speed misses with an uppercut.
Speed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Speed loads up on a big right hand but Sjask slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Speed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sjask cracks the inside of Speed's front leg.
Sjask throws a shot from downtown. Speed moves away and avoids it.
Speed throws a jab when Sjask was well out of range.
Sjask throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Speed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sjask takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Sjask ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Speed is looking to slow Sjask down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Speed there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sjask throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Speed.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Speed lands a nice shot that snaps Sjask's head back.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sjask. That snapped Speed's head back.
Speed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sjask.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sjask moves away.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Sjask avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sjask misses with a body shot.
Speed thumps Sjask with a low kick.
Sjask throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sjask throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sjask thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sjask needs to keep his hands up - Speed had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed throws a leg kick
and Sjask counters with a straight right hand.
Sjask misses the shot to the body.
Sjask stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed.
Speed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sjask.
Speed staying out of range there.
Sjask ducks right into an uppercut from Speed.
Sjask throws a shot from downtown. Speed moves away and avoids it.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed dips to his left and cracks Sjask with an uppercut!
Sjask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Sjask cracks Speed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sjask throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Speed.
Sjask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sjask tries a head kick but it misses.
Sjask takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sjask scoring well with a low kick there.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sjask lands a right hook to the body.
Sjask tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Sjask.
Sjask fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed connects with a crisp jab.
Sjask scoring well with a low kick there.
Speed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sjask takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sjask misses its intended target.
Speed lands a really nice looking cross but Sjask seems unphased.
Sjask lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
Sjask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sjask.
Speed throws out a loose jab but Sjask uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed walks into a straight right hand from Sjask.
Speed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sjask displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Speed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Speed throws a poor cross that misses
and Sjask counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Speed takes a swing at Sjask's ribcage but misses.
Sjask scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Sjask. Beautiful body shot.
Speed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Speed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sjask moves away from the strike by Speed.
Speed throws a body punch but Sjask moves out of range.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sjask was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sjask tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speed. That's going to slow Sjask down.
Sjask throws a jab but it's blocked by Speed.
Sjask darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Speed misses the target.
Sjask fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sjask takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sjask takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sjask with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sjask just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed lands with a good body shot.
Speed misses with a body kick.
Speed looks to land a left hand but Sjask moved out of range nicely.
Speed throws an overhand right that lands on Sjask's shoulder, as Sjask tries to avoid the shot.
Speed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Speed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sjask throws out the jab.
Sjask on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Speed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sjask. Sjask obviously looking to wear him down.
Sjask keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Speed misses with a two punch combination.
Sjask throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Speed avoids the body shot from Sjask.
A punch lands to the side of Speed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Sjask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to bum rush Sjask with a series of wild strikes but Sjask uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Speed throws a leg kick which misses Sjask's front leg but catches the back leg as Sjask tries to avoid it.
Sjask throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sjask lands a nice looking body shot.
Sjask walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sjask connects with a looping right hand.
Sjask takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Speed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sjask takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sjask misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sjask scores with the left hand. Speed knows he should have avoided that one.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Sjask throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sjask ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sjask is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sjask shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Speed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sjask.
Speed slips under a jab from Sjask.
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sjask.
Speed misses with an uppercut. Sjask saw that one coming.
Sjask staying out of range there.
Speed with a jab.
Speed takes a swing at Sjask's ribcage but misses.
Speed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sjask misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sjask moves away from the strike by Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sjask under the eye.
Speed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sjask. Sjask circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Speed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Speed moves out of range of the body kick.
Sjask cracks the inside of Speed's front leg.
Sjask takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sjask.
Speed lands with a hook. Sjask tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sjask dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speed. That did some damage!
Sjask on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sjask shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Speed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sjask with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daniel Speed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed's cut.
That's time! Speed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Speed missing with a left hand there. Sjask was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed blocks a low kick nicely.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Sjask throws a solid leg kick but Speed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sjask.
Speed cracks Sjask with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sjask misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Speed connects with a looping right hand.
Speed avoids the head kick by Sjask.
Sjask misses with a straight right.
Speed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sjask's head backwards.
A slow jab from Speed misses its intended target.
Sjask keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sjask.
Sjask throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Speed. That snapped Sjask's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sjask keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sjask on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sjask has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sjask there as he acknowledges the shot.
Speed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sjask's head backwards.
Sjask takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sjask dips to his left and cracks Speed with an uppercut!
Sjask takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sjask scoring well with a low kick there.
Speed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sjask clinches.
Sjask lands with a left to the head.
Sjask comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sjask lands a hook that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sjask misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sjask.
Speed working hard to break the clinch.
Sjask prevents a body shot from Speed.
Sjask tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speed's elbow.
Sjask can't find room to land a body shot as Speed controls the action.
Speed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sjask in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sjask with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Speed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sjask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Sjask ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Sjask throws a shot from downtown. Speed moves away and avoids it.
Speed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sjask.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sjask misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Sjask does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sjask's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Speed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sjask scrambles back to his feet.
Sjask feints and then cracks Speed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Speed down.
Sjask throws a low kick but Speed moves out of range easily.
Sjask throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Sjask moves in looking to clinch but Speed pushes him off.
Speed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sjask has time to react.
Sjask lands a nice hook to Speed's body. Speed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sjask takes a jab right on the kisser.
Speed defending well as Sjask loads up on a big left hand.
Sjing Sjask has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sjask walks into a straight right hand from Speed.
Sjask cracks Speed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Speed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Speed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sjask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sjask throws a front kick aimed at Speed's knee but Speed avoids it well.
Speed slips a straight right by Sjask.
Sjask lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Speed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sjask.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sjask.
Sjask fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Speed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daniel Speed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sjask tests Speed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sjask tries to score with a low kick but Speed moves his leg out of the way.
Sjask misses with a looping right.
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 Daniel Speed.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Speed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Speed!
Daniel Speed is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Daniel Speed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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