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HEROES 57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickael Zewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zewski has chosen 6CLIK - Tu sais jamais as his entrance music. Sean Yuen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickael Zewski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zewski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yuen!
Zewski lands a nice forearm strike.
Zewski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zewski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zewski throws an elbow but Yuen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zewski cracks Yuen with a big elbow.
Zewski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zewski controlling the position.
Zewski tries to score with some ground and pound. Yuen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yuen is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yuen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zewski cracks Yuen with a big right hand but Yuen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zewski is staying tight to Yuen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ground and pound from Zewski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zewski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yuen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zewski's guard! Nice work there by Yuen!
Zewski keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
Yuen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zewski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuen has managed to get both his arms back between Zewski's legs - danger averted.
Zewski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yuen tries to reverse the position but Zewski maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zewski looking to control but Yuen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zewski landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zewski trying to control but Yuen is having none of it.
Zewski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yuen is squirming around, avoiding Zewski's attempts to control the action.
Zewski landing shots from mount.
Yuen tries to lock up and control but Zewski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zewski cracks Yuen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zewski won't let Yuen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zewski avoids the attempt from Yuen to control.
Yuen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Yuen taking shots to the head.
Zewski prevents Yuen from getting the reversal.
Zewski lands a big shot there that rocks Yuen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zewski landing strikes from the mount and Yuen is in trouble!
Zewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yuen is looking to escape.
Zewski lands a nice shot to the head.
Zewski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yuen turns into him and now he's in Zewski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zewski keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
Zewski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zewski wants to sweep here but Yuen controlling him for the moment.
Zewski keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yuen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickael Zewski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zewski misses with a double jab.
Zewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zewski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zewski lands with an overhand left.
Zewski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuen defends it nicely.
Yuen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zewski.
Nice defenses there by Zewski.
Zewski swinging wildly here.
Yuen throws a lazy right hand but Zewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zewski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen throws a series of strikes that have Zewski backpedaling.
It looks like Mickael Zewski has been cut.
Yuen wants to land a leg kick but Zewski is out of range.
Zewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yuen tries to close the distance and clinch but Zewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuen, right into the meat.
Sean Yuen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuen.
Zewski tries to bum rush Yuen with a series of wild strikes but Yuen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuen connects with the punch.
Yuen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zewski's sensitive parts.
Yuen connects with a solid leg kick.
Zewski tries to keep at a distance but Yuen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuen lands with a light punch inside.
Yuen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zewski backwards.
Zewski is rocked!
Yuen crunches a lovely knee into Zewski's ribcage.
Zewski is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuen finish him?
Zewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yuen lands an uppercut.
Yuen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zewski can't break the clinch.
Yuen working Zewski over with knees to the body.
Zewski is breathing heavily.
Yuen cracks Zewski with a nice body shot.
Come on Yuen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yuen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zewski! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yuen is unloading with more strikes now! Zewski drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Yuen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean Yuen made sure he mentioned Golden Supplements , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McBrawlbrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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201 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Punchy McBrawlbrawl!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrawlbrawl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connen.
McBrawlbrawl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Connen backs up against the cage.
Connen closes the distance and clinches up with McBrawlbrawl, looking for a takedown. Connen pushes McBrawlbrawl against the cage but McBrawlbrawl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Connen slips a jab and a cross from McBrawlbrawl.
Connen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McBrawlbrawl throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrawlbrawl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBrawlbrawl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shael Connen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBrawlbrawl misses with the combination.
Connen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBrawlbrawl scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McBrawlbrawl misses.
Connen fails with a takedown attempt.
Connen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Connen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McBrawlbrawl to the mat! McBrawlbrawl manages to get full guard.
McBrawlbrawl keeping moving, preventing Connen from controlling successfully.
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!
Connen is looking to work some ground and pound but McBrawlbrawl has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen passes McBrawlbrawl's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connen is trying to work for a kimura but McBrawlbrawl is defending well.
Connen tries to pass to full mount but McBrawlbrawl defends it.
Connen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Connen working over McBrawlbrawl with some ground and pound. McBrawlbrawl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Connen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Connen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Connen is trying to work for a kimura but McBrawlbrawl is defending well.
Connen wants to free his trapped foot but McBrawlbrawl is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shael Connen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from McBrawlbrawl. No joy for Connen on that attempt.
Connen shoots for a double leg takedown but McBrawlbrawl sprawls well. He's pushed Connen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McBrawlbrawl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Connen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McBrawlbrawl is just riding it out for now. Connen eventually gives up the hold.
Connen throws a strike but McBrawlbrawl avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrawlbrawl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Connen tries to free his leg and advance position but McBrawlbrawl is retaining full guard.
Connen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Connen with a nice head shot there.
McBrawlbrawl keeping moving, preventing Connen from controlling successfully.
Connen 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.
Connen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McBrawlbrawl's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrawlbrawl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McBrawlbrawl is adopting a defensive guard.
Connen postures up and lands a big shot to McBrawlbrawl's brow.
Connen postures up in McBrawlbrawl's guard and throws a big left but McBrawlbrawl blocks it.
McBrawlbrawl has momentary wrist control but Connen slips an elbow through the middle.
McBrawlbrawl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Connen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen landing some decent shots from guard.
Connen with a nice head shot there.
Connen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McBrawlbrawl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Connen has McBrawlbrawl in his guard.
Connen trying to keep a closed guard but McBrawlbrawl is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen is pulling down on McBrawlbrawl's head. It's preventing any offense from McBrawlbrawl, at least for the moment.
Connen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Connen working for submissions but it's allowed McBrawlbrawl to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shael Connen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
McBrawlbrawl swinging wildly here.
Connen looks for a takedown but McBrawlbrawl sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connen avoids the body shot from McBrawlbrawl.
McBrawlbrawl throws a right hand that Connen ducks under and follows up with a left that Connen also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McBrawlbrawl!
Punchy McBrawlbrawl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBrawlbrawl cracks Connen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McBrawlbrawl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Connen with a flurry of punches that miss.
McBrawlbrawl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connen throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McBrawlbrawl can do anything to dispel that myth.
McBrawlbrawl keeping full guard, as Connen tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBrawlbrawl keeping moving, preventing Connen from controlling successfully.
Punchy McBrawlbrawl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connen drops back, looking for a kneebar! McBrawlbrawl looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McBrawlbrawl looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McBrawlbrawl!
Connen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McBrawlbrawl wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McBrawlbrawl is trying to ground and pound but Connen uses the momentary lack of control by McBrawlbrawl to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen trying to control here.
Connen is holding on to half guard well.
Connen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McBrawlbrawl!
Connen lands a big shot there that rocks McBrawlbrawl but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McBrawlbrawl is in a horrible position here. Connen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McBrawlbrawl is bucking up trying to escape but Connen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connen with good strikes from the mount here!
McBrawlbrawl is rocked!
Connen connects with a bit shot that sees McBrawlbrawl covering up! More strikes from Connen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Connen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shael Connen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shael Connen waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristen Oy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Swano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristen Oy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristen Oy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swano!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swano takes a swing at Oy's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Swano misses the target.
Oy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swano.
Oy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swano counters with a one-two to the body.
Swano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Kristen Oy has been cut.
Oy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oy moves away from the strike by Swano.
Oy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swano drops Oy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Oy looks back up at him and smiles so Swano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Swano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swano thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swano tries a head kick but it misses.
Swano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oy.
Swano scores with a hook to the body. Oy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swano with a nice cross.
Swano misses with a body kick.
Oy ducks under a wild hook from Swano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swano misses with an uppercut. Oy saw that one coming.
Swano misses the jab.
Oy with a poor takedown
and Swano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristen Oy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oy moves away from the strike by Swano.
Oy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swano throws a hook to the side of Oy's head but Oy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swano misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Swano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dan Swano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oy tries for a takedown but Swano circles away easily
and Swano counters by clinching up.
Oy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oy looking for a takedown.
Oy is breathing heavily.
Swano breaks from the clinch.
Oy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Swano. Oy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Swano.
Dan Swano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oy 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.
A left and a right from Swano both land. Nice combination.
Oy dodges the punch combination from Swano.
Swano lands a big right hand that sends Oy crashing to the mat! Swano stays standing though and waves Oy back to his feet!
Oy is rocked!
Swano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A shot to the liver by Swano. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swano lands a leg kick that knocks Oy off balance momentarily.
Are you kidding me?! Swano ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Oy clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Swano!
Dan Swano 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vamos. Marcin Kaminski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcin Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan darts in and clinches Kaminski up against the cage.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaminski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaminski misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Kaminski.
Kaminski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jordan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jordan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but Kaminski blocks it.
Jordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaminski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaminski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaminski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan pushes Kaminski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaminski lands a nice knee to the body.
Jordan looks winded!
Jordan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Kaminski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kaminski as the two fighters clinch.
Jordan trying to land knees to the body.
Kaminski lands an elbow that stopped Jordan in his tracks for a moment.
Jordan lands an elbow that stopped Kaminski in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaminski.
Kaminski avoiding damage as Jordan throws knees to the body.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Kaminski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan clinches.
Jordan tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaminski avoids the damage to the body.
Kaminski lands an elbow inside.
Kaminski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaminski lands an elbow just above Jordan 's eye.
Jordan takes an elbow to the temple.
Jordan misses with an elbow strike.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaminski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaminski avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kaminski.
Kaminski lands an elbow inside.
Kaminski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan gets tackled into the cage by Kaminski. Kaminski maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kaminski.
Jordan is rocked!
It looks like Jamal Jordan has been cut.
Kaminski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jordan's defenses.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaminski finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Kaminski lands a big elbow that drops Jordan! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Jordan is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Kaminski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Munsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schaeffer's choice of entrance music: Long Tall Sally. On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Munsy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Munsy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Munsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaeffer avoids the body shot from Munsy.
Munsy throws a body punch but Schaeffer moves out of range.
Munsy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Munsy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schaeffer.
Schaeffer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munsy as he jumps to the side.
Schaeffer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schaeffer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Munsy throws a combination. Schaeffer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schaeffer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munsy momentarily.
Mike Munsy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Munsy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaeffer looking to score a takedown here. Munsy is defending well but Schaeffer drives through and ends up in Munsy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schaeffer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schaeffer wants to pass the guard but Munsy is keeping the position.
Schaeffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Munsy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munsy working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munsy keeping full guard, as Schaeffer tries to pass.
Schaeffer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schaeffer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munsy circles away.
Munsy thuds a left hand into Schaeffer's body.
Munsy tries to land a front kick but Schaeffer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Munsy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Munsy misses with a kick to the body.
Schaeffer catches Munsy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Mike Munsy has been cut.
Munsy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schaeffer doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Munsy.
Munsy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munsy.
Schaeffer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schaeffer trying to control from Munsy's half guard. Munsy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schaeffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munsy is trying to keep Schaeffer in close.
Schaeffer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schaeffer tries to free his leg and advance position but Munsy is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munsy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schaeffer manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munsy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munsy throws a big elbow that misses.
Munsy stopping the sweep attempt from Schaeffer.
Munsy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schaeffer's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munsy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Munsy works over Schaeffer with some ground and pound from guard.
Munsy throws a strike but Schaeffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schaeffer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Mike Munsy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Munsy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Munsy looks to land a left hand but Schaeffer moved out of range nicely.
Schaeffer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munsy as he jumps to the side.
Munsy misses with a looping left.
Munsy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schaeffer.
Mike Munsy is winning the standup battle so far.
Schaeffer fails with a takedown attempt.
Munsy tries to move into range but Schaeffer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Munsy.
Schaeffer misses with a head kick.
Munsy defending well as Schaeffer loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer fails with the takedown.
Mike Munsy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Schaeffer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munsy.
Some wild striking there from Munsy.
Schaeffer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schaeffer tries to pull guard but Munsy holds him up against the cage and eventually Schaeffer drops back down to his feet.
Munsy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaeffer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schaeffer misses with a series of wild punches.
Munsy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munsy misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Schaeffer or perhaps it was just good defense by Munsy which made him look bad.
A big right from Munsy misses.
Schaeffer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munsy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munsy misses with a jab to the body
and Schaeffer counters with a big head kick but Munsy shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munsy avoids the head kick by Schaeffer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munsy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schaeffer throws out the jab.
Schaeffer blocks the body kick.
Munsy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schaeffer throws a head kick that misses.
Munsy cracks Schaeffer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schaeffer throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Munsy misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munsy.
Munsy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schaeffer.
Munsy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munsy throws a push kick but Schaeffer slaps the foot to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaeffer.
Schaeffer blocks the body kick.
Munsy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaeffer moves forwards but Munsy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mike Munsy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaeffer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munsy manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munsy catches Schaeffer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Munsy.
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 Mike Munsy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Munsy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schaeffer forces Munsy back against the cage and clinches.
Munsy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dutch Schaeffer has been cut.
Munsy pushes Schaeffer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaeffer keeps control of Munsy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munsy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schaeffer backwards.
Schaeffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munsy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schaeffer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Munsy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Schaeffer looking for the choke from the back.
Schaeffer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Munsy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaeffer looking for the choke from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dutch Schaeffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schaeffer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Munsy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Munsy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Munsy breaks Schaeffer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Schaeffer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munsy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munsy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munsy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mike Munsy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer working for a triangle but Munsy defends it easily.
Munsy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Munsy trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaeffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munsy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Munsy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schaeffer has Munsy pressed against the cage.
Schaeffer tries to land knees in the clinch but Munsy avoids the damage to the body.
Schaeffer can't get the takedown.
Schaeffer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munsy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munsy blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schaeffer manages to pull guard.
Munsy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaeffer keeping moving, preventing Munsy from controlling successfully.
Schaeffer controls Munsy momentarily but Munsy frees himself.
Schaeffer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munsy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dutch Schaeffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munsy trying to control but Schaeffer is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Schaeffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munsy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Munsy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kristian Saatanainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Belt's choice of entrance music: Dance of the Knights. Antti Kristian Saatanainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
274 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
227 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saatanainen misses with a straight right.
Saatanainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Belt counters with a two punch combo.
Belt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saatanainen!
Saatanainen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saatanainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saatanainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saatanainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belt moves into full guard.
Saatanainen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belt managing to control the position.
Belt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saatanainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belt is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatanainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Belt has wrist control.
Belt is pulling down on Saatanainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Saatanainen, at least for the moment.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Saatanainen from controlling successfully.
Saatanainen working some strikes from top position.
Belt wants to sweep but no luck.
Belt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saatanainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saatanainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belt's guard.
Saatanainen trying to control the action but Belt is working from the bottom.
Saatanainen lands strikes from half guard.
Saatanainen throwing shots but Belt is blocking nicely.
Belt looking for submissions off his back.
Saatanainen throws a strike but Belt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen wants to pass the guard but Belt is keeping the position.
Saatanainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belt has his feet on Saatanainen's thighs here. He's pushed Saatanainen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Saatanainen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Belt!
Red Belt made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Gotrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Iverson's choice of entrance music: Through the pain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Gotrek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotrek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson misses with the combination.
Jab by Iverson.
Iverson throws a series of punches but Gotrek avoids them all with ease.
Iverson clobbers Gotrek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iverson misses with a straight right.
Gotrek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iverson moves away.
Gotrek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Iverson.
Iverson scores with a punch to the head.
Gotrek throws a leg kick
and Iverson counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Gotrek.
Gotrek connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Iverson does no damage.
Gotrek throws out a loose jab but Iverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotrek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iverson's corner calls for a 1-2. Iverson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iverson tries to clinch but Gotrek is having none of it.
Gotrek throws the left hand but Iverson avoids the punch easily.
Gotrek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iverson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotrek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iverson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson tries to clinch up but Gotrek circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotrek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iverson lands a jab to the nose.
Felix Gotrek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotrek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Iverson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iverson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gotrek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotrek.
Iverson cracks Gotrek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iverson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gotrek. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotrek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Iverson.
Iverson scores with a one two! Gotrek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gotrek is looking to score with low kicks.
Gotrek misses with a two punch combination.
Iverson works Gotrek's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Iverson does no damage.
Iverson moves away from the strike by Gotrek.
Gotrek is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Iverson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gotrek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iverson dips to his left and cracks Gotrek with an uppercut!
Iverson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson cracks Gotrek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iverson throws a body punch but Gotrek moves out of range.
Iverson moves out of range as Gotrek throws a body kick.
Iverson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gotrek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
An inside leg kick from Gotrek misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gotrek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson throws a one two combo.
Iverson tries to move into range but Gotrek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gotrek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Iverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iverson lands with an overhand left.
Gotrek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iverson.
Iverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gotrek at a distance.
Gotrek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotrek misses the target.
Jab from Iverson.
Gotrek tried to score with a low kick but Iverson checks it.
Iverson checks a leg kick.
Gotrek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotrek throws a head kick that misses.
Gotrek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Iverson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotrek circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Gotrek.
Gotrek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iverson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gotrek on the side of the head.
Gotrek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Iverson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iverson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gotrek momentarily.
Iverson wants to clinch up but Gotrek keeps it at a distance.
Iverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotrek.
Gotrek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotrek swings for the body but Iverson moves out of range.
Gotrek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iverson wants to clinch.
Iverson tries to clinch up but Gotrek circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotrek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotrek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotrek throws a head kick that misses.
Gotrek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotrek was well out of range. Poor timing from Iverson.
Gotrek tries a head kick but it misses.
Iverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gotrek at a distance.
Gotrek walks into a stiff left hand from Iverson.
Iverson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gotrek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iverson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gotrek's head.
Iverson wants to clinch up but Gotrek keeps it at a distance.
Iverson lands with a cross.
Gotrek scores with a leg kick.
Iverson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gotrek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotrek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iverson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gotrek's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotrek.
Gotrek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gotrek scores with a head kick. Iverson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gotrek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Iverson dominated that round.
That's time! Gotrek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iverson scores with the left hand. Gotrek knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotrek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joe Iverson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iverson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gotrek back to the cage. Iverson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice cross by Gotrek.
The fighters circling - Iverson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Iverson.
Gotrek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iverson stalks Gotrek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gotrek's face. Gotrek staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Gotrek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gotrek is rocked!
Iverson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Gotrek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotrek misses with a looping left.
Gotrek seems to have got his legs back now.
Iverson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iverson throws a nice looking combination but Gotrek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gotrek misses with an uppercut. Iverson saw that one coming.
Gotrek throws a leg kick but Iverson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Iverson throws a combination. Gotrek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iverson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotrek ducks under a wild hook from Iverson.
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Gotrek misses.
No joy there for Iverson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Iverson there.
Iverson cracks Gotrek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gotrek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gotrek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Iverson misses.
Iverson moves away from the strike by Gotrek.
Gotrek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gotrek lands a nice hook to Iverson's body. Iverson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gotrek drops Iverson with a beautiful combination! Iverson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gotrek is looking for the KO!
Iverson is rocked!
It looks like Joe Iverson has been cut.
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!
Iverson scores with a body shot.
Iverson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gotrek finish him?
Iverson connects with a jab.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Gotrek.
Gotrek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iverson seems to have recovered his senses.
Iverson scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gotrek. Those never looked like landing.
Iverson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gotrek.
Iverson avoids the body shot from Gotrek.
Iverson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gotreks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Iverson stuns Gotrek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotrek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotrek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iverson lands with a hook. Gotrek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iverson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gotrek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gotrek misses with a straight right.
Iverson ducks under a wild hook from Gotrek.
Gotrek misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotrek throws a head kick that misses.
Iverson avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Iverson coming out on top.
Gotrek tries a low kick but Iverson avoids it.
Felix Gotrek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson catches Gotrek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iverson clobbers Gotrek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iverson digs a good body shot into Gotrek's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Gotrek misses.
Gotrek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iverson wants to clinch up but Gotrek keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Iverson scores with a four punch combination!
Iverson wants to clinch.
Gotrek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iverson tries to clinch up but Gotrek circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotrek throws a combination. Iverson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotrek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gotrek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iverson thuds a left hand into Gotrek's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotrek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iverson.
Iverson tries to bum rush Gotrek with a series of wild strikes but Gotrek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iverson scores with a nice head shot.
Gotrek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iverson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Iverson.
Iverson feints a jab promting Gotrek to slip. Iverson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gotrek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gotrek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gotrek swats away the attempt to clinch by Iverson.
Iverson scores with a three punch combo!
Gotrek looks to land a body kick but Iverson moved away.
Iverson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotrek avoids the body shot from Iverson.
Iverson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gotrek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iverson tries to clinch up but Gotrek circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Iverson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gotrek slips a jab and a cross from Iverson.
Iverson dodges the punch combination from Gotrek.
Gotrek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iverson.
Gotrek throws a head kick but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotrek.
Iverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotrek.
Iverson tests Gotrek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gotrek tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Gotrek lands but Iverson takes it in his stride.
Gotrek throws a hook to the side of Iverson's head but Iverson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iverson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gotrek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iverson lands a jab.
Gotrek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotrek throws a leg kick but Iverson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iverson tries to clinch up.
Jab from Iverson.
A punch lands to the side of Gotrek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gotrek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iverson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gotrek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Iverson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gotrek misses with a low kick.
Gotrek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gotrek throws the left hand but Iverson avoids the punch easily.
Gotrek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iverson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gotrek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gotrek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iverson throws a series of punches but Gotrek avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotrek walks into a jab.
Gotrek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iverson checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotrek scores with a kick to the body.
Iverson is looking to clinch but Gotrek is avoiding it.
Iverson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gotrek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Iverson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iverson tests Gotrek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iverson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Iverson duly obliges.
Gotrek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iverson.
Gotrek throws a push kick but Iverson slaps the foot to one side.
Iverson throws a series of punches but Gotrek moves out of range.
Gotrek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Iverson works the jab nicely.
Gotrek clobbers Iverson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Gotrek.
Gotrek misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Gotrek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lunges at Gotrek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotrek's hand.
Gotrek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Iverson there.
Iverson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gotrek in his tracks.
Iverson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gotrek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iverson moves away.
Iverson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gotrek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iverson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iverson lands with a right hand.
Iverson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Iverson works the jab nicely.
Iverson throws a series of strikes that have Gotrek backpedaling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Iverson.
Gotrek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Gotrek scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotrek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iverson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Gotrek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iverson slips under a jab from Gotrek.
Iverson misses with a hook.
Iverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iverson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gotrek throws a head kick but Iverson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gotrek.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iverson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iverson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Iverson moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gotrek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Felix Gotrek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iverson scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Iverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iverson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Iverson!
Joe Iverson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Toriyama throws a body kick that misses.
Toriyama throws out a powerful jab.
Toriyama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pakamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Toriyama.
Toriyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pakamara manages to avoid it.
Pakamara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toriyama's waist but Toriyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pakamara off to one side.
Toriyama lands a two punch combo.
Jab by Toriyama.
Toriyama is looking to chop away at Pakamara's legs.
Pakamara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Toriyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toriyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Pakamara is just out of range.
Pakamara throws a nice looking combination but Toriyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toriyama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Toriyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pakamara.
Akira Toriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toriyama drives through and clinches with Pakamara against the cage.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Toriyama stalling in the clinch.
Pakamara blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pakamara backwards.
Pakamara blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Toriyama as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pakamara is trying to push Toriyama away but Toriyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Toriyama keeps control of Pakamara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike.
Pakamara is trying to drag Toriyama to the mat but Toriyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pakamara wants to get back to striking at distance but Toriyama won't allow it.
Toriyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Pakamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pakamara is trying to break the clinch but Toriyama is controlling him.
Pakamara prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Pakamara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Pakamara.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
Toriyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Pakamara backwards.
Pakamara is rocked!
Pakamara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
Pakamara is still on wobbly legs! Can Toriyama finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama scores with a shot to the side of Pakamara's head.
Pakamara is trying to break the clinch but Toriyama is controlling him.
Pakamara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toriyama has him pressed against the cage.
Toriyama slowing the pace effectively.
Pakamara seems to have recovered his senses.
Pakamara lands a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toriyama looking for subs off his back but Pakamara has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toriyama is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toriyama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pakamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toriyama.
Toriyama connects with a high kick.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Toriyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toriyama.
Toriyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pakamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toriyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toriyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.
Toriyama forces Pakamara back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pakamara backwards.
Toriyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Pakamara avoids the damage to the body.
Toriyama lands with a light punch inside.
Pakamara working hard to break the clinch.
Pakamara blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Pakamara can't break the clinch.
Toriyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Pakamara avoids the damage to the body.
Toriyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pakamara backwards.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Pakamara is trying to break the clinch but Toriyama has him pressed against the cage.
Toriyama tries to work over Pakamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pakamara backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Pakamara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toriyama wants to stall.
Pakamara is trying to break the clinch but Toriyama is controlling him.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pakamara tries to circle away but Toriyama has him pinned against the cage.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Pakamara.
Toriyama just leaning against Pakamara, taking a breather.
Toriyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pakamara avoids it.
Pakamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama digs a right hand underneath Pakamara's ribcage. Pakamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pakamara is looking to break free of the clinch but Toriyama has double underhooks.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Pakamara is trying to push Toriyama away but Toriyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toriyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pakamara's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pakamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pakamara can't break the clinch.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Pakamara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands an uppercut.
Toriyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pakamara backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toriyama is looking to slow Pakamara down with leg kicks.
Toriyama throws a body kick that misses.
Pakamara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toriyama.
Pakamara moves away from the strike by Toriyama.
Toriyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pakamara's calf.
Toriyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pakamara is fending him off so far but Toriyama persists. Nope, Pakamara circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pakamara.
Pakamara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Toriyama can't do much from the bottom here.
Pakamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pakamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toriyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pakamara tries to advance to mount but Toriyama denies him.
Toriyama defending against the ground and pound.
Toriyama struggling a bit here.
Pakamara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to bench press Pakamara off him but Pakamara keeps the position.
Pakamara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Toriyama some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toriyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pakamara landing strikes.
Pakamara in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pakamara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pakamara tries for a kimura but Toriyama is defending well.
DepaC Pakamara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toriyama is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama stops Pakamara from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Toriyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pakamara lands a few punches from side control.
Toriyama tries to bench press Pakamara off him but Pakamara keeps the position.
Pakamara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Toriyama tries to buck Pakamara off but Pakamara is having none of it.
Toriyama wants to control but Pakamara postures up.
Toriyama dodges the ground and pound from Pakamara.
Pakamara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toriyama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toriyama tries to buck Pakamara off but Pakamara is having none of it.
Toriyama struggling a bit here.
Pakamara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pakamara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pakamara has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Toriyama!
Pakamara raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DepaC Pakamara really dominated that round.
That's time! Toriyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toriyama misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pakamara.
Toriyama is looking to land body kicks.
Toriyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toriyama throws a wild body kick that Pakamara sees coming a mile off.
Pakamara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a head kick that misses
and Pakamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Pakamara moves out of range of the body kick from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Pakamara moved away.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Pakamara checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pakamara.
Pakamara keeps the fight on the outside.
Toriyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pakamara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pakamara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DepaC Pakamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toriyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Toriyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pakamara if he has to take too many more of those.
Toriyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toriyama throws the left hand but Pakamara avoids the punch easily.
Toriyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Pakamara off the cage and back into range.
Toriyama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pakamara slips under a jab from Toriyama.
Pakamara misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama looks to land a body kick but Pakamara moved away.
Pakamara lands an overhand right.
Pakamara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toriyama is looking to clinch but Pakamara is avoiding it.
Toriyama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pakamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toriyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Toriyama misses.
Toriyama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pakamara's head.
Pakamara moves out of range of the body kick from Toriyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toriyama tries to land a front kick but Pakamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toriyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toriyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toriyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pakamara's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toriyama.
Toriyama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pakamara. Pakamara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Toriyama - just one landing.
Toriyama throws a front kick aimed at Pakamara's knee but Pakamara avoids it well.
Toriyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Pakamara takes one on the button.
Toriyama takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toriyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pakamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pakamara blocks the elbow strike.
Pakamara avoids a wild elbow strike from Toriyama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Toriyama lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama had his way with DepaC Pakamara in that round.
That's time! Toriyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Toriyama.
Toriyama fakes the leg kick and cracks Pakamara in the body.
Toriyama swings widly with a right hand
and Pakamara counters with a leg kick.
Toriyama throws a sloppy head kick and Pakamara moves out of range easily.
Toriyama throws a sloppy head kick and Pakamara moves out of range easily.
Akira Toriyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Toriyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pakamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pakamara moves out of range of the body kick.
Pakamara looking to score a takedown here. Toriyama is defending well but Pakamara drives through and ends up in Toriyama's guard.
Toriyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pakamara advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama prevents Pakamara from moving into mount.
Toriyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pakamara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pakamara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pakamara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toriyama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pakamara tries to advance to mount but Toriyama instead regains half guard.
Toriyama won't allow Pakamara to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara winds up and cracks Toriyama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pakamara stopping the sweep attempt from Toriyama.
Pakamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toriyama is keeping the position for now.
Pakamara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toriyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pakamara has managed to get both his arms back between Toriyama's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pakamara passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toriyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pakamara lands a nice short elbow.
Pakamara is working for a kimura but Toriyama is defending it quite comfortably.
Toriyama wants to sweep but Pakamara has passed to side control!
DepaC Pakamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Toriyama wants to control but Pakamara postures up.
Toriyama stops Pakamara from passing to mount.
Toriyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pakamara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pakamara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Pakamara there.
And that's the end of the fight!
DepaC Pakamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toriyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
Akira Toriyama retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Akira Toriyama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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