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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sd Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrikari comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Forty Six & 2 . 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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World class MT
Very quick |
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Harrikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sd Plissken!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrikari gets caught napping as Plissken dives in and scores a takedown. Harrikari manages to retain guard.
Harrikari wants to stand and escape but Plissken is having none of it.
Plissken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plissken pushing down on Harrikari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harrikari tries to kick Plissken off but Plissken keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Plissken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plissken wants to free his trapped foot but Harrikari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari is trying to stand up here but Plissken is controlling him well.
Plissken thows a huge punch but Harrikari dodges it nicely.
Plissken is just content to waste time from the top position. Harrikari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Harrikari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrikari is trying to control the position but Plissken postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari keeping moving, preventing Plissken from controlling successfully.
Harrikari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plissken.
Harrikari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Jari Harrikari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Plissken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harrikari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harrikari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plissken.
Harrikari misses with a straight right.
Plissken throws the left hand but Harrikari avoids the punch easily.
Harrikari drives through and clinches with Plissken against the cage.
Harrikari breaks the clinch.
Plissken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plissken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrikari finds it's way round the side to connect with Plissken's head.
Plissken ducks under a wild hook from Harrikari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Harrikari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plissken lands with a nice body punch.
Harrikari throws a lazy right hand but Plissken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plissken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrikari misses with an uppercut. Plissken saw that one coming.
Harrikari tries to clinch there but Plissken circles away.
Plissken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrikari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sd Plissken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harrikari instigates a clinch.
Harrikari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plissken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrikari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harrikari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sd Plissken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrikari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plissken as he jumps to the side.
Plissken moves out of range as Harrikari strikes.
Plissken scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plissken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harrikari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Plissken is trying to control the position but Harrikari postures up.
Plissken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plissken wants to sweep here but Harrikari controlling him for the moment.
Harrikari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plissken is working an open guard so Harrikari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harrikari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plissken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harrikari has Plissken up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrikari breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrikari feints and as Plissken raises his hands in defense, Harrikari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plissken throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Plissken working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari tries to stand but Plissken is controlling from the bottom.
Plissken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plissken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plissken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrikari.
Plissken walks into a straight right hand from Harrikari.
A bone on bone clash there as Plissken blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrikari shoots for a double leg takedown but Plissken sprawls well. He's pushed Harrikari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harrikari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plissken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Harrikari 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Plissken gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harrikari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Plissken controlling the position.
Plissken trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Plissken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrikari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrikari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plissken throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari wants to stand but Plissken has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harrikari stands up and waves to Plissken to follow him.
Plissken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrikari as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari slaps away a takedown attempt from Plissken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrikari is looking to clinch.
Harrikari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plissken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Harrikari finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plissken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrikari shoots in but Plissken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harrikari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plissken's hands.
Plissken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrikari defends it nicely.
Jari Harrikari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sd Plissken.
Harrikari looks to clinch
and Plissken counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrikari tries to clinch there but Plissken circles away.
Plissken shoots in and drives through. Harrikari sprawls well.
Harrikari throws an off balance right hand
letting Plissken counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plissken fails with the takedown.
Harrikari connects with a single shot there.
Harrikari tries to clinch up.
Harrikari throws a jab but it's blocked by Plissken.
Jari Harrikari is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plissken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plissken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrikari defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Harrikari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrikari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Harrikari!
A very excited looking Jari Harrikari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koltun comes to the cage accompanied by Hans Solo - Dopoki jestem. Gatti III has chosen Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out as his entrance music. Arturo Gatti III has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Konrad Koltun's chin.
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152 lbs
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148 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Gatti III.
An inside leg kick lands from Gatti III.
Koltun misses with a leg kick.
Gatti III checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti III.
Gatti III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatti III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koltun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gatti III scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gatti III misses with the combination.
Koltun shoots in for a double leg but Gatti III sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koltun misses with a lunging right hand
and Gatti III connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatti III looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gatti III looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koltun moves nicely into side control.
Gatti III is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koltun is controlling him well.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Gatti III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gatti III sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Koltun is looking to pass Gatti III's guard but actually Gatti III recovers to full guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Gatti III keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gatti III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koltun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatti III.
Gatti III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koltun keeps working.
Gatti III is working for a kimura but Koltun is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Gatti III there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III is keen to just control but Koltun is a slippery customer.
Koltun is trying to maintain the position but Gatti III is very close to passing his half guard.
Koltun is positioning himself well to prevent Gatti III advancing to mount.
Gatti III is trying to control the action in half guard but Koltun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti III sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gatti III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arturo Gatti III has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Gatti III
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gatti III staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatti III.
Gatti III throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Gatti III.
Koltun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gatti III's hands.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Gatti III.
Koltun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatti III is retaining full guard.
Gatti III wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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 Konrad Koltun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koltun lands an overhand right.
Koltun throws a body punch but Gatti III moves out of range.
Koltun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gatti III shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koltun but Koltun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gatti III misses with a body kick.
Koltun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gatti III counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koltun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koltun looks to land a right hand but Gatti III moved out of range.
Koltun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koltun thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatti III gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koltun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koltun tests Gatti III's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koltun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gatti III somewhat.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti III moves away.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Gatti III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatti III is just out of range.
Gatti III connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Gatti III defending well as Koltun loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti III.
Koltun lands with a kick to the temple. Gatti III shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Koltun there.
Gatti III circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gatti III has a takedown stuffed.
Konrad Koltun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gatti III.
Koltun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatti III misses with a low kick as Koltun jumps back.
Koltun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatti III keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koltun thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Koltun misses
and Gatti III counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatti III. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gatti III decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gatti III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gatti III with the ground and pound but Koltun uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatti III.
Koltun controlling the position.
Gatti III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatti III throws a big elbow that misses.
Gatti III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koltun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gatti III hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gatti III slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gatti III trying to control here.
Gatti III on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koltun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatti III kicks off Koltun and gets to his feet.
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 Konrad Koltun will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Koltun thuds a left hand into Gatti III's body.
Gatti III scoring well with a low kick there.
Koltun throws a right hand that misses
and Gatti III counters with an outside leg kick.
Gatti III throws a solid leg kick but Koltun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gatti III.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koltun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gatti III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Konrad Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatti III looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gatti III moves away from the strike by Koltun.
Koltun checks a leg kick nicely.
Gatti III lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun shoots in for a double leg but Gatti III sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koltun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gatti III is out of range.
Koltun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koltun tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koltun connects with a body shot that sends Gatti III's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gatti III.
Gatti III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Gatti III is predictable there
and Koltun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gatti III takes one to the side of the head.
Koltun looks for the body kick but Gatti III saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gatti III scoring well with a low kick there.
Gatti III staying out of range there.
Gatti III attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Gatti III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun misses with the combination.
Gatti III defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Konrad Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koltun jabs Gatti III right on the nose. Gatti III blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatti III throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III avoids a kick to the body.
Gatti III throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gatti III fails with a takedown attempt.
Koltun is looking to slow Gatti III down with leg kicks.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Gatti III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konrad Koltun is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatti III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koltun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koltun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koltun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatti III tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Koltun.
Koltun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gatti III is fending him off so far but Koltun persists. Nope, Gatti III circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Gatti III throws a body kick that misses.
Gatti III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Gatti III or perhaps it was just good defense by Koltun which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatti III.
Arturo Gatti III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun throws a hook to the side of Gatti III's head but Gatti III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Konrad Koltun.
Well Koltun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Koltun!
An out of breath Konrad Koltun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsa Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cummings comes into the arena with The Misfits - Die Die My Darling blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Tj Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsa Rock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cummings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cummings thuds a left hand into Rock's body.
Cummings lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rock takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Cummings scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tsa Rock has been cut.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cummings.
Cummings loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cummings misses with a wild body shot.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Cummings pushes him off.
Cummings loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
Cummings bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cummings doesn't seem phased though.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Rock tries to clinch up but Cummings circles away and keeps his distance.
Cummings doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Cummings uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cummings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Cummings misses the shot to the body.
Cummings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cummings misses with a kick to the body.
Cummings throws a big shot that misses.
Cummings misses with a straight right.
Cummings defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Cummings drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Tj Cummings has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings misses with a body kick.
Cummings takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Cummings's head back.
Rock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cummings counters with a nice body shot.
Cummings needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Cummings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cummings misses with a straight right.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cummings throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Rock does no damage.
Rock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cummings counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Rock tenderised Cummings's leg. Cummings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cummings blocks a jab.
Cummings slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock jabs at Cummings's body.
Rock works the jab nicely.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
Cummings blocks a low kick nicely.
Cummings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Cummings has Rock up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummings breaks from the clinch.
Rock lands with a straight right. Cummings didn't see that one coming.
Cummings thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rock looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cummings tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cummings cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Cummings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cummings.
That has opened up Tsa Rock's cut even more.
Rock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cummings lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rock will feel that in the morning.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cummings throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
Rock gets tackled into the cage by Cummings. Cummings maintains the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cummings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cummings is pushing Rock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Cummings dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Cummings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cummings lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Cummings checks a leg kick nicely.
Cummings looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock looks for the body kick but Cummings saw that one coming.
Cummings moves away from the strike by Rock.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cummings throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock misses with a left hand
and Cummings counters with a good, hard body kick but Rock shrugs it off.
Cummings just misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The cut above Tsa Rock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cummings throws a body kick that misses.
Cummings throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings gets tackled into the cage by Rock. Rock maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cummings as the two fighters clinch.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Cummings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cummings.
Cummings misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cummings.
Cummings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rock is trying to push Cummings away but Cummings has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cummings can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Cummings is controlling him.
Cummings misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cummings fails to land.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Tsa Rock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rock wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock prevents a body shot from Cummings.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cummings.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tsa Rock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tj Cummings!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tj Cummings waved his t-shirt featuring •• Beast Mode ••'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pvt. Duane Doberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duane Doberman and Randy Randall. Randy Randall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pvt. Duane Doberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doberman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Randall backs up against the cage.
Doberman gets caught napping as Randall dives in and scores a takedown. Doberman manages to retain guard.
Randall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doberman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randall trying to control but Doberman is working from the bottom.
Randall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doberman is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randall advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doberman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Randall is controlling him well.
Randall is trying to get an arm triangle but Doberman is defending well.
Randall swings around for an armbar but Doberman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Randall's guard.
Randall looking to control.
Doberman wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Randall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doberman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doberman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doberman stopping the sweep attempt from Randall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall keeping moving, preventing Doberman from controlling successfully.
Doberman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randall is keeping the position for now.
Doberman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pvt. Duane Doberman.
Randall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doberman tries to clinch up.
Randall gets a takedown into half guard.
Randall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Randall trying to mount his opponent but Doberman defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doberman tries to kick Randall off but Randall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doberman tries to get to full guard but Randall has control of the leg.
Doberman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randall is pressing down on Doberman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doberman is holding on for now.
Doberman is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randall tries to pass to full mount but Doberman defends it.
Randall prevents Doberman from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doberman clinches up against the cage.
Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doberman tried to score with a low kick but Randall checks it.
Pvt. Duane Doberman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randall shoots for a double leg takedown but Doberman sprawls well. He's pushed Randall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doberman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Randall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doberman to the ground. Randall is now in Doberman's guard.
Randall looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Doberman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doberman managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doberman wants to stand up but Randall is controlling him.
Randall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doberman is keeping the position for now.
Randall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Randall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Randy Randall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Randall is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Doberman is trying to escape and Randall transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Doberman is forced to tap! Nice work there by Randall! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Randall!
Randy Randall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kwaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zio comes to the cage accompanied by Old Mcdonald had a farm. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Kwaak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwaak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zio.
Kwaak is looking to score with low kicks.
Kwaak misses the jab.
Zio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zio throws a leg kick
and Kwaak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zio's guard now.
Kwaak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zio is keeping the position for now.
Zio is trying to control the position but Kwaak postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zio has his foot on Kwaak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwaak works his way back into a safe position though.
Kwaak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kwaak tries to get to full guard but Zio has control of the leg.
Kwaak actively working from the bottom here.
Zio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zio is looking to take a break and control but Kwaak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kwaak's head.
Kwaak trying to control the position.
Kwaak is looking for a triangle but Zio pushes his legs off easily.
Kwaak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zio trying to control but Kwaak is working from the bottom.
Zio looking to sit in guard and control but Kwaak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zio is looking for a triangle but Kwaak pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kwaak connects with a couple of short punches.
Zio is looking for a triangle but Kwaak pushes his legs off easily.
Kwaak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwaak wants to control from the top but Zio keeps moving.
Kwaak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwaak defends it easily.
Zio working for a triangle but Kwaak defends it easily.
Kwaak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kwaak.
Kwaak throwing strikes from guard but Zio blocks nicely.
Kwaak trying to control but Zio is working from the bottom.
Zio has his foot on Kwaak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwaak works his way back into a safe position though.
Kwaak throwing strikes from guard but Zio blocks nicely.
Zio working a defensive guard here.
Kwaak 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.
Kwaak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kwaak is pushing down on Zio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zio is fighting to maintain full guard but Kwaak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zio is trying to control but Kwaak passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Zio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kwaak is working Zio over with some ground and pound from side control.
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.
Zio manages to get back to half guard.
Kwaak works his way into full mount!
Zio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Kwaak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kwaak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zio lands a head shot.
Kwaak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwaak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwaak clinches up against the cage.
Zio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zio avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwaak.
Kwaak trying to land knees to the body.
Zio tries a body shot but Kwaak blocks it.
Kwaak avoids a wild elbow strike from Zio.
Kwaak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zio with a nice head shot there.
Zio preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kwaak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak wants to sweep here but Zio controlling him for the moment.
Zio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zio chips away with some ground and pound.
Zio landing with the ground and pound.
Kwaak is looking for a triangle but Zio pushes his legs off easily.
Kwaak keeping moving, preventing Zio from controlling successfully.
Kwaak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sam Kwaak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zio is looking to work some ground and pound but Kwaak has wrist control.
Zio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kwaak to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kwaak pulls down on the head and he's put Zio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Kwaak!
Sam Kwaak spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Baduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baduk has chosen Leontiev Valera - Sokrovische Chernogo Morya as his entrance music. Mr Red is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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271 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Baduk!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Red looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baduk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baduk misses with a head kick.
Mr Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baduk fails to land with a series of punches.
Red has a takedown stuffed.
Baduk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red fails in his attempt to clinch.
Red slips a jab from Baduk.
Baduk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Red decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red lands with a punch from half guard.
Baduk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baduk is trying to get back to full guard.
Red slips a nice elbow through Baduk's hands, connecting with Baduk's forehead.
Red working the head and body with strikes.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baduk is not content to let Red control the position.
Baduk wants to control but Red is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Red is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baduk is just riding it out for now. Red eventually gives up the hold.
Red missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baduk is trying to maintain the position but Red is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baduk is not content to let Red control the position.
Baduk tries to get to full guard but Red has control of the leg.
Red takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baduk is trying to control but can't.
Red is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Red throwing shots but Baduk is blocking nicely.
Red not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red is trying to work for a kimura but Baduk is defending well.
Red not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baduk is looking for a sweep. Red is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red is working for a submission of some sort.
Red is pressing down on Baduk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baduk is holding on for now.
Red missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Sergei Baduk has been cut.
Baduk gets back to full guard.
Baduk is trying to keep Red in close.
Baduk keeping full guard, as Red tries to pass.
Red 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.
Baduk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergei Baduk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red has managed to clinch.
Baduk looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Red.
Baduk misses with a knee strike.
Red managing to block the knees to the body from Baduk.
Baduk lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Red.
Red misses with a body punch.
Red pulls Baduk into guard.
Baduk wants to get up but he can't break Red's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Red dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Baduk'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.
Red tries to clinch but Baduk is having none of it.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baduk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Red tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baduk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baduk looks for the body kick but Red saw that one coming.
Baduk misses with a lunging right hand
and Red counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baduk thinking.
Baduk lands with a nice combination. Red backs away looking to recover.
Baduk throws an overhand right that lands on Red's shoulder, as Red tries to avoid the shot.
Baduk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Red fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Baduk misses with a straight left.
Red tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baduk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Red lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baduk cracks a nice hook into Red's ribs.
Baduk connects with a nice looking jab.
Baduk looks to land a right hand but Red moved out of range.
Red gets the takedown into side control.
Red wants to control for a moment but Baduk uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Red working over Baduk with some ground and pound. Baduk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Red not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Red looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baduk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Red lands with a punch from half guard.
Baduk tries to roll over but Red keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baduk is looking to control Red's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baduk avoid being mounted?
Red misses with a head shot. Baduk uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Red content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Red cracks Baduk with a solid left hand.
Baduk keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
Baduk is trying to keep Red in close.
Baduk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red slips nicely into half guard.
Red seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baduk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red slips a nice elbow through Baduk's hands, connecting with Baduk's forehead.
Baduk is rocked!
Red lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Baduk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Red jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Red!
Mr Red gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yngve Ingvar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic has chosen More then a Feeling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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27
173 lbs
17 - 1 - 0 |
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28
183 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yngve Ingvar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingvar throws a front kick that sends Tunjic stumbling back into the cage.
Tunjic throws a hook but Ingvar avoids it easily.
Tunjic shoots in for a double leg but Ingvar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tunjic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yngve Ingvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunjic misses the shot to the body.
Tunjic 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.
Tunjic takes a swing at Ingvar's ribcage but misses.
Ingvar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tunjic.
Ingvar connects with the punch.
Tunjic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ingvar as he jumps to the side.
Ingvar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ingvar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tunjic. That did some damage!
Ingvar thows a body shot but no joy.
Ingvar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tunjic manages to avoid it.
Ingvar punishes Tunjic's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingvar throws a hook but Tunjic blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ingvar is looking to clinch but Tunjic is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Ingvar finds it's target.
Tunjic thows a body shot but no joy.
Ingvar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tunjic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ingvar is fending him off so far but Tunjic persists. Nope, Ingvar circles away and we're back to standing.
Yngve Ingvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Tunjic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ingvar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ingvar lands a really nice looking cross but Tunjic seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Ingvar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tunjic stuns Ingvar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tunjic moves out of range as Ingvar strikes.
Ingvar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Tunjic.
Ingvar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tunjic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ingvar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ingvar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tunjic's head.
Ingvar connects with a single shot there.
Tunjic cracks Ingvar with a good jab.
Tunjic throws a looping overhand right but Ingvar ducks down to avoid it.
Ingvar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tunjic. That did some damage!
Ingvar has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ingvar throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tunjic.
Ingvar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tunjic throws a head punch that misses.
Tunjic misses with the head strike.
Tunjic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tunjic lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar prevents a body shot from Tunjic.
Ingvar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ingvar throws a head punch that misses.
Ingvar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tunjic backwards.
Tunjic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ingvar regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tunjic won't allow Ingvar to sweep him here.
Ingvar trying to keep a closed guard but Tunjic is proving a slippery customer.
Ingvar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tunjic has passed into half guard!
Ingvar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tunjic pulls his head out easily.
Tunjic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar wants to improve his position but Tunjic is controlling well.
Tunjic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ingvar's head.
Ingvar wants to get back to full guard.
Ingvar trying to control but Tunjic postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ingvar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tunjic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ingvar is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve Ingvar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ingvar misses with an uppercut.
Ingvar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tunjic counters with a takedown into side control.
Ingvar is holding Tunjic down, trying to stall.
Tunjic lands a few punches from side control.
Ingvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ingvar trying to control but Tunjic postures up.
Tunjic wants to take a breather but Ingvar is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingvar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tunjic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ingvar looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tunjic passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar tries to bench press Tunjic off him but Tunjic keeps the position.
Ingvar manages to get back to half guard.
Tunjic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ingvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Tunjic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tunjic landing shots from mount.
Ingvar is rocked!
Ingvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic with shots to the head and body - Ingvar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Ingvar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ingvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Ingvar seems to have got his legs back now.
Tunjic raining down shots from the mount!
Ingvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tunjic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ingvar scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Tunjic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Tunjic stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Tunjic!
A relieved looking Ivan Tunjic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksimilian Tchepikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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37
298 lbs
31 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Magenta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Maksimilian Tchepikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magenta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tchepikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magenta manages to avoid it.
Magenta throws a sloppy head kick and Tchepikov moves out of range easily.
Tchepikov blocks a jab.
Tchepikov cracks Magenta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magenta misses with a looping right.
Tchepikov throws a hook to the side of Magenta's head but Magenta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magenta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tchepikov slips under a jab.
Magenta lands with a right hand.
Tchepikov moves forwards but Magenta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magenta lands with a nice body punch.
Magenta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tchepikov.
Donk. Tchepikov catches Magenta right on the button with a cross.
Maksimilian Tchepikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchepikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tchepikov.
Magenta throws a hook to the side of Tchepikov's head but Tchepikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magenta avoids the head kick by Tchepikov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magenta.
Magenta misses with a body shot.
Magenta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tchepikov's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magenta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tchepikov tries to get to full guard but Magenta has control of the leg.
Magenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tchepikov defending well though.
Magenta trying to control from half guard but Tchepikov is working away.
Tchepikov trying to control but Magenta postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magenta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magenta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tchepikov wants to control but Magenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magenta 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.
Tchepikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tchepikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchepikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Tchepikov keeping full guard, as Magenta tries to pass.
Tchepikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tchepikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magenta's sensitive parts.
Tchepikov throws a head kick but Magenta moves out of range.
Magenta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magenta looks to land a combination. Tchepikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Maksimilian Tchepikov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magenta fails with the takedown.
Tchepikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magenta.
Magenta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tchepikov throws an overhand right that lands on Magenta's shoulder, as Magenta tries to avoid the shot.
Magenta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tchepikov has time to react.
Magenta moves out of range as Tchepikov strikes.
Tchepikov throws a looping overhand right but Magenta ducks down to avoid it.
Magenta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magenta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tchepikov.
Tchepikov misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Magenta.
Tchepikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tchepikov enables Magenta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tchepikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magenta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magenta distracts Tchepikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tchepikov is rocked!
Magenta postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tchepikov covers up, he's hurt! Magenta keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Magenta and the ref steps in to end the fight! Magenta can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Magenta!
Mr Magenta made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Mohammed's theme. Martin has chosen Smells like Teen Spirit 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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30
258 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
26 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Dustin Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martin lands a knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martin throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Martin scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
A left lands for Martin.
Martin rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith has Martin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Martin tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Martin's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to hold on but Martin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin controlling from mount.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith wants to hold on but Martin pushes him away.
Martin controlling the pace for now.
Martin avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Smith is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Martin leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Martin.
Smith is rocked!
Clifford Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Martin.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martin obliges.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin misses with a knee strike.
Martin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Martin prevents a body shot from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Smith - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Martin, and another! Smith is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dustin Martin!
Dustin Martin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish - Crimson Tide. 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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30
159 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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31
148 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sun Ra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ra's guard.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partio scoring with some ground and pound.
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Partio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Partio trying to control but Ra is working from the bottom.
Partio pushes down on Ra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Partio drops back looking for a leg! Ra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ra manages to kick Partio off! Partio jumps back into Ra's guard.
Ra pulls Partio in close to his closed guard and prevents Partio from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ra is adopting a defensive guard.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ra has wrist control.
Ra pulls Partio in close to prevent any damage.
Partio trying to control but Ra is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ra wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio lands a head kick!
Partio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Ra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ra cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Ra avoids it.
Ra lands with a hook. Partio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Ra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Partio will feel that in the morning.
Ra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ra.
Ra cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Ra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ra misses with a head kick.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio avoids the body shot from Ra.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Ra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ra throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio slips under a jab from Ra.
Ra throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Ra.
Ra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Ra connects with a right hand. Partio shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Ra looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ra is looking to score with low kicks.
Partio has a takedown stuffed.
Ra walks into a left hand.
Sun Ra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Partio lands with a cross.
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 Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Ra's front leg but catches the back leg as Ra tries to avoid it.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Ra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Ra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Partio with that takedown attempt.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Ra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ra fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ra's head backwards.
Sun Ra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ra thumps Partio with a low kick.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partio.
Ra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Partio misses.
Ra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Partio.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio feints and then cracks Ra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ra down.
Ra closes the distance and clinches.
Partio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Partio.
Ra has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
Partio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ra pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra lands with a right to the head.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Ra avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Partio tries to work over Ra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Ra lands a damaging elbow.
Partio stalling the fight.
Partio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Ra misses with a knee strike.
Ra tries a knee to the head but Partio blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Ra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Ra as Partio shoots in.
Partio swats away the attempt to clinch by Ra.
Ra misses with a head kick.
A jab from Ra finds it's way through Partio's defenses.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ra slaps away a takedown attempt from Partio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Ra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
Ra lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Ra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ra lands an elbow inside.
Partio trying to control the position but instead, Ra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Partio into the cage.
Ra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ra lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Partio's face.
It looks like Kauko Partio has been cut.
Ra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ra landing knees to the head.
Ra tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Ra back against the cage.
Partio stalling.
Ra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ra lands a good knee to the midsection. Partio won't want to take too many of those.
Ra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ra keeps control of Partio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ra trying to land knees to the body.
Ra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Partio's defenses.
Partio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ra tries a knee to the head but Partio blocks it.
Partio pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ra sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kauko Partio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ra misses with a low kick.
Ra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio shoots in but Ra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ra.
Ra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ra moves away.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Ra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ra.
Partio blocks a head kick by Ra.
Ra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ra. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ra cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Ra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ra jabs at Partio's body.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Ra throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Ra's shoulder, as Ra tries to avoid the shot.
Ra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Ra connects with a knee to the head.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ra lands an uppercut.
Ra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ra lands a hook that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Ra.
Partio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ra prevents it.
Ra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Partio tries to break free but Ra pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ra.
A body shot lands from Partio.
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Partio is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio managing to block the knees to the body from Ra.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ra controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ra.
A short uppercut from Ra.
Ra tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
Partio tries a body shot but Ra blocks it.
Partio tries to pull guard but Ra holds him up against the cage and eventually Partio drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ra controls his hands.
Partio tries to stall but Ra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Partio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Partio manages to break the clinch.
Partio throws a body punch but Ra moves out of range.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Ra moved away.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
Ra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ra.
Ra lands a high kick!
That kick from Partio tenderised Ra's leg. Ra is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ra blocking some punches.
Partio jumps guard but Ra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Partio's defenses.
Ra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ra.
Ra lands a good knee to the midsection. Partio won't want to take too many of those.
Ra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ra really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kauko Partio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ra misses with a head kick.
Ra misses with an uppercut.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ra moves away.
Ra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ra loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Partio - just one landing.
Jab by Ra.
Nice shot lands for Ra.
Ra throws a head kick that misses.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Ra counters by moving into the clinch.
Ra misses with a knee to the head.
Ra has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
Ra lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio misses with a hook.
Ra tries to keep at a distance but Partio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio managing to block the knees to the body from Ra.
Ra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Partio is trying to trip Ra. He has hold of a leg but Ra is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Partio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ra has Partio pulled in close to control his posture.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio postures up.
Partio postures up in Ra's guard and throws a big left but Ra blocks it.
Partio won't allow Ra to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio advances to half guard.
Partio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ra defending well though.
Ra trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Partio lands a nice short elbow.
Partio 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.
Partio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ra keeps working.
Ra wants to improve his position but Partio is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Partio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ra is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ra trying to control from the bottom.
Ra holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Partio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Partio is looking to take a break and control but Ra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Partio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Partio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ra's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ra defending well though.
Partio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ra's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio had his way with Sun Ra in that round.
The cut man is working on Kauko Partio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ra throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a good low kick that Ra was not able to check.
Ra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ra defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio slips a jab and a cross from Ra.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Ra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ra cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio scores with the left hand. Ra knows he should have avoided that one.
Ra tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Ra darts in trying to clinch
and Partio counters with a thumping low kick.
Ra misses with a head kick.
Partio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ra on his heels. He'll look to pass Ra's guard now, I'm sure.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ra has Partio pulled in close to control his posture.
Ra trying to keep a closed guard but Partio is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Partio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Partio wants to control from the top but Ra keeps moving.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ra has wrist control.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Partio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ra is trying to keep Partio in close.
Kauko Partio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partio looking to sit in guard and control but Ra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ra puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Partio wants to control but Ra is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ra seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ra misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sun Ra.
I think Ra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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