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EVO 86: Hunt vs Atomi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Kytta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Priebcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kytta comes to the cage accompanied by The Odorants - This Night. Priebcko has chosen Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. Ivan Priebcko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Kytta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Priebcko!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priebcko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Priebcko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kytta doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Mikko Kytta has been cut.
Priebcko wants to clinch up but Kytta keeps it at a distance.
Priebcko misses with an uppercut.
Kytta walks into a jab.
Kytta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Kytta does no damage.
Kytta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priebcko.
Priebcko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kytta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kytta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Priebcko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Priebcko catches Kytta right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kytta misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kytta. That's going to slow Priebcko down.
Priebcko throws a low kick, looking for Kytta's leg but Kytta calmly moves out of range.
Kytta throws a lazy body kick
and Priebcko counters with a leg kick.
Kytta moves forwards but Priebcko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Priebcko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kytta tries a low kick but Priebcko avoids it.
Kytta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priebcko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kytta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kytta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Ivan Priebcko has been cut.
Kytta stuns Priebcko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kytta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kytta looks for the body kick but Priebcko saw that one coming.
Kytta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priebcko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kytta.
Priebcko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priebcko thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kytta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kytta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priebcko doesn't seem bothered though.
Priebcko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priebcko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Priebcko misses its intended target.
Priebcko misses with a wild body shot.
Kytta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kytta throws a body kick that misses
and Priebcko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priebcko wants to clinch but Kytta slips to the side
and Kytta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priebcko throws a leg kick
and Kytta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Priebcko! Kytta lets Priebcko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Priebcko is rocked!
Priebcko tries to clinch there but Kytta circles away.
Kytta drops Priebcko with a naaaaasty hook - Priebcko is in real trouble here! Kytta dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Kytta!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikko Kytta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkiä has chosen Thergothon - Elemental as his entrance music. Niko Sirkiä acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
43 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Sirkiä!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This throws a sloppy head kick and Sirkiä moves out of range easily.
This just misses with a punch to the body.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirkiä swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cavemen Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
This throws a head kick that misses.
Conquer This seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirkiä swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirkiä avoids the head kick by This.
An inside leg kick from This misses.
This lands with a kick to the temple. Sirkiä shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This feints a jab promting Sirkiä to slip. This then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sirkiä slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirkiä counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in This's guard now.
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!
Sirkiä working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirkiä has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This keeping moving, preventing Sirkiä from controlling successfully.
This working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirkiä.
This working a defensive guard here.
Sirkiä is looking to work some ground and pound but This has wrist control.
Sirkiä trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sirkiä loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirkiä stands and throws This's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä swings around for an armbar but This sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sirkiä's guard.
This trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sirkiä's guard.
Sirkiä looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but This is defending well. Sirkiä quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! This has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sirkiä celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Sirkiä!
Niko Sirkiä made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moretti comes to the cage accompanied by CHANGES. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg digs a good hook to Moretti's body.
Moretti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soderberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Moretti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Soderberg fails with the takedown.
Moretti lands a two punch combo.
Soderberg goes for a double leg but Moretti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moretti continues to drive forward.
Moretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Moretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soderberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moretti smiles and moves away.
Enzo Moretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg looks for a takedown but Moretti sprawls well.
Enzo Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moretti lands a jab to Soderberg's midsection.
Moretti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Soderberg misses with the combination.
Enzo Moretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Moretti.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moretti.
Moretti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soderberg.
Moretti lands a front kick.
Moretti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moretti lands a right hook to the body.
Moretti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moretti.
Soderberg is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moretti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Soderberg.
Moretti throws a lazy right hand but Soderberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moretti lands a jab to the nose.
Moretti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moretti lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti drops Soderberg with a beautiful combination! Soderberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moretti is looking for the KO!
Moretti scores with a nice head shot.
Soderberg is rocked!
Moretti checks a leg kick nicely.
Moretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soderberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Moretti finish him?
Soderberg takes a swing at Moretti's ribcage but misses.
Moretti misses with a few strikes there.
Moretti throws an overhand right that drops Soderberg like a sack of potatoes! Moretti dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Moretti!
A victorious Enzo Moretti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rufus Soderberg spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy McLure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLure comes to the cage accompanied by The Simpsons Theme Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tolonen's choice of entrance music: Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Iiro Tolonen enters the cage!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy McLure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLure. That did some damage!
Tolonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tolonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Troy McLure has been cut.
Tolonen lands a head shot.
Tolonen scores with a punch to the head.
McLure has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tolonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen is looking to slow McLure down with leg kicks.
McLure is looking to clinch but Tolonen is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Tolonen.
McLure lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tolonen looks to land a right hand but McLure moved out of range.
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McLure.
McLure closes the distance but Tolonen moves to the side
so Tolonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tolonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Tolonen trying to control but McLure is working from the bottom.
McLure has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen looking to sit in guard and control but McLure gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McLure stopping the sweep attempt from Tolonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLure knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tolonen on the ground.
McLure wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Troy McLure.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLure looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLure fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tolonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLure tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tolonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLure.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLure moves away.
McLure throws a head kick that misses.
Troy McLure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen dodges the punch combination from McLure.
McLure takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLure tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tolonen misses with a looping left.
McLure fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Tolonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLure blocks it with crossed arms.
Tolonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLure stops a takedown attempt from Tolonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tolonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tolonen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLure is trying to get back to his feet.
Tolonen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McLure down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McLure trying to remain calm as Tolonen controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on McLure's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tolonen taking a break here but McLure is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tolonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Tolonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy McLure's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tolonen misses with a wild body shot.
McLure takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLure tries to clinch up but Tolonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Troy McLure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Tolonen.
Tolonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iiro Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLure takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tolonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLure tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tolonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLure's calf.
Tolonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tolonen throws a head kick but McLure moves out of range.
McLure shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLure fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLure lands a big head kick that sends Tolonen tumbling to the mat! McLure takes a step backwards and waves Tolonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Iiro Tolonen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLure rushes Tolonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McLure is trying to stall.
Tolonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McLure just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tolonen's brow.
Tolonen avoiding damage as McLure throws knees to the body.
McLure is looking to control Tolonen's arms but Tolonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLure has his back to the cage.
Tolonen connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a body punch.
McLure keeps control of Tolonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLure trying to control the position but instead, Tolonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed McLure into the cage.
Tolonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tolonen breaks from the clinch.
Tolonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLure.
McLure tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tolonen.
McLure tries to clinch up.
Tolonen is looking to slow McLure down with leg kicks.
McLure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Troy McLure's cut is getting worse.
McLure looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but McLure is just out of range.
Tolonen tests McLure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLure tries to clinch but Tolonen is having none of it.
McLure wants to clinch.
McLure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLure pushes Tolonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tolonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tolonen misses with a knee to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tolonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McLure scores a nice knee to the body.
Tolonen is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLure lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tolonen.
McLure tries to stall but Tolonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLure misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLure blocks it with crossed arms.
Tolonen takes a knee right on the jaw!
McLure misses with an elbow over the top.
McLure throws an elbow that misses.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLure's elbow.
Tolonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLure goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLure is looking to break free of the clinch but Tolonen has double underhooks.
Tolonen tries to work over McLure's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolonen is trying to break the clinch but McLure has him pressed against the cage.
McLure is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLure is looking to control Tolonen's arms but Tolonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now McLure has his back to the cage.
Tolonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tolonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tolonen prevents a body shot from McLure.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLure tries to land a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks with his arms.
Tolonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tolonen tries to land a knee to the head but McLure blocks with his arms.
Tolonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tolonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tolonen gets through McLure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLure blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
McLure misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McLure takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLure lands an elbow that stopped Tolonen in his tracks for a moment.
McLure blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLure with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tolonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy McLure dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - McLure looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLure.
McLure throws a push kick but Tolonen slaps the foot to one side.
McLure tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLure throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Tolonen coming out on top.
McLure tries to clinch up.
Tolonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McLure moves in looking to clinch but Tolonen pushes him off.
Tolonen thuds a left hand into McLure's body.
McLure closes the distance but Tolonen moves to the side
and Tolonen counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen throws an elbow but McLure slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Tolonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen controls the position.
Check out the look on Tolonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Tolonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tolonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLure keeps working.
McLure trying to remain calm as Tolonen controls from the top position.
Iiro Tolonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLure manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McLure tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tolonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McLure wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLure tries to clinch
and Tolonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLure is adopting a defensive guard.
Tolonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLure wants to stand but Tolonen is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen throws a strike but McLure rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McLure will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We're going to have a standup here because Troy McLure wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tolonen swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tolonen, right into the meat.
McLure is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLure tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tolonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLure. That did some damage!
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick from McLure.
McLure tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tolonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. McLure won't be happy with that.
McLure wants to get back to his feet.
McLure tries to bench press Tolonen off him but Tolonen keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Tolonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McLure's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tolonen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McLure to see if he's OK.
Tolonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iiro Tolonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tolonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iiro Tolonen!
A relieved looking Iiro Tolonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Troy McLure spoke after the fight, saying '"Duff Man... says a lot of things! Oh, yeah!"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Stehling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powers defends well and Stehling ends up having to push Powers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Powers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stehling tries to work over Powers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as Powers controls his hands.
Stehling throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stehling moves out of range as Powers throws a body kick.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stehling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Powers misses.
A head kick from Powers lands but Stehling takes it in his stride.
Stehling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stehling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
Stehling feints and as Powers raises his hands in defense, Stehling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Stehling from controlling successfully.
Powers has Stehling pulled in close to control his posture.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Stehling from controlling successfully.
Stehling is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Stehling.
Good leg kick by Powers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powers walks into a straight right hand from Stehling.
Powers cracks Stehling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Powers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers lands a big head kick that sends Stehling tumbling to the mat! Powers takes a step backwards and waves Stehling back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stehling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powers's head backwards.
Stehling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stehling walks into a straight right hand from Powers.
An inside leg kick lands from Powers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Powers uses the oldest trick in the book to send Stehling tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Powers is absolutely delighted - when Stehling wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Austin Powers!
Our winner, Austin Powers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Rimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov has chosen Ministry - Thieves as his entrance music. Optimus Rimes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Optimus Rimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rimes moves to clinch but Tokhtakhounov breaks away
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Rimes.
Tokhtakhounov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rimes.
Tokhtakhounov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokhtakhounov misses the target.
Rimes checks a low kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Optimus Rimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokhtakhounov walks into a stiff left hand from Rimes.
Rimes misses the shot to the body.
Rimes throws an overhand right that lands on Tokhtakhounov's shoulder, as Tokhtakhounov tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rimes throws a low kick, looking for Tokhtakhounov's leg but Tokhtakhounov calmly moves out of range.
Rimes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rimes thumps Tokhtakhounov with a low kick.
Tokhtakhounov checks the leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but Rimes avoids it.
Rimes throws a looping overhand right but Tokhtakhounov ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimes throws a hook but Tokhtakhounov blocks it.
Rimes blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rimes thows a body shot but no joy.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an uppercut.
Rimes staying out of range there.
Rimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick
and Rimes counters by moving into the clinch.
Rimes misses with a knee strike.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a right to the head.
Rimes lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rimes.
Tokhtakhounov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rimes throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Rimes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Rimes misses.
Good work by Tokhtakhounov as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick from Rimes.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rimes.
Rimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Tokhtakhounov's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rimes thows a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rimes wants to clinch up but Tokhtakhounov keeps it at a distance.
Rimes staying out of range there.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokhtakhounov. That snapped Rimes's head back.
Rimes avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Rimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tokhtakhounov.
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov.
Rimes walks into a left hand.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimes tries to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov moves his leg out of the way.
Jab, jab by Tokhtakhounov - just one landing.
Rimes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tokhtakhounov. That did some damage!
Tokhtakhounov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a wild body shot.
Rimes scores with the left hand. Tokhtakhounov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rimes.
Tokhtakhounov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rimes darts in trying to clinch
enabling Tokhtakhounov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Tokhtakhounov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a hook. Rimes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook. Rimes ducked under it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body punch but Rimes moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a big shot that misses.
Rimes is looking to clinch but Tokhtakhounov is avoiding it.
Rimes misses with a kick to the body.
Rimes moves into the clinch.
Rimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokhtakhounov controls his hands.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rimes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rimes moves away from the strike by Tokhtakhounov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rimes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tokhtakhounov's calf.
Rimes moves out of range as Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov tries a low kick but Rimes avoids it.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rimes moves away.
Tokhtakhounov wants to slow Rimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Rimes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rimes slips a straight right by Tokhtakhounov.
A jab lands there for Rimes.
Rimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov checks a leg kick.
Rimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokhtakhounov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rimes. Rimes obviously looking to wear him down.
Rimes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A low kick from Tokhtakhounov is predictable there
and Rimes counters by clinching up.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov throws a right hand that misses
and Rimes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rimes.
Rimes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the body shot from Rimes.
Rimes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tokhtakhounov counters with an inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rimes is looking to clinch but Tokhtakhounov is avoiding it.
Rimes motions for Tokhtakhounov to come forward. Rimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rimes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an uppercut. Rimes saw that one coming.
Rimes is looking to land body kicks.
Rimes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tokhtakhounov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tokhtakhounov throws a right hand that misses
and Rimes counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rimes.
A head punch on the inside from Rimes fails to land.
Rimes crunches a lovely knee into Tokhtakhounov's ribcage.
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!
Rimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokhtakhounov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tokhtakhounov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rimes's head.
Rimes tries a low kick but Tokhtakhounov avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rimes throws a sloppy head kick and Tokhtakhounov moves out of range easily.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Rimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Rimes scoring well with a low kick there.
Rimes pushes Tokhtakhounov away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the head kick by Rimes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rimes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rimes.
Rimes throws a low kick but Tokhtakhounov avoids it.
Rimes slips under a jab.
Rimes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rimes moves away.
A cross from Tokhtakhounov lands.
Tokhtakhounov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rimes ducks under a wild hook from Tokhtakhounov.
Nice uppercut there from Rimes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Rimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rimes throws a low kick, looking for Tokhtakhounov's leg but Tokhtakhounov calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rimes is out of range.
Rimes looks to throw a body kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rimes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tokhtakhounov throws a sloppy head kick
and Rimes counters by clinching up.
Rimes can't find room to land a body shot as Tokhtakhounov controls the action.
Rimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokhtakhounov's elbow.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a right to the head.
Tokhtakhounov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rimes.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rimes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rimes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tokhtakhounov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to break the clinch but Rimes has him pressed against the cage.
Optimus Rimes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Rimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tokhtakhounov sizes up Rimes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Rimes scores with a leg kick.
Rimes throws a sloppy body shot
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rimes thinking.
Rimes takes one to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov checks the leg kick.
Rimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but Rimes moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook but Rimes blocks it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rimes.
Rimes misses with a leg kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokhtakhounov jabs Rimes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rimes misses the target.
Tokhtakhounov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rimes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tokhtakhounov.
A head kick misses from Rimes.
Rimes drops his hands momentarily and Tokhtakhounov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rimes is rocked!
Rimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Rimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tokhtakhounov looks to throw the jab but Rimes is out of range.
Tokhtakhounov and Rimes are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Rimes into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tokhtakhounov knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McWhiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Seia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Thieves. McWhiskey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick McWhiskey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seia swats away the attempt to clinch by McWhiskey.
McWhiskey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Seia misses with a kick to the body
and McWhiskey counters with a shoot takedown. Seia fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McWhiskey pushes down on Seia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Seia wants to get back to his feet.
Seia is looking to improve his position.
McWhiskey is trying to work for a kimura but Seia is defending well.
McWhiskey is working for a kimura but Seia is defending it quite comfortably.
McWhiskey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McWhiskey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWhiskey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Seia defend it? McWhiskey steps over the head and cranks it - Seia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McWhiskey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick McWhiskey!
After the fight, Patrick McWhiskey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Atlason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budo Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rei's choice of entrance music: Alice in Chains - No Excuses. Theo Atlason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo Atlason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Budo Rei!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atlason lands a slapping body shot.
Theo Atlason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rei keeps Atlason at a distance using the push kick.
Atlason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atlason throws a body kick that misses.
Atlason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atlason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atlason.
Atlason with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atlason tries to work over Rei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rei lands a damaging elbow.
Rei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rei takes a shot to the head.
Rei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rei lands a body punch.
Atlason lands a left hand.
Rei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atlason just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlason moves out of range of the body kick.
Atlason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atlason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rei looks to score with a jab to the body but Atlason is just out of range.
Rei misses with a head kick.
Rei misses with an uppercut.
Atlason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atlason closes the distance and clinches up with Rei, looking for a takedown. Atlason pushes Rei against the cage but Rei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atlason throws a sloppy head kick
and Rei counters with a body kick.
We've been informed that Rei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Atlason blocks the body kick.
Rei lands with a hook. Atlason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atlason swings widly with a right hand
and Rei counters with a nice body shot.
Rei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rei scores with the left hand. Atlason knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Theo Atlason has been cut.
Rei lands with a nice body punch.
Rei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atlason moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Rei is predictable there
and Atlason counters with an outside leg kick.
Atlason throws a front kick that sends Rei stumbling back into the cage.
Atlason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rei manages to avoid it.
Atlason lands a head kick. Rei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rei throws the left hand but Atlason avoids the punch easily.
Rei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlason manages to avoid it.
Atlason misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rei counters with a two punch combo.
Atlason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atlason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rei's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atlason lands a body shot.
Rei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atlason is looking to wear down Rei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rei cracks Atlason with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Atlason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atlason doesn't seem bothered though.
Rei misses with a head kick.
Atlason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Atlason throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atlason is breathing heavily.
Rei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atlason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atlason, right into the meat.
Rei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rei takes a swing at Atlason's ribcage but misses.
Atlason tries to score with a low kick but Rei moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Rei blocks the leg kick.
Rei throws a wild body kick that Atlason sees coming a mile off.
Rei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atlason tries to clinch but Rei is having none of it.
Atlason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atlason's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Budo Rei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo Atlason's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atlason lunges at Rei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rei's hand.
Atlason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Atlason moves out of range of the body kick.
Atlason blocks a head kick by Rei.
Atlason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atlason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atlason.
Atlason throws a front kick aimed at Rei's knee but Rei avoids it well.
Rei lands a head kick. Atlason smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Atlason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rei was well out of range. Poor timing from Atlason.
Rei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atlason.
The fighters circling - Rei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlason thows a leg kick but Rei checks it
and Rei counters with a right hand to the body.
Rei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atlason. Atlason obviously looking to wear him down.
Rei blocks the body kick.
Atlason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Atlason is predictable there
and Rei counters with an inside leg kick.
Rei lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei lands with an uppercut that bounces Atlason off the cage and back into range.
Rei misses the jab.
Atlason throws a looping overhand right but Rei ducks down to avoid it.
Rei lands a big uppercut and Atlason crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Atlason looks OK. Rei waves Atlason back to his feet!
Atlason is rocked!
Atlason throws a leg kick
and Rei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Atlason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atlason glances at the clock... BAM! Rei nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Atlason crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Atlason is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Budo Rei!
Our winner, Budo Rei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tweedle Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Logic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chumbawamba - Tubthumping. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tweedle Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Logic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee moves out of range of the body kick from Logic.
Dee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logic. Logic obviously looking to wear him down.
Logic lands with a straight right. Dee didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Tweedle Dee has been cut.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dee is out of range.
Dee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick.
Logic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logic misses with a body kick.
Dee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Logic as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logic.
Nice cross by Logic.
Dee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Logic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Logic slips a jab from Dee.
A low kick from Logic is predictable there
and Dee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Logic!
Logic wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee trying to control the position but Logic is working away.
Dee controlling the position.
Logic is not content to let Dee control the position.
Logic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dee misses with the ground and pound.
Logic is looking to reverse the position.
Dee tries to move to mount but Logic blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee scoring with punches and elbows.
Dee working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Logic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dee is looking to take a break and control but Logic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Logic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dee throws an elbow but Logic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dee looks up at the clock and then as Logic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Logic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Logic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dee in side control, throwing shots but Logic defends.
Logic is looking to reverse the position.
Logic has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee asks Dee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Logic tries to bench press Dee off him but Dee keeps the position.
Dee cracks Logic with a big elbow.
Dee throws a strike aimed at the side of Logic's head but Logic avoids it well.
Logic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Logic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Logic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dee wants to control for a moment but Logic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Logic is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tweedle Dee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tweedle Dee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good exchange - Dee coming out on top.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Logic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logic. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Dee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Logic lands a jab to the head.
Logic thows a body kick. Dee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Dee tenderised Logic's leg. Logic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dee shoots in looking for a takedown. Logic tries to sprawl out of it but Dee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Logic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee scores with a hook to the body. Logic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee thows a body kick. Logic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Logic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic tries to land a front kick but Dee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dee.
Logic misses with an uppercut.
Dee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dee moves away from the strike by Logic.
Logic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logic misses with a low kick.
Dee lands a jab to Logic's midsection.
Lex Logic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee misses with a shot to the body
and Logic counters with a head kick. That will keep Dee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Dee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Logic momentarily.
Logic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dee's sensitive parts.
Logic misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Logic misses with a kick to the body
and Dee counters with a shoot takedown. Logic fights it but they end up in guard.
Logic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Logic keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
Logic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logic looking for a sweep. Not yet Logic, not yet.
Dee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Logic keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully.
Dee won't allow Logic to sweep him here.
Logic is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Logic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
A big right from Logic misses.
Dee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dee misses with a body kick.
Dee misses with a hook. Logic ducked under it nicely.
Dee moves away from the strike by Logic.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Logic.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Logic.
Logic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dee throws out a powerful jab.
Lex Logic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dee lands a glancing blow to the side of Logic's head.
Logic scores with a sloppy right hand. Dee should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Logic.
Dee thows a body shot but no joy.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Logic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Dee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Logic - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Logic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dee.
Logic throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee throws a leg kick but Logic checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Logic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logic, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Dee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Logic tried to score with a low kick but Dee checks it.
Logic moves away from the strike by Dee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Logic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tweedle Dee'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.
Dee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Logic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dee.
Logic misses with a hook
and Dee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Logic!
Logic is trying to improve his position.
Dee working away.
Dee scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Logic struggling a bit here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logic wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Dee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Dee.
Logic tries to buck Dee off but Dee is having none of it.
Dee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Logic keeps working.
Dee working the ground and pound but Logic is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dee working the head with strikes.
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!
Dee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dee lands a few punches from side control.
Logic sneaks out the side door and pushes Dee away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dee misses with an uppercut
and Logic counters with a straight right hand.
Dee connects with a solid leg kick.
Dee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Logic's waist but Logic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dee off to one side.
Logic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Logic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logic lands with a shot to the body.
Logic scores with a hook to the body. Dee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Logic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Logic cracks the inside of Dee's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Logic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logic throws a head kick but Dee moves out of range.
No joy there for Logic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
Logic's corner calls for a 1-2. Logic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Logic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dee shoots in for a takedown but Logic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Logic throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee thows a body shot but no joy.
Logic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee checks a low kick from Logic.
Logic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logic just misses with a punch to the body.
Dee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Logic thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logic. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Logic blocks a leg kick.
Logic takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lex Logic just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tweedle Dee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logic.
Dee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Logic misses with a body shot.
Logic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Logic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Logic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logic.
Logic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Logic defends it nicely.
Logic throws a head kick but Dee moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee shoots in for a double leg but Logic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logic.
Logic swings away with a body shot that misses
so Dee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Logic wants to stand and escape but Dee is having none of it.
Tweedle Dee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Logic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dee is looking for a sweep. Logic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logic controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logic prevents Dee from improving his position.
Logic is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lex Logic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Logic misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee slips under a jab from Logic.
Dee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logic thows a body shot but no joy.
Dee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dee.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Logic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logic scores with a head kick. Dee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Logic misses the shot to the body.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Logic misses.
Dee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tweedle Dee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dee lands with a good body shot.
Dee throws a leg kick but Logic moved away.
Logic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dee rather than just go for the knockout.
Dee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Logic did well to prevent Dee getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Logic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dee maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Logic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dee has cracked it and Logic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tweedle Dee!
Tweedle Dee gave a mention to Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q 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 Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Comfortably Numb. Atomi has chosen Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Merik Hunt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Merik Hunt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Tomi Atomi has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Atomi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Atomi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Atomi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atomi.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atomi wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
Atomi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Atomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Atomi's hands, connecting with Atomi's forehead.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atomi trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt trying to control the action but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atomi tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hunt.
Atomi wants to get back to full guard.
Atomi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Atomi is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt misses with a head shot. Atomi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Atomi blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Atomi, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is in close to Atomi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt distracts Atomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt distracts Atomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Atomi looking for subs off his back but Hunt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Atomi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt 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.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atomi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atomi's head.
Atomi controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Atomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atomi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atomi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Atomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Atomi, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Atomi off the cage and back into range.
Atomi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atomi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt slips under a jab from Atomi.
Atomi misses with a two punch combination.
Atomi drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Atomi is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Atomi's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Merik Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atomi controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt postures up and lands a big shot to Atomi's brow.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atomi controlling the position.
Atomi is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Atomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Atomi keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Atomi looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
Atomi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atomi looking to control.
Atomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Atomi, not yet.
Atomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Atomi blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
Atomi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
Atomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atomi has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunt advances position into side control!
Hunt misses with the ground and pound.
Atomi is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Atomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi can't do much from the bottom here.
Atomi is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt looks up at the clock and then as Atomi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hunt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looks up at the clock and then as Atomi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hunt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Atomi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hunt connects with a decent elbow.
Atomi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Atomi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Atomi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt jabs Atomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atomi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Atomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Atomi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt slips under a jab from Atomi.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atomi.
Atomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Atomi throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Atomi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atomi.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Atomi throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atomi misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Atomi takes one to the chin there.
Atomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi misses with a hook.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Atomi is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Atomi tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Merik Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Atomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Atomi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atomi is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Atomi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Atomi. Those never looked like landing.
Atomi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Atomi which made him look bad.
Merik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Atomi misses with a leg kick.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Atomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Atomi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Atomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Atomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Atomi to get the leverage.
Atomi looks to land a strike but Hunt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hunt controlling Atomi's posture.
Atomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Atomi throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atomi throws a big elbow that misses.
Atomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Merik Hunt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atomi lands a high kick!
Atomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atomi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atomi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Atomi is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atomi throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Atomi uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt.
Atomi punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi with a couple of short strikes.
Atomi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atomi working the ground and pound effectively.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atomi lands a couple of good shots and Hunt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atomi controls the position.
Atomi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Atomi misses with an elbow to the head.
Hunt is in bad spot here.
Hunt wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound.
Hunt manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Hunt, under a barage of strikes from Atomi.
Atomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atomi wants to advance to full mount but Hunt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Atomi trying to control here.
Atomi manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atomi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atomi keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Atomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Atomi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Atomi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Atomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atomi.
Atomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Atomi - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Atomi. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Atomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atomi cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt throws a body punch but Atomi moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Atomi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Atomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Atomi tries to avoid it.
Atomi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt cracks Atomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atomi cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt punishes Atomi's body with a nice straight punch.
Atomi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Atomi thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Atomi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atomi pinned against the cage. Atomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atomi throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Atomi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atomi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atomi.
Atomi connects with the punch.
Atomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomi Atomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunt duly obliges.
Nice uppercut lands for Atomi. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Atomi moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Atomi working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt is stalling here. Atomi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Atomi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Atomi throws a strike aimed at the side of Hunt's head but Hunt avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt regains half guard, as Atomi was trying to land strikes.
Still in half guard, Atomi seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Atomi is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomi Atomi.
Well Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merik Hunt!
Merik Hunt retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Merik Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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