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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Erik Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daymem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Erik Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daymem!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen tests Daymem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jon Erik Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Daymem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersen lands a nice hook to Daymem's body. Daymem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daymem drops his hands momentarily and Andersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daymem throws a jab when Andersen was well out of range.
Andersen throws a shot to the body.
Andersen cracks the inside of Daymem's front leg.
Daymem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andersen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andersen digs a good body shot into Daymem's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daymem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andersen lands a head shot.
Daymem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daymem's guard.
Andersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen gets to his feet. Daymem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Daymem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daymem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daymem is rocked!
Andersen has Daymem up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andersen is leaning against Daymem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daymem looks winded!
Andersen lands a nice shot to the body.
Andersen pushes Daymem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen lands a body shot.
Andersen taking a breather.
Andersen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andersen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good body shot from Andersen.
Good body shot from Andersen.
Andersen lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen lands a body shot.
Andersen lands a body shot.
Andersen lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersen.
Andersen jerks Daymem's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Daymem drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Andersen goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Andersen because Daymem was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jon Erik Andersen!
Jon Erik Andersen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Caffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nick Caffrey was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Churchill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Caffrey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churchill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caffrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Churchill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Caffrey takes a shot to the head.
Caffrey is trying to force a seperation but Churchill has the dominant position.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Caffrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Caffrey.
Caffrey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right from Churchill.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Caffrey.
A short uppercut from Churchill.
Caffrey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Churchill to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Churchill.
Still in the clinch, Churchill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Caffrey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Churchill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winston Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Caffrey.
Caffrey blocks an uppercut.
Caffrey decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churchill pushing down on Caffrey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Churchill works his way into side control.
Caffrey is not content to let Churchill control the position.
Churchill advances to full mount.
Churchill content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill tries to control but Caffrey wriggling away.
Churchill stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Caffrey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Churchill counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Churchill misses.
Caffrey shoots in and drives through. Churchill sprawls well.
Churchill throws a series of punches but Caffrey moves out of range.
Caffrey slips a jab and a cross from Churchill.
And Caffrey tries to counter it with a takedown but Churchill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left and a right from Churchill both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caffrey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill clinches.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caffreys head.
Still in the clinch, Churchill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Caffrey is rocked!
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill prevents the takedown attempt.
Caffrey looks winded!
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill lands with a right to the head.
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Churchill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caffrey is still on wobbly legs! Can Churchill finish him?
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill drops Caffrey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Caffrey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Churchill drops Caffrey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Caffrey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Churchill creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Caffrey out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Churchill!
Winston Churchill really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Kings Attire and Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Nob Lon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Nob Lon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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283 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Very quick |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Master Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Nob Lon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nob Lon to the ground. Wong is now in Nob Lon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wong postures up in Nob Lon's guard and throws a big left but Nob Lon blocks it.
Wong stands up over Nob Lon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nob Lon is rocked!
Wong pushes down on Nob Lon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nob Lon is still in real trouble! Can Wong finish him?
Wong uses his free foot to push down on Nob Lon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nob Lon.
Nob Lon seems to have recovered his senses.
Nob Lon working to try and regain half guard.
Wong connects with a bit shot that sees Nob Lon covering up! More strikes from Wong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wong is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Wong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Amin Sax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jenkins's half guard.
Jenkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jenkins.
Jenkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sax stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Sax thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sax drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sax jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jenkins has Sax pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins 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.
Sax wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins has control of Sax's left arm, preventing Sax from doing any damage.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sax looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sax is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sax wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Jenkins passes to side control.
Jenkins controls the position.
Sax tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins advances nicely into full mount.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Sax to control.
Jenkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sax can't escape the position.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Sax is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Sax tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Sax is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sax is trying to escape the mount but Jenkins keeps good control and instead manages to take Sax's back.
Sax tries to escape the position.
Jenkins really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jenkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sax trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! Sax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sax has Jenkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sax pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jenkins tumbling to the mat - Sax dives into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins has Sax pulled in close to control his posture.
Jenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Sax advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sax is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Sax controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sax looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sax is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Sax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is continuing to stall.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Sax tries to buck Jenkins off but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins advances to mount.
Jenkins controlling his opponent.
Jenkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sax can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sax tries to reverse the position but Jenkins maintains control.
Jenkins controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Jenkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jenkins wants to take Sax's back here but Sax is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sax is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jenkins controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Sax sprawls well.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Sax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sax half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sax throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Sax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Jenkins slams his shin into Sax's torso.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Sax moves out of range.
Sax steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenkins. That one must have hurt.
Sax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sax moves out of range of the body kick.
Sax appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sax went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sax throws a head kick that Jenkins semi-blocks.
Sax throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jenkins's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Sax shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thurgood Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sax passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sax.
Sax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sax is trying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Sax is controlling well.
Jenkins trying to control here.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Sax.
Amin Sax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Sax is controlling well.
Sax trying to mount his opponent but Jenkins defends it.
Sax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Jenkins is controlling Sax's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Sax is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sax to get the leverage.
Sax seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Sax from advancing position.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sax throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
Jenkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Sax walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jenkins.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jenkins.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sax tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sax on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sax takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sax throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Jenkins pushes Sax away with a front kick.
Sax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jenkins lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sax throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenkins!
Sax takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking cross lands there for Jenkins.
Crunch! Jenkins slams his shin into Sax's torso.
Jenkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jenkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
A victorious Thurgood Jenkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serano Lukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oko Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serano Lukowski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poli backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poli.
Lukowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poli dives in and grabs Lukowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukowski pushes down on Poli's head and hops out.
Lukowski is looking for the big counter here.
Lukowski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poli shoots in for a double leg but Lukowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lukowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli dives in and grabs Lukowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukowski pushes down on Poli's head and hops out.
Poli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lukowski avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli shoots for a takedown but Lukowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lukowski tries to avoid it but Poli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lukowski to the ground. Lukowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Lukowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lukowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli fails to land the takedown.
As Poli backs off Lukowski throws a huge counter combo but Poli manages to avoid it all.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Lukowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poli.
Lukowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Lukowski leaves Poli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lukowski stuffs the takedown.
Poli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poli showed some decent athleticism there.
Poli wants to free his trapped foot but Lukowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski tries to kick Poli off but Poli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukowski keeps working.
Lukowski tries to get to full guard but Poli has control of the leg.
Lukowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Poli.
Poli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lukowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lukowski is looking to escape.
Poli is trying to work for a kimura but Lukowski is defending well.
Poli seems to be working for a kimura but Lukowski defends the submission attempt.
Poli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukowski is just riding it out for now. Poli eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lukowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lukowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukowski is just riding it out for now. Poli eventually gives up the hold.
Poli wants to pass the guard but Lukowski is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serano Lukowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Lukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Poli. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.
Poli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poli lands in his opponent's guard.
Lukowski keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukowski has an active guard here but Poli has managed to pass into half guard.
Poli is keen to just control but Lukowski is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lukowski is staying active underneath Poli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lukowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Poli.
Poli is looking to take a break and control but Lukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poli is working for a kimura but Lukowski is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lukowski defends it well.
Poli is working for a kimura but Lukowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Poli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukowski is just riding it out for now. Poli eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli is working for a kimura but Lukowski is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukowski is not content to let Poli control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lukowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lukowski is looking for a sweep. Poli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Poli seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lukowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Poli is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poli gets caught flat footed, as Lukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lukowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Poli is retaining full guard.
Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lukowski defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oko Poli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lukowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poli.
No joy there for Lukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poli has a takedown stuffed.
As Poli backs off Lukowski throws a huge counter combo but Poli manages to avoid it all.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Lukowski shows good takedown defense.
Lukowski lands with a nice combination. Poli backs away looking to recover.
Lukowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Poli. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukowski throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukowski throws a nice looking combination but Poli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poli tries to counter with a takedown but Lukowski is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli closes the distance and clinches up with Lukowski, looking for a takedown. Poli pushes Lukowski against the cage but Lukowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lukowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lukowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lukowski tries to buck Poli off but Poli is having none of it.
Poli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lukowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poli but great work by Lukowski.
Lukowski tries for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli gets back to half guard.
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
Poli tries to roll over but Lukowski keeps him under control.
Lukowski is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lukowski to get the leverage.
Lukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poli keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli is working hard here to advance position.
Poli is staying active underneath Lukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lukowski prevents Poli from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poli looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lukowski passes into side control!
Lukowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lukowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lukowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serano Lukowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lukowski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serano Lukowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Kondiitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kondiitti has chosen Kuningas Pähkinä & Setä Tamu - Hei Scully as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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192 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karlos Kondiitti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biles gets a takedown into half guard.
Kondiitti taking some punishment here, with Biles in his half guard.
Biles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kondiitti wants to control but Biles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kondiitti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biles scoring with some ground and pound.
Kondiitti looking to control.
Biles cracks Kondiitti with a solid left hand.
Biles throwing strikes from guard but Kondiitti blocks nicely.
Biles cracks Kondiitti with a solid left hand.
Biles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kondiitti is rocked!
Kondiitti trying to control the position.
Kondiitti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kondiitti trying to keep a closed guard but Biles is proving a slippery customer.
Kondiitti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biles defends well.
Biles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondiitti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biles landing some decent shots from guard.
Biles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biles drops back looking for a leg! Kondiitti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kondiitti manages to kick Biles off! Biles jumps back into Kondiitti's guard.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kondiitti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biles is aware though and is defending well.
Biles works over Kondiitti with some ground and pound from guard.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kondiitti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biles defends it easily.
Biles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kondiitti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biles is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Grudge and Grind that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kondiitti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kondiitti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biles is keeping the position for now.
Kondiitti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kondiitti has managed to get both his arms back between Biles's legs - danger averted.
Kondiitti trying to control but Biles is working from the bottom.
Biles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kondiitti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kondiitti wants to pass the guard but Biles is keeping the position.
Biles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kondiitti defends it easily.
Kondiitti wants to pass the guard but Biles is keeping the position.
Biles keeping moving, preventing Kondiitti from controlling successfully.
Kondiitti stands and throws Biles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biles tries to improve position but can't.
Biles 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.
Kondiitti has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Biles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondiitti looking to control but Biles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Biles is looking to improve his position but Kondiitti isn't that keen on the idea.
Biles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Biles looking for submissions off his back.
Kondiitti trying to control from half guard but Biles is working away.
Kondiitti is looking for a kimura but Biles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kondiitti to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kondiitti is trying to control the action in half guard but Biles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kondiitti is working for a kimura but Biles is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biles actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Biles dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kondiitti tries to clinch but Biles is having none of it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kondiitti enables Biles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kondiitti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Our spies down at at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym inform us that Kondiitti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ryan Biles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kondiitti working for a triangle but Biles defends it easily.
Biles has gone for a leg lock! Kondiitti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biles's guard.
Kondiitti advances position into side control!
Biles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kondiitti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles is not content to let Kondiitti control the position.
Biles is looking for a sweep.
Kondiitti wants to control but Biles is keeping him busy.
Kondiitti 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 one minute gone in the round.
Biles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kondiitti's best efforts.
Biles actively working from the bottom here.
Kondiitti is looking to take a break and control but Biles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Biles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kondiitti.
Kondiitti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Biles, up you get!
Biles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kondiitti's half guard.
Biles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Kondiitti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biles tries to pass to full mount but Kondiitti defends it.
Biles winds up and cracks Kondiitti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kondiitti is defending against the submission attempts here by Biles.
Kondiitti tries to roll over but Biles keeps him under control.
Kondiitti pushes Biles off looking to stand but Biles dives back in and keeps control.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Biles is thwarting Kondiitti's attempts to control the position.
Kondiitti looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biles lands a nice short elbow.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Kondiitti wants to improve his position but Biles is controlling well.
Biles is looking for a kimura but Kondiitti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biles to get the leverage.
Kondiitti wants to control but Biles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biles working the head and body with strikes.
Biles is working for a kimura but Kondiitti is defending it quite comfortably.
Kondiitti is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondiitti actively working from the bottom here.
Biles is nestled in close to Kondiitti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kondiitti actively working from the bottom here.
Kondiitti is breathing heavily.
Kondiitti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biles's back!
Biles can't escape the position.
Kondiitti working for the choke.
Biles wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Biles wants to improve his position but Kondiitti is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Biles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Biles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kondiitti is trying to defend but Biles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biles is working for a kimura but Kondiitti is defending it quite comfortably.
Biles is looking for a kimura but Kondiitti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biles to get the leverage.
Kondiitti is looking for a sweep. Biles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biles thows a huge punch but Kondiitti dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles seems to be working for a kimura but Kondiitti defends the submission attempt.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura but Kondiitti is defending well.
Kondiitti is defending against the submission attempts here by Biles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondiitti tries to roll over but Biles keeps him under control.
Kondiitti moves into full guard.
Kondiitti keeping full guard, as Biles tries to pass.
Kondiitti looking for a guillotine here but Biles defends easily.
Biles chips away with some ground and pound.
Biles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kondiitti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kondiitti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karlos Kondiitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Biles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biles drops back looking for a leg! Kondiitti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kondiitti manages to kick Biles off! Biles jumps back into Kondiitti's guard.
Biles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kondiitti's head.
Kondiitti keeping moving, preventing Biles from controlling successfully.
Biles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kondiitti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kondiitti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kondiitti!
Kondiitti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kondiitti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Biles manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kondiitti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kondiitti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kondiitti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kondiitti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Biles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kondiitti defends well.
Kondiitti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kondiitti is sitting in close to Biles's body. Biles has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kondiitti is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kondiitti is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Biles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Biles!
Ryan Biles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum has chosen XXX by Danny Brown as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Police Officer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nickolai Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum lunges at Officer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Officer's hand.
Ketchum swings for the body but Officer moves out of range.
Ketchum swats away the attempt to clinch by Officer.
Ketchum throws a combination that misses
and Officer counters with a straight right hand.
Officer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ketchum throws a right hand that misses
and Officer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Officer.
Ketchum working hard to break the clinch.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
Officer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer digs a right hand underneath Ketchum's ribcage. Ketchum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Officer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Officer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ketchum controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Officer.
I was talking to Officer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Officer.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Officer.
Ketchum wants to get back to striking at distance but Officer won't allow it.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ketchum wants to get back to striking at distance but Officer won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum prevents a body shot from Officer.
Ketchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Officer has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchum.
Ketchum is trying to break the clinch but Officer is controlling him.
Officer misses with a punch to the body.
Officer working aggressively here.
Ketchum blocks an uppercut.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Officer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ketchum's elbow.
Officer has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchum.
A nice left hand lands by Officer.
Officer misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ketchum breaks from the clinch.
Ketchum throws a sloppy body shot
and Officer counters with a three punch combo that has Ketchum backing up. Ketchum nods at Officer to acknowledge the strikes.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketchum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Officer catches Ketchum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ketchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Officer moves away.
Officer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Officer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Officer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ketchum manages to avoid it.
Officer misses with a few strikes there.
Ketchum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Officer.
Ketchum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ketchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ketchum swinging wildly here.
Officer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Ketchum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Officer.
Officer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ketchum tries to bum rush Officer with a series of wild strikes but Officer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ketchum lands a glancing blow to the side of Officer's head.
Officer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ketchum circles away quickly and effectively.
Ketchum scores with a hook to the body. Officer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Officer throws a series of punches but Ketchum avoids them all with ease.
Ketchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Officer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ketchum.
Ketchum digs a good hook to Officer's body.
Officer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ketchum, pushing him back against the cage.
Officer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ketchum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Ketchum. Those never looked like landing.
Officer misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Ketchum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ketchum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Police Officer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Officer clinches with his opponent.
Officer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ketchum backwards.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ketchum can do to turn this around?
Ketchum blocks a body shot from Officer.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ketchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ketchum is trying to force a seperation but Officer has the dominant position.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Officer.
Officer has Ketchum pressed against the cage, preventing Ketchum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Officer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Officer.
Officer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ketchum is looking to break free of the clinch but Officer has double underhooks.
Officer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ketchum blocks an uppercut.
Officer misses with some punches.
Officer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Officer.
Officer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Officer misses with a punch to the body.
Ketchum blocks a body shot from Officer.
Officer can't find room to land a body shot as Ketchum controls the action.
Officer working aggressively here.
Ketchum wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
Officer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Officer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Police Officer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Officer misses with a punch to the body.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Ketchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Officer keeps control of Ketchum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
Ketchum tries to circle away but Officer has him pinned against the cage.
Officer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
Ketchum has had enough of the clinch but Officer keeps him there for the moment.
Ketchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ketchum wants to get back to striking at distance but Officer won't allow it.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside.
Officer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ketchum controls his hands.
Officer scores with a shoulder strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
Officer misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Police Officer dominated that second round.
That's time! Officer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ketchum throws a right and a left that Officer avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Officer scores with a four punch combination!
Police Officer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Officer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Officer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Officer tries to clinch up but Ketchum circles away and keeps his distance.
Ketchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Officer.
Officer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ketchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Officer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ketchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Officer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ketchum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Officer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ketchum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Officer rather than just go for the knockout.
Officer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Officer takes one to the chin there.
Officer scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Officer moves away.
Officer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Officer walks into a left hand.
Officer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ketchum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ketchum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Officer tries to clinch there but Ketchum circles away.
Officer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ketchum circles away.
Ketchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Officer moves away.
Ketchum lands with a good body shot.
Ketchum scores with a nice right hand.
Officer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Officer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Officer throws a series of punches but Ketchum moves out of range.
Ketchum keeps the fight on the outside.
Ketchum throws out a counter right but Officer avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketchum. Officer does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Officer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ketchum misses with the combination.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Ketchum misses its intended target.
Ketchum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Officer takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Ketchum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Officer throws a series of punches but Ketchum moves out of range.
Ketchum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ketchum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Officer.
Officer staying out of range there.
Officer throws a series of punches but Ketchum avoids them all with ease.
Ketchum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Officer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ketchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Officer moves away.
Officer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ketchum manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Ketchum does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Officer.
Officer is looking to clinch.
Officer misses with a wild body shot.
Officer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ketchum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Officer counters by clinching up.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Officer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ketchum is trying to push Officer away but Officer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Officer has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchum.
Officer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
Nickolai Ketchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum struggles to land a body shot inside as Officer controls his hands.
Officer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ketchums head.
Officer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ketchum tries to break the clinch but Officer is controlling the position.
Officer misses with some punches.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Officer has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchum.
Officer misses with some punches.
Officer prevents a body shot from Ketchum.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ketchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Police Officer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Ketchum on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nickolai Ketchum.
I think Officer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Police Officer!
After the fight, Police Officer 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradly Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bradly Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda works Danielson's body with a nice hook.
Maeda lands a nice hook to Danielson's body. Danielson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danielson lands a nice looking body shot.
Maeda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danielson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danielson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maeda.
Maeda thumps Danielson with a low kick.
A jab from Danielson finds it's way through Maeda's defenses.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maeda misses with the ground and pound.
Maeda throws a strike aimed at the side of Danielson's head but Danielson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Danielson is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Maeda in side control, throwing shots but Danielson defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Danielson!
Danielson taking shots to the head.
Danielson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Maeda thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda looking to control but Danielson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maeda avoids the attempt from Danielson to control.
Maeda 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.
Maeda tries to control but Danielson wriggling away.
Danielson is trying to escape the mount.
Maeda scoring with strikes but Danielson is staying in there.
It looks like Bradly Danielson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda wants to control the pace but Danielson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda with shots to the head and body - Danielson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maeda lands a big elbow.
The cut above Bradly Danielson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maeda looking to control but Danielson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danielson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maeda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bradly Danielson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bradly Danielson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsuyo Maeda!
After winning the bout, Mitsuyo Maeda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Smooth up in ya -by- Bulletboys. A fine choice. Lom has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. Chubby Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chubby Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lom was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Lom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Lom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Lom thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut.
Lom misses with a body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Lom circles away.
Lom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lom.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Fighting Fitness & Freedom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Lom moves away and avoids it.
Lom misses with a looping right.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Lom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Lom stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lom breaks the clinch.
Lom lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Lom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Chubby Johnson has been cut.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lom counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Johnson out cold! What a finish! Lom is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosti Lom!
Kosti Lom is the new heavyweight champion!
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