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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Zakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Zakhar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakhar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zakhar tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zakhar blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Good exchange - Zakhar coming out on top.
Bennett moves out of range of the body kick.
Zakhar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viktor Zakhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakhar tries to clinch up.
Zakhar rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zakhar has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Zakhar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakhar presses Bennett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bennett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zakhar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakhar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennett or not.
Bennett has Zakhar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zakhar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but Zakhar has him pressed against the cage.
Zakhar pushes off an throws an elbow but Bennett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bennett pulls guard successfully.
Bennett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zakhar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakhar is one step ahead there.
Zakhar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zakhar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zakhar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
Zakhar passes Bennett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zakhar controlling the action here.
That's two 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zakhar looks to land a body kick but Bennett moved away.
Zakhar misses with a body kick.
Bennett has Zakhar up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viktor Zakhar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakhar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zakhar scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Zakhar cracks Bennett with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bennett looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zakhar finish him?
It looks like Isaac Bennett has been cut.
Zakhar throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zakhar.
Zakhar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennett is able to avoid easily.
Zakhar lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bennett goes down and covers up as Zakhar starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Zakhar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jantte Pekkane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Link Hero Of Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero Of Time is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hyrule Field. Link Hero Of Time has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jantte Pekkane's chin.
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jantte Pekkane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Link Hero Of Time!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekkane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hero Of Time's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hero Of Time duly obliges.
Hero Of Time gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pekkane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero Of Time looking to score a takedown here. Pekkane is defending well but Hero Of Time drives through and ends up in Pekkane's guard.
Pekkane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hero Of Time dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkane wants to control but Hero Of Time postures up.
Hero Of Time 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.
Hero Of Time postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hero Of Time is looking to take a break and control but Pekkane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero Of Time decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkane tries to clinch but Hero Of Time moves out of range.
Hero Of Time darts in and clinches Pekkane up against the cage.
Hero Of Time tries to land knees in the clinch but Pekkane avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Hero Of Time's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hero Of Time tries to break free but Pekkane pushes him back against the cage.
Hero Of Time prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pekkane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hero Of Time jumps guard.
Hero Of Time is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hero Of Time lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hero Of Time lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkane tries to roll over but Hero Of Time keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hero Of Time connects with a nice short shot to Pekkane's temple.
Hero Of Time slips a nice elbow through Pekkane's hands, connecting with Pekkane's forehead.
Pekkane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hero Of Time.
Hero Of Time is thwarting Pekkane's attempts to control the position.
Hero Of Time is keen to just control but Pekkane is a slippery customer.
Pekkane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hero Of Time scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hero Of Time is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hero Of Time.
Hero Of Time seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hero Of Time not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hero Of Time slips a nice elbow through Pekkane's hands, connecting with Pekkane's forehead.
Hero Of Time throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hero Of Time slips a nice elbow through Pekkane's hands, connecting with Pekkane's forehead.
Hero Of Time controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hero Of Time connects with a nice short shot to Pekkane's temple.
Hero Of Time not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hero Of Time drops an elbow to the side of Pekkane's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero Of Time winds up and cracks Pekkane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Hero Of Time there.
Hero Of Time lands with a punch from half guard.
Hero Of Time tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pekkane controls his leg.
Hero Of Time looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pekkane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pekkane is rocked!
Hero Of Time throwing shots but Pekkane is blocking nicely.
Pekkane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pekkane is breathing heavily.
Hero Of Time is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekkane has his foot on Hero Of Time's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hero Of Time works his way back into a safe position though.
Hero Of Time postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Link Hero Of Time dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hero Of Time throws a series of punches but Pekkane moves out of range.
Hero Of Time drives through with a takedown into Pekkane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hero Of Time is looking to work some ground and pound but Pekkane has wrist control.
Pekkane keeping moving, preventing Hero Of Time from controlling successfully.
Hero Of Time lands a couple of digs.
Pekkane has momentary wrist control but Hero Of Time slips an elbow through the middle.
Hero Of Time trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekkane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero Of Time postures up and lands a big shot to Pekkane's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pekkane manages to break the clinch.
Pekkane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Pekkane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hero Of Time as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Hero Of Time.
Pekkane seems to have got his legs back now.
Pekkane tries to keep at a distance but Hero Of Time has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hero Of Time slows down the pace here.
Hero Of Time manages to pull guard.
Pekkane throws a strike but Hero Of Time rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hero Of Time has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekkane is trying to control the position but Hero Of Time postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkane wants to sweep here but Hero Of Time controlling him for the moment.
Hero Of Time gets to his feet. Pekkane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hero Of Time drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pekkane struggling a bit here.
Hero Of Time creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hero Of Time wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pekkane keeps working.
Pekkane is trying to control Hero Of Time's posture but Hero Of Time avoids it.
Pekkane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hero Of Time connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkane is not content to let Hero Of Time control the position.
Pekkane is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Pekkane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pekkane wants to clinch but Hero Of Time slips to the side
and Hero Of Time counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Pekkane down! Hero Of Time is looking to finish but Pekkane is intelligently defending himself.
Hero Of Time loads up on a big left hand. Pekkane felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hero Of Time looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pekkane can't hide his disappointment, as Hero Of Time celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Link Hero Of Time!
Link Hero Of Time took some time post fight to say the following; 'HYEA HYEA HYEA HYEA HYEA HYEA HYEA HYEA'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Hensley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hensley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of The Tiger. Mark Hammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caleb Hensley's chin.
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200 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caleb Hensley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hammer prevents Hensley from escaping the position.
Hensley is looking to regain half guard here but Hammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Hensley taking a bit of punishment here - Hammer scoring with strikes.
Hammer tries to advance to mount but Hensley denies him.
Hammer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hammer working the ground and pound.
Hensley is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Hammer knocks Hensley out cold with a massive hammerfist! Hammer Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Hammer!
Caleb Hensley spoke after the fight, saying 'I fought hard but the better man won and all I can say is congrats, and we will get them next time! Thank you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rusev Hungary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Oliveira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rusev Hungary's chin.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rusev Hungary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Hungary is just out of range.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Hungary.
Hungary appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hungary doesn't seem phased though.
Hungary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliveira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hungarys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hungary misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Hungary avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Hungary.
A low kick from Hungary misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rusev Hungary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hungary.
Some wild striking there from Hungary.
Hungary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira works Hungary's body with a nice hook.
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!
Hungary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Hungary.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary swinging wildly here.
Hungary throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Hungary blocks a jab.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Hungary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hungary throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hungary.
Hungary's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hungary duly obliges.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Hungary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hungary misses with the combination.
Hungary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira jabs at Hungary's body.
Hungary moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Hungary ducked under it nicely.
Hungary throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Hungary's ribs.
Hungary misses with a wild combination.
Hungary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carlos Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hungary moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hungary throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Hungary misses with a combination
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hungary is breathing heavily.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hungary.
Hungary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Hungary avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hungary misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hungary seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hungary moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hungary is rocked!
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Hungary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hungary seems to have got his legs back now.
Hungary tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hungary definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hungary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Hungary avoids the punch easily.
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!
Hungary takes one to the chin there.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hungary.
Hungary wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungary misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Hungary does no damage.
Hungary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Hungary slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a hook but Hungary avoids it easily.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Hungary's ribs.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Hungary misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Hungary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hungary swinging wildly here.
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hungary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hungary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Hungary misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hungary throws a series of strikes that have Oliveira backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
A little feinted left hand from Hungary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hungary misses with a jab, cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hungary might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hungary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hungary is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
As Hungary backs off Oliveira throws a huge counter combo but Hungary manages to avoid it all.
Hungary connects with a single shot there.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hungary.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Hungary.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hungary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Hungary avoids it with no problem.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hungary misses with a two punch combination.
Hungary throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Oliveira. Beautiful body shot.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Hungary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hungary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hungary throws a big counter combination but Oliveira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hungary tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hungary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Hungary backs off Oliveira throws a huge counter combo but Hungary manages to avoid it all.
Hungary misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Hungary avoids it with no problem.
Hungary looks to land a combination. Oliveira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Hungary looks to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hungary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlos Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Hungary. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hungary doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hungary. Hungary circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Hungary feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliveira stalks Hungary and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hungary's face. Hungary staggers backwards, shaken.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Rusev Hungary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Hungary avoids nicely.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Hungary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Hungary throws a combination that misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hungary thinking.
Hungary slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Hungary doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hungary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hungary is defended easily by Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Hungary with a series of wild strikes but Hungary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hungary throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hungary throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira scores with a one two! Hungary had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hungary misses with a double jab.
Hungary takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Hungary went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hungary on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Hungary's ribs.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Hungary is out of range.
Donk. Oliveira catches Hungary right on the button with a cross.
Hungary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Hungary.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hungary tries to clinch up
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Oliveira catches Hungary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hungary misses with a few strikes there.
Hungary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hungary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hungary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hungary misses with a double jab
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hungary manages to avoid it.
Hungary shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Hungary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Hungary is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oliveira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hungary doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Hungary avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hungary circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hungary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Hungary misses.
Hungary moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hungary tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hungary ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Hungary walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Hungary.
Hungary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira cracks Hungary with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Hungary seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Hungary.
Hungary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hungary avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Hungary tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Hungary misses.
Hungary swinging wildly here.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Hungary moved out of range nicely.
Hungary takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hungary shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hungary throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Oliveira stuns Hungary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Hungary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Hungary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hungary falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Oliveira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Hungary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hungary on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlos Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungary throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Oliveira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliveira.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hungary under the eye.
Oliveira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hungary tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hungary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hungary takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hungary doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Hungary.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hungary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira swings for the body but Hungary moves out of range.
Oliveira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hungarys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rusev Hungary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Hungary avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Oliveira!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Oliveira gave a big smile as he said 'Stop grabbing me man! You make me nervous, and I punch you!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smithing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithing kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shooting Stars. Gerson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DO OR DIE - BELLA FAMIGLIA. John Smithing could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mauricio Gerson's chin.
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190 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smithing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Gerson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gerson tries to clinch but Smithing moves out of range.
It looked like Smithing was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smithing stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gerson misses with a takedown
and Smithing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson has his takedown stuffed
and Smithing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Smithing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Gerson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gerson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smithing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerson throws a leg kick that misses.
Smithing is looking for a counter combo.
Smithing misses with a leg kick.
Gerson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Gerson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gerson misses with a hook
and Smithing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Smithing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithing lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gerson gets the takedown into side control.
Smithing is looking for a sweep.
Smithing is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gerson is controlling him well.
Gerson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerson scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithing is trying to buck Gerson off.
Gerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson advances nicely into full mount.
Smithing wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smithing tries to reverse the position but Gerson maintains control.
Smithing trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smithing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gerson on the ground.
Gerson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smithing has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smithing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gerson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Smithing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smithing wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Smithing misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithing tries to land a front kick but Gerson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gerson.
Nice defenses there by Gerson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Smithing.
Gerson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Smithing will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smithing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smithing throws a big counter combination but Gerson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smithing looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smithing misses with a kick to the body
and Gerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smithing manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio Gerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerson walks into a straight right hand from Smithing.
Gerson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smithing manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithing looking for a guillotine here but Gerson defends easily.
Gerson drops back looking for a leg! Smithing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smithing manages to kick Gerson off! Gerson jumps back into Smithing's guard.
Smithing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smithing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerson is aware though and is defending well.
Smithing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerson defends well.
Smithing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gerson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Gerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've been told by Smithing's head coaches at The Highland Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left and a right from Smithing both land. Nice combination.
Gerson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smithing counters with a two punch combo.
Gerson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smithing keeping moving, preventing Gerson from controlling successfully.
Gerson pushing down on Smithing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smithing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smithing looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smithing wants to get back to full guard.
Smithing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerson pulls his head out easily.
Gerson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smithing tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gerson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Gerson!
Mauricio Gerson very nearly forgot to thank Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zakari Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominance Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dominance Zelditeez enters the cage!
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142 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zakari Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominance Zelditeez !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelditeez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moss wants to control but Zelditeez postures up.
Moss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zelditeez trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zelditeez postures up.
Moss has his foot on Zelditeez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zelditeez works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zelditeez advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zelditeez off and has taken his back!
Zelditeez turns into Moss and is now in his guard.
Moss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zelditeez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelditeez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zelditeez wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Zelditeez stands up over Moss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zelditeez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Moss to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zelditeez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Moss pulls down on the head and he's put Zelditeez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zakari Moss!
Our winner, Zakari Moss, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chem Spaletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Cano (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 Edgar Cano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chem Spaletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Cano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spaletti quickly recovers to half guard.
Cano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cano seems to be looking for submissions.
Cano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spaletti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spaletti.
Spaletti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cano manages to get himself to full guard.
Spaletti is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bobby B's Gem that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cano looking for a guillotine here but Spaletti defends easily.
Spaletti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano has his foot on Spaletti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spaletti works his way back into a safe position though.
Cano keeping full guard, as Spaletti tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spaletti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cano working for a triangle but Spaletti defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaletti 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.
Spaletti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spaletti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spaletti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cano has his foot on Spaletti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spaletti works his way back into a safe position though.
Cano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spaletti defends it easily.
Spaletti drops back looking for a leg! Cano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cano manages to kick Spaletti off! Spaletti jumps back into Cano's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaletti drops back looking for a leg! Cano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cano manages to kick Spaletti off! Spaletti jumps back into Cano's guard.
Spaletti drops back looking for a leg! Cano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cano manages to kick Spaletti off! Spaletti jumps back into Cano's guard.
Spaletti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spaletti sees it coming and defends easily.
Cano prevents Spaletti from improving his position.
Cano wants to free his trapped foot but Spaletti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spaletti defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaletti is looking for a sweep. Cano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spaletti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cano's back!
Spaletti looking for the choke but no joy.
Spaletti has the hooks in. Cano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Spaletti's guard. Nice work there by Cano.
Cano advances position into side control!
Cano in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Spaletti is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edgar Cano!
After winning the bout, Edgar Cano 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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139 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Stick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Stick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Stick blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Stick.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Stick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wang tries to avoid it but Stick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wang to the ground. Wang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Wang. No joy for Stick on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Stick.
Wang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stick's legs.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stick keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stick rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wang's guard! Nice work there by Stick!
Wang looking to control but Stick passes into half guard.
Stick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head.
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stick working Wang over with strikes.
Stick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wang tries to roll over but Stick keeps him under control.
Stick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stick lands a nice short elbow.
Wang gets full guard.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wang is trying to control. Stick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stick is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Wang wants to take a breather but Stick is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stick is looking to improve his position.
Stick is holding on to half guard well.
Wang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stick wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Stick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wang trying to control but Stick is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Stick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang misses with a left hand
and Stick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wang tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stick manages to move to mount!
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wang looks a forlorn figure.
Stick looking to finish Wang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stick with shots to the head and body - Wang looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stick shoots for a double leg takedown but Wang sprawls well. He's pushed Stick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stick fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang wants to counter with a clinch but Stick pushes him away.
Stick has his takedown stuffed
and Wang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Stick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang is pressed up against the cage. Stick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wang down to the mat. Wang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stick somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang stuffs the takedown attempt from Stick. Stick gets slowly back to his feet.
Wang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang wants to clinch.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Stick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Wang.
Wang moves out of range of the body kick.
Stick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Stick avoids the body shot from Wang.
Stick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wang trying to control the position.
Stick distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stick trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stick lands a couple of digs.
Stick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stick looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wang trying to control but Stick is working from the bottom.
Stick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Stick is retaining full guard.
Stick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stick keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Stick pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Jack Stick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Stick in his guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stick looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Stick throws a leg kick
so Wang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang postures up in Stick's guard and throws a big left but Stick blocks it.
Stick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stick has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang wants to control from the top but Stick keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stick keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Wang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wang lands with a nice combination. Stick backs away looking to recover.
Wang defending well as Stick loads up on a big left hand.
Wang tries to clinch up but Stick circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Stick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
Stick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Long Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stick shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wang shoots in and bounces Stick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Stick keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stick working the head with strikes.
Stick scoring with punches and elbows.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Stick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stick lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Stick keeps him under control.
Stick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Stick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stick.
Stick is nestled in close to Wang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wang is pressing down on Stick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stick won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Stick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stick moves into full mount! Wang won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stick with the ground and pound from mount.
Stick landing punches.
Stick raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stick unloading with bombs!
Stick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wang is rocked!
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang is still in real trouble! Can Stick finish him?
Stick landing shots from mount.
Stick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wang hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stick cracks Wang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stick prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Stick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wang hang on?
Stick landing punches.
Stick prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Stick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Stick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stick 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stick!
Jack Stick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisto Anttila 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith clobbers Anttila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith gets caught napping as Anttila dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Anttila wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Anttila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anttila looking to pass the guard.
Anttila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Anttila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Anttila sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anttila passes into side control!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith stops Anttila from passing to mount.
Anttila passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anttila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Smith to take his back!
Anttila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anttila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Anttila looking for the RNC.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anttila off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Anttila patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anttila gets his way!
Smith can't escape the position.
Anttila looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anttila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anttila is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Anttila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anttila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Anttila doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Smith paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Anttila - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taisto Anttila!
A very excited looking Taisto Anttila made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Fury 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Fury!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laranja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fury somewhat.
Fury has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laranja takes the fight into the clinch.
Laranja gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja is trying to control the action in half guard but Fury is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laranja not doing much here.
Fury trying to hold on to Laranja's head to control him but Laranja postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laranja trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laranja is working away from the top position though.
Laranja is trying to work for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
Fury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fury tries to roll over but Laranja keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laranja stuns Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laranja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fury. Fury circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laranja throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
Laranja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laranja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fury keeping hold of Laranja's head, controlling as best he can.
Laranja trying to pass the guard but Fury defending well.
Laranja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laranja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fury can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fury has his hands clasped together around Laranja's back. He's all about the action.
Fury slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laranja wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fury tries for a takedown but Laranja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Renato Laranja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Fury.
Fury gets caught napping as Laranja dives in and scores a takedown. Fury manages to retain guard.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laranja is one step ahead there.
Laranja advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fury dives in and grabs Laranja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laranja pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Laranja feinted with a counter takedown.
Fury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Laranja.
Fury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laranja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laranja fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fury to the ground. Laranja is now in Fury's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laranja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fury keeping full guard, as Laranja tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fury postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fury working some strikes from top position.
Fury tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard.
Laranja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fury is looking to pass into half guard but Laranja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laranja is in guard.
Laranja stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laranja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Laranja. Beautiful body shot.
Laranja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fury at a distance.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fury tries for a takedown but Laranja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laranja tries to counter with a takedown but Fury is quick to defend against it.
Renato Laranja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Fury.
Laranja fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fury to the ground. Laranja is now in Fury's guard.
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laranja trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Fury controlling Laranja's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja postures up.
Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laranja has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laranja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laranja taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury is trying to drag Laranja to the mat but Laranja just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laranja presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Laranja lands with a nice body punch.
Fury goes for a double leg but Laranja avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laranja continues to drive forward.
Laranja scores with a jab. Fury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Laranja. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Laranja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fury's half guard.
Laranja is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laranja trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is looking for a sweep. Laranja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Laranja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.
Laranja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fury is looking for a sweep. Laranja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laranja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fury.
Renato Laranja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Fury.
That's two 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.
Laranja throws a low kick but Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Laranja sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laranja feinted with a counter takedown.
Laranja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Renato Laranja is winning the standup battle so far.
Laranja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage.
Laranja controlling the action here for a moment.
Laranja lands a body shot.
Laranja controlling the action here for a moment.
Laranja lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laranja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Laranja.
Fury drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fury goes for a takedown attempt but Laranja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Renato Laranja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laranja tries to score with a low kick but Fury moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laranja looking to pass the guard.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Fury is trying to control the position but Laranja postures up.
Laranja stays in close to Fury's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laranja trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Frank Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Laranja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laranja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Laranja!
After the fight, Renato Laranja 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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