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MMA Gods 26: Revenge PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Origin Ovmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Worry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovmann comes to the cage accompanied by Bloody Knuckles by HIGH ON FIRE. 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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269 lbs
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235 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Origin Ovmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Worry!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Worry.
Ovmann shoots in for a double leg but Worry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Worry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Worry slips a straight right by Ovmann.
Ovmann misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Ovmann as he connects with a hook.
Ovmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worry.
Ovmann misses with a hook.
Ovmann sets himself, and Worry steps forward looking for the clinch! Ovmann avoids it this time.
Worry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ovmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Worry off the cage and back into range.
Worry is looking to clinch.
As Worry tries to get set, Ovmann tries to push him back and clinch up but Worry manages to avoid the attempt.
Worry throws a jab when Ovmann was well out of range.
Worry throws a leg kick but Ovmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovmann misses with a straight right.
Worry flicks out a counter leg kick but Ovmann steps away.
Ovmann throws out a loose jab but Worry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ovmann lands with an overhand left.
Worry throws out a loose jab but Ovmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ovmann has time to react.
Worry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ovmann tries to roll over but Worry keeps him under control.
Worry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ovmann gets full guard.
Worry wants to control from the top but Ovmann keeps moving.
Worry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Worry pushing down on Ovmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ovmann trying to control but Worry postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ovmann tries to keep at a distance but Worry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ovmann working aggressively here.
Ovmann prevents the takedown attempt.
Worry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ovmann is trying to force a seperation but Worry has the dominant position.
Ovmann is trying to pull guard but Worry has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Origin Ovmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worry to keep the fight standing.
Ovmann prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ovmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ovmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Worry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ovmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ovmann throws a head punch that misses.
Worry wants a takedown.
Worry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ovmann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from Ovmann misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Worry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ovmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ovmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ovmann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Worry manages to circle out of the way.
Worry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ovmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Worry, as that shot connected.
Worry avoids the body shot from Ovmann.
Ovmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovmann misses the shot to the body.
Ovmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Worry blocks a jab.
Worry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ovmann ducks under a wild hook from Worry.
A slow jab from Ovmann misses its intended target.
Ovmann misses with a straight right.
Worry darts in trying to clinch
and Ovmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ovmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worry tries to clinch there but Ovmann circles away.
Worry throws a leg kick but Ovmann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Worry slips a jab and a cross from Ovmann.
Worry misses with an uppercut. Ovmann saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Worry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Worry has Ovmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Worry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ovmann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Worry gets underhooks to prevent Ovmann's takedown attempt.
Ovmann fails to pull guard.
Ovmann tries to score a body lock takedown but Worry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Origin Ovmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovmann is looking for a takedown.
Ovmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Worry wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worry tries to score a body lock takedown but Ovmann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ovmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ovmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ovmann looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Worry wants to break free but Ovmann has control.
Ovmann pulls guard.
Worry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ovmann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Worry, into his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Worry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ovmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Worry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ovmann is controlling him.
Ovmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worry on the ground.
Ovmann wants to stand but Worry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ovmann wants to control from the top but Worry keeps moving.
Ovmann stands up and waves to Worry to follow him.
Ovmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ovmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ovmann misses with a shot to the body
and Worry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Worry is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ovmann is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovmann is staying active underneath Worry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ovmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worry.
Worry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Worry is looking to take a break and control but Ovmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Worry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ovmann's head.
Ovmann wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ovmann. Worry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Worry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Worry moves out of range as Ovmann strikes.
Worry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ovmann misses with a looping right.
Ovmann misses with a double jab
and Worry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Worry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ovmann.
Worry is trying to drag Ovmann to the mat but Ovmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worry stops a takedown attempt from Ovmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Worry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ovmann closes the distance and clinches up with Worry, looking for a takedown. Ovmann pushes Worry against the cage but Worry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ovmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ovmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Worry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ovmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ovmann misses with a wild combination.
Ovmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Worry throws a front kick aimed at Ovmann's knee but Ovmann avoids it well.
Worry tries to clinch there but Ovmann circles away.
Worry lands with a cross.
Worry blocks a jab.
Worry wants to counter with a clinch but Ovmann pushes him away.
Ovmann jabs Worry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worry throws a lazy right hand but Ovmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Ovmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ovmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worry defends it nicely.
Worry walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ovmann drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Worry swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ovmann's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Worry!
Diego Worry took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dong Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coke Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Day of Wrath. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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209 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dong Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Montana.
It looks like Dong Kim has been cut.
Kim wants to clinch up but Montana keeps it at a distance.
Montana drops Kim with a big left hand! Kim is injured, injured bad! Montana jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana!
Our winner, Coke Montana, 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.
Dong Kim was interviewed post fight and said 'Every fight is a learning experience...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Fa Arodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konor MacKregor (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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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Fa Arodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Konor MacKregor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fa Arodo throws a leg kick but MacKregor moved away.
MacKregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fa Arodo as he jumps to the side.
MacKregor misses with a looping left.
Fa Arodo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacKregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacKregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fa Arodo pushes MacKregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacKregor can't get the takedown.
Alex Fa Arodo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor MacKregor.
MacKregor pulls guard effortlessly.
MacKregor looking for a sweep. Not yet MacKregor, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacKregor pulls Fa Arodo in close to his closed guard and prevents Fa Arodo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fa Arodo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fa Arodo trying to control the position from guard on top but MacKregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKregor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fa Arodo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fa Arodo can't keep his opponent in guard - MacKregor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacKregor drops an elbow to the side of Fa Arodo's head.
MacKregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MacKregor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fa Arodo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konor MacKregor!
Konor MacKregor made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Abiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Van Alden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Abiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Van Alden!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abiva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abiva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Abiva is blocking nicely.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Abiva is blocking nicely.
Van Alden controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Alden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abiva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Alden avoids it.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abiva lands a right hand.
Abiva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but Abiva blocks it.
Van Alden trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Alden controls his hands.
Abiva looking to throw knees to the head but Van Alden is blocking nicely.
Abiva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Alden backwards.
Abiva takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Marc Abiva has been cut.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abiva lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Abiva.
Abiva misses with a knee to the head.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
Van Alden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Van Alden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Alden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Alden controls his hands.
Abiva tries to land a knee to the head but Van Alden blocks with his arms.
Abiva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Alden.
Abiva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Alden lands a knee to the body.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Abiva is blocking nicely.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Van Alden blocks an elbow strike from Abiva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abiva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Abiva blocks with his arms.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Abiva blocks with his arms.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Alden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Alden looks winded!
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abiva misses with the head strike.
Van Alden lands a knee to the head.
Abiva avoiding damage as Van Alden throws knees to the body.
Abiva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abiva missing with knees to the body.
Van Alden lands a knee to the head.
Van Alden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Alden trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abiva throws an elbow but misses.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
Van Alden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Alden managing to block the knees to the body from Abiva.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Abiva blocks with his arms.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but Abiva blocks it.
Van Alden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Alden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abiva misses with a punch to the body.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abiva trying to land knees to the body.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Abiva is blocking nicely.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abiva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Alden scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Alden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Alden lands a knee to the head.
Van Alden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abiva.
Van Alden scores with a knee to the head.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Abiva is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiva misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Alden looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Alden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Alden working Abiva over with knees to the body.
Van Alden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Alden lands a knee to the body.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but Abiva blocks it.
Van Alden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abiva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Alden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Abiva blocks with his arms.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Alden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abiva blocks it with crossed arms.
Abiva tries to throw a body punch but Van Alden avoids it by throwing Abiva back against the cage.
Abiva tries a body shot but Van Alden blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Van Alden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Abiva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abiva throws a low kick but Van Alden avoids it.
Van Alden wants to counter with a clinch but Abiva pushes him away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Alden.
Abiva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abiva moves into the clinch.
Abiva throws an elbow but it misses.
Abiva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Alden is defending well for now.
Abiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Alden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Alden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Alden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abiva blocks it with crossed arms.
Abiva misses with some punches.
Van Alden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abiva misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Alden taking a breather.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Abiva as the two fighters clinch.
Abiva tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Alden avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson Van Alden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abiva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Abiva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Alden looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abiva avoiding damage as Van Alden throws knees to the body.
Abiva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Alden blocks an uppercut.
Van Alden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abiva has a couple of punches blocked by Van Alden.
Van Alden blocks an elbow strike from Abiva.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Abiva is blocking nicely.
Abiva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abiva throws an elbow that misses.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abiva avoids it.
Van Alden is trying to stall.
Van Alden trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiva digs a right hand into Van Alden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Alden's gas tank.
Van Alden is breathing heavily.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abiva lands an uppercut.
Van Alden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abiva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Alden.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abiva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Abiva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Alden is defending well for now.
Abiva can't find room to land a body shot as Van Alden controls the action.
Van Alden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abiva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abiva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Abiva.
Van Alden blocks a body shot from Abiva.
Van Alden trying to stall but Abiva improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abiva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Alden missing with knees to the body.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Alden controls his hands.
Van Alden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abiva is keeping busy.
Van Alden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abiva.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Van Alden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abiva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abiva lands with a left to the head.
Abiva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abiva missing with knees to the body.
Abiva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Alden blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abiva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Alden blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Alden looking to throw knees to the head but Abiva is blocking nicely.
Abiva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Alden landing knees to the body.
Abiva tries to work over Van Alden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abiva.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abiva misses with a punch to the body.
Abiva tries to throw a body punch but Van Alden avoids it by throwing Abiva back against the cage.
Van Alden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abiva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Alden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Alden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abiva is defending well for now.
Abiva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abiva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Alden working Abiva over with knees to the body.
Abiva misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nelson Van Alden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marc Abiva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Alden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abiva misses with a knee strike.
Van Alden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Abiva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abiva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Van Alden.
Van Alden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Alden scores a nice knee to the body.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Alden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abiva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Alden with a knee to the head.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Abiva blocks with his arms.
Van Alden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Van Alden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden avoiding damage as Abiva throws knees to the body.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Alden lands a knee to the head.
Van Alden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abiva blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Alden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Alden blocks a body shot from Abiva.
Van Alden trying to stall but Abiva improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Alden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Abiva.
Van Alden landing knees to the body.
Van Alden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abiva blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Alden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Alden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abiva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Alden backwards.
Abiva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abiva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abiva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abiva managing to block the knees to the body from Van Alden.
Van Alden landing knees to the body.
Van Alden misses with a knee strike.
Abiva throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Alden.
Van Alden landing knees to the head.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Abiva blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Alden obliges.
Van Alden crunches a lovely knee into Abiva's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Alden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Alden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Alden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Van Alden misses with a knee to the head.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Alden controls his hands.
Van Alden tries a knee to the head but Abiva blocks it.
Abiva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Alden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abiva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Abiva blocks with his arms.
Abiva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Alden is defending well for now.
Van Alden tries to land knees in the clinch but Abiva avoids the damage to the body.
Van Alden blocks a body shot from Abiva.
Van Alden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marc Abiva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abiva lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Alden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abiva's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Alden.
Abiva tries to work over Van Alden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Alden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abiva tries to throw a body punch but Van Alden avoids it by throwing Abiva back against the cage.
Van Alden trying to control the position but instead, Abiva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Alden into the cage.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Alden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abiva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Alden avoiding damage.
Abiva trying to land knees to the body.
Abiva misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Alden tries to land a knee to the head but Abiva blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Van Alden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Alden 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Van Alden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chev Chelios has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
American looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chelios is fending him off so far but American persists. Nope, Chelios circles away and we're back to standing.
American feints and as Chelios raises his hands in defense, American changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
American is looking to pass into half guard but Chelios pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chelios is in guard.
American looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chelios is one step ahead there.
American wants to hit a switch here but Chelios passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for American there!
American is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
American is looking to improve his position.
American holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
American works his way to full guard. Good work.
American is pulling down on Chelios's head to control his posture.
American looking for a sweep. Not yet American, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
American misses with a takedown
and Chelios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chelios looks to land a combination but American avoids it well.
American throws out a counter right but Chelios avoids it with no problem.
American dives in and scores a takedown into Chelios's guard.
Chelios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
American trying to control but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Chelios working a defensive guard here.
American trying to control but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Chelios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from American.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw American working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
American with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chelios has momentary wrist control but American slips an elbow through the middle.
Chelios will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
American with a flurry of punches that miss.
American throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
American cracks Chelios with a solid left hand.
American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chelios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chelios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
American shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chelios as he avoids it easily.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chelios throws a body shot but no joy.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
American shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. American showed some decent athleticism there.
Chelios has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but American is on him like a limpet, forcing Chelios back against the cage.
American tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chelios just stands there and leans against the cage.
American is trying to pull guard but Chelios has him pressed against the cage.
Chelios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
American is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Chelios.
Chelios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chelios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Chev Chelios will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
American has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chelios finds it's way round the side to connect with American's head.
Chelios misses with a looping right.
Chelios misses with an uppercut. American saw that one coming.
American takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
American closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chelios circles away.
American connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chelios. Chelios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chelios cracks American with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! American looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chelios finish him?
American is rocked!
Chev Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from American.
American is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
Chelios finds American's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! American flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Chelios lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure American will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chev Chelios!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blair Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snoop Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion has chosen Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Snoop Lion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Blair Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Snoop Lion!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion tries to clinch up.
As Lion looks to move away, Darrow throws a big counter combo bu Lion just gets out of the way.
Lion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Snoop Lion has been cut.
Lion shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Darrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Darrow scores with a jab.
Lion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darrow counters with a right hand to the body.
Lion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Darrow - just one landing.
Darrow cracks the inside of Lion's front leg.
Lion swinging wildly here.
Lion is looking to clinch but Darrow is avoiding it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to 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!
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Lion with that takedown attempt.
Lion looks to clinch
and Darrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lion thinking.
Lion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lion tries for a takedown but Darrow circles away easily
and Darrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blair Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snoop Lion.
Darrow connects with a body shot.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Darrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Lion jumps guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow presses Lion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lion looks winded!
Lion wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Lion.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Lion.
Lion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Darrow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Lion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Lion.
Lion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lion gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Darrow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lion is one step ahead there.
Lion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion has gone for a leg lock! Darrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lion's guard.
Darrow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lion is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily.
Lion working for a triangle but Darrow defends it easily.
Darrow stays in close to Lion's body and controls the position.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darrow clinches up against the cage.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Darrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lion looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow presses Lion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Lion.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Lion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Lion controls his hands.
Darrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Lion controls the action.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Lion's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snoop Lion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lion shoots for a takedown but Darrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lion moves into the clinch.
Darrow gets through Lion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lions head.
Lion is rocked!
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lion is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lion! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Darrow is unloading with more strikes now! Lion drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blair Darrow!
Snoop Lion spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to hit a blunt... puts everything in perspective...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Leikola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Puzycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Puzycki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Leikola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Puzycki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzycki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Puzycki 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Leikola's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puzycki trying to control from half guard but Leikola is working away.
Leikola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puzycki on the ground.
Puzycki is pressing down on Leikola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leikola is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzycki seems to be looking for submissions.
Puzycki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leikola defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzycki is trying to control. Leikola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puzycki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leikola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leikola is concentrating on defense, preventing Puzycki from advancing position.
Puzycki wants to take a breather but Leikola is having none of it.
Puzycki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leikola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puzycki.
Leikola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leikola tries to get out of the position.
Puzycki wants to pass the guard but Leikola is defending well.
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.
Puzycki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leikola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puzycki slips a jab from Leikola.
Leikola stuffs the takedown.
Puzycki tries to move into range but Leikola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puzycki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leikola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puzycki somewhat.
Leikola stuffs the takedown attempt from Puzycki. Puzycki gets slowly back to his feet.
Ismo Leikola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Puzycki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzycki tries for a takedown but Leikola circles away easily
and Leikola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Puzycki.
Puzycki feints the counter takedown.
Leikola throws an overhand right that lands on Puzycki's shoulder, as Puzycki tries to avoid the shot.
Puzycki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puzycki misses with a takedown attempt
and Leikola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leikola lands with a shot to the body.
Puzycki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leikola counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leikola scores with a shot to the body.
Puzycki goes for a double leg but Leikola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leikola continues to drive forward.
Leikola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leikola throws a hook to the side of Puzycki's head but Puzycki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leikola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puzycki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leikola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puzycki.
It looked like Leikola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismo Leikola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leikola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puzycki circles away quickly and effectively.
Puzycki has his takedown stuffed
and Leikola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leikola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leikola scores with a hook.
Puzycki is rocked!
Leikola throws an overhand right that drops Puzycki like a sack of potatoes! Leikola dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismo Leikola!
Ismo Leikola seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
David Puzycki spoke after the fight, saying 'I forgot I had a fight coming and trained non stop. I made some mistakes but, I'll be back with a vengeance.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mieczyslaw Okninski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony O Rangers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony O Rangers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mieczyslaw Okninski's chin.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mieczyslaw Okninski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony O Rangers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rangers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Rangers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okninski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Rangers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Rangers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okninski defends it well.
Okninski tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Rangers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Rangers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okninski lands a left and a right that sends O Rangers crashing to the canvas! Okninski dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Tony O Rangers has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rangers wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Okninski looking to control but O Rangers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers tries to buck Okninski off but he can't manage it.
That's two 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okninski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Rangers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers is squirming around, avoiding Okninski's attempts to control the action.
O Rangers is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Okninski content just to control the position here.
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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Rangers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Okninski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieczyslaw Okninski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony O Rangers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okninski throws a hook to the side of O Rangers's head but O Rangers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okninski throws a right and a left that both miss.
And O Rangers tries to counter it with a takedown but Okninski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okninski misses with a wild body shot.
O Rangers feints the counter takedown.
O Rangers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okninski.
O Rangers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Rangers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okninski defends it well.
Okninski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Rangers moves away.
O Rangers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okninski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Rangerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mieczyslaw Okninski is winning the standup battle so far.
Okninski misses the shot to the body.
Okninski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers avoids the body shot from Okninski.
Tony O Rangers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okninski misses with a left hand
and O Rangers counters with a single leg into guard. Okninski didn't expect that.
O Rangers gets to his feet - Okninski follows without any prompting.
Okninski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. O Rangers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okninski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okninski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Rangers counters with a single leg into guard. Okninski didn't expect that.
O Rangers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mieczyslaw Okninski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okninski jabs O Rangers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Okninski.
A swing and a miss from Okninski.
Okninski throws a shot to the body.
Okninski tries to close the distance and clinch but O Rangers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okninski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okninski throws a hook to the side of O Rangers's head but O Rangers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okninski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rangers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okninski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Rangers is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okninski throws a jab when O Rangers was well out of range.
O Rangers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okninski.
Okninski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Rangers with the counter takedown but Okninski avoids it easily.
O Rangers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okninski.
Okninski throws a jab but it's blocked by O Rangers.
O Rangers slips a jab from Okninski.
O Rangers swats away the attempt to clinch by Okninski.
O Rangers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okninski misses with the combination.
Okninski takes a swing at O Rangers's ribcage but misses.
O Rangers feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okninski throws the left hand but O Rangers avoids the punch easily.
Okninski throws an ugly left hook that misses
so O Rangers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okninski wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rangers stands up from Okninski's guard - O Rangers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Okninski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Rangers can do to turn this around?
O Rangers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okninski throws out the jab.
Okninski throws a right hand that misses
and O Rangers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Rangers stands up and waves to Okninski to follow him.
Okninski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okninski swings away with a body shot that misses
and O Rangers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okninski is trying to stand back up but O Rangers is controlling him
O Rangers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
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!
Okninski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Rangers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Rangers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Rangers ducks under a wild hook from Okninski.
O Rangers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okninski defends it well.
O Rangers staying out of range there.
Okninski throws an off balance right hand
and O Rangers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
O Rangers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
O Rangers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Rangers feints the counter takedown.
Okninski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Rangers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by O Rangers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony O Rangers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony O Rangers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Okninski connects with a right hand. O Rangers shakes it off.
Okninski looks to land a left hand but O Rangers moved out of range nicely.
Okninski throws a looping overhand right but O Rangers ducks down to avoid it.
Okninski misses with a few strikes there.
And O Rangers tries to counter it with a takedown but Okninski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Okninski misses.
Okninski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Rangers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okninski misses with a combination
and O Rangers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okninski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okninski is looking to stand up but O Rangers isn't so interested in that idea.
O Rangers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Okninski, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okninski misses with an uppercut. O Rangers saw that one coming.
Okninski throws a jab but it's blocked by O Rangers.
And O Rangers tries to counter it with a takedown but Okninski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okninski looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rangers is just out of range.
And O Rangers tries to counter it with a takedown but Okninski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okninski misses with a wild body shot.
Okninski throws a poor cross that misses
and O Rangers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okninski!
Okninski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
What's going on here? O Rangers has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okninski scores with a hook.
Okninski throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Rangers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by O Rangers.
Okninski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Okninski tries to get out of the position.
O Rangers gets to his feet - Okninski follows without any prompting.
Okninski misses with a straight right.
O Rangers staying out of range there.
Okninski scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okninski misses with an uppercut
and O Rangers counters with a single leg into guard. Okninski didn't expect that.
O Rangers stands up and waves to Okninski to follow him.
Okninski with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okninski tries to close the distance and clinch but O Rangers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Rangers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okninski defends it well.
O Rangers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okninski.
O Rangers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okninski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okninski throws a combination that misses
and O Rangers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Okninski is trying to escape back to his feet but O Rangers uses the scramble to pass into side control.
O Rangers stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okninski throws a jab when O Rangers was well out of range.
Okninski throws a poor cross that misses
and O Rangers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
O Rangers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Okninski just misses with a punch to the body.
O Rangers feints the counter takedown.
Okninski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Rangers manages to avoid it.
Okninski misses with a double jab
and O Rangers counters with a single leg into guard. Okninski didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okninski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Rangers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Okninski, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony O Rangers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Rangers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony O Rangers!
Tony O Rangers took some time post fight to say the following; 'I aint fightin for this chump change when the guy I just beat is making millions. Im trying to buy a island thats whatsup'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kristoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jansson has chosen Pain - Shut Your Mouth as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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295 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Kristoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson throws out a loose jab but Kristoffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristoffer connects with the punch.
Jansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kristoffer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kristoffer misses with a hook.
Kristoffer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kristoffer throws a jab but it's blocked by Jansson.
We've been told by Kristoffer's head coaches at Hart Family Dungeon that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lars Kristoffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristoffer throws an overhand right that lands on Jansson's shoulder, as Jansson tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jansson! But no joy.
Jansson lands with a good body shot.
Jansson lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristoffer closes the distance and clinches.
Jansson misses with a punch to the body.
Kristoffer can't find room to land a body shot as Jansson controls the action.
Kristoffer lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jimmy Jansson has been cut.
Jansson tries to stall but Kristoffer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jansson is trying to push Kristoffer away but Kristoffer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jansson just leaning against Kristoffer, taking a breather.
Jansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kristoffer lands a right hand.
Kristoffer controlling the action here for a moment.
Jansson tries to circle away but Kristoffer has him pinned against the cage.
Kristoffer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jansson is trying to push Kristoffer away but Kristoffer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Jansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kristoffer as the two fighters clinch.
Kristoffer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kristoffer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kristoffer stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kristoffer is leaning against Jansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jansson looks winded!
Kristoffer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kristoffer stalling the fight.
Kristoffer slowing the pace effectively.
Jansson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kristoffer has double underhooks.
Jansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristoffer.
Kristoffer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jansson breaks from the clinch.
Kristoffer misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffer cracks Jansson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jansson falls to his knees and Kristoffer doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kristoffer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olofson has chosen A-Team as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Donalds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leif Olofson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Donalds misses the target.
Olofson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Olofson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donalds.
Donalds takes one on the button.
It looks like Mac Donalds has been cut.
Olofson throws a hook but Donalds avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olofson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Olofson.
Olofson misses with a left hand
and Donalds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olofson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson throws the kick towards the body but Donalds avoids it.
Donalds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leif Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donalds throws a hook but Olofson blocks it.
Donalds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donalds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donalds clinches up against the cage.
Olofson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donaldss head.
Olofson's coach down at Dojo of pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Olofson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Olofson fails to land.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Olofson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donalds prevents a body shot from Olofson.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Donalds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
Donalds misses with some punches.
Donalds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donalds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olofson blocking some punches.
Donalds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olofson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Donalds blocks an uppercut.
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!
Olofson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Donalds.
Olofson blocks a body shot from Donalds.
Olofson throws an elbow but it misses.
Donalds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson misses with a knee strike.
Donalds avoids the elbow strike from Olofson, against the cage.
Olofson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donalds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Olofson throws an elbow but misses.
Donalds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donalds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donalds blocks an elbow strike.
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds dodges an elbow strike from Olofson.
Olofson blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olofson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Donalds lands a shot to the body.
Donalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Olofson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Olofson lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Olofson.
Olofson pushes Donalds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olofson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donalds lands with a right to the head.
Donalds blocks a body shot from Olofson.
Olofson lands with a short shot to the head.
Olofson misses with a punch to the body.
Donalds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Donalds blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olofson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
Olofson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson lands a right hand.
Donalds misses with the head strike.
Olofson pushes Donalds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olofson throws an elbow that misses.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Donalds misses with the head strike.
Olofson lands with a right to the head.
Donalds avoiding damage as Olofson throws knees to the body.
Donalds misses with a body punch.
Olofson misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donalds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olofson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donalds avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donalds.
Donalds misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Olofson fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofson throws an elbow but it misses.
Olofson misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Olofson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Donalds's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donalds feints a jab promting Olofson to slip. Donalds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olofson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Leif Olofson has been cut.
Olofson throws a shot from downtown. Donalds moves away and avoids it.
Olofson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donalds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olofson counters with a thumping low kick.
Olofson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olofson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leif Olofson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Olofson misses.
Olofson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olofson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donalds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donalds blocks the body kick.
Olofson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donalds.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donalds works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donalds misses with a wild body shot.
Donalds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olofson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donalds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olofson throws a hook to the side of Donalds's head but Donalds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds clinches up with Olofson and pushes him back against the cage.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Olofson.
Olofson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olofson misses with an elbow over the top.
Donalds scores with a hook to the body.
Leif Olofson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olofson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donalds tries to throw a body punch but Olofson avoids it by throwing Donalds back against the cage.
Donalds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
Olofson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Olofson trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Olofson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donalds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olofson prevents a body shot from Donalds.
Olofson lands a hook that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
Olofson can't find room to land a body shot as Donalds controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donalds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Olofson fails to land.
Olofson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olofson misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Olofson blocking some punches.
Olofson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donalds blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Olofson.
Olofson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Olofson.
Olofson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donalds lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Olofson.
Donalds blocks the elbow strike.
Donalds lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
Donalds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Olofson.
Olofson misses with a punch on the inside.
Olofson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson tries to land knees in the clinch but Donalds avoids the damage to the body.
Olofson throws a head punch that misses.
Olofson misses with an elbow over the top.
Olofson misses with a punch to the body.
Olofson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olofson misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Donalds.
Donalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donalds tries to throw a body punch but Olofson avoids it by throwing Donalds back against the cage.
Donalds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olofson misses with a knee to the head.
Donalds blocks an uppercut.
Donalds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofson's elbow.
Olofson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Olofson fails to land.
Donalds blocks the elbow strike.
Olofson pushes off an throws an elbow but Donalds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Donalds is pushing Olofson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donalds blocks it with crossed arms.
Olofson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donalds avoids it.
Olofson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donalds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Olofson misses with a knee strike.
Donalds pushes Olofson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olofson scores with a shot to the side of Donalds's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Donalds.
Olofson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donalds working aggressively here.
A short right from Donalds.
Donalds blocks an elbow strike.
Donalds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leif Olofson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olofson moves into the clinch.
Olofson misses with a knee to the head.
Olofson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofson working aggressively here.
Olofson throws a punch but it's blocked by Donalds.
Donalds lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Olofson fails to land.
Donalds struggles to land a body shot inside as Olofson controls his hands.
Donalds lands a right hand.
Olofson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donalds is defending well for now.
Donalds tries to work over Olofson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donalds avoiding damage as Olofson throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donalds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Olofson.
Olofson misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
Olofson misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Olofson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donalds throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson misses with a knee to the head.
Donalds working aggressively here.
Olofson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donalds's elbow.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donalds lands with a left to the head.
Olofson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olofson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olofson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
Donalds tries a body shot but Olofson blocks it.
Donalds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Donalds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olofson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
Donalds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donalds 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!
Donalds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson prevents a body shot from Donalds.
Olofson prevents a body shot from Donalds.
A short uppercut from Olofson.
Donalds blocking some punches.
Donalds blocking some punches.
Donalds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofson's elbow.
Olofson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Donalds on the inside.
Donalds lands with a short shot to the head.
Olofson scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Olofson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Olofson blocking some punches.
Donalds blocks an elbow strike from Olofson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donalds.
Nice body punch from Olofson.
A head punch on the inside from Olofson fails to land.
A short right from Olofson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofson.
Donalds digs a right hand into Olofson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olofson's gas tank.
Donalds working aggressively here.
Olofson lands with a left to the head.
Donalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olofson.
Olofson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donalds avoids it.
Olofson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donalds digs a right hand into Olofson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olofson's gas tank.
Olofson misses with some punches.
Donalds is trying to maintain a safe position but Olofson gets an underhook and turns Donalds into the cage.
Olofson misses with a knee to the head.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Olofson.
Donalds misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donalds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donalds slowing the pace effectively.
Olofson prevents a body shot from Donalds.
Olofson blocks an uppercut.
Olofson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olofson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Olofson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson swings wildly with an uppercut but Donalds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olofson misses with a knee strike.
Olofson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olofson can't find room to land a body shot as Donalds controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Olofson throws an elbow but misses.
Olofson working aggressively here.
Olofson blocking some punches.
Donalds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Olofson really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olofson misses with a double jab
and Donalds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donalds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donalds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olofson, pushing him back against the cage.
Donalds blocks an uppercut.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Olofson fails to land.
Olofson throws a punch but it's blocked by Donalds.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olofson works on Donalds's body with a couple of short punches.
Olofson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donalds misses with some punches.
Donalds dodges an elbow strike from Olofson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donalds.
Donalds misses with a punch on the inside.
Olofson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Olofson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Donalds takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Donalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donalds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olofson blocks a body shot from Donalds.
Olofson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donalds blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Olofson as the two fighters clinch.
Olofson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donalds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donalds avoids the elbow strike from Olofson, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Donalds fails to land.
Olofson working aggressively here.
Donalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olofson has a couple of punches blocked by Donalds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds blocks an elbow strike.
Donalds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donalds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofson's elbow.
Donalds taking a breather.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olofson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olofson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olofson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donalds lands with a left to the head.
Donalds lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donalds is trying to maintain a safe position but Olofson gets an underhook and turns Donalds into the cage.
Donalds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
Donalds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Olofson.
Donalds misses with the head strike.
Olofson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
Donalds blocks an elbow strike.
Olofson misses with an elbow strike.
Olofson throws a punch but it's blocked by Donalds.
Donalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
Donalds blocks an elbow strike from Olofson.
Olofson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Donalds.
Donalds tries a body shot but Olofson blocks it.
Donalds misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donalds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donalds misses with a body punch.
Donalds tries to work over Olofson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donalds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
Donalds misses with a punch to the body.
Olofson lands an elbow inside that Donalds shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson can't find room to land a body shot as Donalds controls the action.
Donalds gets through Olofson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olofson misses with an elbow over the top.
Olofson has a couple of punches blocked by Donalds.
Donalds has a couple of punches blocked by Olofson.
Donalds effectively controlling the action here.
Donalds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olofson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson has a couple of punches blocked by Donalds.
Donalds takes an elbow to the temple.
Donalds lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
Donalds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donalds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
Donalds pushes Olofson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donalds blocking some punches.
Donalds blocks an elbow strike from Olofson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mac Donalds will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Olofson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donalds gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Olofson has a couple of punches blocked by Donalds.
Olofson blocks a body shot from Donalds.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Olofson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olofson lands a hook that snaps the head of Donalds backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olofson.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Olofson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Donalds blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson throws an elbow that misses.
Donalds tries to throw a body punch but Olofson avoids it by throwing Donalds back against the cage.
Donalds prevents a body shot from Olofson.
Donalds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olofson throws a head punch that misses.
Olofson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donalds.
Olofson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olofson misses with a punch on the inside.
Donalds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
Olofson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olofson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Donalds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olofson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donalds blocks it with crossed arms.
Olofson being controlled against the cage.
Olofson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donalds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Olofson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Donalds's brow.
Olofson lands with a right to the head.
Donalds can't find room to land a body shot as Olofson controls the action.
Donalds blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donalds managing to block the knees to the body from Olofson.
Olofson struggles to land a body shot inside as Donalds controls his hands.
Donalds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Donalds avoids a wild elbow strike from Olofson.
Olofson misses with the head strike.
Olofson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Olofson pushes off an throws an elbow but Donalds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Donalds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olofson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olofson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson misses with an elbow over the top.
Leif Olofson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donalds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donalds misses with the head strike.
Donalds blocks an uppercut.
Donalds misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Donalds.
Olofson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Donalds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Donalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olofson lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Olofson blocking some punches.
Olofson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donalds avoids the elbow strike from Olofson, against the cage.
Donalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olofson blocks an uppercut.
Mac Donalds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olofson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olofson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donalds.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leif Olofson.
Well Olofson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leif Olofson!
Leif Olofson is the new lightweight champion!
Leif Olofson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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