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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton comes to the cage accompanied by Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Hayha!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha scores with the left hand. Stapleton knows he should have avoided that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stapleton. Hayha shrugs it off though.
Hayha wants to clinch up but Stapleton keeps it at a distance.
Stapleton looks for the body kick but Hayha saw that one coming.
Stapleton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Stapleton gets tackled into the cage by Hayha. Hayha maintains the clinch.
Hayha manages to break the clinch.
Stapleton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayha.
Hayha drives through and clinches with Stapleton against the cage.
Hayha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stapleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayha throws a right hand that misses
and Stapleton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stapleton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hayha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stapleton.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stapleton.
Stapleton lands a big uppercut and Hayha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hayha looks OK. Stapleton waves Hayha back to his feet!
Hayha is rocked!
Stapleton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hayha's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hayha's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Stapleton!
A relieved looking Jeremy Stapleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ The Perfectionist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Poffo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poffo misses with a low kick.
The Perfectionist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poffo 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.
Poffo throws a lazy uppercut
and The Perfectionist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Perfectionist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Poffo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Perfectionist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poffo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poffo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poffo throws a shot from downtown. The Perfectionist moves away and avoids it.
The Perfectionist half committed to a counter leg kick.
Poffo misses with a straight left.
The Perfectionist tries to land a front kick but Poffo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Perfectionist sets himself, and Poffo steps forward looking for the clinch! The Perfectionist avoids it this time.
Poffo throws the kick towards the body but The Perfectionist avoids it.
Poffo throws a leg kick but The Perfectionist moved away.
Nice defenses there by Poffo.
Poffo throws out a counter right but The Perfectionist avoids it with no problem.
Poffo misses with a body kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poffo.
The Perfectionist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poffo lands an overhand right.
The Perfectionist ducks right into an uppercut from Poffo.
Poffo throws a head kick but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist lands a leg kick that knocks Poffo off balance momentarily.
Poffo throws a hook but The Perfectionist avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Perfectionist.
Poffo moves out of range as The Perfectionist throws a body kick.
The Perfectionist jabs Poffo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poffo throws out a powerful jab.
The Perfectionist wants to land a leg kick but Poffo is out of range.
Poffo throws a lazy head kick
and The Perfectionist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poffo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Perfectionist momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poffo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Perfectionist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poffo works over The Perfectionist's head and body with a nice combination.
A solid body kick from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poffo! But no joy.
Poffo blocks a head kick by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands with a right hand.
The Perfectionist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Perfectionist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poffo momentarily.
The Perfectionist connects with a crisp jab.
The Perfectionist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poffo throws out the jab.
Poffo tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Perfectionist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poffo misses with a kick to the body
and The Perfectionist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Perfectionist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo throws out a loose jab but The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Perfectionist blocks a jab.
Poffo cracks The Perfectionist with a good jab.
Poffo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Perfectionist avoids the head kick by Poffo.
The Perfectionist throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from The Perfectionist misses.
Poffo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poffo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Perfectionist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Perfectionist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poffo finds it's way round the side to connect with The Perfectionist's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poffo.
Poffo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! The Perfectionist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A leg kick checked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that misses.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Perfectionist ducks under a wild hook from Poffo.
Poffo throws a leg kick that misses.
Poffo misses with a body kick.
Poffo looks to land a left hand but The Perfectionist moved out of range nicely.
The Perfectionist delivers a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Poffo misses its intended target.
Poffo misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Poffo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poffo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Perfectionist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from The Perfectionist misses the target.
The Perfectionist misses with a hook.
The Perfectionist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from The Perfectionist misses.
A little jabbing left from Poffo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Perfectionist throws the kick towards the body but Poffo avoids it.
Poffo throws out a counter right but The Perfectionist avoids it with no problem.
Poffo's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Perfectionist under the eye.
Poffo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Perfectionist throws a push kick but Poffo slaps the foot to one side.
Poffo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Perfectionist.
Poffo throws a shot from downtown. The Perfectionist moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Perfectionist lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Perfectionist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poffo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throws a sloppy head kick and Poffo moves out of range easily.
Poffo misses with an uppercut.
Poffo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Perfectionist 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 are yet to see a takedown attempt from Poffo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The Perfectionist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poffo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Perfectionist might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Perfectionist connects with a high kick.
The Perfectionist blocks a head kick by Poffo.
The Perfectionist lands with a hook. Poffo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poffo looks to land a left hand but The Perfectionist moved out of range nicely.
The Perfectionist slips a jab from Poffo.
Poffo tries to clinch up but The Perfectionist circles away and keeps his distance.
And The Perfectionist counters with a quick kick to the body but Poffo blocks it.
Poffo looks for the body kick but The Perfectionist saw that one coming.
The Perfectionist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poffo just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Perfectionist, as that shot connected.
The Perfectionist misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Poffo
and The Perfectionist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Perfectionist takes one to the chin there.
It looks like AJ The Perfectionist has been cut.
Poffo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poffo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Perfectionist looks to land a combination but Poffo avoids it well.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poffo was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist feints and then cracks Poffo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poffo down.
Nice straight punches there by The Perfectionist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Perfectionist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist misses the shot to the body.
Poffo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Perfectionist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poffo throws out the jab.
Poffo throws a push kick but The Perfectionist slaps the foot to one side.
The Perfectionist throws a body punch but Poffo moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist keeps Poffo at a distance using the push kick.
Randy Poffo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Perfectionist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poffo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Perfectionist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poffo.
Poffo throws the kick towards the body but The Perfectionist avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Perfectionist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - The Perfectionist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poffo tries to land a body kick
and The Perfectionist counters with a left to the body.
The Perfectionist scores with a nice head shot.
The Perfectionist with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poffo throws a body kick that misses
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Poffo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Perfectionist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Perfectionist wants to control from the top but Poffo keeps moving.
Poffo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that AJ The Perfectionist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ The Perfectionist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Poffo. The Perfectionist does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Perfectionist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poffo misses with a combination
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Perfectionist. Poffo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poffo throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from The Perfectionist misses the target.
The Perfectionist scores with a body shot.
Poffo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Perfectionist. The Perfectionist obviously looking to wear him down.
Poffo misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Perfectionist misses with an uppercut. Poffo saw that one coming.
Poffo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Perfectionist connects with a body shot that sends Poffo's belly button to the back.
The Perfectionist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Perfectionist or perhaps it was just good defense by Poffo, which made it look bad.
A shot to the body from The Perfectionist misses
and Poffo counters with a nice body kick.
Poffo is looking to land body kicks.
Poffo misses with a hook
and The Perfectionist counters with a stiff right hand.
Poffo connects with a jab.
The Perfectionist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poffo.
The Perfectionist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poffo.
Poffo scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poffo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Perfectionist looks to land a right hand but Poffo moved out of range.
The Perfectionist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Perfectionist cracks Poffo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist throws a low kick but Poffo avoids it.
The Perfectionist slips a jab from Poffo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poffo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poffo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poffo manages to avoid it.
Poffo motions for The Perfectionist to come forward. Poffo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poffo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Perfectionist lands a jab to the head.
Poffo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poffo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo misses the jab.
The Perfectionist defending well as Poffo loads up on a big left hand.
The Perfectionist throws a body punch but Poffo moves out of range.
Poffo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Perfectionist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Perfectionist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Poffo did well to prevent The Perfectionist getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poffo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Perfectionist.
Poffo manages to get to full guard.
The Perfectionist won't allow Poffo to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Perfectionist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Perfectionist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Poffo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Poffo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Perfectionist manages to get himself to full guard.
The Perfectionist looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Poffo is defending well. The Perfectionist quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Poffo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! The Perfectionist celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ The Perfectionist!
AJ The Perfectionist was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louie Litt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Louie Litt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Litt feints and then cracks Kirkland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirkland down.
Litt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Kirkland tries to clinch there but Litt circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Litt. That's going to slow Kirkland down.
Litt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirkland drives through and clinches with Litt against the cage.
Litt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirkland takes the fight into the clinch.
Litt manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland tests Litt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Litt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kirkland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirkland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Litt misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Troy Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Litt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Litt tries to keep at a distance but Kirkland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Litt is trying to break free.
Litt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirkland pushes Litt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Litt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Litt blocks a body shot from Kirkland.
Kirkland prevents a body shot from Litt.
Kirkland misses with some punches.
Litt manages to pull guard.
Litt has a closed guard, preventing Kirkland from standing up.
Litt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Litt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt trying to keep a closed guard but Kirkland is proving a slippery customer.
Litt managing to control the position.
Kirkland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Litt is proving hard to escape from.
Litt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kirkland.
Litt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Litt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Kirkland.
Kirkland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Litt.
Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Litt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirkland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Litt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
Litt breaks the clinch.
Kirkland misses with a hook.
Kirkland misses with a right hand
and Litt counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Litt.
Litt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Litt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is looking to clinch.
Kirkland digs a good hook to Litt's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirkland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Litt blocks a body shot from Kirkland.
A bit of stalling here from Litt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Litt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirkland lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Litt can't find room to land a body shot as Kirkland controls the action.
Litt jumps guard but Kirkland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Litt.
Litt breaks the clinch.
Kirkland moves into the clinch.
Kirkland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirkland tries a body shot but Litt blocks it.
Litt pulls Kirkland into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Litt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirkland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Litt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Litt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirkland.
Litt ducks under a wild hook from Kirkland.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kirkland tries to clinch but Litt moves out of range.
Litt staying out of range there.
Kirkland lands a right hook to the body.
Litt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kirkland tries to clinch
and Litt counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Litt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kirkland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kirkland can't do much from the bottom here.
Litt scoring with punches from side control.
Litt is looking to take a break and control but Kirkland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kirkland keeping his opponent close.
Litt working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt scoring with punches from side control.
Litt has control of an arm but Kirkland manages to advance to Litt's back!
Litt turns into Kirkland and is now in his guard.
Litt trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Kirkland looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkland, not yet.
Litt wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Litt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Litt passes Kirkland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirkland keeping hold of Litt's head, controlling as best he can.
Litt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirkland's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Litt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Litt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kirkland fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Kirkland misses.
Litt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Litt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kirkland pulls Litt in close to prevent any damage.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Litt is proving a slippery customer.
Kirkland pulls Litt in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Litt from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland is trying to keep Litt in close.
Litt stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kirkland working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Litt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirkland.
Litt moves away from the strike by Kirkland.
Kirkland clinches up with Litt and pushes him back against the cage.
Litt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirkland.
Litt throws the left hand but Kirkland avoids the punch easily.
Kirkland throws out a counter right but Litt avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Litt.
Litt misses with an uppercut
and Kirkland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Litt thinking.
Kirkland clobbers Litt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Litt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Kirkland misses.
Litt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirkland.
Litt dips to his left and cracks Kirkland with an uppercut!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Litt 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 Kirkland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kirkland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Litt.
Troy Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Litt.
A big right from Kirkland misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirkland.
Litt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Litt blocks a jab.
Troy Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Litt cracks Kirkland with an open hand slap.
Litt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirkland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirkland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirkland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Litt attempts a counter takedown but Kirkland avoids it well and moves away.
Litt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Litt ducks under a wild hook from Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Litt.
Kirkland throws a hook but Litt blocks it.
Litt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Litt is defended easily by Kirkland.
Litt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louie Litt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirkland clinches.
Troy Kirkland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Litt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kirkland up against the cage.
Litt misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Troy Kirkland.
I think Kirkland 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Louie Litt!
A relieved looking Louie Litt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway misses with a jab to the body
and Camacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Camacho.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho closes the distance and clinches.
Camacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kenway up against the cage.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kenway.
Kenway wants to stall.
Camacho is looking to control Kenway's arms but Kenway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camacho has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Camacho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body.
Kenway prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camacho.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Camacho lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho blocks an uppercut.
Camacho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Camacho trying to control the position but instead, Kenway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Camacho into the cage.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho has Kenway pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Kenway.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho fails to land.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kenway.
Camacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camacho gets through Kenway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camacho tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Camacho back against the cage.
Kenway takes a shot to the head.
Camacho just leaning against Kenway, taking a breather.
Kenway lands a right hand.
Camacho breaks the clinch.
Camacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenway.
Camacho tried to score with a low kick but Kenway checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camacho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenway.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenway. That's going to slow Camacho down.
Nice body punch from Kenway.
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Camacho tries to work over Kenway's front leg with a kick but Kenway checks it.
Kenway flicks out a counter leg kick but Camacho steps away.
Kenway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Camacho.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho thows a body kick. Kenway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kenway throws a front kick that sends Camacho stumbling back into the cage.
Kenway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camacho rather than just go for the knockout.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Camacho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenway throws a series of punches but Camacho avoids them all with ease.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway scores with a punch to the head.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kenway connects with a jab.
Kenway takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenway gets through Camacho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camacho stalling the fight.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho misses with some punches.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kenway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camacho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kenway can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Camacho lands a nice uppercut.
Kenway pushes Camacho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenway.
Kenway is leaning against Camacho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Camacho avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kenway.
Camacho avoiding damage.
Camacho is looking to control Kenway's arms but Kenway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camacho has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Camacho tries to stall but Kenway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Camacho avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Camacho tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Kenway.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Kenway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camachos head.
Camacho wants a takedown.
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Kenway's ribcage. Kenway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Camacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camacho tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Camacho on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Camacho to work.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camacho or not.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenway won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Camacho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camacho.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway lands a shot to the body.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway digs a right hand into Camacho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camacho's gas tank.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway prevents Camacho from breaking the clinch.
Kenway pushes Camacho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Camacho working hard to break the clinch.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho just leaning against Kenway, taking a breather.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenway throws a leg kick but Camacho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camacho's hands.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Camacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenway tries to clinch but Camacho moves away
and Camacho counters with a thumping low kick.
Camacho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Camacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camacho taking a breather.
Camacho has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Kenway tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway pushes Camacho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camacho blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
Kenway digs a right hand underneath Camacho's ribcage. Camacho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camacho prevents a body shot from Kenway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camacho.
Camacho works Kenway's body with a nice hook.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Good work by Kenway as he checks the leg kick.
Camacho throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway pushes Camacho away with a front kick.
Camacho thows a leg kick but Kenway checks it
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body. Camacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Camacho won't allow Kenway to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Camacho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kenway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenway has momentary wrist control but Camacho slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenway pulls Camacho in close to prevent any damage.
Kenway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kenway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camacho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camacho postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway has his feet on Camacho's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kenway connects with a body shot.
Kenway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Kenway counters with a right hand to the body.
Camacho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Kenway tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenway takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Kenway.
I think Kenway 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Hector Camacho stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, David Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Ford finds it's way through Wuzz's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ford cracks Wuzz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ford wants to clinch.
Ford moves into range and clinches up with Wuzz.
Ford prevents the takedown attempt.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wuzz tries to score a body lock takedown but Ford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wuzz wants a takedown but no success here.
Rob Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wuzz.
Ford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wuzz has clasped his hands together around Ford's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ford throws Wuzz to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz closes the distance and clinches up with Ford, looking for a takedown. Wuzz pushes Ford against the cage but Ford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Wuzz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wuzz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wuzz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ford smiles and moves away.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Ford.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wuzz dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford misses with a hook
and Wuzz counters with a shoot takedown. Ford fights it but they end up in guard.
Ford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wuzz manages to get himself to full guard.
Ford looking to pass the guard.
Ford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Ford throws a jab when Wuzz was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Wuzz on that attempt.
Ford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wuzz.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Ford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rob Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford gets tackled into the cage by Wuzz. Wuzz maintains the clinch.
Wuzz is trying to drag Ford to the mat but Ford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wuzz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ford lands an elbow just above Wuzz 's eye.
Wuzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wuzz avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.
Our sources have told us that Ford has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wuzz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wuzz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wuzz pulls Ford into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford passes Wuzz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wuzz is defending against the submission attempts here by Ford.
Wuzz gets full guard.
Ford wants to get up but he can't break Wuzz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wuzz working for a triangle but Ford defends it easily.
Wuzz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ford defends it easily.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is looking for a triangle but Ford pushes his legs off easily.
Wuzz working for a triangle but Ford defends it easily.
Ford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ford looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Ford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wuzz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wuzz is defended easily by Ford.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wuzz goes for a double leg but Ford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ford continues to drive forward.
Rob Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wuzz.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ford slaps away a takedown attempt from Wuzz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wuzz can do to turn this around?
A big right from Ford misses.
Ford is looking to clinch but Wuzz is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a leg kick but Wuzz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Ford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ford digs a good body shot into Wuzz's ribs.
Ford throws a solid leg kick but Wuzz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ford.
Ford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wuzz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ford blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Wuzz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ford scores with a one two! Wuzz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wuzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wuzz shoots in and drives through. Ford sprawls well.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.
Ford throws a series of punches but Wuzz moves out of range.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Ford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wuzz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuzz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford lands with a cross.
Ford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wuzz darts in looking for a takedown but Ford gets double underhooks and turns Wuzz into the cage.
A low kick from Ford misses
and Wuzz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wuzz.
Wuzz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ford working aggressively here.
Wuzz blocks an elbow strike.
Ford tries to work over Wuzz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Ford manages to get underhooks.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wuzz's defenses.
Rob Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wuzz wants to take the fight to the mat but Ford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a nice elbow.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Wuzz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wuzz avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wuzz dodges an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford misses with an elbow over the top.
Ford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Wuzz in his tracks for a moment.
Ford misses with an elbow over the top.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wuzz tries to score a body lock takedown but Ford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford lands a body punch.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ford with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford lands an elbow just above Wuzz 's eye.
Wuzz blocks an elbow strike from Ford.
Wuzz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ford lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Ford.
Wuzz dodges an elbow strike from Ford.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wuzz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wuzz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ford is defending well.
Ford looking to throw knees to the head but Wuzz is blocking nicely.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wuzz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Ford.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Ford dominated that second round.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford cracks Wuzz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ford lands a hook that stumbles Wuzz back into the cage. Ford follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Wuzz to the canvas! Ford pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Wuzz has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rob Ford!
Rob Ford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manne comes to the cage accompanied by Edguy - Two Out of Seven. The crowd seem to be enjoying The Hurt's choice of entrance music: Stayin' Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt The Hurt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manne swings for the body but The Hurt moves out of range.
Manne scores with a one two! The Hurt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Hurt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manne lands with a nice body punch.
Manne loads up on a big right hand but The Hurt slips the punch.
Manne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Hurt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manne throws a low kick but The Hurt avoids it.
The Hurt tries to counter with a clinch but Manne shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Manne.
Manne swings for the body but The Hurt moves out of range.
Manne swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Hurt counters with a low kick, right behind Manne 's knee.
The Hurt staying out of range there.
Manne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hurt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manne's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manne scores with a one two! The Hurt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manne throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Hurt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manne's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne misses with a wild body shot.
The Hurt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as The Hurt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Hurt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burt The Hurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manne lands with a nice combination. The Hurt backs away looking to recover.
Manne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hurt.
The Hurt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Manne misses with a low kick.
Manne throws a jab but it's blocked by The Hurt.
Manne throws a head kick that misses
and The Hurt counters with a straight right hand.
Manne tries to bum rush The Hurt with a series of wild strikes but The Hurt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manne throws the kick towards the body but The Hurt avoids it.
Manne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne misses with a left hand
and The Hurt counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Hurt looks to throw the jab but Manne is out of range.
Manne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Hurt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Hurt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Hurt circles away quickly and effectively.
Manne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manne misses with a body shot.
Manne lands a leg kick that knocks The Hurt off balance momentarily.
The Hurt checks the leg kick.
The Hurt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Hurt checks a leg kick.
Manne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hurt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manne, pushing him back against the cage.
The Hurt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne is looking to break free of the clinch but The Hurt has double underhooks.
Manne is trying to drag The Hurt to the mat but The Hurt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Hurt lands a knee to the head.
Manne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manne managing to block the knees to the body from The Hurt.
Manne blocks a body shot from The Hurt.
The Hurt lands a knee to the head.
The Hurt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from The Hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Hurt.
Manne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manne successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manne is keeping the position for now.
Manne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Hurt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Hurt has passed into half guard!
Manne tries to roll over but The Hurt keeps him under control.
Manne is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that round.
That's time! Manne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manne lands with an uppercut that bounces The Hurt off the cage and back into range.
Manne connects with a looping right hand.
Manne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hurt can do to turn this around?
Manne tries to work over The Hurt's front leg with a kick but The Hurt checks it.
Manne throws a shot to the body.
The Hurt scores with a leg kick.
Manne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hurt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hurt tries a quick counter leg kick but Manne is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Manne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manne.
Manne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Hurt flicks out a counter leg kick but Manne steps away.
Manne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Hurt on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Hurts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manne connects with a right hand. The Hurt shakes it off.
Manne missing with a left hand there. The Hurt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Manne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manne misses with an uppercut.
The Hurt lands a jab.
Manne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hurt.
Some wild striking there from Manne.
Manne misses with an uppercut. The Hurt saw that one coming.
Manne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by The Hurt as he checks the leg kick.
Manne misses with a straight right.
The Hurt takes the fight into the clinch.
The Hurt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manne scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manne prevents a body shot from The Hurt.
Manne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manne turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Manne manages to end up in side control.
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!
Manne in side control, throwing shots but The Hurt defends.
The Hurt is trying to control Manne's posture but Manne avoids it.
The Hurt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Hurt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manne wants to improve his position but The Hurt is controlling well.
The Hurt controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne is trying to get back to full guard.
The Hurt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Hurt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Hurt is trying to control. Manne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if The Hurt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manne is looking to improve his position.
Burt The Hurt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Hurt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manne.
Manne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Manne misses.
The Hurt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manne.
The Hurt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Hurt avoids the body shot from Manne.
Puntti Manne is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne misses with a double jab.
The Hurt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Hurt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manne's head backwards.
Manne throws a hook to the side of The Hurt's head but The Hurt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manne throws a chopping leg kick but The Hurt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Hurt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Hurt counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt misses with a low kick.
Manne looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hurt is just out of range.
Puntti Manne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manne closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Hurt circles away.
Manne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Hurt can pounce on him.
Manne lands a really nice looking cross but The Hurt seems unphased.
Manne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hurt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manne's calf.
Manne takes a swing at The Hurt's ribcage but misses.
The Hurt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Hurt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Hurt.
Manne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting The Hurt counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Hurt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Hurt throws the left hand but Manne avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Hurt lands with an uppercut that bounces Manne off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by The Hurt.
A shot to the liver by Manne. Beautiful body shot.
The Hurt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Hurt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manne.
The Hurt scores with a jab. Manne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manne cracks The Hurt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Manne misses.
Manne misses with the body kick
and The Hurt counters with an outside leg kick.
Manne misses with a low kick.
The Hurt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt throws the left hand but Manne avoids the punch easily.
The Hurt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Hurt thuds his right hand into Manne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Hurt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manne.
Manne scores with a one two! The Hurt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manne feints a jab promting The Hurt to slip. Manne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Hurt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Manne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manne dips down and scores with a jab 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!
A clash of legs there as Manne blocks the low kick.
That kick from The Hurt tenderised Manne's leg. Manne is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne misses the jab.
The Hurt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manne slips under a jab.
The Hurt misses with a leg kick.
Manne motions for The Hurt to come forward. Manne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Hurt takes a swing at Manne's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Manne misses the target.
Good work by Manne as he checks the leg kick.
The Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manne misses with the combination.
The Hurt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Hurt looks to throw the jab but Manne is out of range.
The Hurt throws a leg kick
and The Hurt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Burt The Hurt just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Hurt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manne throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from The Hurt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Hurt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manne.
Manne is looking for a counter combo.
Manne throws an overhand right that lands on The Hurt's shoulder, as The Hurt tries to avoid the shot.
Manne lands with a shot to the body.
Manne checks a low kick from The Hurt.
Manne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hurt manages to avoid it.
Manne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Hurt misses the jab.
Manne wants to slow The Hurt down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne moves out of range as The Hurt strikes.
The Hurt throws an off balance right hand
and Manne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manne throws a leg kick
and The Hurt counters with an outside leg kick.
The Hurt misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from The Hurt misses.
Manne scores with a push kick.
The Hurt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manne.
The Hurt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manne misses the shot to the body.
Manne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Hurt is trying to defend but Manne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Hurt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Hurt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne lands a couple of elbows.
Manne throwing strikes from guard but The Hurt blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manne controls the position.
Manne in side control, throwing shots but The Hurt defends.
The Hurt can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manne working away.
The Hurt is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Manne is working The Hurt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Manne in side control lands a decent elbow.
Manne working away.
The Hurt is looking to reverse the position.
Manne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Hurt wants to control but Manne postures up.
Manne misses with the ground and pound.
The Hurt is trying to control Manne's posture but Manne avoids it.
The Hurt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Manne.
Manne tries to advance to mount but The Hurt denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Manne crashes against the mat.
The Hurt is looking for a sweep.
Manne in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Manne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Hurt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Hurt wants to control but Manne postures up.
The Hurt manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Manne.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manne is looking to take a break and control but The Hurt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manne prevents The Hurt from improving his position.
The Hurt wants to control but Manne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne had his way with Burt The Hurt in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Manne misses with the body kick
and The Hurt counters with a straight right hand.
Manne misses with a looping right.
Manne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manne shoots for a double leg takedown but The Hurt sprawls well. He's pushed Manne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manne sets himself, and The Hurt steps forward looking for the clinch! Manne avoids it this time.
No joy there for Manne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manne misses with a jab to the body
and The Hurt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Hurt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manne.
The Hurt scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne tries a low kick but The Hurt avoids it.
The Hurt walks into a left hand.
Manne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Hurt tries a quick counter leg kick but Manne is wise to it.
The Hurt lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Hurt counters with a low kick, right behind Manne 's knee.
The Hurt instigates a clinch.
Manne jumps guard but The Hurt stands there with Manne around his waist. Manne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Hurt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A hook to the body from The Hurt.
The Hurt missing with knees to the body.
The Hurt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from The Hurt.
The Hurt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Hurt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Hurt is defending well.
Nice body punch from The Hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne is looking for a takedown.
Burt The Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hurt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manne backwards.
The Hurt tries to throw a body punch but Manne avoids it by throwing The Hurt back against the cage.
The Hurt cracks Manne with a nice body shot.
The Hurt tries to land knees in the clinch but Manne avoids the damage to the body.
The Hurt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manne misses with a body punch.
The Hurt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burt The Hurt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manne manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by The Hurt - just one landing.
Manne looks to land a right hand but The Hurt moved out of range.
The Hurt ducks under a wild hook from Manne.
Manne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Hurt staying out of range there.
Manne looks to throw the jab but The Hurt is out of range.
The Hurt throws an off balance right hand
and Manne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
Manne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Hurt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Hurt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Hurt throws a leg kick but Manne checks it.
A low kick from Manne misses
and Manne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne dips to his left and cracks The Hurt with an uppercut!
Manne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Hurt lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Manne.
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!
Manne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hurt moves away.
The Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manne manages to avoid it.
Manne just misses with a punch to the body.
Manne throws a series of punches but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt leaves Manne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Hurt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt The Hurt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puntti Manne!
Puntti Manne decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cavey Beaumont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacFarlane comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaumont throws a leg kick which misses MacFarlane's front leg but catches the back leg as MacFarlane tries to avoid it.
MacFarlane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacFarlane swats away the attempt to clinch by Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a body kick.
MacFarlane scores with a kick to the body.
MacFarlane lands a jab.
Beaumont cracks a nice hook into MacFarlane's ribs.
Beaumont connects with a single shot there.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beaumont swings for the body but MacFarlane moves out of range.
Beaumont thuds his right hand into MacFarlane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaumont uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Beaumont lands.
MacFarlane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beaumont.
MacFarlane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beaumont doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacFarlane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beaumont stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beaumont has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A clash of legs there as MacFarlane blocks the low kick.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beaumont connects with a body shot.
Beaumont lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacFarlane at a distance.
MacFarlane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beaumont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beaumont misses with a low kick.
Beaumont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacFarlane. MacFarlane obviously looking to wear him down.
Beaumont throws a jab when MacFarlane was well out of range.
MacFarlane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beaumont misses with a straight left.
MacFarlane connects with an inside leg kick.
Beaumont missing with a left hand there. MacFarlane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beaumont missing with a left hand there. MacFarlane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacFarlane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaumont gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacFarlane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacFarlane looks for the body kick but Beaumont saw that one coming.
Beaumont throws a front kick aimed at MacFarlane's knee but MacFarlane avoids it well.
Beaumont drops MacFarlane with a beautiful combination! MacFarlane stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beaumont is looking for the KO!
MacFarlane is rocked!
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Beaumont throws a nice looking combination but MacFarlane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh MacFarlane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beaumont drops MacFarlane with a straight right hand, right on the button! Beaumont follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cavey Beaumont!
Cavey Beaumont is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Perälä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jone has chosen If you smell! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Perälä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jone!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jone loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch.
Jone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perälä.
Jone misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perälä.
Jone throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jone's corner calls for a 1-2. Jone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
Jone misses the body punch
and Perälä counters with a nice uppercut.
Perälä lands a jab.
A jab from Perälä misses.
Jone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Perälä.
Perälä walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perälä throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perälä's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perälä scrambles back to his feet.
Perälä fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jone throws a poor cross that misses
and Perälä counters with a right hand to the body.
Perälä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perälä.
Jone misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Jone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jone. Perälä does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perälä misses with a looping left.
Perälä misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jone! But no joy.
Perälä slips a straight right by Jone.
Jone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perälä stuns Jone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jone stuns Perälä with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jone misses with an uppercut
and Perälä counters with a right hand to the body.
Perälä is looking to slow Jone down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Jone.
Perälä has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Perälä connects with a body shot that sends Jone's belly button to the back.
Perälä staying out of range there.
Perälä fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jone just manages to avoid it.
Perälä tries to land a leg kick but Jone saw it coming and moves away.
Jone misses with an uppercut.
Jone is looking to slow Perälä down with leg kicks.
Jone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perälä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Perälä wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jone misses with a lunging right hand
and Perälä counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perälä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perälä scores with the left hand. Jone knows he should have avoided that one.
Perälä misses with a kick to the body
and Jone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jone cracks Perälä with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perälä ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack Jone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perälä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jone throws a lazy uppercut
and Perälä counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone misses with an uppercut.
Jone misses with a looping left.
Perälä throws a body punch but Jone moves out of range.
Perälä wants to slow Jone down by chopping away at his legs.
Perälä dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perälä is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jone's half guard.
Jone manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Perälä misses with a kick to the body
and Jone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jone checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Jone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jone throws a body shot but no joy.
Jone checks a low kick from Perälä.
Nice straight punches there by Perälä. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perälä.
Perälä walks into a jab.
Perälä lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jone.
Perälä misses with a jab to the body
and Jone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jone misses with the body kick
and Perälä counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Jone catches Perälä right on the button with a cross.
Jone misses with a hook. Perälä ducked under it nicely.
Perälä throws out a leg kick but Jone moves out of range and Perälä only half commits.
Jone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perälä connects with a leg kick. Jone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perälä slips under a jab from Jone.
Perälä is looking to counter punch.
Perälä misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perälä cracks a nice hook into Jone's ribs.
Jone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Perälä had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jone.
Jone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perälä counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jone throws a right hand that misses
and Perälä counters with a straight right hand.
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 Taisto Perälä will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Perälä fakes the leg kick and cracks Jone in the body.
Jone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jone thumps Perälä with a low kick.
Perälä bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jone's face as Perälä controls the position.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet.
Perälä is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Perälä is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perälä throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jone misses with a right hand
and Perälä counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jone keeping full guard, as Perälä tries to pass.
Jone is looking to stand up but Perälä isn't so interested in that idea.
Jone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä wants to control from the top but Jone keeps moving.
Perälä is standing up over Jone. Jone looks to escape but Perälä dives into side control.
Perälä controls the position from side control.
Jone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Perälä wants to control but Jone is keeping him busy.
Jone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Perälä has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jone tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perälä takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jone is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Perälä has taken his back!
Perälä wants to control but Jone is keeping busy.
Perälä is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jone defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jone is trying to stand back up.
Perälä is looking for the choke from the back position but Jone is controlling his hands well.
Jone is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Perälä off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Perälä throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone is trying to stand back up.
Jone is keeping busy.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Perälä dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perälä. That one must have hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Jone. That snapped Perälä's head back.
Perälä doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perälä scores with a nice right hand.
Jone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taisto Perälä is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Jone is predictable there
and Perälä counters with a good low kick that Jone was not able to check.
Perälä misses with a low kick.
Perälä takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perälä lands a leg kick that knocks Jone off balance momentarily.
Jone moves away from the strike by Perälä.
Jone lands with an uppercut that bounces Perälä off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jone throws a body punch but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perälä is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jone can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä works Jone's body with a nice hook.
Perälä with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perälä thinking.
Perälä connects with an inside leg kick.
Perälä connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perälä takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jone scores with a jab. Perälä acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perälä is defended easily by Jone.
Nice shot lands for Jone.
Jone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Perälä misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jone can pounce on him.
Perälä wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perälä throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perälä.
Jone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perälä connects with a jab.
Jone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Perälä pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jone is out of range and Perälä settles back down.
Perälä lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perälä.
Jone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perälä manages to avoid it.
Perälä ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jone moves away.
A big right from Jone misses.
Perälä blocks a jab.
Perälä attempts a counter takedown but Jone avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perälä throws a body kick that misses.
Jone throws a looping overhand right but Perälä ducks down to avoid it.
Jone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
Jone throws the left hand but Perälä avoids the punch easily.
Perälä lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jone's sensitive parts.
Jone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perälä moves away.
Jone blocks a low kick nicely.
Jone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perälä checks a leg kick.
Jone avoids a kick to the body.
Jone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perälä moves away.
Perälä with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perälä throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone throws a low kick but Perälä moves out of range easily.
Jone throws a low kick but Perälä avoids it.
Jone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perälä throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
Good shot there by Perälä.
Perälä slips a jab from Jone.
Perälä moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perälä pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perälä has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perälä misses with a hook. Jone ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Jone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jone scores with a body shot.
Perälä bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perälä throws a body punch but Jone moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Taisto Perälä did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A good leg kick by Perälä.
Perälä scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jone doesn't seem bothered though.
Jone moves out of range of the body kick.
Perälä looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jone scores with a hook to the body. Perälä takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perälä avoids the body shot from Jone.
Perälä appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jone throws a good cross that connects.
Jone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jone tries to move into range but Perälä moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perälä shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jone lands a right hook 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!
Perälä with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jone throws a body punch but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jone will feel that in the morning.
Perälä misses with a low kick.
Jone works Perälä's body with a nice hook.
Perälä moves out of range as Jone strikes.
Jone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perälä turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perälä connects with a body shot.
Perälä throws a body punch but Jone moves out of range.
Jone walks into a jab.
Perälä chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jone works the jab nicely.
Perälä walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jone takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Perälä.
Perälä moves forwards but Jone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jone there.
Perälä looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perälä lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jone's sensitive parts.
Jone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perälä takes one to the side of the head.
Jone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perälä connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jone misses with a straight left.
Perälä dips to his left and cracks Jone with an uppercut!
Perälä connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jone. Perälä does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Perälä misses
and Jone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone throws a poor cross that misses
and Perälä counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jone scores with a nice right hand.
Jone loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch.
Perälä scores with a nice head shot.
Jone misses with a wild body shot.
Jone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Perälä - just one landing.
Jone misses the jab.
Jone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Jone misses.
Perälä swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jone looks to land a right hand but Perälä moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Jone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perälä at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perälä connects with a solid leg kick.
Jone connects with a body shot that sends Perälä's belly button to the back.
Perälä lands with an overhand left.
Perälä ducks under a wild hook from Jone.
Perälä looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Perälä misses the shot to the body.
Jone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Perälä.
Perälä drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jone wants to get back to his feet but Perälä drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perälä is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jone's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jack Jone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jone swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jone misses the target.
Perälä takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jone leaves Perälä with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jone lands with a nice body kick.
Jone moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä connects with an inside leg kick.
Jone scores with a nice body kick.
Perälä throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perälä fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jone manages to avoid it.
Perälä throws a right hand that misses
and Jone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jone tries to land a front kick but Perälä steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perälä swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jone misses with a body kick.
Perälä drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perälä connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perälä finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Jone misses.
Jone throws a hook but Perälä blocks it.
Perälä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jone.
Perälä takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jone catches Perälä with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jone thows a leg kick but Perälä checks it
and Perälä counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jone is looking to escape.
Jone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Perälä tries to pass to full mount but Jone defends it.
Perälä is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jone is trying to stand up here but Perälä is controlling him well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jone throws a right hand that misses
and Perälä counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perälä.
Jack Jone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jone misses with a jab to the body
and Perälä counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perälä.
Jone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Perälä.
Jone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perälä is out of range.
Perälä with a nice cross.
Jone throws a body kick that misses
letting Perälä counter with a right hand.
Jone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perälä jabs Jone right on the nose. Jone blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perälä avoids the body shot from Jone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perälä misses with a hook
and Jone counters with a right hand to the body.
Perälä moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perälä connects with a leg kick. Jone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perälä connects with a single shot there.
Jone is rocked!
Perälä staying out of range there.
Jone is still on wobbly legs! Can Perälä finish him?
Perälä fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jone checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Jone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perälä drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jone seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Perälä.
Jone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perälä.
Nice takedown defense from Jone. No joy for Perälä on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taisto Perälä.
Well Perälä has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taisto Perälä!
Taisto Perälä bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yngve Stolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zadimus Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolt comes into the arena with Dropkick murphys - Johnny i hardly knew ya blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yngve Stolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zadimus Delacroix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delacroix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Delacroix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delacroix avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Stolt ducks right into an uppercut from Delacroix.
Stolt misses with a straight right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stolt throws a head punch that misses.
Delacroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stolt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Delacroix backwards.
Stolt blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Stolt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Delacroix misses with the head strike.
Delacroix scores with a shot to the side of Stolt's head.
Delacroix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delacroix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stolt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Delacroix.
Delacroix lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delacroix.
Stolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delacroix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delacroix can't find room to land a body shot as Stolt controls the action.
Delacroix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delacroix blocking some punches.
Delacroix blocks a body shot from Stolt.
Delacroix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Stolt.
Delacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
Delacroix tries a body shot but Stolt blocks it.
Nice body punch from Delacroix.
Stolt gets through Delacroix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stolt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Delacroix blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stolt tries a knee to the head but Delacroix blocks it.
Stolt struggles to land a body shot inside as Delacroix controls his hands.
Stolt scores with a shot to the side of Delacroix's head.
Stolt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stolt trying to land knees to the body.
Delacroix lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stolt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Stolt.
Stolt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stolt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stolt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stolt lands with a right to the head.
Delacroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stolt lands a right hand.
A short right from Stolt on the inside.
Stolt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delacroix is rocked!
Delacroix tries a body shot but Stolt blocks it.
Delacroix is still on wobbly legs! Can Stolt finish him?
Delacroix prevents a body shot from Stolt.
Delacroix seems to have recovered his senses.
Stolt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delacroix avoids it.
Stolt blocks an uppercut.
Delacroix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delacroix misses with a punch to the body.
Stolt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stolt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delacroix backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Stolt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolt cracks Delacroix with a nice body shot.
Delacroix looks winded!
Stolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stolt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stolt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Delacroix's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Delacroix drops to his knees and Stolt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngve Stolt!
Yngve Stolt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Wisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MC Wisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Wisk swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beast lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beast has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wisk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wisk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Wisk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wisk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beast scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Wisk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Wisk tries a body shot but Beast blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beast throws a punch but it's blocked by Wisk.
Wisk blocks a body shot from Beast.
A short right from Beast on the inside.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Beast struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisk controls his hands.
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Beast lands an uppercut.
Wisk misses with a body punch.
Wisk lands an uppercut.
Beast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wisk backwards.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Wisk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wisk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beast takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisk controls his hands.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wisk.
Wisk lands a shot to the body.
Beast blocks a body shot from Wisk.
Beast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast can't find room to land a body shot as Wisk controls the action.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Wisk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wisk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beast.
Wisk tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beast prevents a body shot from Wisk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Beast misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wisk can't find room to land a body shot as Beast controls the action.
Beast stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beast lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beast lands with a left to the head.
Beast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beast lands a nice shot to the body.
Wisk blocks an uppercut.
Beast tries a body shot but Wisk blocks it.
Wisk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wisk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Wisk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beast lands a body punch.
Wisk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beast misses with a punch on the inside.
Beast blocking some punches.
Beast misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisk controls his hands.
Wisk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wisk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wisk throws a head punch that misses.
Wisk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beast misses with the head strike.
Beast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wisk pushes Beast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wisk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wisk's elbow.
Beast can't find room to land a body shot as Wisk controls the action.
Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wisk tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wisk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wisk has him pressed against the cage.
Wisk gets through Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beast misses with a body punch.
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 MC Wisk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beast lands with a straight right. Wisk didn't see that one coming.
Wisk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big left from Beast misses.
Wisk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
Beast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wisk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beast moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wisk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast counters with a body kick that stops Wisk in his tracks momentarily.
Wisk connects with a leg kick. Beast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wisk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wisk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wisk misses with a body punch
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick from Wisk.
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beast misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast throws a leg kick but Wisk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wisk at a distance.
Beast moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wisk.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Wisk drives through and clinches with Beast against the cage.
Wisk misses with the head strike.
Wisk misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk cracks Beast with a nice body shot.
Wisk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wisk swings wildly with an uppercut but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wisk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands a shoulder strike.
Beast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Wisk gets through Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wisk's elbow.
Wisk tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wisk digs a right hand underneath Beast's ribcage. Beast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Beast blocks a body shot from Wisk.
Beast lands a body shot.
Wisk throws a head punch that misses.
Wisk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Wisk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast prevents a body shot from Wisk.
Wisk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Beast.
Beast lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Beast.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wisk moves out of range of the body kick.
Wisk throws a leg kick
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Wisk tries to land a front kick but Beast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wisk tried to score with a low kick but Beast checks it.
Wisk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beast keeps the fight on the outside.
Beast follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wisk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wisk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Beast there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Beast as he checks the leg kick.
Beast dips to his left and cracks Wisk with an uppercut!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Beast. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Beast moves away from the strike by Wisk.
Wisk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beast.
Wisk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beast digs a good hook to Wisk's body.
Wisk throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Wisk misses with a shot to the body
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wisk defending well as Beast loads up on a big left hand.
Wisk takes one to the side of the head.
Wisk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beast lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wisk.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wisk.
As Beast tries to get set, Wisk tries to push him back and clinch up but Beast manages to avoid the attempt.
Beast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beast blocks the body kick.
MC Wisk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisk misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wisk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wisk closes the distance and clinches.
Wisk misses with a body punch.
Beast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beast lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beast breaks from the clinch.
Billy Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wisk throws an off balance right hand
and Beast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wisk is looking to chop away at Beast's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beast darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beast takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Wisk.
Wisk misses with a straight left.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wisk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beast.
Beast lands with an overhand left.
Beast checks a leg kick.
Wisk drops his hands momentarily and Beast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wisk misses with a body shot.
Beast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Wisk.
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!
Beast tries a low kick but Wisk avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisk throws a leg kick
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast throws a hook but Wisk avoids it easily.
Wisk looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
Beast lands with a nice body punch.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
Wisk tries to clinch but Beast is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Beast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wisk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wisk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wisk is rocked!
Beast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Wisk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wisk takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast slips a jab from Wisk.
Beast lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wisk's sensitive parts.
Wisk seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beast lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wisk. Beast pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Beast!
Billy Beast took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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