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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghazi Okah (ranked 1919 p4p, 251 weight class) and Jamie Bounty (ranked 1578 p4p, 212 weight class). Okah comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Stone. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Okah
vs
Bounty

195 cm
33
216 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

188 cm
32
197 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
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Sportivité

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 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Bounty!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bounty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Okah clinches.
Bounty gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bounty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Bounty lands an uppercut.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bounty.
Okah is trying to break the clinch but Bounty has him pressed against the cage.

Okah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okah stalks Bounty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bounty's face. Bounty staggers backwards, shaken.
Okah wants to clinch up but Bounty keeps it 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!
Okah closes the distance but Bounty moves to the side
and Bounty counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah moves to clinch but Bounty breaks away
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah dives in and grabs Bounty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bounty pushes down on Okah's head and hops out.
Bounty dodges the punch combination from Okah.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bounty circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Bounty.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bounty misses with a hook.
Okah misses with a double jab.
Bounty looks like he wants to counter punch here.

It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bounty pushes Okah away with a front kick.

Okah has Bounty up against the cage in a clinch.

Okah breaks the clinch.
Bounty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bounty circles away quickly and effectively.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bounty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bounty cracks Okah with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bounty cracks Okah with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okah looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bounty finish him?

Okah is rocked!
Bounty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Okah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okah fails with a takedown attempt.
Okah seems to have got his legs back now.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bounty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bounty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bounty! But no joy.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Bounty circles away.
Okah throws a head kick that misses

and Bounty counters with a nice right hand that sends Okah toppling to the canvas! Okah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bounty finish him?!
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
A jab from Okah misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.

Okah takes the fight into the clinch.
Bounty lands with a light punch inside.
Okah blocks an uppercut.

Okah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okah tries to clinch but Bounty moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bounty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bounty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Okah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bounty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Bounty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Okah sprawling to the canvas! Okah rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bounty finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Bounty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bounty! But no joy.
Bounty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Bounty.
Okah tries to clinch but Bounty moves away
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bounty counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Okah.
Bounty fakes the body blow, causing Okah to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Okah goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Bounty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore Ii (ranked 2633 p4p, 251 weight class) and Brutus Leagatius (ranked 1384 p4p, 158 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.

IsMore Ii
vs
Leagatius

180 cm
26
245 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

195 cm
30
245 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, More IsMore Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Leagatius!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius lands a glancing blow to the side of IsMore Ii's head.

It looks like More IsMore Ii has been cut.
IsMore Ii throws a series of punches but Leagatius moves out of range.
Leagatius avoids the body shot from IsMore Ii.
Leagatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from IsMore Ii.
Leagatius throws a poor cross that misses
enabling IsMore Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
More IsMore Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IsMore Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Leagatius gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leagatius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
IsMore Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leagatius is keeping the position for now.
IsMore Ii stopping the sweep attempt from Leagatius.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore Ii throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius has a closed guard, preventing IsMore Ii from standing up.
Leagatius keeping moving, preventing IsMore Ii from controlling successfully.
Leagatius wants to sweep here but IsMore Ii controlling him for the moment.
Leagatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
IsMore Ii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leagatius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
IsMore Ii passes Leagatius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
IsMore Ii is trying to control. Leagatius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
IsMore Ii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leagatius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
IsMore Ii trying to advance position but Leagatius counters by regaining guard.
Leagatius tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius can't keep his opponent in guard - IsMore Ii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

IsMore Ii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leagatius felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leagatius wants to get back to full guard.

IsMore Ii trying to work for an americana but Leagatius has managed to regain full guard.
Leagatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
IsMore Ii throws a big right hand that misses.
IsMore Ii won't allow Leagatius to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius 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.
Leagatius keeping full guard, as IsMore Ii tries to pass.
Leagatius wants to sweep here but IsMore Ii controlling him for the moment.
IsMore Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Leagatius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
IsMore Ii shoots in for a takedown but Leagatius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
IsMore Ii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
IsMore Ii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leagatius pinned against the cage. Leagatius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsMore Ii tries to clinch there but Leagatius circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
IsMore Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leagatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
IsMore Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leagatius tries to avoid it but IsMore Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leagatius to the ground. Leagatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
IsMore Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leagatius tries to avoid it but IsMore Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leagatius to the ground. Leagatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leagatius lands a body shot.
IsMore Ii is breathing heavily.
IsMore Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leagatius dodges the punch combination from IsMore Ii.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leagatius misses with a low kick as IsMore Ii jumps back.
IsMore Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

IsMore Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leagatius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
IsMore Ii 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.
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 More IsMore Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on More IsMore Ii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

IsMore Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leagatius finds it's way round the side to connect with IsMore Ii's head.

IsMore Ii moves into the clinch.

Leagatius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Leagatius finds it's target.
IsMore Ii moves out of range as Leagatius strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for IsMore Ii. That snapped Leagatius's head back.

It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
IsMore Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leagatius as he avoids it easily.
IsMore Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leagatius as he jumps to the side.
IsMore Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

More IsMore Ii's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore Ii darts in trying to clinch
and Leagatius counters with a huge right that knocks IsMore Ii out cold! Leagatius is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Gomi (ranked 800 p4p, 91 weight class) and Peter Manuel (ranked 2067 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gomi
vs
Manuel

175 cm
33
150 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

163 cm
32
146 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akihiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Peter Manuel has been cut.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Manuel connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
Manuel misses with a jab to the body
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Manuel is rocked!
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Manuel 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 lazy left from Manuel finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manuel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Gomi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manuel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manuel misses with an uppercut
and Gomi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manuel seems to have recovered his senses.
Manuel digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi throws a chopping leg kick but Manuel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Manuel.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomi scores with a body shot.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Manuel moves out of range as Gomi throws a body kick.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomi stuffs the takedown.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Manuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Manuel lands with a shot to the body.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.

Manuel feints and as Gomi raises his hands in defense, Manuel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomi is keeping the position for now.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gomi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Gomi keeping full guard, as Manuel tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to stand up but Manuel isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Manuel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Manuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manuel passes Gomi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manuel stops Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Manuel wants to pass to mount but Gomi is defending the position.

Gomi pushes Manuel off and gets back to his feet.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Manuel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
Manuel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manuel misses with a wild combination.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a nice body shot.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw.

Manuel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomi's half guard.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Manuel is controlling him well.

Manuel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Manuel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Manuel lands a nice shot that snaps Gomi's head back.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
A little feinted left hand from Gomi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Gomi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manuel takes a shot to the head.
Gomi has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
Manuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manuel jumps guard but Gomi stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gomi fails to land.
Gomi misses with a punch on the inside.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Gomi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manuel trying to control the position but instead, Gomi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manuel into the cage.
Manuel fails to pull guard.
Akihiro Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel misses with the head strike.
Manuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomi smiles and moves away.
Gomi throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel blocks a jab.
Manuel throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.

Manuel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gomi kicks Manuel off and gets back to his feet.
Gomi misses with a leg kick.

Gomi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manuel jumps guard but Gomi stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Manuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Manuel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gomi is not content to let Manuel control the position.
Gomi pushes Manuel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manuel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Manuel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gomi pushes Manuel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manuel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Manuel tries to move to mount but Gomi blocks the move with his legs.

Manuel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Manuel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Manuel drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomi is defending well.

Gomi throws Manuel to one side and escapes!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manuel.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
Gomi moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi throws a big counter combination but Manuel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akihiro Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel connects with a single shot there.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Manuel avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Manuel moves away and avoids it.
Manuel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomi checks a low kick from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a hook to the body
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a good low kick that Gomi was not able to check.
Manuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Manuel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomi checks a leg kick.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Manuel - just one landing.
Manuel throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Gomi misses with a hook
and Manuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Manuel moves forwards but Gomi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Manuel misses.
As Manuel looks to move away, Gomi throws a big counter combo but Manuel just gets out of the way.
Manuel goes for a double leg but Gomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomi continues to drive forward.
Gomi throws a solid leg kick but Manuel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gomi.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel misses the jab.
Gomi throws a lazy body kick
and Manuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manuel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Gomi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manuel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomi.
Akihiro Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomi is looking for a counter combo.
Manuel slips a straight right by Gomi.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Gomi.
Manuel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Gomi finds it's target.
Gomi drops Manuel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Manuel! Gomi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akihiro Gomi!
A very excited looking Akihiro Gomi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jallu Pesonen (ranked 365 p4p, 47 weight class) and Rudy Rhod (ranked 581 p4p, 78 weight class). Pesonen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu. Rudy Rhod will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pesonen
vs
Rhod

165 cm
31
156 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

180 cm
31
162 lbs
19 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
Conviction

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rudy Rhod!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pesonen has managed to clinch.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pesonen or not.

Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pesonen thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Pesonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Pesonen only half commits.
Pesonen throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod is looking to slow Pesonen down with leg kicks.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pesonen throws out the jab.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Pesonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pesonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rhod connects with a jab.

Pesonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rhod sprawls well initially but Pesonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rhod on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rhod trying to hold on to Pesonen's head to control him but Pesonen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhod's head.
Rhod trying to control from the bottom.
Rhod has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pesonen trying to mount his opponent but Rhod defends it.
Rhod is staying active underneath Pesonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Pesonen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rhod to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pesonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhod swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pesonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhod has momentary wrist control but Pesonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pesonen postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod trying to keep a closed guard but Pesonen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pesonen avoids a kick to the body.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen lands a nice shot that snaps Rhod's head back.
Pesonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pesonen's sensitive parts.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Pesonen wants to clinch.
Rhod stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pesonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhod, which made it look bad.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Pesonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a nice body shot.
Pesonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pesonen misses the jab.
Pesonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod lands a right hook to the body.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses the jab.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pesonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pesonen moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
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 Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pesonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. Rhod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pesonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhod pinned against the cage. Rhod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pesonen throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Pesonen misses with a body shot
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rhod tries to sprawl but Pesonen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pesonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Pesonen thows a huge punch but Rhod dodges it nicely.
Pesonen trying to control from Rhod's half guard. Rhod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pesonen trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Pesonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen stands up over Rhod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pesonen lands a couple of digs.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhod keeping full guard, as Pesonen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhod pulls Pesonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pesonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pesonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pesonen is fighting to break Rhod's control of his arms but Rhod is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Pesonen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pesonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pesonen lands a couple of elbows.
Pesonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rhod controlling Pesonen's posture.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod is trying to keep Pesonen in close.
Pesonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod looking to control.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Pesonen postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rhod is trying to keep Pesonen in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Pesonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pesonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pesonen.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesonen misses with the combination.
Pesonen defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Pesonen throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesonen misses the target.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Pesonen's head but Pesonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhod sprawls well. Rhod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pesonen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jallu Pesonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod throws out a counter right but Pesonen avoids it with no problem.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Pesonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pesonen somewhat.
Rhod throws a head kick that Pesonen semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesonen takes one to the chin there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rhod!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen checks the leg kick.
Rhod cracks the inside of Pesonen's front leg.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Pesonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pesonen throws a right hand that misses
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut.
Rhod is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rhod slips a jab from Pesonen.
Pesonen moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pesonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Pesonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pesonen misses with a straight left.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Rhod counters by clinching up.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Rhod breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Pesonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pesonen.

Pesonen looking to score a takedown here. Rhod is defending well but Pesonen drives through and ends up in Rhod's guard.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Pesonen 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.
Rhod is pulling down on Pesonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Pesonen, at least for the moment.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pesonen postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Pesonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhod pulls Pesonen in close to prevent any damage.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Pesonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhod is keeping the position for now.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.

Rhod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pesonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pesonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod fails to land with a series of punches.
Pesonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pesonen scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Pesonen.

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 Jallu Pesonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pesonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cook (ranked 943 p4p, 104 weight class) and Misha Collins (ranked 319 p4p, 44 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cook
vs
Collins

173 cm
28
154 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

167 cm
36
148 lbs
27 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook misses with a right hand
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cook thinking.
Collins slips a straight right by Cook.
Collins slips a jab from Cook.
Cook misses with a hook
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins 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.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Cook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins goes for a double leg but Cook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cook continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins moves forwards but Cook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
Collins 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.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Cook misses.
Cook throws a poor cross that misses
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Collins swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins cracks a nice hook into Cook's ribs.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cook rather than just go for the knockout.
Cook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
Cook staying out of range there.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Collins swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook is looking to counter punch.
Cook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cook misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands the left hand.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Collins misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Collins.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Collins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cook swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins jabs Cook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Cook.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cook had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Cook misses with a hook.
Collins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Collins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Collins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Collins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Collins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Cook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Collins lands with a straight right. Cook didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins cracks a nice hook into Cook's ribs.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Cook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Collins.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cook but Cook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cook throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins cracks a nice hook into Cook's ribs.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Cook takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins misses with a hook.
Cook misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Collins cracks Cook with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cook is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cook there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cook walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
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!
Cook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Josh Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Cook.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cook throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Cook throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Cook gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cook controlling Collins's posture.
Collins trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Misha Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Cook counters with a nice body kick.
Cook throws an off balance right hand
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cook doesn't seem bothered though.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Collins works the jab nicely.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Cook counters with a stiff right hand.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Collins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
Cook misses with an uppercut
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Cook backing up. Cook nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.

Collins drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins distracts Cook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Cook blocks nicely.
Cook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Josh Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook being controlled here, momentarily.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins distracts Cook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.
Cook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Collins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cook looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins lands a nice hook to Cook's body. Cook takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Misha Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Misha Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Collins's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Collins!
After the fight, Misha Collins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdel Mumu (ranked 311 p4p, 43 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 128 p4p, 19 weight class). Partio has chosen Sininen sunnuntai as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mumu
vs
Partio

175 cm
28
169 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

185 cm
36
163 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Pit Bull Development

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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdel Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Partio slips a straight right by Mumu.
Mumu avoids the head kick by Partio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Partio jabs Mumu right on the nose. Mumu blinks but takes it well.
Mumu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu takes one to the side of the head.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mumu stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mumu in his tracks.
Partio connects with a right hand. Mumu shakes it off.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mumu's sensitive parts.
Mumu misses the shot to the body.
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!
Partio lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Mumu's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Mumu misses.
Mumu misses the jab.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Partio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mumu slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mumu misses its target.
Mumu moves out of range of the body kick.
Mumu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Partio in his tracks.

Mumu moves into the clinch successfully.
Partio prevents a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu misses with some punches.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio blocking some punches.
Partio prevents a body shot from Mumu.
A right handed body shot lands from Mumu.
Partio has Mumu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mumu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mumu is leaning against Partio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Partio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mumu pushes Partio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mumu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Partio takes one on the button.
Partio misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.

Partio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Partio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mumu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Partio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mumu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mumu is trying is best to control the position here.
Partio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Partio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Partio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mumu's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu wants to improve his position but Partio is controlling well.
Partio throwing shots but Mumu is blocking nicely.
Partio throwing shots but Mumu is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mumu is trying to control but can't.

Partio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumu is just riding it out for now. Partio eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Partio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mumu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mumu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Partio.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Partio working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Partio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mumu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Partio.
Mumu wants to improve his position but Partio is controlling well.
Mumu is working hard here to advance position.
Partio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mumu is doing well to control the position and prevent Partio from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Partio misses with a low kick as Mumu jumps back.
Partio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Partio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mumu avoids a kick to the body.

Mumu clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
Mumu lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Mumu breaks the clinch.
Mumu digs a good body shot into Partio's ribs.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Mumu tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Mumu scores with a head kick. Partio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partio is defended easily by Mumu.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Partio tries a low kick but Mumu avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumu wants to clinch up but Partio keeps it at a distance.
Partio with the counter takedown but Mumu avoids it easily.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mumu misses the shot to the body.
Partio goes for a double leg but Mumu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mumu continues to drive forward.
Mumu moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumu misses the target.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Mumu clinches with his opponent.
Mumu gets through Partio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Partio is trying to pull guard but Mumu has him pressed against the cage.
Abdel Mumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Mumu controls his hands.
Mumu misses with some punches.

Mumu breaks the clinch.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio feints the counter takedown.
Abdel Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio throws a leg kick but Mumu moved away.
Partio throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Mumu tries to close the distance and clinch but Partio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Mumu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Partio throws a leg kick but Mumu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mumu digs a good hook to Partio's body.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Mumu.
Partio throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mumu defends it well.
Partio dips to his left and cracks Mumu with an uppercut!
Mumu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio counters with a good low kick that Mumu was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Mumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Mumu finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio throws a lazy head kick
and Mumu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Partio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Mumu misses its target.
Mumu tries to clinch there but Partio circles away.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mumu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Mumu tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Mumu.
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Partio as he connects with a hook.
Mumu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Partio's head.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Mumu works Partio's body with a nice hook.
Mumu misses with a wild body shot.
Partio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Partio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mumu's head.
Mumu cracks Partio with a good jab.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mumu.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio looks for the body kick but Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio moves away from the strike by Mumu.
A lazy body kick from Partio
and Mumu counters with a good, hard body kick but Partio shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Mumu.
Mumu throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Partio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Partio misses with a low kick.
As Partio backs away, Mumu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Mumu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mumu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Mumu defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu lands a right hook to the body.
Mumu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mumu moves into the clinch successfully.

Mumu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Partio throws a head kick but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Mumu misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio connects with a right hand. Mumu shakes it off.
Partio swats away the attempt to clinch by Mumu.
Partio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mumu. That one must have hurt.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Jab by Mumu.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partio cracks Mumu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mumu checks it well.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumu blocks the leg kick.
Mumu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mumu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Mumu closes the distance and clinches.
Partio misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mumu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdel Mumu is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio digs a good hook to Mumu's body.
A good leg kick by Mumu.

Mumu closes the distance and pushes Partio back into the cage.
Partio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Mumu avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Mumu stops a takedown attempt from Partio.
Partio misses with some punches.

Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mumu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu has time to react.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Mumu connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
Partio throws out a counter right but Mumu avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Partio blocks a jab.

Partio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mumu's guard.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Mumu blocks nicely.
Partio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mumu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mumu controlling the position.
Partio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mumu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Partio is in close to Mumu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Mumu blocks nicely.
Partio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mumu taking a bit of punishment here - Partio scoring with strikes.
Partio misses with the ground and pound.
Partio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mumu is avoiding damage well.
Partio is chipping away with strikes.
Mumu defending against the ground and pound.
Partio in side control, throwing shots but Mumu defends.
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!
The strikes coming from Partio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Partio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Partio misses with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katu Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katu Partio!
Katu Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 298 p4p, 41 weight class) and Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 73 p4p, 13 weight class). Chikatchawan comes into the arena with Animal blaring out of the sound system. Robinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep. Tsoko Chikatchawan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ja Wuan Robinson's chin.

Chikatchawan
vs
Wuan Robinson

192 cm
33
217 lbs
29 - 9 - 0

188 cm
34
208 lbs
32 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chikatchawan.
Robinson misses with a body punch

and Chikatchawan counters with a head kick that drops Robinson to the mat! Robinson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Robinson is rocked!
Chikatchawan throws a big shot that misses.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chikatchawan cracks Robinson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Robinson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chikatchawan finish him?
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chikatchawan finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice leg kick.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson slips under a jab from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan is looking to land body kicks.
Chikatchawan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRobinson.

Chikatchawan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Robinson sprawling to the canvas! Robinson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chikatchawan finish him?!
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Chikatchawan throws out a leg kick but Robinson moves out of range and Chikatchawan only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Robinson misses.
As Robinson backs away, Chikatchawan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chikatchawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Robinson catches Chikatchawan right on the button with a cross.
Chikatchawan swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chikatchawan slips under a jab from Robinson.
Chikatchawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chikatchawan moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the head.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chikatchawan lands with a good body shot.
Chikatchawan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Chikatchawan is out of range.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Robinson.
Robinson throws a push kick but Chikatchawan slaps the foot to one side.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan lands with an overhand left.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.

Robinson lands a big head kick that sends Chikatchawan tumbling to the mat! Robinson takes a step backwards and waves Chikatchawan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Chikatchawan is rocked!
Chikatchawan is holding his hands too far apart here. Robinson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Chikatchawan is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 72 p4p, 9 weight class) and Liam Gallagher (ranked 347 p4p, 48 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Slice
vs
Gallagher

202 cm
33
270 lbs
34 - 8 - 1

210 cm
33
265 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher takes one to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Slice.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Gallagher.
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Gallagher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slice blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Slice misses with a hook.
Gallagher lands a right hook to the body.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Gallagher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gallagher takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gallagher gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher walks into a straight right hand from Slice.
Slice has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slice avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Gallagher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher lands a leg kick that knocks Slice off balance momentarily.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Slice.
That kick from Gallagher tenderised Slice's leg. Slice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slice rather than just go for the knockout.
Gallagher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gallagher looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Slice.
Jab from Slice.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slice.
Slice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gallagher misses with a right hand
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.

Gallagher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Slice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Slice.
Nice body punch from Slice.
A hook to the body from Slice.
A right hand to the body from Slice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head.
Slice lands with a left to the head.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Slice.
Slice gets through Gallagher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Slice.
Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.
Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.

Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice lands a right hook to the body.
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slice lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slice thuds a left hand into Gallagher's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gallagher's sensitive parts.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher misses with a jab to the body
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Slice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slice throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher tries to counter with a clinch but Slice shakes him off and moves away.
Gallagher defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Slice looks to land a body kick but Gallagher moved away.
Gallagher throws a poor cross that misses
and Slice counters with a thumping low kick.
Slice throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Slice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Slice as he connects with a hook.
Slice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallagher throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Slice scores with a jab. Gallagher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Slice scoring well with a low kick there.

Slice lands a big uppercut and Gallagher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gallagher looks OK. Slice waves Gallagher back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Slice cracks Gallagher with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gallagher looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slice finish him?

Gallagher is rocked!
Slice looks to throw the jab but Gallagher is out of range.
Gallagher is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Gallagher drops his hands momentarily. Slice doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gallagher staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gallagher doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
A very excited looking Kimbo Slice rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 85 p4p, 15 weight class) and Mick Murphy (ranked 45 p4p, 9 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Magufuli I V
vs
Murphy

195 cm
31
216 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

193 cm
31
208 lbs
27 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magufuli I V lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Magufuli I V takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Magufuli I V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magufuli I V lands the left hand.
Murphy throws a front kick that sends Magufuli I V stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.

Magufuli I V gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy pushes Magufuli I V back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Magufuli I V moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Magufuli I V takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Magufuli I V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Magufuli I V checks it
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Magufuli I V misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magufuli I V, right into the meat.
Magufuli I V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy moves out of range as Magufuli I V strikes.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Magufuli I V is wise to it.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magufuli I V. That did some damage!
Murphy misses with a hook

and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp one two that drops Murphy! Magufuli I V thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murphy to his feet! Murphy is in big trouble!

Murphy is rocked!
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Magufuli I V closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Murphy out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V retains his light heavyweight title!
Kassim Magufuli I V decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mick Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'I think somebody roofied me . . .'.

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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avraam Papadopoulos (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class) and Paul Warror (ranked 21 p4p, 4 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Papadopoulos
vs
Warror

187 cm
29
181 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

185 cm
35
180 lbs
30 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avraam Papadopoulos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Warror scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warror scores with a head kick. Papadopoulos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Warror missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos scores with a spinning back kick!
Warror misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos thinks about countering with a head kick.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Warror tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Warror misses with a hook.
Warror takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Warror.
Warror checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Warror looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warror checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warror throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos cracks Warror with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Warror counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Warror's knee but Warror avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warror lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Warror is having none of it.
Warror appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warror paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warror checks it well.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Warror feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Warror counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Warror misses with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warror thinking.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Warror keeps Papadopoulos at a distance using the push kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warror tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Warror throws a head kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warror throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror throws a shot to the body.
Warror paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Warror looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Warror strikes.
Warror wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos cracks Warror with an open hand slap.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Warror misses with a head kick.
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror pushes Papadopoulos away with a front kick.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Warror moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Warror is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Warror tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Warror 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.

Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
Warror throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Papadopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Warror lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papadopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warror cracks the inside of Papadopoulos's front leg.
Papadopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warror backs up against the cage.
Warror takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warror punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Warror lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papadopoulos at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror looks to land a combination but Papadopoulos avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Warror swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Warror.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Warror's knee but Warror avoids it well.
Warror motions for Papadopoulos to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warror there as he acknowledges the shot.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warror takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos works Warror's body with a nice hook.
Warror moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Papadopoulos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Warror has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Warror and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Warror.
Papadopoulos thows a body kick. Warror tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Warror circles away.
Warror throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Warror's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warror scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Warror misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos looks to throw a body kick
and Warror counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warror avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warror looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Warror connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Warror as he connects with a hook.
Warror misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos counters with a head kick. That will keep Warror thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice shot lands for Warror.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Warror down.
Nice straight punches there by Warror. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warror.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warror under the eye.
A slapping body kick lands there for Warror.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Warror throws a one two combo.
Warror connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warror 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 Papadopoulos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papadopoulos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Papadopoulos's calf.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Warror throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papadopoulos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Warror moved away.
Warror thinks about the counter body kick.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Warror throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Papadopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Warror working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow.

Warror pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warror takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warror moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Warror throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Warror has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos cracks Warror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Warror.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warror's calf.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Papadopoulos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Warror.
Warror misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warror manages to circle out of the way.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Warror.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warror can pounce on him.
Warror blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Papadopoulos if he has to take too many more of those.

Papadopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Warror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror misses with a head kick.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warror gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Warror jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warror takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Warror blocks a jab.
Warror is looking to score with low kicks.
Warror swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.

Papadopoulos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warror lands with a light punch inside.
Warror lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warror tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos presses Warror against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Warror moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Warror takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Warror. That one must have hurt.
Warror lands with a good body shot.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Warror on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
A jab lands there for Warror.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Warror's front leg with a kick but Warror checks it.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Warror. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warror.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warror misses with a low kick as Papadopoulos jumps back.
Warror connects with a crisp jab.
Warror scores with a hook.
Warror's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warror scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Warror throws a head kick that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warror counters with a body kick that stops Papadopoulos in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Warror scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Warror throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Warror slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.

Papadopoulos forces Warror back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warror breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warror slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Warror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Warror misses.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Warror checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Warror checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Warror misses.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Papadopoulos has managed to clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.

Warror breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Warror 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warror checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Warror takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warror throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos had his way with Paul Warror in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warror 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 Papadopoulos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papadopoulos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror cracks Papadopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Warror lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror scores with a shot to the body.
Warror staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Warror's front leg but catches the back leg as Warror tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Papadopoulos 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.
Warror throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warror backs up against the cage.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Warror down with leg kicks.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos thumps Warror with a low kick.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warror has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Warror cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Warror counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papadopoulos thinking.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Warror.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Warror bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. Warror looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Warror checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Warror moves out of range easily.
Warror connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Warror tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warror to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Some bone on bone action there as Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warror feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papadopouloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warror thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Warror is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Warror throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Warror.
I think Warror 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Warror!
Paul Warror is the new welterweight champion!
Paul Warror seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.