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2010 European WW GP Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triston Baal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Triston Baal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Shankar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Baal misses the target.
Shankar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baal sprawls well initially but Shankar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baal is looking for a sweep. Shankar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baal wants to control but Shankar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shankar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shankar trying to control from half guard but Baal is working away.
Shankar is trying to work for a kimura but Baal is defending well.
Baal is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar is trying to control the action in half guard but Baal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankar throwing shots but Baal is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baal misses with a body shot.
Baal throws the left hand but Shankar avoids the punch easily.
Shankar walks into a straight right hand from Baal.
Shankar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shankar moves out of range as Baal strikes.
Baal throws a hook to the side of Shankar's head but Shankar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankar blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baal misses with a takedown
and Shankar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baal!
Baal is desperately trying to improve his position but Shankar has a good base and remains in mount.
Shankar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shankar tries to get the hooks in deep but Baal pushed the leg off.
Baal tries to break free.
Shankar is punishing Baal with strikes - can he finish him?!
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!
Baal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shankar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankar lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Baal.
Shankar trying to control.
Shankar not allowing Baal to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shankar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Baal trying to control but not successfully.
Shankar looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Baal is controlling Shankar 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Baal throws a strike but Shankar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Shankar dominated that round.
That's time! Baal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shankar staying out of range there.
Shankar with a poor takedown
and Baal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baal throws a jab when Shankar was well out of range.
Shankar blocks a jab.
Shankar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baal is fending him off so far but Shankar persists. Nope, Baal circles away and we're back to standing.
Baal looks to throw the jab but Shankar is out of range.
Shankar misses with a takedown
and Baal counters with a nice uppercut.
Triston Baal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Shankar.
Shankar tries for a takedown but Baal circles away easily
and Baal counters with a one-two to the body.
Andre Shankar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankar defending well as Baal loads up on a big left hand.
Baal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shankar shoots and misses
and Baal counters with a straight right hand.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shankar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baal is trying desperately to improve position.
Shankar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baal is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankar goes for an armbar but Baal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Baal.
Baal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shankar's guard.
Shankar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baal.
Shankar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shankar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baal with the ground and pound but Shankar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shankar keeping moving, preventing Baal from controlling successfully.
Baal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shankar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baal trying to control the position from guard on top but Shankar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shankar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baal.
Shankar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shankar misses with a takedown attempt
and Baal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shankar kicks Baal off and gets back to his feet.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baal as he jumps to the side.
Baal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Shankar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shankar lands a couple of elbows.
Shankar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Baal dominated that second round.
That's time! Baal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shankar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shankar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baal wants to sweep here but Shankar controlling him for the moment.
Shankar trying to control the position from guard on top but Baal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shankar manages to get himself to full guard.
Shankar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baal passes into half guard.
Shankar wants to get back to his feet.
Baal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baal lands with a punch from half guard.
Baal wants to control but Shankar is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baal stops Shankar from getting back to his feet.
Baal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shankar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baal is looking to stall here but Shankar recovers full guard.
Baal prevents Shankar from getting back to his feet.
Baal wants to control from the top but Shankar keeps moving.
Shankar is looking to stand up but Baal isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shankar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baal takes a swing at Shankar's ribcage but misses.
Baal with a nice cross.
Baal throws an overhand right that lands on Shankar's shoulder, as Shankar tries to avoid the shot.
Baal with a nice cross.
Baal stuffs the takedown.
Baal throws a hook but Shankar blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baal.
Shankar misses with a takedown
and Baal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shankar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Triston Baal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Shankar.
Shankar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shankar moves away from the strike by Baal.
Shankar ducks under a wild hook from Baal.
Baal loads up on a big right hand but Shankar slips the punch.
Shankar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baal.
Baal looks to land a right hand but Shankar moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triston Baal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triston Baal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edzard Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett's entrance music is Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Ling has chosen Gemüseeintopf as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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233 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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286 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Edzard Ling!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ling lands a shot to the body.
Garnett lands a shoulder strike.
Ling has a couple of punches blocked by Garnett.
Ling swings wildly with an uppercut but Garnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ling blocks a body shot from Garnett.
Garnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Ling.
Garnett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ling.
Garnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ling's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Ling - that landed with a thud.
Garnett is breathing heavily.
Ling content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garnetts head.
It looks like Kelvin Garnett has been cut.
Ling stalling the fight.
Garnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Ling uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ling.
Garnett throws a head punch that misses.
Garnett misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garnett.
Garnett blocking some punches.
Ling pushes off an throws an elbow but Garnett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ling.
Ling misses with the head strike.
Ling creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ling takes a shot to the head.
Garnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ling swings wildly with an uppercut but Garnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ling lands a left hand.
Garnett misses with some punches.
Ling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garnett backwards.
Garnett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ling is keeping busy.
Ling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garnett backwards.
A hook to the body from Ling.
Ling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garnett fails to land.
Ling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garnett blocks an uppercut.
Garnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Ling won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Ling fails to land.
Garnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Ling.
A head punch on the inside from Ling fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ling lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ling.
Ling lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ling manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelvin Garnett's cut is getting worse.
Garnett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ling swings wildly with an uppercut but Garnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ling pushes Garnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garnett trying to control the position but instead, Ling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garnett into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ling blocks an uppercut.
Ling lands an uppercut.
Ling throws a head punch that misses.
Ling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ling scores with a shot to the side of Garnett's head.
Ling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Garnett.
Ling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling blocks an uppercut.
Garnett misses with some punches.
Garnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Ling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelvin Garnett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garnett is trying to stall.
Garnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garnett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Garnett.
Garnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ling backwards.
Ling pushes Garnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ling digs a right hand underneath Garnett's ribcage. Garnett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garnett blocks an uppercut.
Ling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garnett.
Ling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeez, Kelvin Garnett's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ling lands a hook that snaps the head of Garnett backwards.
Ling lands with a short shot to the head.
Garnett is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kelvin Garnett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edzard Ling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Costa's choice of entrance music: Stratovarius - Dreamweaver. Jose Costa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tugg Speedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Costa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa walks into a jab.
Speedman throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Costa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costa throws a hook but Speedman blocks it.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Speedman throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speedman checks a low kick from Costa.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Speedman shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Speedman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa lands a jab to Speedman's midsection.
Speedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Speedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa lands a front kick.
Costa digs a good body shot into Speedman's ribs.
Speedman is breathing heavily.
Speedman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Speedman takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speedman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costa can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Speedman down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa throws a head kick but Speedman moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Costa.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Costa cracks Speedman with a big elbow.
Costa controls the position.
Speedman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Costa scoring with punches and elbows.
Costa takes a little break here. Speedman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
I looks like Costa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman is trying to get back to half guard.
Speedman is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa controlling the position.
Costa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Speedman to see if he's OK.
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.
You can see the frustration on Speedman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Speedman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Speedman is trying to work for a sweep but Costa has mounted him!
Speedman wants to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Costa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Speedman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Speedman taking shots to the head.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speedman can't escape the position.
Costa lands a big shot there that rocks Speedman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Speedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
Speedman looks to throw the jab but Costa is out of range.
Costa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Speedman misses.
Costa rushes Speedman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Costa.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedman's sensitive parts.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Speedman swivels and escapes.
Costa is looking to clinch but Speedman is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa throws a leg kick that misses.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speedman. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Costa wants to clinch.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Speedman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Speedman dives in and grabs Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes down on Speedman's head and hops out.
Jose Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speedman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Speedman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Speedman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Costa lands.
Costa tries to clinch but Speedman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Speedman misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Speedman.
Speedman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costa's waist but Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Speedman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Costa.
Costa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Costa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Speedman shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa lands a really nice looking cross but Speedman seems unphased.
Costa lands a big head kick that sends Speedman tumbling to the mat! Costa takes a step backwards and waves Speedman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Speedman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Costa throws a push kick but Speedman slaps the foot to one side.
Speedman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Speedman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a good low kick that Speedman was not able to check.
Speedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa throws a body punch but Speedman moves out of range.
Costa wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Costa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Speedman misses.
Speedman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman'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. This is the final round!
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speedman's calf.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa clinches.
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Speedman tries to pull guard but Costa holds him up against the cage and eventually Speedman drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Speedman tries to pull guard but Costa holds him up against the cage and eventually Speedman drops back down to his feet.
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speedman digs a good hook to Costa's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costa throws a combination that misses
and Speedman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Speedman.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speedman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Speedman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speedman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Costa counters with a good low kick that Speedman was not able to check.
Speedman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Speedman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speedman lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa cracks the inside of Speedman's front leg.
Good exchange - Costa coming out on top.
Speedman checks a low kick from Costa.
Speedman misses with a straight left.
Speedman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speedman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Costa lands with a right hand.
Tugg Speedman's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Costa was covering up waiting for the punch and Speedman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Speedman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Costa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Costa has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Speedman's head.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Costa with a nice head shot there.
Jose Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Speedman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Costa uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman is not content to let Costa control the position.
Speedman is looking for a sweep.
Costa working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa controlling the position from side mount.
Costa looks up at the clock and then as Speedman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Costa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Halo as his entrance music. Dwayne Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson tries to bum rush Davies with a series of wild strikes but Davies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with a hook. Davies ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Don Davies has been cut.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Davies avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
Davies gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Davies has control of the leg.
Davies working the head and body with strikes.
Davies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Davies has control of the leg.
Davies looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davies lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davies.
Davies tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davies working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davies slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Davies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davies.
Davies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davies wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Davies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davies staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davies is avoiding damage well.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davies avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Davies manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Davies wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Davies's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Davies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davies is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Don Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson tries to bum rush Davies with a series of wild strikes but Davies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Davies clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Davies turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Davies sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Davies scoring with punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davies sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Davies tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Davies tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Davies.
Davies creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davies tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Davies creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davies lands an elbow.
Davies is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson regains half guard.
Davies thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davies connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
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!
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Davies is controlling him
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davies.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davies prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Davies circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Davies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Davies's cut.
That's time! Davies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Davies defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davies counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Davies.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Davies tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies.
Davies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Davies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davies is keeping busy.
Davies fails to pull guard.
Davies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davies manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davies moves into the clinch.
Davies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Davies.
Johnson has Davies up against the cage in a clinch.
Davies blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Davies digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davies scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davies.
Davies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Davies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson works on Davies's body with a couple of short punches.
Davies is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Johnson pushes Davies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Davies wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Davies moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davies counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Davies's head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Davies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davies.
Davies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Davies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davies blocks an uppercut.
Johnson stalling the fight.
A short right from Davies.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Davies wants a takedown.
Davies stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davies's elbow.
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 Don Davies.
I think Davies has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Davies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto comes to the cage accompanied by adu-kein scherz. Sokka has chosen Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Sokka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Augusto did well to prevent Sokka getting side control.
Sokka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Augusto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sokka.
Augusto wants to improve his position but Sokka is controlling well.
Sokka is trying to control the action in half guard but Augusto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Augusto wants to get back to full guard.
Sokka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Augusto tries to kick Sokka off but Sokka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Augusto is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sokka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Augusto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto misses with a straight right.
Sokka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sokka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sokka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Augusto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Augusto lands with a light punch inside.
Augusto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokka fails to pull guard.
Fernando Augusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Sokka.
Sokka prevents a body shot from Augusto.
Augusto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokka fails to pull guard.
Sokka successfully pulls guard.
Sokka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Augusto defends well.
Augusto looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Augusto.
Augusto throwing strikes from guard but Sokka blocks nicely.
Augusto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokka working a defensive guard but Augusto passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sokka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augusto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Sokka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Augusto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Augusto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Augusto with shots to the head and body - Sokka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sokka tries to hold on but Augusto pushes him away.
Sokka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka regains half guard.
Augusto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sokka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sokka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Augusto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Augusto wants to get back to full guard.
Sokka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Sokka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augusto throws a nice looking combination but Sokka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sokka fails to land the takedown.
Sokka tries to clinch there but Augusto circles away.
Fernando Augusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augusto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokka.
Sokka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Augusto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sokka somewhat.
Augusto connects with a nice looking jab.
Sokka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augusto.
Augusto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokka.
Augusto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Augusto misses.
Sokka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Augusto sprawls well. Augusto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokka gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernando Augusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Sokka.
Augusto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Augusto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Augusto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka closes the distance and clinches up with Augusto, looking for a takedown. Sokka pushes Augusto against the cage but Augusto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Augusto misses with a hook.
Augusto stuns Sokka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sokka blocks a jab.
Sokka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Augusto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sokka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Augusto circles away.
Sokka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sokka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Augusto pinned against the cage. Augusto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Augusto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Augusto.
Augusto leaves Sokka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augusto swings for the body but Sokka moves out of range.
Sokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augusto.
Augusto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sokka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokka.
Augusto throws a series of strikes that have Sokka backpedaling.
Augusto tries to clinch up.
Fernando Augusto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Sokka or perhaps it was just good defense by Augusto which made him look bad.
Sokka is breathing heavily.
Augusto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Augusto wants it to stay on the feet.
Augusto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokka.
Augusto throws a body punch but Sokka moves out of range.
Augusto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augusto stalks Sokka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sokka's face. Sokka staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka shoots in and drives through. Augusto sprawls well.
Augusto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sokka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Augusto is fending him off so far but Sokka persists. Nope, Augusto circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Augusto.
Sokka tries for a takedown but Augusto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokka misses with a takedown attempt - Augusto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sokka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augusto to score with a decent uppercut.
Augusto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Antti Sokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augusto clinches up against the cage.
Sokka jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augusto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Augusto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Augusto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Augusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augusto is one step ahead there.
Augusto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augusto stopping the sweep attempt from Sokka.
Augusto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Augusto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sokka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Augusto sprawls well. Augusto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokka gets slowly back to his feet.
Augusto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokka fails with a takedown attempt.
Augusto looks to land a right hand but Sokka moved out of range.
Augusto throws out a loose jab but Sokka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augusto misses with the combination.
Sokka defending well as Augusto loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokka dodges the punch combination from Augusto.
Sokka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Augusto!
Sokka tries to control but Augusto wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sokka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sokka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sokka with shots to the head and body - Augusto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sokka tries to control but Augusto wriggling away.
Sokka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Augusto has worked his arm free - good work by Augusto!
Sokka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sokka wants to control but Augusto is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sokka off and has taken his back!
Augusto doesn't have the hooks in and Sokka manages to turn into his guard.
Sokka looking to pass the guard.
Sokka looking to sit in guard and control but Augusto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Augusto won't allow Sokka to sweep him here.
Augusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka wants to sweep here but Augusto controlling him for the moment.
Augusto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sokka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Augusto, into his guard.
Augusto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sokka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augusto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokka landing with the ground and pound.
Sokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokka advances to half guard.
Sokka prevents Augusto from improving his position.
Sokka is looking for a kimura but Augusto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokka to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Sokka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sokka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Sokka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jet leet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawike comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax w/ Public Enemy - Bring the Noise. leet has chosen hhhhh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kileki Kawike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, jet leet!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
leet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
leet shoots in but Kawike avoids the takedown attempt easily.
leet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kawike moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kawike lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawike defending well as leet loads up on a big left hand.
leet throws a body punch but Kawike moves out of range.
leet fails with the takedown.
leet misses with a body shot.
Kawike slips a jab from leet.
Kawike lands a jab to leet's midsection.
Kawike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawike thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of leet's head.
leet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawike slips under a jab from leet.
Kawike is looking to wear down leet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kawike throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
leet misses with a body punch
letting Kawike counter with a right hand.
Kawike slips under a jab from leet.
Kawike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from leet.
leet wants to clinch
and Kawike counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps leet thinking.
Kawike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. leet doesn't seem bothered though.
leet looks gassed!
Kawike lands with a straight right. leet didn't see that one coming.
Kawike misses with a body shot.
Kawike with a hook.
Kileki Kawike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawike works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kawike lands with a right hand.
leet wants to clinch up but Kawike keeps it at a distance.
Kawike looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawike shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kawike showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawike thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kawike slips a nice elbow through leet's hands, connecting with leet's forehead.
Kawike is thwarting leet's attempts to control the position.
leet is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kawike is staying active.
Kawike is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kawike 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.
Kawike wants to control but leet is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
leet wants to control but Kawike is keeping busy.
Kawike is looking for a kimura here.
leet tries to roll over but Kawike keeps him under control.
Kawike seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
leet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawike.
leet wants to clinch.
Kawike throws a shot to the body.
leet misses with the combination.
Kawike throws a sloppy head kick and leet moves out of range easily.
Kawike scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - leet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawike connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kawike looks to land a right hand but leet moved out of range.
leet tries to clinch there but Kawike circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
leet slips under a jab from Kawike.
Kawike lands with a hook. leet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawike avoids a punch combination nicely.
leet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from leet.
leet staying out of range there.
leet swinging wildly here.
leet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawike moves away.
Kawike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
leet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kawike manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kawike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kawike is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawike wants to stand up but leet is controlling the position.
Kawike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kawike wants to pass the guard but leet is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kawike decides to stand up.
A head kick misses from Kawike.
leet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawike.
leet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kawike counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawike moves away from the strike by leet.
leet tries to bum rush Kawike with a series of wild strikes but Kawike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
leet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
leet has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by leet.
leet blocking some punches.
leet throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawike.
leet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
leet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawike misses with a double jab.
leet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
leet defending well as Kawike loads up on a big left hand.
Kawike swats away the attempt to clinch by leet.
leet cracks Kawike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
leet wants to clinch up but Kawike keeps it at a distance.
A cross from leet lands.
Kawike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawike shoots in for a takedown but leet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawike lands a nice shot that snaps leet's head back.
Kawike just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawike keeps the fight on the outside.
leet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
leet ducks under a wild hook from Kawike.
leet lands with a straight right. Kawike didn't see that one coming.
leet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
leet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kawike is looking to improve his position.
leet wants to take a breather but Kawike is having none of it.
leet trying to pass the guard but Kawike defending well.
leet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kawike slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
leet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawike works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
leet trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jet leet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kawike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawike misses the jab.
Kawike throws a lazy right hand but leet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawike shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and leet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
leet defending well as Kawike loads up on a big left hand.
leet wants to clinch.
leet looks to throw the jab but Kawike is out of range.
Nice defenses there by leet.
leet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawike throws out the jab.
leet misses with an uppercut.
Kawike thows a body shot but no joy.
leet fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
leet tries to clinch but Kawike is having none of it.
jet leet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawike takes a jab right on the kisser.
leet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
leet is looking to clinch but Kawike is avoiding it.
leet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawike avoids it really well and circles away.
leet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kawike.
Kawike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. leet doesn't seem bothered though.
leet misses with a body shot.
leet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
leet tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawike swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
leet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawike lands a body shot.
Kawike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kawike misses its intended target.
leet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawike misses with an uppercut.
leet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
leet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawike swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling leet to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawike misses with a wild body shot.
Kawike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
leet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawike.
Kawike with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawike connects with a single shot there.
Kawike scores with a jab to the jaw.
leet doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawike circles away.
Jab, jab by Kawike - just one landing.
leet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawike in his tracks.
Kawike misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from leet does no damage.
leet throws a hook but Kawike blocks it.
leet tries to clinch but Kawike is having none of it.
leet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
leet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
leet throws the left hand but Kawike avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Kawike.
Kawike lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as leet backs up against the cage.
leet takes one to the chin there.
leet swinging wildly here.
leet is looking to clinch but Kawike is avoiding it.
leet wants to clinch up but Kawike keeps it at a distance.
leet throws a hook but Kawike blocks it.
leet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawike just misses with a punch to the body.
leet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawike.
Kawike digs a good body shot into leet's ribs.
leet moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but leet was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawike.
leet misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Kawike lands an impressive looking overhand right. leet doesn't seem phased though.
leet is looking to clinch.
Kawike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
leet slips a jab and a cross from Kawike.
Nice shot by Kawike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
leet with a jab.
leet misses with a looping right.
Kawike connects with the punch.
Kawike misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kileki Kawike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawike has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kileki Kawike!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taika Lono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taika Lono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pena!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lono ducks under a wild hook from Pena.
Pentti Pena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena misses with a wild body shot.
Pena throws an overhand right that lands on Lono's shoulder, as Lono tries to avoid the shot.
Pena just misses with a punch to the body.
Lono clinches with his opponent.
Pena tries to stall but Lono uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lono is pressed up against the cage. Pena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lono down to the mat. Lono avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pena with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lono ducks under a wild hook from Pena.
Lono throws out a loose jab but Pena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lono connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lono scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Pena misses.
A jab from Lono misses.
Lono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lono sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lono tries to clinch up but Pena circles away and keeps his distance.
Pena throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lono to counter with a crisp jab.
Pena takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pena misses with a body shot.
Lono uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
A jab from Lono misses.
Pena has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pena falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lono counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pena is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lono takes a swing at Pena's ribcage but misses.
Lono blocks a jab.
Pena lands a nice hook to Lono's body. Lono takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pena throws out a loose jab but Lono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lono throws out a loose jab but Pena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pena throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pena looks gassed!
Pena with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Pena misses.
Pena blocks a jab.
Pena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lono.
Lono jabs at Pena's body.
Pena misses with a body punch
and Lono counters with a straight right hand.
Lono connects with a looping right hand.
Pena misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lono counters with a right hand to the body.
Lono tries to bum rush Pena with a series of wild strikes but Pena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena misses with a wild body shot.
Lono ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lono lands a jab to the head.
Pena is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lono rather than just go for the knockout.
Lono feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pena's calf.
Lono lunges at Pena with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pena's hand.
Jab by Lono.
Lono throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lono rushes Pena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lono lands a nice uppercut.
Lono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lono.
Lono scores with a shot to the side of Pena's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lono.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lono lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lono.
A short right from Lono on the inside.
Lono scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lono works on Pena's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lono.
A body shot lands from Lono.
Lono controlling the action here for a moment.
Lono is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pena backwards.
Lono lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pena prevents a body shot from Lono.
Lono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pena backwards.
Pena is trying to force a seperation but Lono has the dominant position.
Pena taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taika Lono dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lono cracks a nice hook into Pena's ribs.
Lono lands with a nice body punch.
Lono digs a good body shot into Pena's ribs.
Pena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lono lands with a hook. Pena tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lono throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lono.
Lono lands a jab to the nose.
Pena tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lono slips under a jab from Pena.
Pena is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Lono. Beautiful body shot.
Pena throws out a loose jab but Lono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lono lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lono lands with a good body shot.
Lono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A jab from Lono finds it's way through Pena's defenses.
Lono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pena manages to avoid it.
Lono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lono misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Lono.
Lono fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pena.
Pena takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pena takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab from Lono.
Pena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lono moves out of range of the strikes.
Taika Lono is winning the standup battle so far.
Pena throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lono scores with a hook.
Pena drops his hands momentarily and Lono takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lono clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lono.
Lono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pena backwards.
Pena is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Lono.
Good body shot from Lono.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lono.
Lono digs a right hand into Pena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pena's gas tank.
Lono lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lono works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lono digs a right hand underneath Pena's ribcage. Pena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lono has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lono.
Lono digs a right hand underneath Pena's ribcage. Pena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lono cracks Pena with a nice body shot.
Lono is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pena can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Lono.
Lono lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lono lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lono.
Lono lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lono scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lono.
Lono pushes Pena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lono cracks Pena with a nice body shot.
Lono lands with a short shot to the head.
Lono stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lono pushes Pena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lono digs a right hand into Pena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pena's gas tank.
Lono lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pena.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lono.
Lono scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lono lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lono lands with a left to the head.
Pena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lono lands with a short shot to the head.
Lono works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pena being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pena backwards.
A hook to the body from Lono.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taika Lono dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pena takes one to the side of the head.
Lono tries to clinch but Pena moves out of range.
Pena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pena falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lono to counter with a crisp jab.
Pena takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lono moves away.
Pena throws out a loose jab but Lono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lono scoring well with a low kick there.
Pena throws a combination that misses
and Lono counters with a right hand to the body.
Pena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lono moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pena takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lono cracks a nice hook into Pena's ribs.
Pena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pena avoids the body shot from Lono.
Pena closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pena slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lono moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pena has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lono fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lono cracks Pena with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pena misses with a jab to the body
letting Lono counter with a right hand.
Lono defending well as Pena loads up on a big left hand.
Pena swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lono counter with a right hand.
Lono slips under a jab from Pena.
Pena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lono.
Lono throws a looping overhand right but Pena ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Pena misses
and Lono counters with a leg kick.
Pena takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pena uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lono.
Pena misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lono counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lono is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lono scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena misses the jab.
Pena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pena stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lono.
Pena throws a series of punches but Lono avoids them all with ease.
Lono moves into the clinch.
Lono lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lono lands with a right to the head.
Pena's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pentti Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lono lands with a left to the head.
Lono lands a body shot.
Lono lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lono lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taika Lono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Lono.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lono.
A shot in the inside from Lono.
Nice body punch from Lono.
Lono lands an uppercut.
Lono keeps control of Pena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lono - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pena tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taika Lono showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lono has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taika Lono!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce's entrance music is Cock Sparrer - England Belongs To Me. A fine choice. Filipovic has chosen Crepitating Bowel Erosion, Carcass as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Boyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirill Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic ducks under a wild hook from Boyce.
Boyce tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filipovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boyce looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyce misses the target.
Boyce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovic drives through and clinches with Boyce against the cage.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Boyce blocks it.
Boyce blocks the elbow strike.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyce is defending well for now.
Boyce is trying to stall.
Boyce on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyce effectively controlling the action here.
Boyce on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipovic pushes Boyce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce blocks an elbow strike from Filipovic.
Boyce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Filipovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyce moves away.
Filipovic walks into a stiff left hand from Boyce.
Filipovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Boyce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyce loads up on a big right hand but Filipovic slips the punch.
Boyce misses with a shot to the body
and Filipovic counters with a leg kick.
Filipovic avoids the body shot from Boyce.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Boyce pushes him off.
Filipovic rushes Boyce and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Boyce is pushing Filipovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boyce on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boyce dodges an elbow strike from Filipovic.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyce is defending well for now.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyce is defending well for now.
Boyce is struggling to control the position.
Filipovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Filipovic.
Filipovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boyce.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boyce blocks it with crossed arms.
Boyce slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to throw a body punch but Boyce avoids it by throwing Filipovic back against the cage.
Filipovic lands an elbow that stopped Boyce in his tracks for a moment.
Boyce stalls.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Boyce blocks it.
Filipovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyce backwards.
Filipovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boyce's defenses.
Boyce working aggressively here.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Boyce.
Boyce swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boyce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyce misses with a body shot.
Filipovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boyce's calf.
Filipovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boyce is out of range.
Filipovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boyce lands with a right hand.
Boyce misses with a few strikes there.
Filipovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyce throws out the jab.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Boyce moves out of range easily.
Boyce misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boyce, right into the meat.
Boyce throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipovic.
Filipovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyce.
Boyce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but Boyce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipovic to the ground. Filipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boyce checks a leg kick.
A big left from Filipovic misses.
Boyce misses the shot to the body.
Boyce misses with an uppercut.
Boyce looks to land a right hand but Filipovic moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kirill Filipovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Filipovic clinches with his opponent.
Boyce is trying to break free.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Boyce blocks with his arms.
Filipovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Filipovic as Boyce tries to tie him up.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boyce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Filipovic up against the cage.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Boyce blocks with his arms.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyce blocks the elbow strike.
Filipovic working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Filipovic obliges.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Boyce blocks with his arms.
Boyce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic tries to work over Boyce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boyce stalling in the clinch.
Filipovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyce avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Filipovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Boyce breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic misses with a hook to the body
and Boyce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boyce counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Boyce to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boyce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyce looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
Boyce thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boyce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filipovic at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyce swings for the body but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic scores with a kick to the body.
Boyce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a combination that misses
and Boyce counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boyce punishes Filipovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Filipovic rushes Boyce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boyce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Boyce is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boyce avoids it.
Boyce tries to stall but Filipovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boyce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyce taking a breather.
Boyce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Filipovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boyce.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyce is defending well for now.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Boyce blocks it.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Filipovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyce avoids the damage to the body.
Filipovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filipovic presses Boyce against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Boyce scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Boyce will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Filipovic misses with a jab to the body
and Boyce counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Boyce coming out on top.
Filipovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boyce checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Boyce.
Tommy Boyce is winning the standup battle so far.
Filipovic slips a straight right by Boyce.
Boyce misses the jab.
Filipovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boyce counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boyce digs a good body shot into Filipovic's ribs.
Boyce fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Boyce finds it's way through Filipovic's defenses.
Boyce cracks the inside of Filipovic's front leg.
Boyce connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Filipovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Filipovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filipovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boyce looks to land a combination. Filipovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Filipovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Filipovic takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce cracks Filipovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boyce checks the leg kick.
Boyce is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boyce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boyce lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boyce connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Filipovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Boyce finds it's way through Filipovic's defenses.
A good leg kick by Boyce.
Boyce closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Boyce pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Boyce misses
and Filipovic counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Boyce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boyce lunges at Filipovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filipovic's hand.
Boyce clobbers Filipovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boyce is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boyce throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyce. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyce. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Boyce blocks the leg kick.
Filipovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Filipovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyce circles away.
Filipovic walks into a jab.
Boyce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipovic.
Boyce connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Filipovic.
Boyce tries to bum rush Filipovic with a series of wild strikes but Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boyce lands with a nice body punch.
Boyce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Filipovic closes the distance but Boyce moves to the side
and Boyce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyce scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boyce.
Boyce scores with a body shot.
Boyce moves out of range as Filipovic throws a body kick.
Boyce throws a wild body kick that Filipovic sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyce. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyce takes one to the side of the head.
Filipovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boyce. That's going to slow Filipovic down.
Boyce cracks Filipovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Boyce moves away
and Boyce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boyce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Filipovic darts in trying to clinch
and Boyce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Boyce circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyce lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic slips a jab from Boyce.
Boyce lands with a good body shot.
Boyce takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses.
Filipovic tries to clinch
and Boyce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipovic manages to avoid it.
Boyce looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
Filipovic connects with a jab.
Filipovic slips a straight right by Boyce.
Boyce misses with an uppercut. Filipovic saw that one coming.
Boyce avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Boyce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyce throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipovic.
Boyce lands with a straight right. Filipovic didn't see that one coming.
Filipovic throws a leg kick but Boyce sees it coming and moves out of range.
Filipovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Boyce showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boyce has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Boyce!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Grand Magus - Hammer of the North as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer lands a high kick!
It looks like Peter Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a body shot.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith rushes Hammer and presses him up against the cage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Hammer blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Hammer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith is working Hammer over against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a shot to the head.
Smith digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Hammer's ribcage. Hammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Hammer tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is working Hammer over against the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A short right from Smith.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammer blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Hammer blocking some punches.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Hammer backpedaling.
It looks like Anton Hammer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Hammer blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammer.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammers head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peter Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Hammer's ribcage. Hammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Hammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
Smith lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Hammer should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hammer.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Peter Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Hammer's defenses.
Smith darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammer.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammer slows down the pace here.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer blocks an uppercut.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith gets through Hammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith is working Hammer over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a combination. Hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammer doesn't seem phased though.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith connects with a right hand. Hammer shakes it off.
Smith tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Anton Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer throws a lazy head kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith clinches.
Smith digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Hammer is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Hammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer stalling against the cage.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Peter Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is This Is War. A fine choice. Gracie has chosen 99 Problems as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nick Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diaz.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gracie wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz moves to back control.
Gracie prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diaz controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Diaz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Diaz.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is not content to let Diaz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie checks a low kick from Diaz.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Helio Gracie just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Diaz.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donk. Gracie catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Diaz throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Gracie 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.
Helio Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Gracie!
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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
60% |
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