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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rohith Sharma (ranked 2303 p4p, 301 weight class) and Johnny Lydon (ranked 5507 p4p, 569 weight class). Lydon has chosen Queen - Don't Stop Me Now as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Lydon!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lydon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sharma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Johnny Lydon has been cut.
Lydon throws a big shot that misses.
Lydon connects with the punch.
Sharma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lydon digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma blocks a jab.
Lydon lands with a straight right. Sharma didn't see that one coming.
Lydon cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. Sharma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma swings for the body but Lydon moves out of range.
Lydon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sharma is out of range and Lydon settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Lydon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma darts in and clinches Lydon up against the cage.
Lydon is trying to break free.
Lydon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharmas head.
Lydon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharma has him pressed against the cage.
Lydon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon throws a front kick aimed at Sharma's knee but Sharma avoids it well.
Sharma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lydon connects with a body shot.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lydon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Sharma.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Sharma finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Lydon is out of range.
Lydon throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Lydon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lydon misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Lydon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lydon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lydon slips a jab from Sharma.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lydon thuds a left hand into Sharma's body.
Lydon lands a leg kick that knocks Sharma off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Lydon misses with the body kick
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sharma.
Lydon missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lydon!
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Lydon backs away, Sharma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sharma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lydon's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma cracks Lydon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Lydon - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma scores with a nice head shot.
Sharma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sharma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lydon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sharma tries to clinch up but Lydon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lydon moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma defending well as Lydon loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Sharma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharma lands with a cross.
Lydon lands with a nice body punch.
Lydon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lydon's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma throws a series of punches but Lydon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lydon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sharma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lydon misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lydon misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
Lydon connects with a right hand. Sharma shakes it off.
Lydon has Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
Lydon with a jab.
Lydon scores with a leg kick.
Lydon swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lydon missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Sharma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sharma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lydon throws a right hand that misses
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Lydon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Lydon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Lydon throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Lydon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with an inside leg kick.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Lydon is avoiding it.
Sharma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lydon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lydon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sharma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lydon throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lydon closes the distance and clinches.
Lydon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
Lydon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Lydon slips the punch.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lydon.
Lydon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Lydon.
Lydon throws a shot to the body.
Sharma clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lydon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lydon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lydon breaks from the clinch.
Sharma throws a right hand that Lydon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lydon also avoids with ease.
Johnny Lydon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lydon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lydon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharma blocks a jab.
Lydon throws a push kick but Sharma slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Sharma catches Lydon right on the button with a cross.
Lydon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lydon blocks the leg kick.
Lydon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lydon lands a nice shot that snaps Sharma's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lydon swinging wildly here.
Sharma throws a head kick but Lydon moves out of range.
Lydon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lydon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lydon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Lydon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Lydon slips the punch.
Lydon lands a body shot.
Lydon slips a jab from Sharma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lydon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lydon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lydon tries to clinch up.
Lydon misses with a few strikes there.
Lydon moves into the clinch.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lydon lands with a right to the head.
Lydon working hard to break the clinch.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lydon blocking some punches.
Sharma lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Lydon.
Lydon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lydon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydon clinches up with Sharma and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Lydon misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
Sharma throws a jab when Lydon was well out of range.
Lydon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lydon stuns Sharma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharma needs to keep his hands up - Lydon had a free shot at his head there.
Lydon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Lydon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Lydon is out of range.
Lydon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sharma is rocked!
Good leg kick by Lydon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Sharma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lydon sizes up Sharma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Lydon.
Lydon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Lydon cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharma misses its target.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Lydon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lydon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lydon moves in looking to clinch but Sharma pushes him off.
Lydon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lydon.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lydon.
Lydon lands a jab-cross combination.
Lydon steps in with a hook that catches Sharma right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lydon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sharma looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon very nearly forgot to thank VanDam Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Lopez (ranked 3371 p4p, 437 weight class) and Jaden Saint (ranked 2551 p4p, 329 weight class). Saint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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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220 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martez Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaden Saint!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Saint misses.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Saint counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lopez throwing shots but Saint is blocking nicely.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint's head.
Lopez throwing shots but Saint is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez throws a strike but Saint avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lopez distracts Saint with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Jaden Saint has been cut.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Saint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint has wrist control.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez postures up in Saint's guard and throws a big left but Saint blocks it.
Lopez with a nice head shot there.
Saint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint controlling Lopez's posture.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saint has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Saint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
Saint is trying to keep Lopez in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez postures up in Saint's guard and throws a big left but Saint blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaden Saint's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saint! But no joy.
Saint scores with a body shot.
Saint throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Saint throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez cracks Saint with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Saint lands a head shot.
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Saint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Saint closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Lopez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Saint.
Lopez tries to work over Saint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint.
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saint connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Saint.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saint on his heels. He'll look to pass Saint's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lopez 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.
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Saint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez controls Saint momentarily but Saint frees himself.
Lopez wants to hit a sweep here but Saint passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopez there!
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Saint is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lopez tries to roll over but Saint keeps him under control.
Lopez controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaden Saint will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saint misses with a low kick.
Saint connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saint cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Saint leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes a swing at Saint's ribcage but misses.
Saint was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Lopez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Lopez catches Saint right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Jaden Saint's cut even more.
Jaden Saint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saint tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Saint manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Saint lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Saint throws a combination that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saint takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with a head kick.
Saint misses with a jab to the body
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Saint throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Saint.
Jaden Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Saint misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Jaden Saint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Saint, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Saint walks into a left hand.
Saint wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Saint manages to avoid it.
Saint misses with a head kick.
Saint cracks Lopez with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez is rocked!
Martez Lopez's cut is getting worse.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaden Saint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saint 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaden Saint!
Jaden Saint was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oshan Jackson (ranked 3652 p4p, 187 weight class) and Will Norris (ranked 2608 p4p, 140 weight class). Oshan Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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134 lbs
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30
145 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oshan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Norris!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Jackson throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris misses the jab.
Norris takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson has Norris pressed against the cage.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris slowing the pace effectively.
Norris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris is trying to stall.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Norris motions for Jackson to come forward. Norris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norris. Norris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Norris.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Norris finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Norris down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Norris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Norris is rocked!
It looks like Will Norris has been cut.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Norris has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oshan Jackson!
Oshan Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 1085 p4p, 139 weight class) and Ivan Dorn (ranked 7701 p4p, 558 weight class). Dorn has chosen Hero as his entrance music. Ivan Dorn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jean Paul Garcon's chin.
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260 lbs
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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
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Dorn is predictable there
and Garcon counters with a good low kick that Dorn was not able to check.
Dorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dorn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garcon.
Dorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcon.
Garcon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dorn there.
Garcon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dorn moves in looking to clinch but Garcon pushes him off.
Garcon thinks about countering with a body kick.
A low kick from Garcon misses
and Dorn counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn wants to clinch up but Garcon keeps it at a distance.
Garcon misses the shot to the body.
Ivan Dorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorn.
Garcon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Garcon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dorn.
Dorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorn cracks Garcon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Garcon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dorn finish him?
Garcon is rocked!
Dorn moves into the clinch.
Oh Garcon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcon seems to have got his legs back now.
Dorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcon has him pressed against the cage.
Dorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcon has double underhooks.
Dorn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dorn is trying to push Garcon away but Garcon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcon throws a head punch that misses.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Dorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorn blocks an uppercut.
Garcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Garcon.
Dorn blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcon.
Dorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcon has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Garcon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcon keeps control of Dorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorn is trying to push Garcon away but Garcon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Garcon.
Dorn looks winded!
Garcon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Dorn controls the action.
Dorn working hard to break the clinch.
Dorn tries to break the clinch but Garcon is controlling the position.
Garcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcon tries to work over Dorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorn tries to break the clinch but Garcon is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Garcon fails to land.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorn is just out of range.
Dorn tries to clinch but Garcon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn tries to keep at a distance but Garcon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcon is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcon keeps control of Dorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Garcon is controlling him.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow.
Garcon scores with a shot to the side of Dorn's head.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Garcon.
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Garcon.
Garcon pushes Dorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Garcon.
Garcon works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcon lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Garcon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcon scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorn's efforts to push away.
Dorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garcon is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcon lands a right hand.
Garcon lands with a left to the head.
Garcon scores with a hook to the body.
Garcon works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Garcon tries to work over Dorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon has Dorn pressed against the cage, preventing Dorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike.
Garcon is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Garcon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcon moves out of range as Dorn strikes.
Garcon swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorn.
Garcon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcon as Dorn tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Garcon.
A right hand to the body from Garcon.
Dorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Garcon lands a shot to the body.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Dorn is breathing heavily.
Garcon digs a right hand underneath Dorn's ribcage. Dorn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcon tries to work over Dorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcon gets through Dorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcon tries a body shot but Dorn blocks it.
Garcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Garcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Garcon tries a body shot but Dorn blocks it.
Dorn prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn is trying to force a seperation but Garcon has the dominant position.
Garcon cracks Dorn with a nice body shot.
A short right from Garcon on the inside.
Garcon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Garcon is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Garcon - that landed with a thud.
Jean Paul Garcon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Garcon.
Garcon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon gets through Dorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcon is leaning against Dorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcon works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcon is working Dorn over against the cage.
Garcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Garcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorn or not.
Garcon tries to work over Dorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a left to the head.
Garcon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Garcon.
Garcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcon.
Garcon digs a right hand underneath Dorn's ribcage. Dorn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Garcon back against the cage.
Garcon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorn can't break the clinch.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn is trying to force a seperation but Garcon has the dominant position.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorn controls his hands.
Garcon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcon tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Garcon back against the cage.
Garcon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dorn tries to break the clinch but Garcon is controlling the position.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Garcon.
Garcon gets through Dorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Garcon.
Garcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcon.
Garcon lands a nice uppercut.
Garcon lands a shot to the body.
Garcon digs a right hand underneath Dorn's ribcage. Dorn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon digs a right hand into Dorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dorn's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcon scores with a shot to the side of Dorn's head.
A short uppercut from Garcon.
Garcon pushes Dorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garcon lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Garcon.
A short body shot lands from Garcon as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcon lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon tries to work over Dorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Garcon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcon clinches up with Dorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
Dorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon tries a body shot but Dorn blocks it.
Garcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorn or not.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcon lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Garcon.
Garcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcon lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcon tries to work over Dorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorn prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Dorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Garcon as the two fighters clinch.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Garcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon drops Dorn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dorn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dorn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcon dips a shoulder and cracks Dorn with a mighty uppercut! Dorn falls back against the cage and Garcon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dorn is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Garcon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Starman (ranked 2171 p4p, 247 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 1924 p4p, 225 weight class). Starman comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Starman. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dave Brooksbank was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown but Starman shows good takedown defense.
Starman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Starman scores with a decent looking hook.
Starman misses the jab.
Starman darts in and clinches Brooksbank up against the cage.
Starman breaks the clinch.
Brooksbank takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Starman just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Starman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Starman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman rushes Brooksbank and presses him up against the cage.
Starman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brooksbanks head.
I was talking to Starman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brooksbank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooksbank stalling in the clinch but Starman improves position.
Starman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooksbank trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starman's guard.
Starman keeping moving, preventing Brooksbank from controlling successfully.
Brooksbank postures up.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard.
Starman managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Starman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooksbank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Starman wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooksbank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooksbank wants to pass the guard but Starman is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Starman.
Starman throws out a powerful jab.
John Starman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starman cracks a nice hook into Brooksbank's ribs.
Nice body punch from Starman.
Brooksbank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Starman throws a big elbow that misses.
Starman wants to control from the top but Brooksbank keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooksbank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starman has managed to get both his arms back between Brooksbank's legs - danger averted.
Brooksbank is looking for a triangle but Starman pushes his legs off easily.
Starman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooksbank controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank has an active guard here but Starman has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brooksbank gets a takedown into half guard.
Starman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brooksbank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brooksbank's back!
Brooksbank rolls, trying to escape but Starman keeps control of the position.
Starman scores with strikes from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman has the hooks in. Brooksbank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Starman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooksbank can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brooksbank covering up well under a series of strikes from Starman.
Starman thows a strike but Brooksbank uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Brooksbank as he ends up in Starman 's guard!
Starman looking for a sweep. Not yet Starman, not yet.
Brooksbank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooksbank trying to control but Starman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank won't allow Starman to sweep him here.
John Starman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard.
Starman managing to control the position.
Starman working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooksbank tries to bum rush Starman with a series of wild strikes but Starman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooksbank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Starman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooksbank misses with a double jab.
Starman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brooksbank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brooksbank trying to control but Starman is working from the bottom.
Starman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank keeping moving, preventing Starman from controlling successfully.
Starman lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Brooksbank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Starman misses with a straight left.
Starman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brooksbank is rocked!
Starman moves into the clinch.
Brooksbank is still on wobbly legs! Can Starman finish him?
Starman breaks from the clinch.
Starman closes the distance looking for a takedown. Starman picks Brooksbank up and slams him brutally to the floor. Brooksbank is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). John Starman!
John Starman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 1949 p4p, 249 weight class) and Jako Day (ranked 2046 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
187 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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198 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jako Day!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Ninja.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day staying out of range there.
Ninja scores with a nice head shot.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Ninja gets the takedown into side control.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Ninja drags him back down.
Ninja lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Day down.
Day is looking to regain half guard here but Ninja keeps moving and retains side control.
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Ninja scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Day to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries to bench press Ninja off him but Ninja keeps the position.
Ninja looks up at the clock and then as Day takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ninja smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day prevents Ninja from improving position.
Ninja 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja cracks Day with a big right hand but Day just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Day tries to bench press Ninja off him but Ninja keeps the position.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Day is looking for a sweep.
Day is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Ninja's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ninja trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Ninja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ninja working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day wants to get back to his feet.
Day takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ninja 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.
Day avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ninja.
Day wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja grinds an elbow into Day's temple.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja cracks Day with a big elbow.
That has opened up Jako Day's cut even more.
Ninja trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Day's face as Ninja controls the position.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ninja lands a few punches from side control.
Ninja controls the position.
Ninja prevents Day from escaping the position.
Day is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Day is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Day tries to escape but Ninja is in control.
Ninja scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to get back to his feet.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Day is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Day is pushing Ninja's head away, looking to escape. Ninja manages to hold on to the position though.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day is pushing Ninja's head away, looking to escape. Ninja manages to hold on to the position though.
Ninja tries to move into full mount but can't pass Day's legs.
Ninja cracks Day with a big elbow.
Ninja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ninja works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The cut above Jako Day's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day defending against the ground and pound.
Ninja scores with punches from side control.
Ninja lands a few punches from side control.
Jako Day's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jako Day's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Murilo Ninja!
Murilo Ninja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eta Knox (ranked 1733 p4p, 195 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 3149 p4p, 308 weight class). Knox comes into the arena with David Dallas | Runnin' blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ezekiel Ithamar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
146 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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31
145 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox lands a jab to Ithamar's midsection.
Ithamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox works Ithamar's body with a nice hook.
Ithamar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ithamar backwards.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Knox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ithamar can't get the takedown.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ithamar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ithamar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox stands and throws Ithamar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ithamar is letting Knox control him for a moment.
Ithamar wants to control but Knox postures up.
Ithamar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ithamar looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knox controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar tries to reverse the position but Knox maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox content just to control the position here.
Knox'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.
Ithamar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ithamar is trying to maintain the position but Knox is very close to passing his half guard.
Knox is taking a breather. Ithamar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ithamar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ithamar tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ithamar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Ithamar wants to control but Knox is keeping busy.
Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Ithamar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ithamar trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ithamar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
I really don't envy Knox right now.
Well, with Ithamar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Knox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the hands but Ithamar breaks the grip.
Knox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Knox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ithamar is looking for a rear naked choke here but Knox reverses the position brilliantly into Ithamar's guard!
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Knox.
Ithamar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eta Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Ithamar moved out of range.
Ithamar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ithamar loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ithamar with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox thuds a left hand into Ithamar's body.
Ithamar cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ithamar can do to turn this around?
Ithamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ithamar is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knox dives on top into guard.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ithamar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Ithamar's legs - danger averted.
Knox is pushing down on Ithamar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ithamar is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Knox is taking a breather. Ithamar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ithamar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ithamar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Ithamar's legs - danger averted.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Ithamar has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox throws a hook but Ithamar blocks it.
Donk. Knox catches Ithamar right on the button with a cross.
Ithamar looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Ithamar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox jabs at Ithamar's body.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ithamar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ithamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Eta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Ithamar.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Ithamar's ribs.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eta Knox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ithamar.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ithamar gets a clinch.
Knox just leaning against Ithamar, taking a breather.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Knox lands.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Eta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ithamar shoots and misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar with a poor takedown
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Ithamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Knox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knox continues to drive forward.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ithamar walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Ithamar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ithamar eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ithamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox feints a jab promting Ithamar to slip. Knox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ithamar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ithamar has his takedown stuffed
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ithamar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox lands a body shot.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox clobbers Ithamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Ithamar. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox lands with a straight right. Ithamar didn't see that one coming.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ezekiel Ithamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ithamar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox stuns Ithamar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox 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.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ithamar shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ithamar seems to have recovered his senses.
Ithamar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox 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.
Ithamar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ithamar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ithamar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ithamar at a distance.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ithamar shoots and misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox jabs Ithamar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox drops Ithamar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ithamar looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Knox punishes Ithamar's body with a nice straight punch.
Ithamar misses with a looping right.
Knox lands a left and a right that send Ithamar crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Knox closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ithamar! Knox dives in looking to finish! Ithamar is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Eta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yef Yew (ranked 1258 p4p, 158 weight class) and Eduardo Vieira (ranked 1369 p4p, 173 weight class). Vieira has chosen Bullet The Blue Sky 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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35
185 lbs
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185 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
25 - 8 - 3, fighting out of London, Yef Yew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yew with a body shot.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yew as he jumps to the side.
Vieira defending well as Yew loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Yew saw that one coming.
Yew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Yew.
Yew cracks Vieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yew blocks a body shot from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Vieira as the two fighters clinch.
Yew throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira tries a body shot but Yew blocks it.
Vieira tries to work over Yew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira lands a body punch.
I was talking to Yew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yew tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Yew.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yew's elbow.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
Yew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yew.
A short right from Yew on the inside.
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yew prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Yew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vieira.
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!
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yew prevents a body shot from Vieira.
A nice left hand lands by Vieira.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yew.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Yew.
Vieira misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Yew controls the action.
Yew prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Vieira has had enough of the clinch but Yew keeps him there for the moment.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Yew.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yew lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieira.
Yew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira lands a slapping body shot.
Yew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Yew scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Vieira throws a head kick but Yew moves out of range.
Yew throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Yew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Yew is just out of range.
Vieira lands a glancing blow to the side of Yew's head.
Vieira throws a jab when Yew was well out of range.
Vieira scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Yew tenderised Vieira's leg. Vieira is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Yew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Yew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vieira misses with a hook. Yew ducked under it nicely.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Yew.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Yew avoids it with no problem.
Vieira moves forwards but Yew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vieira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yew can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Yew there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Vieira.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vieira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vieira tries for a kimura but Yew is defending well.
Yew is looking for a sweep.
Yew seems a little lost for a moment, as Vieira dominates the positioning.
Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yew keeps working.
Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yew has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Yew.
Yew stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vieira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Yew counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands a body shot.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yew thumps Vieira with a low kick.
Yew tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yew misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Yew connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira misses with a hook. Yew ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Yew counters with a stiff right hand.
Yef Yew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yew.
Yew misses with a straight right.
Vieira throws a fast counter high kick but Yew manages to duck under it in time.
Yew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieira scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Yew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vieira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yew slips a jab from Vieira.
Yew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vieira throws a head kick but Yew moves out of range.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yew manages to avoid it.
Yew slips a jab from Vieira.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Yew is out of range.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Yew's shoulder, as Yew tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yew slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vieira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yew.
Yew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yew was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yew walks into a jab.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Yew moved out of range nicely.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Yew slips the punch.
Yew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Vieira backs away, Yew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Vieira misses with a jab to the body
and Yew counters with a head kick.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yew to counter with a crisp jab.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira lands with a right hand.
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 Yef Yew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Yew counters with a good low kick that Vieira was not able to check.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira slips under a jab from Yew.
Yew with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieira checks a leg kick nicely.
Yew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yew manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yew.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Yew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Yew misses its intended target.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Yew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yew misses the jab.
Yew throws a leg kick but Vieira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vieira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Yew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Yew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Yew scoring well with a low kick there.
Yew gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yew lands a right hook to the body.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Yew sprawls well.
Yew fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vieira just manages to avoid it.
Yew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yew is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vieira slips a straight right by Yew.
Vieira throws a right and a left that Yew avoids nicely.
Vieira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yew moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Yew throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Yew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yew lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yew cracks a nice hook into Vieira's ribs.
Yew misses with a wild body shot.
Yew throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
Yew connects with a leg kick. Vieira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yew misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Vieira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vieira. That did some damage!
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Yew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yew.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yew.
Yew tries to score with a low kick but Vieira moves his leg out of the way.
Yew looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira misses with a body shot
and Yew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yew misses the shot to the body.
Vieira walks into a stiff left hand from Yew.
Yew misses with a low kick as Vieira jumps back.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Yew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vieira's sensitive parts.
Vieira misses the body punch
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yew defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Yew.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Yew is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yef Yew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yew 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yef Yew!
A relieved looking Yef Yew thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1126 p4p, 140 weight class) and Mordecai Sackett (ranked 1421 p4p, 171 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Someday. Mordecai Sackett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett leaves Biernat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Biernat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Biernat moves out of range of the body kick.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Sackett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biernat scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biernat is able to avoid easily.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sackett sprawls well. Sackett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sackett!
Biernat is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett cracks Biernat with a good jab.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biernat doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Sackett.
Biernat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Biernat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biernat shoots in looking for a takedown. Sackett tries to sprawl out of it but Biernat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sackett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
Biernat drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Biernat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sackett throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Biernat walks into a jab.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biernat's sensitive parts.
Biernat dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackett defends well and Biernat ends up having to push Sackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sackett lands a jab.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sackett pushes Biernat off and gets back to his feet.
Biernat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biernat is controlling him.
Sackett has his hands on Biernat's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biernat's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Biernat is keeping the position.
Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sackett is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett working some strikes from top position.
Sackett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sackett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Sackett pushes his legs off easily.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat working for a triangle but Sackett defends it easily.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sackett misses with a wild combination.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Biernat is just out of range.
Biernat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biernat fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Biernat takes one to the chin there.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biernat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Biernat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett swings for the body but Biernat moves out of range.
Sackett connects with the punch.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biernat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biernat.
Sackett lands a jab.
Sackett cracks Biernat with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Biernat tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sackett pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Biernat is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 192 p4p, 24 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 723 p4p, 94 weight class). Savitaipale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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163 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Kenway takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Kenway tries to move into range but Savitaipale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale jabs Kenway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savitaipale's corner calls for a 1-2. Savitaipale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale clobbers Kenway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Savitaipale. Those never looked like landing.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenway finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Jab from Savitaipale.
Kenway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savitaipale throws out a powerful jab.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Savitaipale appears to be looking for a big counter.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Savitaipale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenway doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savitaipale.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Savitaipale ducks right into an uppercut from Kenway.
Savitaipale has his takedown stuffed
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Savitaipale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Despite the aggression on Kenway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kenway defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale cracks Kenway with a good jab.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savitaipale.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale lunges at Kenway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenway's hand.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Savitaipale drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Kenway.
Savitaipale moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savitaipale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenway enables Savitaipale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenway counters with a nice body shot.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savitaipale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenway.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenway tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenway to the ground. Kenway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savitaipale lands a jab to Kenway's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Savitaipale to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenway unleashes a big counter combination but Savitaipale bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kenway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Savitaipale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale avoids the head kick by Kenway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale digs a good hook to Kenway's body.
Savitaipale looks to land a combination. Kenway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kenway slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot that sends Kenway's belly button to the back.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
Savitaipale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savitaipale, as that shot connected.
Kenway takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to clinch but Kenway is avoiding it.
Savitaipale rushes Kenway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenway tries to break the clinch but Savitaipale is controlling the position.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Kenway is looking to break free of the clinch but Savitaipale has double underhooks.
Savitaipale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savitaipale throws an elbow that misses.
Kenway wants to break free but Savitaipale has control.
Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Savitaipale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savitaipale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savitaipale lands the left hand.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savitaipale finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenway's head.
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Savitaipale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale clinches.
Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway works over Savitaipale's head and body with a nice combination.
Kenway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kenway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenway, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kenway defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Savitaipale moves out of range easily.
Savitaipale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savitaipale scores with a jab.
Savitaipale throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Savitaipale is rocked!
Savitaipale scores with a nice right hand.
Savitaipale fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Kenway throws an off balance right hand
and Savitaipale counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savitaipale lands with a right hand.
Kenway throws a head kick but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Kenway walks into a jab.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenway throws a series of punches but Savitaipale moves out of range.
It looked like Savitaipale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Kenway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Nice uppercut there from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot.
Kenway cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
A quick step to the side and Savitaipale tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway throws a head kick that half lands.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to clinch.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savitaipale lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale catches Kenway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale clinches.
Kenway wants to break free but Savitaipale has control.
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savitaipale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway connects with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway throws a lazy head kick
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savitaipale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale rushes Kenway and presses him up against the cage.
Savitaipale looking to stall.
Kenway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale controlling the action here for a moment.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway tries to break the clinch but Savitaipale is controlling the position.
Savitaipale displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kenway up against the cage.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Savitaipale.
Kenway can't break the clinch.
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Savitaipale clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale gets the takedown into side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Kenway is defending the strikes.
Kenway is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale had his way with Edward Kenway in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Savitaipale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savitaipale tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenway doesn't seem bothered though.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt - Kenway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Savitaipale scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale connects with a nice looking jab.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenway misses the body punch
and Savitaipale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Savitaipale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenway swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Savitaipale catches Kenway right on the button with a cross.
Kenway cracks a nice hook into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Savitaipale.
Kenway dodges the punch combination from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses
and Savitaipale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway tries to bum rush Savitaipale with a series of wild strikes but Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenway is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savitaipale breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenway doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
Savitaipale cracks Kenway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a combination. Kenway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savitaipale finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenway's head.
A punch combination from Kenway misses.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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