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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toberticus Kelltonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeeter Gator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelltonville comes into the arena with Hero blaring out of the sound system. Gator has chosen Drop it Like its Hot as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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232 lbs
9 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toberticus Kelltonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skeeter Gator!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gator shoots in for a double leg but Kelltonville sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gator misses with a takedown attempt - Kelltonville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelltonville scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelltonville connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gator momentarily.
Kelltonville darts in and clinches Gator up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Kelltonville.
Kelltonville gets underhooks to prevent Gator's takedown attempt.
Toberticus Kelltonville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeeter Gator.
Kelltonville controlling the action here for a moment.
Kelltonville is trying to trip Gator. He has hold of a leg but Gator is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kelltonville persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kelltonville has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kelltonville throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelltonville sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gator keeping full guard, as Kelltonville tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelltonville slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kelltonville wants to pass to mount but Gator is defending the position.
Kelltonville is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gator tries to roll over but Kelltonville keeps him under control.
Gator looks gassed!
Gator is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelltonville.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kelltonville throwing shots but Gator is blocking nicely.
Kelltonville tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelltonville is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gator keeps working.
Gator won't allow Kelltonville to pass to mount.
Kelltonville performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kelltonville passes to full mount!
Kelltonville stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gator there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Skeeter Gator has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelltonville looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kelltonville has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gator is proving hard to escape from.
Kelltonville seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gator keeping moving, preventing Kelltonville from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelltonville with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toberticus Kelltonville dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skeeter Gator's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kelltonville drives through with a takedown into Gator's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kelltonville is looking to work some ground and pound but Gator has wrist control.
Kelltonville trying to move into half guard but instead Gator has managed to sweep!
Gator wants to control from the top but Kelltonville keeps moving.
Gator drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kelltonville manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gator has Kelltonville in his guard.
Kelltonville postures up in Gator's guard and throws a big left but Gator blocks it.
Gator is breathing heavily.
Kelltonville trying to control but Gator is working from the bottom.
Kelltonville pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gator is keeping the position for now.
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.
Kelltonville passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kelltonville is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gator can do to turn this around?
Gator trying to remain calm as Kelltonville controls from the top position.
Kelltonville is putting a hurting on Gator here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelltonville decides to stand back up. Kelltonville steps back and let's Gator get back to his feet.
Kelltonville throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gator stumbling backwards into the cage! Gator bounces back off the cage towards Kelltonville, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kelltonville lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kelltonville celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toberticus Kelltonville!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: The Pokemon Theme. The key to victory for Gregor Clegane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clegane closes the distance looking to clinch
and James counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clegane tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Clegane throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Clegane thows a body shot but no joy.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Clegane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clegane misses with a two punch combination.
James throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane connects with a body shot.
Clegane misses with the combination.
Clegane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clegane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clegane takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Clegane throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James slips a jab from Clegane.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane throws a one two combo.
Clegane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clegane misses the shot to the body.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clegane.
Clegane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clegane jabs at James's body.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James lands a head kick!
Clegane is rocked!
Gregor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Clegane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clegane throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Clegane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clegane is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clegane misses with a body shot.
Clegane seems to have got his legs back now.
Clegane looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Clegane swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Clegane throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clegane lands with a good body shot.
Clegane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane thows a body shot but no joy.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James avoids the body shot from Clegane.
Clegane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clegane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clegane thows a body shot but no joy.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clegane throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregor Clegane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clegane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clegane doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Clegane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Clegane swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Clegane swinging wildly here.
James scores with a head kick.
James avoids the body shot from Clegane.
Clegane throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clegane is really struggling to find his range with his punches. James's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Clegane takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gregor Clegane is winning the standup battle so far.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clegane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clegane.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Clegane throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Clegane takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clegane tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clegane. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James misses with a head kick.
James slips a jab and a cross from Clegane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Clegane swinging wildly here.
Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clegane lands a jab-cross combination.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane avoids the head kick by James.
Clegane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a head kick.
James avoids the body shot from Clegane.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clegane. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James takes one to the chin there.
Clegane thows a body shot but no joy.
Clegane connects with a looping right hand.
James throws a head kick but Clegane moves out of range.
Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clegane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clegane scores with a body shot.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clegane.
James lands a high kick!
Clegane scores with a jab to the body.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clegane tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Clegane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Clegane thuds a left hand into James's body.
Clegane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
James avoids the body shot from Clegane.
James avoids the body shot from Clegane.
Clegane with a nice cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Clegane thows a body shot but no joy.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James lands with a kick to the temple. Clegane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James avoids the body shot from Clegane.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clegane throws out the jab.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James avoids the body shot from Clegane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane scores with a hook.
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clegane avoids the head kick by James.
Clegane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clegane throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James misses with a head kick.
Clegane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clegane wants to clinch.
Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James throws a front kick that sends Clegane stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clegane. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clegane avoids the head kick by James.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters with a head kick.
A left and a right from Clegane both land. Nice combination.
Clegane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clegane cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gregor Clegane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Clegane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clegane takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clegane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by James.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James avoids the body shot from Clegane.
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!
Clegane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Clegane digs a good hook to James's body.
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Clegane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clegane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Clegane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen think you know me as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Copeland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Copeland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Out avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Copeland.
Out is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copeland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Out is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland is looking for a kimura here.
Out is trying to maintain the position but Copeland is very close to passing his half guard.
Out works his way to full guard. Good work.
Copeland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Out's head.
Out looking for a sweep. Not yet Out, not yet.
Copeland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Out trying to keep a closed guard but Copeland is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Out is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Out has escaped and now he's on top!
Out works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Out landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out passes the guard and advances to mount!
Out landing strikes from the mount and Copeland is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out dominating with strikes here.
Out lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Out punishing his opponent with strikes.
Copeland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Out lands a big elbow.
Out working Copeland over with strikes here.
Out prevents Copeland from getting the reversal.
Out raining down hammerfists from mount.
Copeland is squirming around, avoiding Out's attempts to control the action.
Copeland taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Out lands a nice shot to the head.
Copeland can't escape the position.
Copeland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Out. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Out looking to isolate an arm here. Copeland doesn't see it coming and as Out extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tap Out!
Our winner, Tap Out, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Narcaleptic Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes into the arena with zzzzzzzz blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 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
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narcaleptic Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Arlovski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arlovski duly obliges.
It looks like Paul Jenkins has been cut.
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arlovski misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.
Narcaleptic Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Arlovski looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Arlovski throws a body kick that misses.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jenkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arlovski is holding on tight.
Jenkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Arlovski turns into him and now he's in Jenkins's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Arlovski is controlling him.
Jenkins controlling Arlovski's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Jenkins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jenkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Arlovski is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arlovski avoid being mounted?
Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Arlovski defends the submission attempt.
Arlovski is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arlovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Arlovski is keeping the position.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arlovski is pulling down on Jenkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Jenkins, at least for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jenkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arlovski to the mat! Arlovski manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.
Jenkins wants to pass to mount but Arlovski is defending the position.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arlovski avoid being mounted?
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arlovski defends it well.
Arlovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins trying to mount his opponent but Arlovski defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Jenkins'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.
Jenkins drives through with a takedown into Arlovski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jenkins trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
Arlovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arlovski is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Jenkins stays in close to Arlovski's body and controls the position.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
Paul Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Arlovski tries to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arlovski!
Paul Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlovski can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins has control of Arlovski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arlovski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jenkins controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jenkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arlovski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins controlling his opponent.
Arlovski is trying desperately to improve position.
Jenkins tries to control but Arlovski wriggling away.
Jenkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Arlovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arlovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Arlovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jenkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Arlovski is defending well.
Arlovski wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Jenkins not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jenkins is pressing down on Arlovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arlovski is holding on for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Jenkins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jenkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovski is just holding on here. Jenkins manages to take his back.
Jenkins working for a choke but Arlovski is defending well.
Arlovski is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Arlovski right now.
Arlovski won't enjoy being in this position. Jenkins looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Arlovski is tapping - it's over boys! Jenkins picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isto Benson Simomaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Beauford has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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287 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simomaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simomaa avoids the body shot from Beauford.
Simomaa throws an overhand right that lands on Beauford's shoulder, as Beauford tries to avoid the shot.
Simomaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beauford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beauford fails with a takedown attempt.
Simomaa scores with a shot to the body.
Beauford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Isto Benson Simomaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Beauford.
Simomaa moves into the clinch.
Simomaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simomaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beauford up against the cage.
Simomaa lands an elbow that stopped Beauford in his tracks for a moment.
Simomaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Carter Beauford has been cut.
Beauford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simomaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simomaa lands an elbow just above Beauford 's eye.
Beauford pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beauford looking for a triangle here. Simomaa is fighting it but it looks tight! Beauford pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Simomaa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carter Beauford!
Carter Beauford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuu comes to the cage accompanied by High on Fire - Bastard Samurai. Marko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get Back - Ludacris kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cain Marko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Marko.
Ryuu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Ryuu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marko.
Marko misses with a hook.
Ryuu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryuu slips a straight right by Marko.
Ryuu is looking to chop away at Marko's legs.
Marko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryuu was well out of range. Poor timing from Marko.
Nice cross by Marko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryuu, as that shot connected.
Ryuu throws a body punch but Marko moves out of range.
Marko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ryuu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marko.
Ryuu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marko manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ryuu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marko avoids the head kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a body punch but Marko moves out of range.
Ryuu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryuu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryuu as he jumps to the side.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.
Ryuu looks for the body kick but Marko saw that one coming.
Ryuu lands with a nice combination. Marko backs away looking to recover.
Marko catches Ryuu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryuu slips under a jab.
Ryuu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Ryuu misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryuu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryuu scores with a leg kick.
Ryuu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marko looks gassed!
Marko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryuu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryuu misses with a low kick.
Ryuu stuns Marko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryuu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryuu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryuu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ryuu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryuu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That has opened up Cain Marko's cut even more.
Ryuu lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu misses with a body kick.
Ryuu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryuu gets in close and tags Marko with a short punch that almost sends Marko to the mat! Oh Marko is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ryuu, trying to create some distance but Ryuu rushes him, striking wildly and Marko goes down! The referee tackles Ryuu into the cage to end the fight! Ryuu is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuudai Ryuu!
Our winner, Yuudai Ryuu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, canceled forever 125. Hobbs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dusk Dismantled. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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206 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
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263 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett avoids the head kick by Hobbs.
Barnett throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnett.
A good leg kick by Barnett.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnett misses with a shot to the body
and Hobbs counters with a stiff right hand.
Hobbs throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Hobbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hobbs in his tracks.
Barnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobbs doesn't seem bothered though.
Hobbs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnett.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hobbs looks gassed!
Barnett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnett is nestled in close to Hobbs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hobbs's head.
Barnett is trying for a kimura here. Hobbs looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barnett wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruiner Barnett!
A relieved looking Ruiner Barnett 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai's entrance music is Town Called Malice. A fine choice. Overdose has chosen Powerthirst as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Muay Thai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Muay Thai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdose delivers a nice body kick.
Overdose shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well.
Alistair Overdose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overdose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thai is fending him off so far but Overdose persists. Nope, Thai circles away and we're back to standing.
Overdose throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thai lands a head kick. Overdose smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. Overdose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overdose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai throws a head kick but Overdose moves out of range.
Thai avoids the head kick by Overdose.
Thai misses with a leg kick.
Overdose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai lands a leg kick that knocks Overdose off balance momentarily.
Thai feints and then cracks Overdose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overdose down.
Overdose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Overdose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Overdose. Overdose obviously looking to wear him down.
Overdose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Overdose looks gassed!
Overdose tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overdose throws out the jab.
Overdose blocks a head kick by Thai.
Thai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Overdose throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
Thai is looking to slow Overdose down with leg kicks.
Thai throws a low kick but Overdose moves out of range easily.
Thai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Overdose is out of range.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thai.
Thai throws a chopping leg kick but Overdose manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Overdose takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Thai.
Overdose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Thai.
Thai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Overdose's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Overdose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Overdose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thai looks to land a left hand but Overdose moved out of range nicely.
Thai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Overdose is able to avoid easily.
Thai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overdose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overdose.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands with a kick to the temple. Overdose shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Overdose misses with a head kick.
Thai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Overdose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thai as he jumps to the side.
Thai avoids the head kick by Overdose.
Overdose misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Thai slams his shin into Overdose's torso.
Thai misses with a low kick as Overdose jumps back.
Overdose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai tries to land a leg kick but Overdose saw it coming and moves away.
Overdose moves out of range as Thai strikes.
Overdose drops his hands momentarily and Thai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Overdose is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Overdose.
Good shot there by Thai.
Overdose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thai throws a chopping leg kick but Overdose manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Overdose staying out of range there.
Thai throws a looping overhand right but Overdose ducks down to avoid it.
Overdose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thai misses with a low kick.
Overdose takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thai.
Overdose wants to land a leg kick but Thai is out of range.
Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overdose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thai.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai misses with a low kick.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Overdose's front leg but catches the back leg as Overdose tries to avoid it.
Thai misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Overdose checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overdose blocks a leg kick.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
Overdose shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thai.
Thai throws a shot from downtown. Overdose moves away and avoids it.
Muay Thai is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai misses with a leg kick.
Overdose tries to land a body kick
and Thai counters with a good low kick that Overdose was not able to check.
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Overdose's front leg but catches the back leg as Overdose tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overdose is breathing heavily.
Thai avoids the head kick by Overdose.
Overdose blocks a head kick by Thai.
Thai wants to slow Overdose down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thai throws a low kick but Overdose avoids it.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overdose can do to turn this around?
A combination from Overdose does no damage.
Thai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai misses with a low kick as Overdose jumps back.
Overdose walks into a left hand.
Thai looks to land a combination. Overdose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thai cracks the inside of Overdose's front leg.
Thai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overdose blocks a head kick by Thai.
Thai fakes the leg kick and cracks Overdose in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thai.
Thai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thai pushes Overdose away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Overdose.
Thai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Overdose is out of range and Thai settles back down.
Thai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overdose moves out of range as Thai strikes.
Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thai throws a leg kick but Overdose moved away.
Thai checks the leg kick.
Thai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Overdose takes a step back to recover.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thai wants to slow Overdose down by chopping away at his legs.
Thai scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Overdose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Overdose tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Overdose moves out of range easily.
Overdose blocks a leg kick.
Overdose gets a clinch.
Thai can't break the clinch.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Overdose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thai tries to break the clinch but Overdose is controlling the position.
Overdose misses with a body punch.
Overdose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai is trying to push Overdose away but Overdose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thai is looking to break free of the clinch but Overdose has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to break free.
Overdose scores with a shoulder strike.
Overdose has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thai.
Overdose misses with a punch to the body.
Thai is trying to break free.
Thai is looking to break free of the clinch but Overdose has double underhooks.
Thai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Overdose wants a takedown.
Overdose keeps control of Thai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overdose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thai's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai breaks the clinch.
Thai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Overdose tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thai misses with a low kick as Overdose jumps back.
Overdose feints and then cracks Thai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thai down.
Overdose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overdose throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
Thai throws the kick towards the body but Overdose avoids it.
Overdose wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Thai wants to land a leg kick but Overdose is out of range.
Overdose looks to land a body kick but Thai moved away.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet.
Thai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thai misses with a low kick as Overdose jumps back.
Thai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Overdose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Overdose blocks the low kick.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Overdose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Overdose is in Thai's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thai 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.
Overdose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thai controlling the position.
Thai wants to get back to his feet but Overdose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thai trying to control the position.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overdose.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Overdose on the ground.
Overdose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Overdose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Overdose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muay Thai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overdose prevents Thai from getting back to his feet.
Overdose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overdose is looking to escape.
Overdose tries to reverse the position but Thai maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai avoids the attempt from Overdose to control.
Thai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overdose is looking to escape.
Thai controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Muay Thai wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Overdose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alistair Overdose.
I think Thai 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Thai!
During a confident post fight interview, Muay Thai 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Borgato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samurai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sad memory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afro Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca Borgato!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borgato misses with a kick to the body.
Samurai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samurai throws a hook but Borgato blocks it.
Borgato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samurai scores with a leg kick.
Samurai looks to land a body kick but Borgato moved away.
Samurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgato is just out of range.
Borgato thows a body shot but no joy.
Borgato tries to clinch but Samurai moves out of range.
Samurai lands a jab to the nose.
Samurai misses the jab.
Samurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgato is just out of range.
Borgato blocks the body kick.
Samurai scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samurai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borgato misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai misses with a body kick.
Borgato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Samurai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borgato under the eye.
Samurai misses with a looping left.
Samurai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borgato looks gassed!
Borgato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samurai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samurai scores with a leg kick.
Samurai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Borgato at a distance.
Samurai scores with a nice right hand.
Samurai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Samurai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samurai and Borgato are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Samurai throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Borgato into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Samurai knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Afro Samurai!
A very excited looking Afro Samurai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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