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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oliveira prevents it.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oliveira moves into full guard.
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Miguel Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!
Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie with a hook.
Renato Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Gracie moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Oliveira.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Oliveira working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie is staying tight to Oliveira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Renato Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie has Oliveira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliveira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miguel Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Renato Gracie made sure he mentioned Ultra Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taizu Temujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Temujin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvzVyAaZK1E. Burton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carcass - Keep on Rotting in the Free World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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266 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taizu Temujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Burton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temujin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temujin moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Temujin lands with a short shot to the head.
Temujin misses with a knee strike.
Temujin lands a right hand.
Temujin taking a breather.
Temujin lands with a left to the head.
Temujin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burton looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Temujin.
Temujin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burton avoids it.
Temujin controlling the action here for a moment.
Temujin has Burton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Temujin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Burton tumbling to the mat - Temujin dives into Burton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temujin stands up from Burton's guard - Temujin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Temujin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Temujin is looking to clinch but Burton is avoiding it.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temujin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Temujin.
Temujin scores with a jab to the body.
Burton fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temujin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burton if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Temujin. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick from Temujin lands but Burton takes it in his stride.
Burton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Temujin rushes Burton and presses him up against the cage.
Burton wants to break free but Temujin has control.
Temujin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Temujin manages to break the clinch.
Burton tries to keep at a distance but Temujin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Temujin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Temujin lands but Burton takes it in his stride.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Temujin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Temujin lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Temujin finds it's way through Burton's defenses.
Temujin delivers a nice body kick.
Burton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Temujin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burton under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temujin scores with a one two! Burton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burton takes one on the button.
Burton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temujin to score with a decent uppercut.
Temujin lands with a right hand.
Temujin lands with a kick to the temple. Burton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temujin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Temujin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temujin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Temujin.
Temujin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temujin moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Burton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Temujin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Temujin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taizu Temujin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Temujin lands with a good body shot.
It looks like Fred Burton has been cut.
Temujin lands a nice looking body kick.
Temujin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Temujin.
Burton walks into a straight right hand from Temujin.
Temujin clinches up against the cage.
Temujin lands a hook that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Temujin breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Temujin as he connects with a hook.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Temujin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temujin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temujin lands with a kick to the temple. Burton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temujin lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Temujin. No joy for Burton on that attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Temujin. Burton shrugs it off though.
Temujin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temujin lands a jab to Burton's midsection.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Temujin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burton.
Burton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Temujin scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temujin connects with a high kick.
Burton is rocked!
Temujin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burton momentarily.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can Temujin finish him?
Temujin pounces like a tiger and cracks Burton with a vicious hook! Burton is down but not out! Temujin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taizu Temujin!
In his post fight interview, Taizu Temujin gave a big smile as he said 'I am the best kick boxer this business has. I am after a belt as quickly as possible; whether I have to take it here at Heavy weight or at 205.
Montgomery Nagendra....Gary Goodridge
Watch your backs.
Those belts are mine.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between en Tini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Ilay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, en Tini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Ilay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilay wants to slow Tini down by chopping away at his legs.
Ilay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A punch combination from Tini misses.
Ilay looks for a takedown but Tini sprawls well.
Tini misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Tini.
Ilay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Tini.
Ilay slips a jab and a cross from Tini.
Tini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tini lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ilay sprawling to the canvas. Tini follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ilay hang on?
It looks like Ron Ilay has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tini decides to return to a standing position.
Tini Throws a clean left jab. Tini Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ilay's chin! Ilay crumbles to the ground and Tini follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Tini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). en Tini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mich Van Hyllen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shifter's entrance music is Der Dritte Raum - Trommelmaschine (Rmx). A fine choice. Shape Shifter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mich Van Hyllen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Van Hyllen. Those never looked like landing.
Van Hyllen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shifter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Hyllen quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Hyllen is trying to stand.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Van Hyllen defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Hyllen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Junber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Junber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junber tries to clinch but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Junber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Junber!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James Da Silva controls the position.
Junber is trying to get back to his feet.
James Da Silva works to advance to full mount. Junber defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
James Da Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Da Silva is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Junber is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Junber flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. James Da Silva anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Junber and secures both hooks! This could be bad! James Da Silva slips an arm under Junber chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. James Da Silva has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. James Da Silva is squeezing on Junber like an anaconda would it's prey. Junber fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between cm International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wiuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Wiuff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, cm International!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Wiuff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiuff lands a left and a right that send International crashing to the mat, dazed. Wiuff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like cm International has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiuff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
International shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiuff as he avoids it easily.
International tries a head kick but it misses.
International shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wiuff defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cm International. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiuff keeps the fight on the outside.
Wiuff throws a series of punches but International avoids them all with ease.
International tries to clinch but Wiuff moves out of range.
Travis Wiuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiuff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but International circles away quickly and effectively.
International scores with a takedown into Wiuff's guard.
International missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
International pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiuff is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiuff is looking to stand back up but International counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wiuff.
International is looking to take a break and control but Wiuff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiuff looks like he's trying to stand up.
International wants to control but Wiuff is keeping him busy.
International is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wiuff looks like he's trying to stand up.
International throwing shots but Wiuff is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
International is trying to control the action in half guard but Wiuff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of cm International.
Wiuff throws a nice looking combination but International bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiuff scores with a nice head shot.
Wiuff scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiuff gets in close and tags International with a short punch that almost sends International to the mat! Oh International is in big trouble! He turns his back on Wiuff, trying to create some distance but Wiuff rushes him, striking wildly and International goes down! The referee tackles Wiuff into the cage to end the fight! Wiuff is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Wiuff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Kalenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
200 lbs
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210 lbs
16 - 8 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Cyril Kalenth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalenth moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbarossa.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbarossa.
Kalenth blocks a jab.
Kalenth throws out a loose jab but Barbarossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalenth slips under a jab from Barbarossa.
Kalenth avoids the body shot from Barbarossa.
Nice jab there from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbarossa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kalenth is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalenth backs away from a small jab... but Barbarossa lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kalenth crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Barbarossa with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Frederick Barbarossa!
An out of breath Frederick Barbarossa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koops Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dima Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aquino comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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210 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Koops Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dima Huxley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxley moves into range and clinches up with Aquino.
Huxley dodges an elbow strike from Aquino.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aquino tries to land knees in the clinch but Huxley avoids the damage to the body.
Aquino takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Koops Aquino has been cut.
Aquino tries to land knees in the clinch but Huxley avoids the damage to the body.
Huxley managing to block the knees to the body from Aquino.
Aquino pushes off an throws an elbow but Huxley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aquino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aquino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huxley blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aquino.
It looks like Dima Huxley has been cut.
Aquino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huxley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huxley pushes Aquino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Huxley.
Aquino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huxley's defenses.
Huxley presses Aquino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huxley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino tries to land knees in the clinch but Huxley avoids the damage to the body.
Aquino throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aquino just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huxley's brow.
Aquino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aquino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huxley blocks it with crossed arms.
Aquino misses with an elbow strike.
Aquino misses with a knee to the head.
Aquino tries to land knees in the clinch but Huxley avoids the damage to the body.
Huxley lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Huxley.
Huxley lands a knee to the head.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but Huxley blocks with his arms.
Aquino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aquino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huxley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huxley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aquino backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxley tries to throw a body punch but Aquino avoids it by throwing Huxley back against the cage.
Huxley crunches a lovely knee into Aquino's ribcage.
Aquino tries a knee to the head but Huxley blocks it.
Aquino misses with an elbow strike.
Huxley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aquino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but Huxley blocks with his arms.
Aquino looking to throw knees to the head but Huxley is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huxley managing to block the knees to the body from Aquino.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aquino throws an elbow but misses.
Aquino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aquino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huxley blocks it with crossed arms.
Aquino looking to throw knees to the head but Huxley is blocking nicely.
Aquino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huxley blocks it with crossed arms.
Aquino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aquino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aquino backwards.
Huxley lands a damaging elbow.
Aquino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huxley's face.
Knees to the body from Aquino.
Huxley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aquino backwards.
Huxley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aquino looking to throw knees to the head but Huxley is blocking nicely.
Aquino avoids a wild elbow strike from Huxley.
Aquino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huxley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aquino.
Huxley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huxley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aquino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aquino avoiding damage as Huxley throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Huxley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huxley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aquino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aquino misses with a knee to the head.
Huxley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aquino backwards.
Nice elbow from Aquino.
Huxley tries to throw a body punch but Aquino avoids it by throwing Huxley back against the cage.
Huxley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huxley lands a nice elbow.
Huxley lands a knee to the body.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Huxley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aquino just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huxley's brow.
Huxley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huxley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Huxley blocks the elbow strike.
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 Koops Aquino will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Aquino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Huxley has Aquino up against the cage in a clinch.
Huxley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huxley lands a damaging elbow.
Huxley managing to block the knees to the body from Aquino.
Huxley managing to block the knees to the body from Aquino.
A short body shot lands from Huxley as the two fighters clinch.
Aquino misses with a knee to the head.
Aquino looking to throw knees to the head but Huxley is blocking nicely.
Dima Huxley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huxley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aquino lands a damaging elbow.
Aquino misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huxley.
A left hand lands to the body for Huxley.
Nice elbow from Huxley.
Huxley lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley lands a left hand.
Aquino is rocked!
Huxley has Aquino pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Aquino is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Huxley - that's hurt Aquino badly! Oh, another knee lands and Aquino is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Aquino doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dima Huxley!
Post fight, Dima Huxley stared into the camera and said 'I want the belt! That's my belt and I'm coming for it you can't stop me know one can I'm the best and the real champ'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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30
221 lbs
10 - 12 - 1 |
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220 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eildon Heap!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jemelianko or perhaps it was just good defense by Heap which made him look bad.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jemelianko jabs at Heap's body.
Heap dodges the punch combination from Jemelianko.
Jemelianko takes a swing at Heap's ribcage but misses.
Jemelianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heap's waist but Heap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jemelianko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jemelianko.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown but Heap shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jemelianko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heap wants to clinch.
Jemelianko swats away the attempt to clinch by Heap.
Jemelianko misses with a kick to the body.
Jemelianko throws the kick towards the body but Heap avoids it.
Heap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jemelianko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jemelianko. Those never looked like landing.
Heap takes the fight into the clinch.
Heap using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jemelianko's brow.
Jemelianko avoiding damage as Heap throws knees to the body.
Heap throws an elbow that misses.
Heap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jemelianko managing to block the knees to the body from Heap.
Heap gets underhooks to prevent Jemelianko's takedown attempt.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Jemelianko avoids the damage to the body.
Jemelianko avoids the elbow strike from Heap, against the cage.
Jemelianko takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap can't find room to land a body shot as Jemelianko controls the action.
Heap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jemelianko's face.
A knee to the head by Heap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jemelianko is defending well for now.
Heap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jemelianko pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jemelianko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heap defends well.
Heap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jemelianko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jemelianko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jemelianko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heap defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko working for a triangle but Heap defends it easily.
Jemelianko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jemelianko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jemelianko looking for a triangle here. Heap is fighting it but it looks tight! Jemelianko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Heap is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fiodor Jemelianko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagendra comes to the cage accompanied by Mozart - Lacrimosa. Hoover has chosen Ecstasy of Gold 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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223 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoover shoots for a takedown but Nagendra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Nagendra. No joy for Hoover on that attempt.
Montgomery Nagendra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Hoover.
Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoover wants to clinch up but Nagendra keeps it at a distance.
Nagendra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagendra feints and as Hoover raises his hands in defense, Nagendra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hoover pushes Nagendra off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Nagendra pushes him off.
Nagendra throws a right and a left that Hoover avoids nicely.
Hoover lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagendra's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover tries to clinch but Nagendra is having none of it.
Nagendra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra fails with the takedown.
Hoover throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nagendra was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoover finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoover trying to control but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
Hoover is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagendra has wrist control.
Hoover wants to control from the top but Nagendra keeps moving.
Nagendra doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagendra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoover defends it easily.
Nagendra wants to sweep here but Hoover controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover is working Nagendra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoover lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover wants to control from the top but Nagendra keeps moving.
Hoover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoover wants to control from the top but Nagendra keeps moving.
Hoover throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagendra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoover distracts Nagendra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagendra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoover works over Nagendra with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoover wants to pass the guard but Nagendra is keeping the position.
Nagendra is looking to sweep but instead, Hoover has passed into half guard.
Hoover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Hoover.
Nagendra has hold of Hoover's hands but Hoover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nagendra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoover lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagendra missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoover lands a nice short elbow.
Nagendra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoover is working away from the top position though.
Hoover moves nicely into side control.
Hoover lands a few punches from side control.
Nagendra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hoover is putting a hurting on Nagendra here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Nagendra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoover scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoover lands a nice forearm strike.
Nagendra tries to bench press Hoover off him but Hoover keeps the position.
Hoover wants to control but Nagendra is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Hoover dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nagendra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown but Hoover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoover throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagendra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hoover is in Nagendra's guard.
Hoover is in close to Nagendra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover postures up in Nagendra's guard and throws a big left but Nagendra blocks it.
Nagendra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagendra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra wants to stand up but Hoover is controlling him.
Hoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoover chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoover tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagendra is retaining full guard.
Hoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagendra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoover, into his guard.
Hoover wants to stand and escape but Nagendra is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra throwing strikes from guard but Hoover blocks nicely.
Hoover seems keen to control Nagendra's posture.
Nagendra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagendra preventing the sweep.
Hoover controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Edgar Hoover.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoover is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagendra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagendra's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra tries to escape but Hoover has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nagendra trying to control but not successfully.
Hoover lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoover is landing with strikes. Nagendra can't take much more of this.
Hoover is riding his opponent, not letting Nagendra buck him off.
Hoover avoiding Nagendra 's attempts to control his hands.
Nagendra breaks Hoover's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hoover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoover seems to be looking for submissions.
Edgar Hoover has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Hoover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagendra's head.
Nagendra tries to kick Hoover off in order to stand up. Hoover Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hoover cracks Nagendra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hoover lands a few punches from side control.
Nagendra striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hoover is putting a hurting on Nagendra here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nagendra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nagendra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hoover is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagendra has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nagendra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Hoover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoover throwing strikes from guard but Nagendra blocks nicely.
Nagendra is looking to sweep but instead, Hoover has passed into half guard.
Hoover throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nagendra to regain full guard.
Nagendra wants to sweep here but Hoover controlling him for the moment.
Hoover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoover looking to pass the guard.
Hoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagendra trying to strike off his back.
Hoover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagendra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoover works over Nagendra with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoover tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagendra is retaining full guard.
Hoover lands a couple of elbows.
Hoover connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagendra keeping moving, preventing Hoover from controlling successfully.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
Hoover preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagendra keeping full guard, as Hoover tries to pass.
Nagendra wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoover is working Nagendra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hoover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagendra's head.
Nagendra controls Hoover momentarily but Hoover frees himself.
Hoover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagendra has momentary wrist control but Hoover slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra lands an upkick as Hoover stands over him.
Hoover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoover works over Nagendra with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
Nagendra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagendra trying to keep a closed guard but Hoover is proving a slippery customer.
Nagendra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hoover working Nagendra over with strikes.
Nagendra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover wants to pass to mount but Nagendra is defending the position.
Hoover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagendra defending well though.
Hoover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagendra wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy.
Nagendra wants to improve his position but Hoover is controlling well.
Hoover passes to full mount!
Nagendra is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoover scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Montgomery Nagendra has been cut.
Hoover pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Hoover really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoover closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nagendra's guard.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
Nagendra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoover defends well.
Nagendra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoover defends it easily.
Hoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nagendra's head.
Hoover lands a couple of digs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hoover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagendra is rocked!
Hoover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Nagendra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover is working for a submission of some sort.
Nagendra seems to have got his legs back now.
Nagendra tries to roll over but Hoover keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoover.
Nagendra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoover prevents Nagendra from standing back up.
Nagendra wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nagendra is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover working over Nagendra with some ground and pound. Nagendra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoover is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nagendra defends it well.
Hoover thows a huge punch but Nagendra dodges it nicely.
Hoover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nagendra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoover is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagendra is just riding it out for now. Hoover eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoover prevents Nagendra from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra is trying to maintain the position but Hoover is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagendra wants to get back to full guard.
Hoover seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoover with the ground and pound but Nagendra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hoover distracts Nagendra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoover lands a couple of elbows.
Nagendra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoover is controlling Nagendra's trapped leg to prevent Nagendra from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagendra wants to stand but Hoover has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hoover is trying to maintain the position but Nagendra is very close to passing his half guard.
Nagendra drops an elbow to the side of Hoover's head.
Hoover tries to get to full guard but Nagendra has control of the leg.
Nagendra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoover is looking to control Nagendra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoover avoid being mounted?
Nagendra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Hoover dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hoover just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Nagendra.
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nagendra defends it nicely.
Nagendra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoover is fending him off so far but Nagendra persists. Nope, Hoover circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoover slips under a jab from Nagendra.
A punch lands to the side of Hoover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoover scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagendra is trying to maintain the position but Hoover is very close to passing his half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hoover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover wants to control but Nagendra is keeping him busy.
Nagendra is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoover thows a huge punch but Nagendra dodges it nicely.
Hoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoover is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nagendra defends it well.
Nagendra tries to roll over but Hoover keeps him under control.
Hoover slips a nice elbow through Nagendra's hands, connecting with Nagendra's forehead.
Hoover winds up and cracks Nagendra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagendra defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Nagendra trying to hold on to Hoover's head to control him but Hoover postures up.
Nagendra is in trouble now - Hoover has advanced to mount!
Nagendra is working to get back to half guard.
Hoover lands a nice shot to the head.
Hoover controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoover lands a heavy elbow.
Montgomery Nagendra's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nagendra scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hoover land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hoover stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Hoover!
Edgar Hoover is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Edgar Hoover misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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