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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funk McTavish (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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142 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Funk McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTavish throws a head kick but Marshall Matthews moves out of range.
McTavish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marshall Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
McTavish shoots for a takedown but Marshall Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McTavish looks for a takedown but Marshall Matthews sprawls well.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funk McTavish.
Marshall Matthews scores with a three punch combo!
McTavish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews tries to avoid it but McTavish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marshall Matthews to the ground. Marshall Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McTavish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McTavish shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews defends it nicely.
McTavish dives in and grabs Marshall Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marshall Matthews pushes down on McTavish's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews pushes McTavish up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McTavish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews scores with a one two! McTavish had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marshall Matthews stuns McTavish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTavish, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a good knee to the midsection. McTavish won't want to take too many of those.
McTavish looks winded!
Marshall Matthews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marshall Matthews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marshall Matthews cracks McTavish with a nice body shot.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into McTavish's ribcage.
McTavish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McTavish wants to get back to striking at distance but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McTavish is trying to drag Marshall Matthews to the mat but Marshall Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into McTavish's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshall Matthews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall Matthews controls the action.
Marshall Matthews lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from McTavish is predictable there
and Marshall Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marshall Matthews is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McTavish will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marshall Matthews throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Marshall Matthews is staying tight to McTavish's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marshall Matthews decides to stand back up. Marshall Matthews steps back and let's McTavish get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marshall Matthews lands a head shot.
McTavish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews lands with a slapping head kick.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. McTavish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTavish misses with a body shot.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged McTavish in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marshall Matthews.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTavish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall Matthews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
McTavish throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall Matthews's shoulder, as Marshall Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Marshall Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McTavish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
McTavish shoots in looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McTavish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice shot that snaps McTavish's head back.
Marshall Matthews clinches up with McTavish and pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTavish can do to turn this around?
McTavish takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh!!! Marshall Matthews has knocked McTavish down with a huge combo! Marshall Matthews steps away and waves a wobbly McTavish back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McTavish is rocked!
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with McTavish against the cage.
McTavish is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall Matthews finish him?
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marshall Matthews is struggling to control the position.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into McTavish's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
McTavish seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Marshall Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
McTavish is breathing heavily.
Marshall Matthews scores a nice knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McTavish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the head.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
McTavish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funk McTavish.
Marshall Matthews stops a takedown attempt from McTavish.
Come on Marshall Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavish is trying desperately to land a takedown but Marshall Matthews is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McTavish.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the head.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall Matthews rushes McTavish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews rushes McTavish and presses him up against the cage.
Morton Marshall Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into McTavish's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTavish takes a swing at Marshall Matthews's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marshall Matthews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTavish, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Funk McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Marshall Matthews forces McTavish back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews clinches up with McTavish and pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTavish looks for a takedown but Marshall Matthews sprawls well.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches McTavish up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McTavish.
A low kick from McTavish misses
letting Marshall Matthews counter with a right hand.
Marshall Matthews pushes McTavish up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTavish swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
McTavish sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches McTavish up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marshall Matthews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged McTavish in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews forces McTavish back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
McTavish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McTavish throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall Matthews counters with a series of strikes. McTavish will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with McTavish against the cage.
McTavish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow that stopped McTavish in his tracks for a moment.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
McTavish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall Matthews pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews lands a high kick!
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTavish, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes McTavish back into the cage.
McTavish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McTavish misses with a body punch.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funk McTavish.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the head.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews rushes McTavish and presses him up against the cage.
McTavish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles McTavish. McTavish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches McTavish up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
Marshall Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Marshall Matthews has knocked McTavish down with a huge combo! Marshall Matthews steps away and waves a wobbly McTavish back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall Matthews pushes McTavish up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
McTavish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marshall Matthews forces McTavish back against the cage and clinches.
McTavish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McTavish in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McTavish wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
Marshall Matthews connects with a nasty looking knee right to McTavish's face.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Marshall Matthews effectively controlling the action here.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
McTavish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funk McTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morton Marshall Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall Matthews lands a good knee to the midsection. McTavish won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall Matthews 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morton Marshall Matthews!
After the big win, Morton Marshall Matthews made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crazy Train. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne is looking to clinch.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thorne thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thorne tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorne just misses with a punch to the body.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Alex James has been cut.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Thorne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorne scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thorne. That one must have hurt.
Thorne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorne lands a slapping body shot.
James is breathing heavily.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorne.
Nice sprawl there from Thorne as James shoots in.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for James. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorne wants it to stay on the feet.
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thorne was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Thorne's legs - danger averted.
Thorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thorne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Thorne is trying to keep James in close.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thorne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorne trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thorne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
Thorne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne trying to control the position.
Thorne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Thorne working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Thorne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thorne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James pushes down on Thorne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorne wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Ground and pound from James.
It looks like Damien Thorne has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James working over Thorne with some ground and pound. Thorne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thorne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James lands a couple of digs.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorne has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Thorne has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James passes Thorne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
James is thwarting Thorne's attempts to control the position.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Thorne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Thorne misses.
Alex James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Nice takedown defense from Thorne. No joy for James on that attempt.
James has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Thorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorne lands a front kick.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorne pinned against the cage. Thorne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thorne misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid body kick from Thorne.
Damien Thorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorne stuffs the takedown.
Thorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James dives in and grabs Thorne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorne pushes down on James's head and hops out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thorne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorne, right into the meat.
Thorne thows a body shot but no joy.
Thorne digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorne lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Thorne lands a shot to the body.
Thorne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James blocks a body shot from Thorne.
James prevents a body shot from Thorne.
Thorne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorne controlling the action here for a moment.
Thorne pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Thorne on the inside.
James is trying to drag Thorne to the mat but Thorne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thorne lands a shot to the body.
Thorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorne scores with a hook to the body.
Thorne lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorne lands a shot to the body.
Thorne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorne successfully pulls guard.
Thorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thorne managing to control the position.
Thorne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thorne to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! James is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thorne pulls down on the head and he's put James to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damien Thorne!
Damien Thorne managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Del Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sobotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabio Del Mar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Sobotta's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Del Mar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Sobotta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Mar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Del Mar is trying to control the position but Sobotta postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Del Mar is on top in guard.
Sobotta keeping moving, preventing Del Mar from controlling successfully.
Del Mar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobotta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Mar has managed to get both his arms back between Sobotta's legs - danger averted.
Del Mar passes into half guard.
Del Mar slows the pace down in half guard.
Sobotta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Mar pulls his head out easily.
Del Mar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sobotta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sobotta looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Mar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Mar prevents Sobotta from standing back up.
Del Mar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobotta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Del Mar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobotta is just riding it out for now. Del Mar eventually gives up the hold.
Del Mar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobotta keeps working.
Del Mar is looking to advance position but Sobotta won't allow it.
Del Mar seems to be working for a kimura but Sobotta defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Mar wants to control but Sobotta is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar seems to be working for a kimura but Sobotta defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobotta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Del Mar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sobotta working for a triangle but Del Mar defends it easily.
Sobotta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Mar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Mar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Mar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Mar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobotta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobotta is defending well.
Del Mar trying to control the action but Sobotta is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobotta tries to bench press Del Mar off him but Del Mar keeps the position.
Sobotta manages to get back to half guard.
Del Mar wants to pass to mount but Sobotta is defending the position.
Sobotta actively working from the bottom here.
Sobotta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Mar wants to pass the guard but Sobotta is defending well.
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.
Fabio Del Mar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Del Mar is looking to clinch but Sobotta is avoiding it.
Sobotta clinches with his opponent.
Sobotta wants to break free but Del Mar has control.
Sobotta can't break the clinch.
Del Mar lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobotta won't want to take too many of those.
Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Del Mar.
Del Mar landing knees to the head.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Mar connects with a knee to the head.
Sobotta is rocked!
Del Mar wants to stall.
Sobotta is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Mar finish him?
Del Mar has Sobotta pressed against the cage, preventing Sobotta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sobotta seems to have recovered his senses.
Del Mar crunches a lovely knee into Sobotta's ribcage.
Del Mar has Sobotta pressed against the cage, preventing Sobotta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Mar connects with a knee to the head.
Del Mar lands a nice knee to the body.
Sobotta being controlled against the cage.
Sobotta is breathing heavily.
Del Mar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobotta's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Mar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Del Mar lands a nice knee to the body.
Del Mar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sobotta working aggressively here.
Del Mar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobotta blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but Sobotta blocks with his arms.
Del Mar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sobotta is keeping busy.
Del Mar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sobotta lands with a short shot to the head.
Del Mar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Del Mar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobotta after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotta tries to break free but Del Mar pushes him back against the cage.
Del Mar misses with a knee to the head.
Fabio Del Mar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Mar tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobotta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Del Mar has Sobotta pressed against the cage, preventing Sobotta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Mar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobotta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sobotta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Del Mar is keeping busy.
Sobotta throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Mar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sobotta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobotta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabio Del Mar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Mar uses his free foot to push down on Sobotta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sobotta.
Del Mar looking to control but Sobotta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar won't let Sobotta get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sobotta is trying to escape the mount.
Del Mar is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Sobotta is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Sobotta flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Del Mar anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Sobotta and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Del Mar slips an arm under Sobotta chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Del Mar has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Del Mar is squeezing on Sobotta like an anaconda would it's prey. Sobotta fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabio Del Mar!
A very excited looking Fabio Del Mar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Wupaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman has chosen All Within My Hands as his entrance music. Boris Wupaski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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36
260 lbs
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283 lbs
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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
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Boris Wupaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman slips a jab from Wupaski.
Wupaski misses with an uppercut. Cartman saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wupaski is trying to stall.
Cartman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wupaski misses with the head strike.
Cartman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartman lands a left hand.
Cartman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartman misses with a body shot.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch but Wupaski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wupaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartman.
Wupaski thows a body shot but no joy.
Cartman takes one on the button.
Wupaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartman looks to land a right hand but Wupaski moved out of range.
Cartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartman rushes Wupaski and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartman breaks the clinch.
Cartman slips a jab from Wupaski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wupaski lands with an overhand left.
Cartman blocks a jab.
Wupaski with a hook.
Wupaski misses with a looping right.
Cartman slips under a jab from Wupaski.
Cartman tries to clinch but Wupaski moves out of range.
Cartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartman moves into the clinch successfully.
Cartman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wupaski managing to block the knees to the body from Cartman.
Cartman lands with a left to the head.
Wupaski has a couple of punches blocked by Cartman.
Cartman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cartman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartman takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartman lands a left hand.
Cartman lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski misses with some punches.
Wupaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wupaski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cartman gets through Wupaski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wupaski has a couple of punches blocked by Cartman.
Wupaski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wupaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartman.
Wupaski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wupaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartman.
Cartman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wupaski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wupaski works the jab nicely.
Cartman moves away from the strike by Wupaski.
A right-left combo lands from Cartman.
Wupaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartman.
Wupaski scores with a hook to the body. Cartman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski misses with a looping left.
Cartman connects with a crisp jab.
Cartman tries to clinch but Wupaski is having none of it.
Wupaski keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wupaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wupaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wupaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wupaski gets tackled into the cage by Cartman. Cartman maintains the clinch.
Wupaski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cartman scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Wupaski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartman.
Cartman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartman clinches with his opponent.
Cartman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartman cracks Wupaski with a nice body shot.
Cartman lands a body punch.
Wupaski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman manages to break the clinch.
Wupaski throws a hook but Cartman avoids it easily.
Cartman scores with the left hand. Wupaski knows he should have avoided that one.
Wupaski swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartman.
Cartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartman drives through and clinches with Wupaski against the cage.
Cartman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wupaski misses with a few strikes there.
Wupaski throws a right hand that Cartman ducks under and follows up with a left that Cartman also avoids with ease.
Cartman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wupaski counters with a right hand to the body.
Cartman clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wupaski is trying to maintain a safe position but Cartman gets an underhook and turns Wupaski into the cage.
Cartman manages to break the clinch.
Cartman slips under a jab.
Cartman staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Cartman misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wupaski throws a lazy right hand but Cartman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wupaski misses the jab.
Cartman moves in looking to clinch but Wupaski pushes him off.
Wupaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartman is looking to clinch but Wupaski is avoiding it.
Cartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartman pushes Wupaski up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartman digs a right hand into Wupaski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wupaski's gas tank.
Wupaski takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Boris Wupaski has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wupaski can't find room to land a body shot as Cartman controls the action.
Wupaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartman controls his hands.
Cartman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wupaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartman manages to avoid it.
Cartman instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wupaski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartman trying to land knees to the body.
Cartman is trying to stall.
Wupaski trying to stall but Cartman improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cartman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wupaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wupaski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cartman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wupaski backwards.
Cartman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartman avoids the body shot from Wupaski.
Wupaski throws out a loose jab but Cartman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wupaski throws a body punch but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman clinches.
Cartman lands an elbow inside that Wupaski shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cartman lands an elbow just above Wupaski 's eye.
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!
Cartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wupaski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wupaski throws an overhand right that lands on Cartman's shoulder, as Cartman tries to avoid the shot.
Cartman tries to clinch but Wupaski moves out of range.
Cartman lands a jab to Wupaski's midsection.
Cartman wants to clinch.
Wupaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman staying out of range there.
Cartman is looking to clinch but Wupaski is avoiding it.
Wupaski walks into a stiff left hand from Cartman.
Cartman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartman doesn't manage to clinch there - Wupaski circles away.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman gets a clinch.
Wupaski wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartman won't allow it.
Cartman manages to break the clinch.
Cartman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cartman tries to clinch up.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch but Wupaski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wupaski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cartman tries to clinch but Wupaski is having none of it.
Cartman lunges at Wupaski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wupaski's hand.
Wupaski connects with a jab.
Wupaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wupaski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cartman.
Wupaski keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartman slips a straight right by Wupaski.
Wupaski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartman moves away.
Eric Cartman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wupaski.
Wupaski misses with a looping right.
Wupaski blocks a jab.
Cartman connects with a right hand. Wupaski shakes it off.
Wupaski loses concentration momentarily and Cartman pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Wupaski crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Cartman finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Cartman!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Cartman 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollins comes to the cage accompanied by Future World Music - Dream Catchers. On his way into the cage it seems that Hunter Rollins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hunter Rollins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zordick on the side of the head.
Zordick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rollins.
Zordick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zordick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zordick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zordick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zordick feints and then cracks Rollins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rollins down.
Zordick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zordick thumps Rollins with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick cracks Rollins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zordick clinches up against the cage.
Rollins lands an elbow just above Zordick 's eye.
Rollins lands a nice elbow.
Zordick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zordick is trying to push Rollins away but Rollins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zordick is trying to push Rollins away but Rollins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zordick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zordick has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rollins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rollins wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zordick working for a choke but Rollins reverses nicely into Zordick 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Zordick keeps moving.
Rollins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zordick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zordick pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
Zordick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rollins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rollins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An elbow from Rollins crashes against the mat.
Zordick wants to control but Rollins postures up.
Zordick taking a bit of punishment here - Rollins scoring with strikes.
Rollins trying to control the position but Zordick is working away.
Zordick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rollins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zordick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rollins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zordick trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zordick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zordick is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zordick trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins trying to control the action but Zordick is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zordick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rollins is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rollins connects with a nice short shot to Zordick's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kahlua Zordick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zordick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zordick trying to control from half guard but Rollins is working away.
Zordick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rollins sees it coming and defends easily.
Zordick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zordick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollins defends it well.
Zordick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kahlua Zordick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zordick moves nicely into side control.
Zordick is trying to get an arm triangle but Rollins is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rollins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zordick swings around for an armbar but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zordick's guard.
Rollins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rollins scoring with some ground and pound.
Zordick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zordick is looking for a triangle but Rollins pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zordick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zordick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zordick can't keep his opponent in guard - Rollins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zordick is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins wants to advance to full mount but Zordick doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rollins throws a big elbow that misses.
Rollins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zordick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zordick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rollins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zordick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zordick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahlua Zordick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zordick slips a straight right by Rollins.
Zordick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zordick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rollins scores with a spinning back kick!
Zordick keeps the fight on the outside.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Zordick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rollins clinches.
Zordick is trying to pull guard but Rollins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zordick is defending well for now.
Zordick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zordick stalls.
Zordick manages to pull guard.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zordick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zordick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rollins stacks Zordick on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rollins!
Hunter Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rollins taking a break here but Zordick is having none of it and regains half guard.
Zordick wants to control but Rollins is keeping busy.
Zordick moves into full guard.
Zordick working for a triangle but Rollins defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rollins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zordick controlling the position.
Zordick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rollins.
Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zordick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zordick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rollins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zordick's head.
Zordick looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rollins is defending well. Zordick quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rollins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zordick celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahlua Zordick!
Post fight, Kahlua Zordick stared into the camera and said 'First of all, want to thank all the fans who have revived my burning desire to fight once more. I thought I would be celebrating already my retirement party. But guess what, I will celebrate my comeback win after a long layoff. Thank you everyone!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin has chosen King of Kings by Motorhead as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marvin's calf.
Rua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marvin slips a straight right by Rua.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Rua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rua lands a two punch combo.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Marvin.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
and Marvin counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marvin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marvin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marvin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rua is trying to get back to half guard.
Marvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua defending against the ground and pound.
Marvin in side control, throwing shots but Rua defends.
Marvin working the ground and pound but Rua is defending the strikes.
Marvin trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Marvin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rua is avoiding damage well.
Marvin working away.
Marvin laying and praying for a moment but Rua takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin misses with a head shot. Rua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua keeping full guard, as Marvin tries to pass.
Rua has control of Marvin's left arm, preventing Marvin from doing any damage.
Marvin advances to half guard.
Marvin looks to land a strike but Rua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marvin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Marvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Marvin is proving a slippery customer.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marvin.
Marvin is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marvin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marvin throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Rua keeping full guard, as Marvin tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.
Marvin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marvin.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marvin in particular looking to stall.
Marvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rua has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Marvin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marvin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua is staying active underneath Marvin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marvin is working for a submission of some sort.
Marvin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Marvin is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King Marvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marvin tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marvin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marvin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marvin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marvin trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
Marvin cracks Rua with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rua bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marvin has an active guard here but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is pressing down on Marvin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marvin is holding on for now.
Marvin trying to hold on to Rua's head to control him but Rua postures up.
Rua trying to control from half guard but Marvin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua passes to side control.
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Marvin is looking for a sweep.
Marvin is not content to let Rua control the position.
Marvin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Marvin is trying to improve his position.
Rua trying to control the action but Marvin is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Marvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua feints a jab promting Marvin to slip. Rua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marvin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
Marvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and Marvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marvin tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rua moves out of range as Marvin strikes.
Rua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marvin lands with a right hand.
Rua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Marvin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua tries to land a leg kick but Marvin saw it coming and moves away.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua is looking to chop away at Marvin's legs.
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rua is trying to push Marvin away but Marvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
Marvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Marvin misses with some punches.
Rua taking a breather.
Gabriel Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Marvin has him pressed against the cage.
Marvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marvin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marvin goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gabriel Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Marvin.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marvin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rua looking to stall.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marvin scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marvin.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marvin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Nice jab there from Marvin.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gabriel Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marvin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rua connects with a body shot that sends Marvin's belly button to the back.
King Marvin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marvin shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Marvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Marvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marvin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gabriel Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marvin moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Marvin.
Rua lands with an uppercut that bounces Marvin off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Rua misses.
A big right from Marvin misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marvin avoids the body shot from Rua.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marvin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua is looking to wear down Marvin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marvin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
Marvin has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.
Marvin avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marvin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Marvin!
Our winner, King Marvin, 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 Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets comes to the cage accompanied by Штиль. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
245 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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32
260 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swinging wildly here.
Boets shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boets is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boets.
Boets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boets.
Boets scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boets's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Boets wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Boets keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Boets is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but Boets is working from the bottom.
Boets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boets keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Boets has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boets is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good shot there by Smith.
It looks like Dimon Boets has been cut.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Boets slips the punch.
Boets moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Boets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Boets both land. Nice combination.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boets. That did some damage!
Boets with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at Boets's ribcage but misses.
Dante Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boets moves away.
Boets with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Boets throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Boets down.
Boets misses with a two punch combination.
Boets on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith jabs Boets to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Boets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boets is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boets being controlled against the cage.
Boets lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimon Boets's cut.
That's time! Boets's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Boets tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Boets back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boets is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boets fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Boets fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Smith catches Boets right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Dimon Boets is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boets steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Boets walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Oh Boets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Boets out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dante Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dante Smith thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Moon Rising. Mirko Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Inc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emelianenko won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Emelianenko is trying to control Inc's posture but Inc avoids it.
Inc goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Emelianenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Inc but great work by Emelianenko.
Inc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet but Inc has full control of the position and if anything, Emelianenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Inc manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Emelianenko showing good submission defense here.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Emelianenko is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Inc has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Emelianenko taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Inc!
An out of breath Dick Inc 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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