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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Belton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Ronan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronan has chosen Promised Land as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Belton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elvis Ronan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belton misses with a low kick.
Ronan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ronan connects with a body shot.
Belton scores with a spinning back kick!
Belton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Belton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belton throws a looping overhand right but Ronan ducks down to avoid it.
Ronan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belton throws a leg kick which misses Ronan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ronan tries to avoid it.
Belton tries to work over Ronan's front leg with a kick but Ronan checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronan tries a head kick but it misses.
Belton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ronan's calf.
Belton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Belton to counter with a crisp jab.
Belton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronan.
Belton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ronan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronan misses with a wild body shot.
Ronan misses with a low kick as Belton jumps back.
Ronan slips under a jab from Belton .
Belton motions for Ronan to come forward. Belton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Ronan. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belton .
Belton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ronan misses with a kick to the body
and Belton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ronan in his tracks.
Belton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elvis Ronan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronan misses the shot to the body.
Belton misses with a low kick.
Belton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belton .
Belton avoids the body shot from Ronan.
Belton throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Belton .
Belton throws a head kick that misses.
Belton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ronan tries a head kick but it misses.
Belton looks to land a body kick but Ronan moved away.
A big right from Ronan misses.
Belton throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronan misses with a left hand
and Belton counters with an outside leg kick.
Ronan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belton 's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ronan misses with a left hand
and Belton counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belton .
A punch lands to the side of Ronan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ronan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belton can pounce on him.
Belton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belton thuds his shin into the meat of Ronan's side.
Ronan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Belton thows a body kick. Ronan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Belton .
Belton misses with a body kick.
Belton thows a body kick. Ronan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ronan somewhat.
Ronan looks winded!
Ronan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Belton counters with an outside leg kick.
Ronan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belton lands a nice looking body kick.
Belton connects with a looping right hand.
Ronan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belton .
Jab from Belton .
Bill Belton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belton lands a jab to Ronan's midsection.
Belton lands with a shot to the body.
Ronan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ronan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belton looks for the body kick but Ronan saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Belton tenderised Ronan's leg. Ronan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ronan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belton .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Belton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Belton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ronan throws a head kick that misses.
Ronan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Ronan with that takedown attempt.
Belton lands a head kick!
Ronan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ronan throws a right hand that Belton ducks under and follows up with a left that Belton also avoids with ease.
Ronan misses with an uppercut
and Belton counters with a series of strikes. Ronan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ronan throws a body punch but Belton moves out of range.
Belton scoring well with a low kick there.
Ronan throws a series of punches but Belton moves out of range.
Belton scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ronan.
Ronan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belton scores with a jab.
Belton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ronan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ronan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belton can pounce on him.
Belton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belton lands a leg kick that knocks Ronan off balance momentarily.
Ronan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belton ducks under a wild hook from Ronan.
Belton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Ronan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belton .
A good leg kick by Belton .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronan takes a swing at Belton 's ribcage but misses.
Belton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belton digs a good body shot into Ronan's ribs.
Belton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ronan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ronan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belton under the eye.
Good leg kick by Belton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Belton . That snapped Ronan's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belton !
Belton lands a head kick. Ronan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ronan misses with a head kick.
Ronan lands an overhand right.
Bill Belton is winning the standup battle so far.
Belton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ronan takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belton avoids a kick to the body.
Belton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belton .
Ronan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belton . Belton obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belton .
Ronan throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Belton finds it's way through Ronan's defenses.
Ronan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belton connects with a leg kick. Ronan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ronan will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Belton .
Belton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belton - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Belton .
Ronan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ronan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Belton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ronan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belton .
A solid body kick from Belton .
Ronan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belton .
Belton thuds his shin into the meat of Ronan's side.
Ronan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ronan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ronan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Belton dominated that second round.
That's time! Belton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Belton lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belton , right into the meat.
Belton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ronan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belton . That one must have hurt.
Belton misses with a body kick.
Belton ducks under a wild hook from Ronan.
Belton throws a sloppy head kick and Ronan moves out of range easily.
Belton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ronan if he has to take too many more of those.
Belton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belton .
Ronan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belton lands the left hand.
Belton lands a jab to Ronan's midsection.
Ronan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronan throws a right hand that misses
and Belton counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronan feints and then cracks Belton 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belton down.
Ronan throws a hook to the side of Belton 's head but Belton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ronan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Belton has got the better of the exchanges.
Belton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ronan throws the kick towards the body but Belton avoids it.
Belton scores with a spinning back kick!
Belton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronan can do to turn this around?
Belton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ronan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Belton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ronan misses with a jab to the body
and Belton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belton misses with a kick to the body.
Ronan misses with an uppercut
and Belton counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Belton .
Belton lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belton cracks the inside of Ronan's front leg.
Ronan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belton counters with a nice uppercut.
Ronan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Belton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ronan's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belton , right into the meat.
Ronan throws a jab but it's blocked by Belton .
Ronan misses with an uppercut
and Belton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belton moves away.
Belton thows a body kick. Ronan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Belton feints and then cracks Ronan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ronan down.
Belton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ronan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belton . That one must have hurt.
Elvis Ronan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronan throws a right hand that misses
and Belton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ronan's knee momentarily.
Belton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ronan throws a low kick but Belton moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belton .
Ronan misses with an uppercut. Belton saw that one coming.
Ronan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ronan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belton can pounce on him.
Belton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Belton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronan.
Belton lands a nice looking body kick.
Belton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belton cracks the inside of Ronan's front leg.
Ronan throws the kick towards the body but Belton avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belton cracks Ronan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ronan misses with a hook.
Belton throws out a powerful jab.
Ronan misses with a body shot.
Belton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belton throws a good cross that connects.
Ronan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronan throws a body punch but Belton moves out of range.
Belton ducks under a wild hook from Ronan.
Belton thuds his shin into the meat of Ronan's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Belton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belton 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Belton !
A very excited looking Bill Belton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAlister comes into the arena with Ylvis - The Fox blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duncan McAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo throws a series of punches but McAlister avoids them all with ease.
Polo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McAlister fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McAlister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Polo's calf.
McAlister misses with a jab, cross combination.
McAlister misses the shot to the body.
McAlister thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Polo. Beautiful body shot.
Polo swats away the attempt to clinch by McAlister.
Polo ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
A jab from McAlister does it's job there.
Polo misses with an uppercut. McAlister saw that one coming.
Polo throws a right and a left that McAlister avoids nicely.
McAlister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Polo counters with a left and a right that stings McAlister.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAlister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polo avoids the body shot from McAlister.
Polo misses with a left hand
letting McAlister counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polo throws a right hand that McAlister ducks under and follows up with a left that McAlister also avoids with ease.
McAlister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polo throws a series of punches but McAlister avoids them all with ease.
McAlister is looking to clinch but Polo is avoiding it.
Duncan McAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAlister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polo's hands.
McAlister throws a body punch but Polo moves out of range.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polo defending well as McAlister loads up on a big left hand.
McAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Polo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAlister manages to avoid it.
Polo misses with a double jab.
McAlister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Polo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duncan McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on McAlister - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAlister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polo's elbow.
Polo blocks a body shot from McAlister.
I was talking to McAlister's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Polo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polo stalling the fight.
A short right from Polo on the inside.
McAlister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McAlister is trying to break the clinch but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Polo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAlister's elbow.
McAlister misses with a punch to the body.
McAlister manages to break the clinch.
McAlister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polo.
Polo thows a body shot but no joy.
Polo missing with a left hand there. McAlister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Polo misses with a wild combination.
McAlister connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polo throws a nice looking combination but McAlister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polo misses with an uppercut
and McAlister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo thows a body shot but no joy.
McAlister wants to clinch up but Polo keeps it at a distance.
McAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polo manages to avoid it.
Polo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAlister is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Polo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAlister manages to avoid it.
McAlister is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McAlister.
Polo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McAlister catches Polo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAlister moves away.
McAlister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polo.
McAlister lands a jab to Polo's midsection.
McAlister closes the distance and pushes Polo back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAlister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polo tries a body shot but McAlister blocks it.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Duncan McAlister will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polo connects with a crisp jab.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polo misses with a double jab.
McAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Polo.
Marco Polo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polo shoots in for a double leg but McAlister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polo misses with a looping left.
McAlister is looking to clinch but Polo is avoiding it.
McAlister lands a lovely overhand right.
McAlister is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but McAlister shows good takedown defense.
Polo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McAlister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polo on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polo lands a nice shot that snaps McAlister's head back.
McAlister fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McAlister closes the distance and clinches.
Polo misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McAlister tries to work over Polo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Polo controls his hands.
McAlister lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Polo or not.
McAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
McAlister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
A right hand to the body from McAlister.
McAlister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
McAlister with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polo throws a right and a left that McAlister avoids nicely.
Polo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McAlister misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo cracks McAlister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Polo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAlister.
Polo dodges the punch combination from McAlister.
McAlister connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McAlister but McAlister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duncan McAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
Polo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for McAlister.
A lazy left from McAlister finds it's target.
Polo misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by McAlister.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlister misses with a looping right.
McAlister moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Polo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Polo.
Polo is still on wobbly legs! Can McAlister finish him?
McAlister throws an overhand right that has Polo reeling! McAlister follows up with more punches and Polo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan McAlister!
Duncan McAlister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Muse: MK Ultra. Evans has chosen j as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Holmes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans drives through with a takedown into Holmes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holmes pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Evans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holmes trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmes manages to get himself to full guard.
Holmes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Evans postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmes pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
Evans postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans content to stall in guard here.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.
Evans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holmes dodges the ground and pound from Evans.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Holmes defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Evans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Evans goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holmes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Evans's guard! Nice work there by Holmes!
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmes defends well.
Holmes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holmes postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Holmes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holmes advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Evans.
Holmes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Holmes distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans prevents Holmes from improving his position.
Evans 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.
Evans wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Evans winds up and cracks Holmes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Evans misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
Holmes connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes on the side of the head.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmes slips a straight right by Evans.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Evans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holmes.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Holmes misses.
Holmes with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Evans finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans scores with a hook.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holmes checks it well.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Evans connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
Holmes moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Holmes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holmes throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holmes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
James Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans scores with a punch to the head.
Holmes throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Jab by Evans.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes throws out the jab.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Evans shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holmes momentarily.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Holmes connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holmes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
James Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
James Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Holmes motions for Evans to come forward. Holmes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes motions for Evans to come forward. Holmes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans staying out of range there.
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Evans throws a hook but Holmes avoids it easily.
Holmes cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans checks a low kick from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Holmes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Holmes.
Holmes throws out a powerful jab.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
Holmes walks into a jab.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holmes stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holmes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Evans misses.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes slips a jab from Evans.
Evans misses with a looping left.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
Evans feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmes pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.
Holmes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holmes is on top in guard.
Holmes distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holmes is trying is best to control the position here.
Holmes trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
Evans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans is looking for submissions but instead, Holmes has regained full guard.
Evans passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holmes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Holmes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Janos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Predator Theme. Jim Janos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Janos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Janos tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
Overeem tries a low kick but Janos avoids it.
Crunch! Overeem slams his shin into Janos's torso.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Janos takes it in his stride.
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!
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Janos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Janos forces Overeem back against the cage and clinches.
Overeem is trying to break free.
Janos lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Titus Overeem has been cut.
Knees to the body from Janos.
Janos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Overeem wants to break free but Janos has control.
Janos looking to throw knees to the head but Overeem is blocking nicely.
Overeem is trying to break free.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Janos misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Overeem avoiding damage as Janos throws knees to the body.
Overeem is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Janos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Janos has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem letting Janos take a breather here.
Janos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Overeem's efforts to push away.
Janos keeps control of Overeem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Janos takes a shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Janos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Janos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Overeem dodges an elbow strike from Janos.
Overeem tries to circle away but Janos has him pinned against the cage.
Janos lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Titus Overeem's cut even more.
Janos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Janos.
Overeem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janos.
Overeem throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Janos throws a sloppy head kick and Overeem moves out of range easily.
Janos blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janos tries to clinch up.
Janos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overeem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Overeem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Overeem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Janos avoids the body shot from Overeem.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Janos is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Overeem.
Janos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Janos slips under a jab from Overeem.
Janos moves in looking to clinch but Overeem pushes him off.
Janos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janos clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Overeem wants to break free but Janos has control.
Nice elbow from Janos.
The cut above Titus Overeem's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem is trying to force a seperation but Janos has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Janos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overeem's brow.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Janos controls the action.
Janos prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Overeem tries to bum rush Janos with a series of wild strikes but Janos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overeem blocks a low kick nicely.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Overeem.
Overeem takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem throws a front kick aimed at Janos's knee but Janos avoids it well.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Janos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overeem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janos connects with a high kick.
Janos misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Overeem - just one landing.
Janos tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Janos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Overeem.
Janos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Janos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janos tries to clinch up
letting Overeem counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janos slips under a jab.
Janos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Janos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janos is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Overeem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Overeem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overeem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Janos walks into a left hand.
Janos tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
Janos wants to clinch.
Janos wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Janos tries to clinch but Overeem moves out of range.
Janos wants to clinch but Overeem slips to the side
and Overeem counters with an outside leg kick.
Janos moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Janos.
Overeem avoids the elbow strike from Janos, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem is trying to force a seperation but Janos has the dominant position.
Janos trying to control the position but instead, Overeem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Janos into the cage.
Janos seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Overeem is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem dodges an elbow strike from Janos.
A short right from Overeem.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Overeem wants to get back to striking at distance but Janos won't allow it.
Janos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Janos wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.
Janos throws a head kick that half lands.
Titus Overeem's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Overeem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Janos!
A very excited looking Jim Janos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Ciprut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen All you need is love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Ciprut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Ciprut tries to clinch up but Potter circles away and keeps his distance.
Ciprut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ciprut tries to clinch up but Potter circles away and keeps his distance.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Potter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ciprut. Ciprut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Potter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ciprut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ciprut on the side of the head.
Ciprut is rocked!
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ciprut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Potter.
Potter lands an overhand right.
Oh Ciprut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ciprut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ciprut seems to have got his legs back now.
Ciprut forces Potter back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
A right handed body shot lands from Potter.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ciprut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
Ciprut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potter blocks it with crossed arms.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potter gets through Ciprut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cipruts head.
Potter blocks the elbow strike.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Ciprut misses with a punch on the inside.
Potter is looking to break free of the clinch but Ciprut has double underhooks.
Potter misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciprut.
A body shot lands from Potter.
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ciprut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Ciprut tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Ciprut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter connects with a looping right hand.
Ciprut has Potter up against the cage in a clinch.
Potter breaks the clinch.
Ciprut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
Ciprut is looking to clinch but Potter is avoiding it.
Potter connects with a crisp jab.
Ciprut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potter finds it's way round the side to connect with Ciprut's head.
Potter misses with an uppercut
and Ciprut counters with a head kick.
Potter scores with a body shot.
Ciprut blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ciprut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes the fight into the clinch.
Ciprut taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ciprut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Ciprut slows down the pace here.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Potter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ciprut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciprut misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Potter.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Potter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ciprut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ciprut wants to clinch.
Ciprut tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciprut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Potter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Potter.
Ciprut wants to clinch
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciprut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter thuds a left hand into Ciprut's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter throws a body punch but Ciprut moves out of range.
Ciprut walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Ciprut.
Ciprut doesn't manage to clinch there - Potter circles away.
Potter keeps the fight on the outside.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter punishes Ciprut's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter misses with an uppercut.
Potter misses with a straight right.
Donk. Potter catches Ciprut right on the button with a cross.
Ciprut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potter misses with a looping right.
Potter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potter misses with a looping left.
Potter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ciprut fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potter, pushing him back against the cage.
Ciprut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut lands an elbow just above Potter 's eye.
Ciprut working Potter over with knees to the body.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Potter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Ciprut.
Ciprut misses with a body punch.
Potter lands a left hand.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ciprut.
Potter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ciprut has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Potter lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciprut blocks a body shot from Potter.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Potter is working Ciprut over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Ciprut back against the cage.
Potter tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprut throws an elbow that misses.
Potter breaks the clinch.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut scores with a push kick.
Ciprut wants to clinch
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ciprut staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciprut tries to clinch up but Potter circles away and keeps his distance.
Ciprut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Potter 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. This is the final round!
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciprut circles away quickly and effectively.
Ciprut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Potter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ciprut scrambles back to his feet.
Potter misses with a looping left.
Ciprut closes the distance and pushes Potter back into the cage.
Ciprut prevents a body shot from Potter.
Potter digs a right hand into Ciprut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciprut's gas tank.
Ciprut keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potter's efforts to push away.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potter scores with a shot to the side of Ciprut's head.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ciprut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ciprut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Ciprut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harry Potter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Potter is working Ciprut over against the cage.
Ciprut blocks a body shot from Potter.
Potter has had enough of the clinch but Ciprut keeps him there for the moment.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ciprut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ciprut blocks a body shot from Potter.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
Potter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ciprut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potter tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut crunches a lovely knee into Potter's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Potter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potter lands a left hand.
Ciprut tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Ciprut back against the cage.
Ciprut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciprut.
Potter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ciprut tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Ciprut back against the cage.
Potter is looking to break free of the clinch but Ciprut has double underhooks.
Potter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
Ciprut blocks a body shot from Potter.
Harry Potter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ciprut is struggling to control the position.
Ciprut is trying to stall.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprut backwards.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Potter in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut misses with some punches.
Ciprut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ciprut stalling.
Potter lands with a light punch inside.
Kingsley Ciprut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Ciprut.
Potter pushes Ciprut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprut controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprut tries to stall but Potter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Potter.
Well Potter 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Potter!
After winning the bout, Harry Potter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi comes into the arena with Get Out - Circa Survive blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandragoran swings for the body but Muroi moves out of range.
Muroi wants to slow Mandragoran down by chopping away at his legs.
Muroi misses with a body kick.
Mandragoran throws out a loose jab but Muroi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muroi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mandragoran circles away quickly and effectively.
Mandragoran misses with a wild body shot.
Mandragoran scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandragoran. That's going to slow Muroi down.
An inside leg kick from Muroi misses.
Mandragoran throws a combination. Muroi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muroi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandragoran manages to avoid it.
Mandragoran cracks Muroi with a good jab.
Mandragoran feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Muroi sprawling to the canvas! Muroi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mandragoran finish him?!
It looks like Mizushima Muroi has been cut.
Muroi walks straight into a right hand from Mandragoran - that's dropped him! Mandragoran jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Muroi from any more punishment! Muroi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lan Mandragoran!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBobby's entrance music is Cold as Ice -- MOP. A fine choice. Mousasi has chosen Ratamahatta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gegard Mousasi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby McBobby's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBobby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mousasi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mousasi takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
Mousasi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBobby lands an elbow just above Mousasi 's eye.
Mousasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McBobby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McBobby pushes off an throws an elbow but Mousasi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mousasi.
Our sources have told us that McBobby has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McBobby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McBobby.
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!
Mousasi leaning his opponent against the cage.
McBobby throws a head punch that misses.
McBobby misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby tries to land knees in the clinch but Mousasi avoids the damage to the body.
Mousasi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McBobby uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mousasi working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McBobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBobby wants to stand but Mousasi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bobby McBobby has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good work by McBobby as he checks the leg kick.
McBobby avoids a kick to the body.
Mousasi has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McBobby trying to land knees to the body.
Mousasi tries to throw a body punch but McBobby avoids it by throwing Mousasi back against the cage.
Mousasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobby pushes off an throws an elbow but Mousasi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McBobby tries to land knees in the clinch but Mousasi avoids the damage to the body.
McBobby blocks a body shot from Mousasi.
Mousasi stalling in the clinch but McBobby improves position.
Mousasi leaning his opponent against the cage.
McBobby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from McBobby.
McBobby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mousasi avoiding damage as McBobby throws knees to the body.
McBobby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobby stops a takedown attempt from Mousasi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBobby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mousasi misses with a punch to the body.
Mousasi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBobby.
McBobby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBobby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mousasi blocking some punches.
Mousasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobby working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from McBobby.
McBobby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mousasis head.
McBobby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mousasi's defenses.
McBobby missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mousasi.
McBobby throws an elbow but it misses.
McBobby blocks a body shot from Mousasi.
McBobby misses with some punches.
McBobby is trying to break free.
McBobby swings wildly with an uppercut but Mousasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBobby misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mousasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mousasi struggles to land a body shot inside as McBobby controls his hands.
Mousasi is working McBobby over against the cage.
Mousasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBobby throws an elbow but misses.
Mousasi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mousasi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobby McBobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gegard Mousasi.
McBobby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mousasi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McBobby.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBobby lands with a light punch inside.
McBobby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBobby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McBobby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mousasi is looking to control McBobby's arms but McBobby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mousasi has his back to the cage.
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 Bobby McBobby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mousasi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mousasi stalling the fight.
McBobby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mousasi lands a shoulder strike.
McBobby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McBobby can't find room to land a body shot as Mousasi controls the action.
Mousasi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mousasi working aggressively here.
A short right from Mousasi.
McBobby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBobby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from McBobby on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McBobby as Mousasi tries to tie him up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Mousasi.
Mousasi lands a takedown into guard.
Mousasi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Beast Cartel inform me that Mousasi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mousasi wants to control from the top but McBobby keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McBobby clinches up with Mousasi and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McBobby fails to land.
Nice body punch from Mousasi.
McBobby throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mousasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mousasi works on McBobby's body with a couple of short punches.
Mousasi works on McBobby's body with a couple of short punches.
Mousasi is trying to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBobby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mousasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Mousasi.
McBobby misses with some punches.
Mousasi lands with a light punch inside.
McBobby blocks a body shot from Mousasi.
McBobby has a couple of punches blocked by Mousasi.
McBobby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mousasi has McBobby pressed against the cage.
McBobby tries to work over Mousasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi avoids a wild elbow strike from McBobby.
Mousasi blocks an uppercut.
McBobby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McBobby lands with a short shot to the head.
Mousasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mousasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mousasi trying to stall but McBobby improves his position.
Mousasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mousasi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasi taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBobby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mousasi's brow.
Mousasi trying to stall but McBobby improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBobby throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobby lands a left hand.
Mousasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mousasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBobby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobby misses with the head strike.
Mousasi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mousasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBobby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mousasi's brow.
A short right from Mousasi on the inside.
Mousasi blocks an uppercut.
Mousasi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mousasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McBobby is keeping busy.
McBobby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBobby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mousasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBobby's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McBobby misses with an elbow over the top.
McBobby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mousasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McBobby or not.
Mousasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mousasi misses with a hook to the body
and McBobby moves into the clinch.
McBobby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby throws an elbow but it misses.
Mousasi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McBobby as Mousasi tries to tie him up.
McBobby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mousasi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mousasi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from McBobby on the inside.
Mousasi tries a body shot but McBobby blocks it.
Mousasi avoiding damage as McBobby throws knees to the body.
McBobby takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mousasi fails to land.
McBobby has a couple of punches blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi leaning against his opponent.
McBobby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobby tries to break the clinch but Mousasi is controlling the position.
McBobby misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mousasi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBobby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mousasi's brow.
Mousasi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McBobby lands a nice elbow.
McBobby lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Gegard Mousasi's cut even more.
Mousasi blocks an elbow strike from McBobby.
McBobby trying to land knees to the body.
McBobby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby blocks a body shot from Mousasi.
Mousasi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mousasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBobby lands a nice elbow.
McBobby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mousasi misses with a punch to the body.
Mousasi throws a punch but it's blocked by McBobby.
McBobby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mousasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBobby's elbow.
Mousasi misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McBobby fails to land.
McBobby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mousasi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBobby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McBobby as Mousasi tries to tie him up.
McBobby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBobby misses with an elbow over the top.
Mousasi tries a body shot but McBobby blocks it.
Gegard Mousasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mousasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mousasi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBobby backwards.
Mousasi tries to pull guard but McBobby won't allow it.
McBobby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBobby.
Mousasi is leaning against McBobby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from McBobby.
McBobby throws a punch but it's blocked by Mousasi.
A short body shot lands from Mousasi as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mousasi effectively controlling the action here.
McBobby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mousasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBobby prevents it.
McBobby lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mousasi as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mousasi.
A hook to the body from Mousasi.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mousasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mousasi lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBobby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mousasi backwards.
Mousasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi avoids a wild elbow strike from McBobby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mousasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mousasi.
Mousasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McBobby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBobby is pressed up against the cage. Mousasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McBobby down to the mat. McBobby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bobby McBobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gegard Mousasi.
McBobby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mousasi fails with the takedown.
McBobby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gegard Mousasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBobby thumps Mousasi with a low kick.
McBobby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mousasi manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBobby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McBobby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gegard Mousasi.
Well Mousasi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
After winning the bout, Gegard Mousasi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
216 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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25
212 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djurdjevic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Djurdjevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Custer is keeping the position for now.
Custer keeping moving, preventing Djurdjevic from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Djurdjevic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Djurdjevic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Custer's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djurdjevic wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
Djurdjevic looking to pass the guard.
Custer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Barracks - LOD. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Djurdjevic is fighting to break Custer's control of his arms but Custer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Custer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic pushes down on Custer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Djurdjevic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Custer is looking to control Djurdjevic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Custer avoid being mounted?
Djurdjevic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Custer is pressing down on Djurdjevic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Djurdjevic wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
Custer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Djurdjevic slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic trying to control the action but Custer is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic 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.
Djurdjevic wants to pass to mount but Custer is defending the position.
Djurdjevic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Custer defends it well.
Djurdjevic is trying to control. Custer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer looking for submissions off his back.
Djurdjevic is pressing down on Custer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Custer is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer is defending against the submission attempts here by Djurdjevic.
Custer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Djurdjevic postures up in Custer's guard and throws a big left but Custer blocks it.
Djurdjevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Custer is keeping the position for now.
Custer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Custer dives on top into guard.
Custer trying to control but Djurdjevic is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Custer's guard.
Djurdjevic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Custer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Djurdjevic has Custer in his guard.
Custer is fighting to break Djurdjevic's control of his arms but Djurdjevic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Custer throws an elbow that misses. Djurdjevic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Custer's guard. Nice move by Djurdjevic!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Djurdjevic tries to score with a low kick but Custer moves his leg out of the way.
Custer works the jab nicely.
Djurdjevic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Custer counters with a shoot takedown. Djurdjevic fights it but they end up in guard.
Custer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Custer wants to pass the guard but Djurdjevic is keeping the position.
Djurdjevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Custer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Custer postures up and lands a big shot to Djurdjevic's brow.
Custer preventing the sweep.
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!
Djurdjevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer postures up in Djurdjevic's guard and throws a big left but Djurdjevic blocks it.
Custer wants to control from the top but Djurdjevic keeps moving.
Djurdjevic is adopting a defensive guard.
Custer wants to pass the guard but Djurdjevic is keeping the position.
Djurdjevic looking to control.
Custer trying to control but Djurdjevic is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic's corner calls for a 1-2. Djurdjevic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Custer tests Djurdjevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic clobbers Custer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Custer closes the distance and clinches up with Djurdjevic, looking for a takedown. Custer pushes Djurdjevic against the cage but Djurdjevic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Djurdjevic misses with a kick to the body.
Custer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Djurdjevic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djurdjevic throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it.
Djurdjevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Custer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Custer thows a body shot but no joy.
Djurdjevic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Custer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Custer connects with a body shot.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Custer checks it.
Custer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djurdjevic.
Custer shoots for a double leg takedown but Djurdjevic sprawls well. He's pushed Custer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer tests Djurdjevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Djurdjevic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Custer.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Custer moved away.
Custer shoots in for a double leg but Djurdjevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adis Djurdjevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Custer.
Custer jabs at Djurdjevic's body.
Djurdjevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Custer blocks a low kick nicely.
Djurdjevic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djurdjevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Custer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Djurdjevic's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Custer throws out the jab.
Djurdjevic throws a chopping leg kick but Custer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Djurdjevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic throws a low kick, looking for Custer's leg but Custer calmly moves out of range.
Custer connects with an inside leg kick.
Custer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Djurdjevic checks a leg kick.
Djurdjevic shoots for a double leg takedown but Custer sprawls well. He's pushed Djurdjevic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Custer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Custer shoots in looking for a takedown. Djurdjevic tries to sprawl out of it but Custer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Djurdjevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Djurdjevic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Custer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Custer tests Djurdjevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Custer lands a nice shot to the body.
Custer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Djurdjevic's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Djurdjevic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Djurdjevic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Custer's calf.
Custer scores with a shot to the body.
Djurdjevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Custer - just one landing.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Djurdjevic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Custer's sensitive parts.
Custer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djurdjevic tries to work over Custer's front leg with a kick but Custer checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Djurdjevic!
Custer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Custer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djurdjevic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Djurdjevic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Custer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer taking a breather here.
Djurdjevic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Djurdjevic is trying to get back to full guard.
Custer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Djurdjevic's head.
Custer is looking to advance position but Djurdjevic won't allow it.
Custer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Custer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jesse Custer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Custer lands a heavy elbow.
Djurdjevic can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djurdjevic is squirming around, avoiding Custer's attempts to control the action.
Custer lands a nice shot to the head.
Custer can't control as he wanted to and Djurdjevic manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Djurdjevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Custer.
Djurdjevic is trying to get back to full guard.
Custer trying to pass the guard but Djurdjevic defending well.
Custer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Djurdjevic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Custer moves nicely into side control.
Djurdjevic can't do much from the bottom here.
Djurdjevic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Custer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer is looking to pass Djurdjevic's guard but actually Djurdjevic recovers to full guard.
Custer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Djurdjevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Custer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Custer distracts Djurdjevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Custer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Djurdjevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Djurdjevic controls Custer momentarily but Custer frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Custer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Custer 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Simon Williams enters the cage!
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240 lbs
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263 lbs
32 - 7 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Shirahama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams catches Shirahama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shirahama has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams steps in with a hook that catches Shirahama right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Williams follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Shirahama looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Williams!
Simon Williams is the new heavyweight champion!
As Simon Williams got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Sorry to end it like that Kenichi. Good luck.'.
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