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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cevada Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Where My Dogs At. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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217 lbs
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213 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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cevada Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bacon misses with a takedown
and Hart counters with a shoot takedown. Bacon fights it but they end up in guard.
Hart is pushing down on Bacon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bacon is fighting to maintain full guard but Hart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bacon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bacon is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bacon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hart has cracked it and Bacon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Hart!
Shane Hart gave a mention to Beast Body in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilgar Mollachiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mollachiev comes to the cage accompanied by Junior Senior - Move Your Feet. The key to victory for Ilgar Mollachiev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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209 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilgar Mollachiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bjj Pro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mollachiev's half guard.
Pro stalling.
Pro is looking for a kimura but Mollachiev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pro to get the leverage.
Pro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pro trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollachiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bjj Pro has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mollachiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Pro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Mollachiev as Pro shoots in.
Pro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mollachiev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pro sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pro is looking to work some ground and pound but Mollachiev has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollachiev being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bjj Pro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mollachiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pro.
Ilgar Mollachiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Pro.
Pro catches Mollachiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mollachiev tries to close the distance and clinch but Pro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mollachiev enables Pro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mollachiev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pro slips nicely into half guard.
Pro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mollachiev defending well though.
Pro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bjj Pro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pro scores with a takedown into Mollachiev's guard.
Pro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Pro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Pro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mollachiev tries to sprawl but Pro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bjj Pro has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bjj Pro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pro slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Mollachiev misses.
Pro misses with a hook.
Pro stuffs the takedown attempt from Mollachiev. Mollachiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Mollachiev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pro.
Mollachiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pro circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mollachiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mollachiev is looking to escape.
Pro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mollachiev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pro has cracked it and Mollachiev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Pro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Jaa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Jaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cerrone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cerrone fails to pull guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cerrone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
Cerrone misses with a head kick.
Cerrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cerrone.
Cerrone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cerrone connects with a nice short shot to Jaa's temple.
Cerrone is looking to advance position but Jaa won't allow it.
Jaa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cerrone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaa has one foot on Cerrone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jaa misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cerrone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cerrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaa pinned against the cage. Jaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jaa blocks a head kick by Cerrone.
Jaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaa blocks a head kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cerrone somewhat.
Cerrone shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaa tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
Nice straight punches there by Cerrone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cerrone.
Jaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cerrone checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Cerrone. No joy for Jaa on that attempt.
Cerrone throws a series of punches but Jaa moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jaa misses with a few strikes there.
Jaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerrone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaa on the side of the head.
Jaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cerrone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa lunges at Cerrone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cerrone's hand.
It looks like Don Cerrone has been cut.
Jaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cerrone misses with a body shot.
Jaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cerrone is fending him off so far but Jaa persists. Nope, Cerrone circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cerrone's hands.
Jaa thows a body kick. Cerrone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cerrone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jaa is looking to stand up but Cerrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Jaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cerrone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cerrone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cerrone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cerrone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaa wants to stand but Cerrone is controlling the position.
Cerrone postures up in Jaa's guard and throws a big left but Jaa blocks it.
Jaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaa is looking to stand up but Cerrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Cerrone stands and throws Jaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cerrone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jaa is avoiding damage well.
Cerrone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cerrone stands up.
Jaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone fails to land the takedown.
Cerrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa slips a jab from Cerrone.
Jaa wants to clinch.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Cerrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cerrone.
Jaa is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa fails with the takedown.
Jaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Cerrone circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cerrone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Cerrone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Cerrone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaa is trying to break the clinch but Cerrone is controlling him.
Jaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cerrone's elbow.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cerrone misses with a knee to the head.
Cerrone gets through Jaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaa looks for a takedown but Cerrone sprawls well.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut.
Cerrone lands a jab.
Cerrone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cerrone is in Jaa's guard.
Cerrone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaa wants to get back to his feet but Cerrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cerrone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cerrone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jaa, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cerrone throws a head kick but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaa scores with a shot to the body.
Cerrone avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Jaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cerrone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cerrone connects with a jab.
Jaa clinches.
Cerrone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaa is keeping busy.
Cerrone is trying to pull guard but Jaa has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
Cerrone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Jaa.
Cerrone tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cerrone shoots in and gets a takedown into Jaa's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa walks into a straight right hand from Cerrone.
Cerrone with a jab.
Jaa tries to move into range but Cerrone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cerrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaa.
Jaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaa lands a nice hook to Cerrone's body. Cerrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cerrone misses with a hook. Jaa ducked under it nicely.
Cerrone tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaa moves away from the strike by Cerrone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerrone. Jaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerrone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cerrone.
Cerrone is breathing heavily.
Jaa defending well as Cerrone loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a leg kick but Cerrone checks it.
Jaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cerrone fails to pull guard.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cerrone.
Jaa trying to stall but Cerrone improves his position.
Cerrone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cerrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaa tries to clinch up.
Jaa walks into a stiff left hand from Cerrone.
Cerrone lands a lovely overhand right.
Cerrone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jaa swinging wildly here.
Cerrone darts in looking for a takedown but Jaa gets double underhooks and turns Cerrone into the cage.
Cerrone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cerrone's guard.
Jaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa tries to stand but Cerrone is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Jaa.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa tries to clinch but Cerrone moves out of range.
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerrone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaa connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Cerrone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Cerrone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Cerrone circles away.
Cerrone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cerrone swings for the body but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cerrone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cerrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cerrone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaa shoots for a takedown but Cerrone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cerrone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Jaa misses
and Cerrone counters by moving into the clinch.
Cerrone is pushing Jaa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cerrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cerrone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa manages to break the clinch.
Jaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerrone throws a body punch but Jaa moves out of range.
Jaa moves away from the strike by Cerrone.
Cerrone connects with a high kick.
Cerrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cerrone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jaa quickly recovers to half guard.
Cerrone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cerrone thows a huge punch but Jaa dodges it nicely.
Jaa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jaa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cerrone is on him like a limpet, forcing Jaa back against the cage.
Cerrone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Cerrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cerrone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cerrone scoring with some ground and pound.
Jaa is looking to stand up but Cerrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Jaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jaa has his feet on Cerrone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Cerrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cerrone moves out of range of the body kick.
Cerrone throws a good cross that connects.
Don Cerrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cerrone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaa under the eye.
Jaa tries to bum rush Cerrone with a series of wild strikes but Cerrone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerrone darts in looking for a takedown but Jaa gets double underhooks and turns Cerrone into the cage.
Jaa trying to stall but Cerrone improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cerrone.
Jaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cerrone has him pressed against the cage.
Cerrone is trying to pull guard but Jaa has him pressed against the cage.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaa avoids the head kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaa on the side of the head.
Jaa tries to clinch up but Cerrone circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaa throws an overhand right that lands on Cerrone's shoulder, as Cerrone tries to avoid the shot.
Jaa is looking to clinch.
Cerrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Cerrone misses with a head kick.
Cerrone shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone misses with a hook. Jaa ducked under it nicely.
Jaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cerrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Cerrone is trying to pull guard but Jaa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jaa manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa wants to land a leg kick but Cerrone is out of range.
Cerrone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaa.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
Jaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa lands with a good body shot.
Jaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cerrone.
Nice sprawl there from Jaa as Cerrone shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Cerrone.
I've got Cerrone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Don Cerrone!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Don Cerrone!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Don Cerrone!
Don Cerrone wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Don Cerrone thanked Merciless Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Shilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black Belt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Craig Shilo's chin.
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201 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Shilo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shilo. Belt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belt ducks under a wild hook from Shilo.
Shilo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shilo just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belt wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shilo.
Belt goes for a takedown attempt but Shilo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Belt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shilo loads up on a big right hand but Belt slips the punch.
Belt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Shilo finds it's way through Belt's defenses.
Craig Shilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shilo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shilo.
No joy there for Shilo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shilo throws a series of punches but Belt avoids them all with ease.
Craig Shilo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shilo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belt eats them both and turns towards Shilo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Belt 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.
Belt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belt tries to move into range but Shilo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shilo throws a hook but Belt blocks it.
Shilo looks to score with a jab to the body but Belt is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilo scores with a decent looking hook.
Shilo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Belt shoots in and drives through. Shilo sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shilo thuds his shin into the meat of Belt's side.
Belt shoots in for a double leg but Shilo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shilo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shilo works over Belt's head and body with a nice combination.
Shilo takes a swing at Belt's ribcage but misses.
Shilo misses with a hook
and Belt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belt is thwarting Shilo's attempts to control the position.
Shilo manages to get to full guard.
Belt has gone for a leg lock! Shilo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belt's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt is striking off his back. Shilo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Shilo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shilo trying to control from half guard but Belt is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shilo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belt is refusing to be controlled, as Shilo sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belt tries to kick Shilo off in order to stand up. Shilo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Belt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shilo's best efforts.
Shilo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Shilo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shilo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black Belt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shilo lands with a nice combination. Belt backs away looking to recover.
Shilo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shilo won't be happy with that.
Belt working the ground and pound but Shilo is defending the strikes.
Shilo is looking for a sweep.
Belt is working Shilo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shilo is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belt in side control, throwing shots but Shilo defends.
Belt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Black Belt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shilo taking a bit of punishment here - Belt scoring with strikes.
Belt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt trying to control the action but Shilo is working from the bottom.
Belt working the strikes but Shilo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Belt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shilo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Belt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shilo reverses the position - he's now on top in Belt's guard.
Belt looking for a guillotine here but Shilo defends easily.
Shilo wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt working for submissions but it's allowed Shilo to get to half guard.
Shilo is looking for a kimura but Belt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shilo to get the leverage.
Belt is looking to improve his position.
Shilo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shilo.
Shilo is looking for a kimura but Belt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shilo to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belt looking for subs from the bottom but Shilo mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Belt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shilo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shilo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shilo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shilo tries to land a front kick but Belt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Shilo.
Belt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shilo.
Shilo throws the left hand but Belt avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shilo looks to land a right hand but Belt moved out of range.
Belt defending well as Shilo loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Shilo misses the target.
Shilo's corner calls for a 1-2. Shilo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shilo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Craig Shilo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shilo looks to land a right hand but Belt moved out of range.
Belt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shilo.
Shilo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilo throws an off balance right hand
and Belt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belt is looking to work some ground and pound but Shilo has wrist control.
Belt wants to control from the top but Shilo keeps moving.
Belt postures up in Shilo's guard and throws a big left but Shilo blocks it.
Belt postures up in Shilo's guard and throws a big left but Shilo blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shilo keeping moving, preventing Belt from controlling successfully.
Shilo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt postures up in Shilo's guard and throws a big left but Shilo blocks it.
Shilo keeping moving, preventing Belt from controlling successfully.
Belt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shilo's head.
Shilo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belt!
Belt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shilo won't let Belt get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Belt is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shilo has control of Belt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Belt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shilo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belt shrugs it off.
Belt is working to get back to half guard.
Shilo tries to control but Belt wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shilo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belt is now in Shilo's guard. A big mistake from Shilo there, giving up the dominant position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shilo keeping moving, preventing Belt from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Shilo.
I think Shilo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Craig Shilo!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Craig Shilo!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Craig Shilo!
Craig Shilo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Enter Sandman. Hardy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Run this town. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
195 lbs
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186 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Burza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Burza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burza walks into a jab.
Burza lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
Burza blocks the body kick.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Burza missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burza. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws a hook but Burza blocks it.
Burza jabs at Hardy's body.
An inside leg kick from Hardy misses.
Burza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza lands the left hand.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burza stuffs the takedown.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Burza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Burza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Burza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardy gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Burza tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burza prevents Hardy from improving his position.
Burza is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy gets full guard.
Burza passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burza wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
Hardy is staying active underneath Burza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burza is working for an americana but Hardy has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Burza was thinking about the submission.
Hardy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Hopkins. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hardy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hardy has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy won't allow Burza to sweep him here.
Burza looking to control.
Burza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hardy has passed into side control.
Hardy is chipping away with strikes.
Burza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hardy working the body and head with strikes.
Burza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the position but Burza is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burza some visible discomfort.
Burza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hardy is controlling him well.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Burza is looking to reverse the position.
Burza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hardy trying to control the position but Burza is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy scoring with punches from side control.
Burza is looking for a sweep.
Hardy lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burza scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Burza. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burza is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burza is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy has a hand on Burza's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Burza takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Burza takes Hardy's back.
Burza is persistently looking for the submission but Hardy is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burza's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza has the hooks in. Hardy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hardy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Burza is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hardy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hardy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hardy holding both Burza 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Burza is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hardy taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Burza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Burza!
John Burza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Chad Hardy had this to say: 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michihiro Bukake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukake has chosen Primo Victoria as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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220 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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michihiro Bukake !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a straight left.
Bukake throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Bukake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukake throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Bukake looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Bukake feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Bukake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bukake trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bukake postures up.
Silva is controlling Bukake 's posture.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wanderlei Silva.
Bukake tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva scores with a one two! Bukake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Michihiro Bukake has been cut.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukake tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Bukake .
Bukake tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bukake avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukake is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bukake persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva has control of Bukake 's left arm, preventing Bukake from doing any damage.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Bukake landing with the ground and pound.
Silva pulls Bukake in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wanderlei Silva just wasn't active enough.
Bukake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bukake tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva pushes Bukake up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Bukake avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukake avoids it.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Bukake 's ribcage.
Bukake takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bukake looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Bukake shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Bukake managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva jerks Bukake 's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Bukake drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Silva goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Silva because Bukake was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson wants to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simpson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well.
Simpson controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dos Santos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Dos Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Simpson has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Simpson taking a breather here.
Simpson working away.
Dos Santos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simpson is staying active.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to control but can't.
Dos Santos pushes Simpson off looking to stand but Simpson dives back in and keeps control.
Cain Dos Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Dos Santos in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cain Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simpson is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simpson won't be happy with that.
Dos Santos 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a nice forearm strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The strikes coming from Dos Santos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dos Santos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Simpson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dos Santos 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dos Santos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dos Santos working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes.
Dos Santos misses with the ground and pound.
Simpson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Simpson dodges the ground and pound from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but Simpson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simpson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simpson trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simpson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Santos is still trying to improve position.
Dos Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Santos is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to buck Simpson off but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson controls the position from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Dos Santos.
Simpson rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Simpson tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Simpson leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Simpson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Dos Santos's takedown attempt.
Simpson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simpson is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simpson down to the mat. Simpson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Nice shot lands for Simpson.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos goes for a double leg but Simpson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simpson continues to drive forward.
Simpson pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Cain Dos Santos's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dos Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson has Dos Santos pushed against the cage.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Bart Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Simpson.
Dos Santos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dos Santos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simpson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
Simpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dos Santos looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bart Simpson just wasn't active enough.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Santos. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Dos Santos.
Dos Santos drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard but Simpson manages to pass into side control anyway.
The referee asks Simpson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Simpson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cain Dos Santos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Simpson tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Santos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dos Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson working Dos Santos over with knees to the body.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simpson down to the mat. Simpson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson drops Dos Santos with a big knee straight up the middle! Dos Santos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson had his way with Cain Dos Santos in that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos'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. This is the final round!
Simpson drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
The cut above Cain Dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Dos Santos.
Simpson has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Bart Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dos Santos is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dos Santos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Simpson uses from the top position.
Dos Santos is trying to hold Simpson in close to prevent damage but Simpson has managed to pass into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Simpson is very close to passing his half guard.
Simpson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bart Simpson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Bart Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simpson after a bit of a struggle.
Dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Simpson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Simpson stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bart Simpson!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Bart Simpson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson wins by unanimous decision!
Bart Simpson retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Bart Simpson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hilo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Since the Flood- . Avalon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James Avalon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez lands with a straight right. Avalon didn't see that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Avalon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Avalon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velazquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avalon scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Velazquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avalon throws a nice looking combination but Velazquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Avalon as he checks the leg kick.
Velazquez connects with a leg kick. Avalon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kain Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon checks a low kick from Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a looping overhand right but Avalon ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon digs a good hook to Velazquez's body.
Avalon scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Avalon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velazquez throws a hook but Avalon blocks it.
A jab from Velazquez finds it's way through Avalon's defenses.
Velazquez lands the left hand.
Velazquez jabs Avalon right on the nose. Avalon blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velazquez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velazquez lands a nice uppercut.
Velazquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velazquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avalon can't break the clinch.
Avalon manages to break the clinch.
Velazquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velazquez moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velazquez.
Avalon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velazquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avalons head.
Avalon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velazquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velazquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velazquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velazquez lands with a cross.
Velazquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avalon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velazquez needs to keep his hands up - Avalon had a free shot at his head there.
Avalon thows a body shot but no joy.
Velazquez lands a leg kick that knocks Avalon off balance momentarily.
Avalon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Velazquez to the mat! Velazquez manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
Velazquez working for a triangle but Avalon defends it easily.
Velazquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon drops back looking for a leg! Velazquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velazquez manages to kick Avalon off! Avalon jumps back into Velazquez's guard.
Velazquez looking to control.
Avalon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velazquez pulls Avalon in close to prevent any damage.
Velazquez is trying to keep Avalon in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Kain Velazquez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Velazquez looks to land a right hand but Avalon moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avalon.
Velazquez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Velazquez blocks the leg kick.
Avalon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Avalon misses with an uppercut. Velazquez saw that one coming.
Velazquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Velazquez.
Avalon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velazquez throws a looping overhand right but Avalon ducks down to avoid it.
Velazquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Velazquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avalon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velazquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Avalon slips a straight right by Velazquez.
Avalon tries to clinch there but Velazquez circles away.
Velazquez throws out a powerful jab.
Avalon throws a hook but Velazquez avoids it easily.
Velazquez misses with an uppercut
and Avalon moves into the clinch.
Avalon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
Avalon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Velazquez tries a body shot but Avalon blocks it.
Velazquez lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon is looking for a takedown.
Avalon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velazquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Avalon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velazquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avalon throws out the jab.
Avalon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velazquez.
Avalon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Velazquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velazquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avalon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velazquez.
Velazquez tries to work over Avalon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velazquez lands a shoulder strike.
Avalon blocks an uppercut.
Avalon misses with a body punch.
Velazquez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kain Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Avalon.
Velazquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velazquez working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velazquez throws a head punch that misses.
Velazquez misses with a body punch.
Avalon pushes Velazquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avalon.
Avalon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velazquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velazquez can't find room to land a body shot as Avalon controls the action.
Avalon is trying to force a seperation but Velazquez has the dominant position.
Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velazquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velazquez cracks Avalon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Avalon misses
and Velazquez moves into the clinch.
Avalon breaks from the clinch.
Avalon wants to clinch.
Velazquez moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon blocks an uppercut.
Velazquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avalon blocks it with crossed arms.
Velazquez scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Velazquez.
Avalon can't break the clinch.
Avalon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velazquez gets through Avalon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avalon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avalon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Velazquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avalon dives in and grabs Velazquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velazquez pushes down on Avalon's head and hops out.
Velazquez throws an overhand right that lands on Avalon's shoulder, as Avalon tries to avoid the shot.
Avalon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velazquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avalon. That did some damage!
Kain Velazquez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez with a jab.
Avalon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Avalon throws a lazy right hand but Velazquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avalon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avalon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velazquez moves into the clinch.
Velazquez crunches a lovely knee into Avalon's ribcage.
Avalon is trying to drag Velazquez to the mat but Velazquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kain Velazquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velazquez misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velazquez pushes Avalon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velazquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velazquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velazquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Avalon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Velazquez misses.
Avalon connects with a solid leg kick.
Avalon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velazquez can pounce on him.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Avalon coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avalon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velazquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velazquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velazquez looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velazquez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avalon is defending well for now.
Avalon is trying to push Velazquez away but Velazquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Velazquez trying to land knees to the body.
Velazquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon goes for a takedown attempt but Velazquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velazquez throws a hook but Avalon blocks it.
Avalon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Velazquez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Avalon.
A big right from Avalon misses.
Velazquez moves into the clinch.
Avalon digs a right hand into Velazquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velazquez's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avalon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Avalon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velazquez avoids it.
Avalon lands a left hand.
Velazquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Avalon's efforts to push away.
A short right from Velazquez on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Avalon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velazquez misses with a body punch.
Avalon lands a good knee to the midsection. Velazquez won't want to take too many of those.
Velazquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velazquez tries to throw a body punch but Avalon avoids it by throwing Velazquez back against the cage.
Avalon lands a nice uppercut.
Avalon lands with a short shot to the head.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avalon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velazquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avalon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velazquez lands with an overhand left.
Avalon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velazquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A right-left combo lands from Velazquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velazquez did well to prevent Avalon getting side control.
Avalon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Velazquez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Avalon trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velazquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avalon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velazquez keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Avalon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Velazquez connects with a looping right hand.
Velazquez thuds a left hand into Avalon's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Velazquez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon shoots for a takedown but Velazquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velazquez clinches up with Avalon and pushes him back against the cage.
Avalon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velazquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avalon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kain Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Avalon.
Velazquez has Avalon up against the cage in a clinch.
Velazquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but James Avalon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Velazquez lands with a nice body punch.
Velazquez gets a clinch.
Velazquez can't find room to land a body shot as Avalon controls the action.
Avalon trying to control the position but instead, Velazquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Avalon into the cage.
Velazquez tries to work over Avalon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velazquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Avalon controls his hands.
Velazquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avalon's elbow.
Avalon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velazquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velazquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avalon backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avalon.
Avalon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velazquez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velazquez lands a nice knee to the body.
Velazquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velazquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Avalon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Velazquez avoiding damage as Avalon throws knees to the body.
Avalon blocks an uppercut.
Velazquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Avalon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avalon breaks from the clinch.
Avalon tries for a takedown but Velazquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avalon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velazquez.
Velazquez rushes Avalon and presses him up against the cage.
Velazquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Velazquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Avalon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon breaks the clinch.
Velazquez scores with a jab to the head.
Velazquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velazquez looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
Velazquez checks a leg kick.
Velazquez darts in and clinches Avalon up against the cage.
Avalon blocks an uppercut.
Avalon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Velazquez fails to land.
Avalon connects with a knee to the head.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Avalon is trying to break free.
Avalon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Avalon is keen to just control but Velazquez is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Velazquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Avalon wants to work for an arm triangle but Velazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velazquez is pressing down on Avalon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Avalon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Avalon is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Velazquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Avalon pushing down on Velazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Velazquez is staying active underneath Avalon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avalon is looking for submissions but instead, Velazquez has regained full guard.
Avalon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velazquez is keeping the position for now.
James Avalon has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velazquez controlling Avalon's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velazquez had his way with James Avalon in that round.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice body punch from Avalon.
Avalon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velazquez misses the body punch
and Avalon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velazquez takes a swing at Avalon's ribcage but misses.
Velazquez punishes Avalon's body with a nice straight punch.
Avalon lands with a hook. Velazquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Avalon throws a head kick that misses.
Velazquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velazquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avalon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avalon there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez blocks a head kick by Avalon.
Velazquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avalon with a hook.
Avalon works the jab nicely.
Velazquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velazquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avalon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velazquez.
Velazquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalon.
Velazquez throws a right and a left that Avalon avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velazquez. Avalon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Avalon connects with a body shot that sends Velazquez's belly button to the back.
Velazquez throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Avalon.
Velazquez scores with a nice body 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!
Avalon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Avalon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velazquez misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Avalon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velazquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velazquez lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Velazquez.
Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velazquez misses with a straight left.
Velazquez misses with a combination
and Avalon counters with a thumping low kick.
Kain Velazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velazquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velazquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avalon closes the distance and clinches.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
Avalon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
Velazquez has a couple of punches blocked by Avalon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velazquez.
Avalon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon seems to be working for a kimura but Velazquez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velazquez is just riding it out for now. Avalon eventually gives up the hold.
Velazquez is refusing to be controlled, as Avalon sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Avalon trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Velazquez has control of Avalon's left arm, preventing Avalon from doing any damage.
Velazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Avalon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velazquez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Kain Velazquez!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Kain Velazquez!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Kain Velazquez!
Kain Velazquez wins by unanimous decision!
Kain Velazquez retains his light heavyweight title!
Kain Velazquez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Outlaw logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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