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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhtred Bebbanburg had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebbanburg misses with a low kick.
Bebbanburg defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Grimes .
Grimes tried to score with a low kick but Bebbanburg checks it.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bebbanburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bebbanburg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grimes swings for the body but Bebbanburg moves out of range.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
Grimes misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Bebbanburg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Grimes misses.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Grimes misses.
Bebbanburg slips a straight right by Grimes .
Bebbanburg staying out of range there.
Grimes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grimes wants to stand but Bebbanburg is controlling his arm.
Grimes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bebbanburg keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Grimes .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bebbanburg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grimes but great work by Bebbanburg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grimes regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bebbanburg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bebbanburg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bebbanburg prevents Grimes from improving his position.
Bebbanburg throwing shots but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bebbanburg in particular looking to stall.
Grimes has hold of Bebbanburg's hands but Bebbanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bebbanburg wants to pass to mount but Grimes is defending the position.
Bebbanburg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bebbanburg thows a huge punch but Grimes dodges it nicely.
Bebbanburg wants to pass the guard but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grimes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimes working for a triangle but Bebbanburg defends it easily.
Bebbanburg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bebbanburg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes is trying to control the position but Bebbanburg postures up.
Bebbanburg scoring with some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes tries to strike from the bottom.
Bebbanburg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Bebbanburg controlling him for the moment.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg scoring with some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg stopping the sweep attempt from Grimes .
Bebbanburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimes looking to control.
Bebbanburg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebbanburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Bebbanburg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes . Those never looked like landing.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bebbanburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Grimes .
Bebbanburg fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bebbanburg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimes looking to sit in guard and control but Bebbanburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg cracks Grimes with a solid left hand.
Bebbanburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bebbanburg chips away with some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
Bebbanburg prevents Grimes from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Bebbanburg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bebbanburg distracts Grimes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bebbanburg chips away with some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bebbanburg working some strikes from top position.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bebbanburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bebbanburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bebbanburg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grimes is looking to stand up but Bebbanburg isn't so interested in that idea.
Bebbanburg landing with the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebbanburg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bebbanburg manages to get himself to full guard.
Uhtred Bebbanburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimes pushing down on Bebbanburg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bebbanburg trying to control here.
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bebbanburg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes .
Grimes tries to stand and escape but Bebbanburg is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bebbanburg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes .
The fighters are battling for position here. Bebbanburg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bebbanburg is retaining full guard.
Grimes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grimes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bebbanburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grimes has managed to get both his arms back between Bebbanburg's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uhtred Bebbanburg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grimes fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bebbanburg.
Rick Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bebbanburg ducks under a wild hook from Grimes .
Grimes throws a right and a left that Bebbanburg avoids nicely.
Bebbanburg moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes .
Bebbanburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bebbanburg's guard.
Grimes trying to control but Bebbanburg is working from the bottom.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Bebbanburg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throwing short punches from the bottom.
Grimes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bebbanburg is pulling down on Grimes 's head. It's preventing any offense from Grimes , at least for the moment.
Bebbanburg wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grimes wanted to stand there but Bebbanburg had control of the position.
Grimes is fighting to break Bebbanburg's control of his arms but Bebbanburg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Grimes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bebbanburg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grimes taking some punishment here, with Bebbanburg in his half guard.
Grimes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Bebbanburg connects with a nice short shot to Grimes 's temple.
Bebbanburg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bebbanburg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bebbanburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Bebbanburg connects with a nice short shot to Grimes 's temple.
Grimes has hold of Bebbanburg's hands but Bebbanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grimes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bebbanburg thows a huge punch but Grimes dodges it nicely.
Grimes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Bebbanburg is very close to passing his half guard.
Bebbanburg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grimes is controlling Bebbanburg's trapped leg to prevent Bebbanburg from advancing to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes tries to roll over but Bebbanburg keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Bebbanburg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uhtred Bebbanburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bebbanburg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grimes is trying to get back to full guard.
Bebbanburg throws a strike but Grimes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Grimes wants to stand and escape but Bebbanburg is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes looking to control.
Rick Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bebbanburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bebbanburg has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Bebbanburg from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uhtred Bebbanburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bebbanburg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uhtred Bebbanburg!
A victorious Uhtred Bebbanburg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chorizo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Chorizo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chorizo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chorizo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Chorizo. That snapped Sierra's head back.
It looks like Erick Sierra has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sierra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chorizo.
Chorizo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chorizo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sierra.
A jab from Sierra misses.
Sierra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chorizo fails to land with a series of punches.
Sierra has managed to clinch.
Chorizo lands a nice uppercut.
Chorizo blocking some punches.
Chorizo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chorizo pushes Sierra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chorizo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chorizo lands a knee to the head.
Sierra trying to stall but Chorizo improves his position.
Chorizo misses with a punch to the body.
Chorizo lands with a left to the head.
Chorizo throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chorizo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sierra.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chorizo 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.
Chorizo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sierra or not.
Chorizo lands a body shot.
Chorizo lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chorizo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chorizo scores with a shoulder strike.
Chorizo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chorizo works on Sierra's body with a couple of short punches.
Sierra looks winded!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chorizo as Sierra tries to tie him up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chorizo landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Chorizo.
Knees to the body from Chorizo.
A short right from Chorizo.
Chorizo landing knees to the head.
Chorizo with a knee to the head.
Chorizo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chorizo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chorizo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Chorizo as the two fighters clinch.
Chorizo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chorizo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sierra takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Chorizo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sierra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chorizo connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Sierra goes down! Chorizo jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Sierra is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chorizo controlling the position easily from mount.
Sierra is still in real trouble! Can Chorizo finish him?
Sierra seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chorizo tries to control but Sierra wriggling away.
Chorizo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sierra is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charlie Chorizo.
A jab from Chorizo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chorizo drives through and clinches with Sierra against the cage.
Chorizo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chorizo tries to work over Sierra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Chorizo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chorizo.
Chorizo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chorizo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chorizo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chorizo lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chorizo.
Chorizo lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chorizo.
Chorizo lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Chorizo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chorizo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chorizo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sierra backwards.
Chorizo lands a big right hand that drops Sierra! The killer instinct kicks in and Chorizo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chorizo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Chorizo!
Charlie Chorizo gave a mention to Backyard Fighting 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 Alex Kirovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Abdu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Kirovski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Kirovski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jhonny Abdu!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirovski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abdu forces Kirovski back against the cage and clinches.
Abdu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirovski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abdu to the ground. Kirovski is now in Abdu's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdu wants to stand and escape but Kirovski is having none of it.
Abdu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirovski content to stall in guard here.
Kirovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdu is keeping the position for now.
Kirovski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirovski won't allow Abdu to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Kirovski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kirovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abdu scores with a leg kick.
Abdu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirovski 's head backwards.
Abdu scores with a jab to the body.
Kirovski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Abdu.
A good leg kick by Abdu.
Nice body kick there by Abdu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirovski shoots in for a takedown but Abdu shows good takedown defense.
Jhonny Abdu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kirovski misses.
Kirovski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abdu can pounce on him.
Kirovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdu but Abdu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Kirovski . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirovski walks into a jab.
It looks like Alex Kirovski has been cut.
Abdu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdu connects with a leg kick. Kirovski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kirovski is breathing heavily.
Abdu tests Kirovski 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirovski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdu scores with a leg kick.
Abdu digs a good body shot into Kirovski 's ribs.
Abdu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kirovski takes a step back to recover.
Kirovski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abdu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Kirovski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abdu is not content to let Kirovski control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdu tries to buck Kirovski off but Kirovski is having none of it.
Abdu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirovski . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirovski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abdu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Abdu is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdu bucks up and tries to throw Kirovski off but instead Kirovski has got his back!
Abdu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Abdu is covering up but some of the strikes from Kirovski are getting through and doing damage.
Kirovski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kirovski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Abdu is defending well though. Kirovski let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirovski throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Abdu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Kirovski 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abdu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirovski has time to react.
Abdu leaves Kirovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kirovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdu tries to sprawl out of it but Kirovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abdu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirovski 's defenses.
Kirovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kirovski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirovski prevents Abdu from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdu wants to control the position but Kirovski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kirovski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Abdu throws a shot to the body.
Alex Kirovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdu connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirovski shoots in for a takedown but Abdu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Kirovski . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirovski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abdu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abdu is trying to stand up here but Kirovski is controlling him well.
Kirovski passes into side control, despite Abdu's attempt to control the position.
Kirovski working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirovski has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Abdu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kirovski yanks on the arm and Abdu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kirovski .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Kirovski !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Brandon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lalli Koylio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koylio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koylio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koylio thows a body shot but no joy.
Brandon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Lalli Koylio has been cut.
Brandon tries to bum rush Koylio with a series of wild strikes but Koylio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandon misses with a straight right.
Koylio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brandon throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Brandon tries to bum rush Koylio with a series of wild strikes but Koylio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koylio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koylio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koylio.
We've been told by Koylio's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society - NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koylio looks for a takedown but Brandon sprawls well.
Koylio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandon moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koylio counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Brandon.
Brandon misses with a few strikes there.
Brandon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koylio.
Koylio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koylio throws a big shot that misses.
Brandon slaps away a takedown attempt from Koylio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalli Koylio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koylio moves in looking to clinch but Brandon pushes him off.
Brandon moves to clinch but Koylio breaks away
and Koylio counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon throws a right and a left that Koylio avoids nicely.
Koylio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandon can pounce on him.
Brandon misses with a series of wild punches.
Koylio misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koylio swings for the body but Brandon moves out of range.
Koylio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandon.
Koylio takes one to the chin there.
Brandon tries to bum rush Koylio with a series of wild strikes but Koylio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koylio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooooh!!! Brandon has knocked Koylio down with a huge combo! Brandon steps away and waves a wobbly Koylio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Koylio is rocked!
Roy Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Koylio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandon cracks Koylio's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Koylio slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Brandon can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Brandon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Madness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madness's entrance music is SHOWDOWN . A fine choice. James Madness has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
155 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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153 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Tua!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua misses with a looping left.
Madness circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madness counters with a single leg into guard. Tua didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Madness stays in close to Tua's body and controls the position.
Madness with a flurry of punches that miss.
Madness passes into half guard.
Madness is trying to work for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Tua tries to kick Madness off but Madness keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tua won't allow Madness to pass to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madness moves into full mount! Tua won't be happy about that!
Madness is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Madness extends the arm and Tua is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Madness!
Our winner, James Madness, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Costa Ioannou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianluca Pedinotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedinotti has chosen Kasabian - Reason is Treason as his entrance music. Costa Ioannou had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Costa Ioannou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gianluca Pedinotti's chin.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Costa Ioannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianluca Pedinotti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pedinotti moves into the clinch.
Pedinotti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ioannou to keep the fight standing.
Pedinotti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ioannou is trying to keep an underhook but Pedinotti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pedinotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pedinotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pedinotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Ioannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pedinotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ioannou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pedinotti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ioannou is trying to control but can't.
Pedinotti wants to pass to mount but Ioannou is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedinotti seems to be working for a kimura but Ioannou defends the submission attempt.
Ioannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Ioannou wants to get back to full guard but Pedinotti has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ioannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pedinotti cracks Ioannou with a big elbow.
Ioannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pedinotti is working to tighten his grip on Ioannou's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ioannou has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pedinotti is really squeezing tight and eventually Ioannou passes out! Pedinotti breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gianluca Pedinotti!
A victorious Gianluca Pedinotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennet comes to the cage accompanied by Chance The Rapper - Juice. Kato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MAD WORLD by Gary Jules. The key to victory for Tyler Bennet has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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21
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kira Kato!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato needs to keep his hands up - Bennet had a free shot at his head there.
Kato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kato avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Kato looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kato looking to pass the guard.
Bennet can't keep his opponent in guard - Kato advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kato trying to control from half guard but Bennet is working away.
My spies in HILITE Fighting Club inform me that Kato has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kato.
Bennet is trying to escape back to his feet but Kato uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bennet prevents Kato from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bennet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kato's guard! Nice work there by Bennet!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kato has eaten all the pies!
Bennet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennet has managed to get both his arms back between Kato's legs - danger averted.
Bennet wants to pass the guard but Kato is keeping the position.
Bennet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kato is looking for a triangle but Bennet pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bennet has picked Kato up and slammed him! Kato can't keep hold of the triangle and Bennet manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato gets back to half guard.
Kato is staying active underneath Bennet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kato is looking to improve his position.
Kato trying to control here.
Kato tries to get to full guard but Bennet has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennet stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Kato misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Kato shoots in for a double leg but Bennet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennet misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kato. That snapped Bennet's head back.
Kato cracks Bennet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennet slips a straight right by Kato.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kato scrambles back to his feet.
Kato connects with a crisp jab.
Kato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Kato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bennet counters with a left to the body.
Bennet throws a combination that misses
and Kato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kato throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Kato throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennet throws a series of punches but Kato avoids them all with ease.
Bennet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kato darts in looking for a takedown but Bennet gets double underhooks and turns Kato into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Kato dominated that round.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kato counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bennet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kato.
Kato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kato maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bennet could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kato has cracked it and Bennet is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kira Kato!
A very excited looking Kira Kato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tyler Bennet stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck it, I just need to improve.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaslik Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Project has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
223 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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215 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaslik Styless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Red Project !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Project closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Project moves out of range of the leg kick from Styless.
Styless moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Project scores with a body shot.
Styless takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Project lands a right hook to the body.
Project just misses with a punch to the body.
Project misses with a hook
and Styless counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Project .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styless digs a good body shot into Project 's ribs.
Project lands the left hand.
Project throws a hook but Styless avoids it easily.
Styless throws a quick inside leg kick.
Styless throws a low kick but Project moves out of range easily.
Styless misses with a wild body shot.
Project lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Styless at a distance.
Project takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Project cracks Styless with a good jab.
Project catches Styless with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaslik Styless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styless.
Project connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Styless on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Project moves into range and connects with a jab.
Project fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Project has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Styless.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Project jabs Styless right on the nose. Styless blinks but takes it well.
Project loads up on a big right hand but Styless slips the punch.
Project takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Project stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Styless throws a nice inside leg kick.
Styless with a nice cross.
Styless pushes Project away with a front kick.
Red Project seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Project looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styless lands a right hook to the body.
Project checks a leg kick.
Styless finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Styless. Project shrugs it off though.
Styless scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Styless misses with a low kick.
Styless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Styless is looking to wear down Project with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Styless slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styless.
Project misses with a straight right.
Styless lands a nice shot to the body.
Project throws an off balance right hand
and Styless counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Red Project has been cut.
Project moves out of range of the leg kick from Styless.
Project takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Project throws a right hand that Styless ducks under and follows up with a left that Styless also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Project swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Styless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Project on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Styless scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styless.
Project on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Project avoids the head kick by Styless.
A jab lands there for Styless.
Styless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Project checks a low kick from Styless.
Project chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Styless can pounce on him.
Styless throws out a powerful jab.
Styless is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styless was well out of range. Poor timing from Project .
Styless slips under a jab from Project .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Project throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Styless counters with a nice uppercut.
Styless moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Styless.
Project is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Styless had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Styless takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Project throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Styless digs a good body shot into Project 's ribs.
Project 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Project throws a hook to the side of Styless's head but Styless sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Project loads up on a big right hand but Styless slips the punch.
A slow jab from Project misses its intended target.
Project throws a hook but Styless blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styless connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Styless looks to throw the jab but Project is out of range.
Project misses with a hook
and Styless counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Styless.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaslik Styless dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Project 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Styless throws a leg kick which misses Project 's front leg but catches the back leg as Project tries to avoid it.
Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styless was well out of range. Poor timing from Project .
Styless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Project .
Styless uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Project .
Project lands with a good body shot.
Styless's corner calls for a 1-2. Styless obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Styless turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Styless.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styless lands a head kick that stumbles Project and the fighters go to the mat.
Project is rocked!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Styless controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Project is still in real trouble! Can Styless finish him?
Styless wants to get up but he can't break Project 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Project keeping moving, preventing Styless from controlling successfully.
Project is breathing heavily.
Styless is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Project seems to have recovered his senses.
Project is pulling down on Styless's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styless with a flurry of punches that miss.
Project throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Styless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Project wants to sweep here but Styless controlling him for the moment.
Styless sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Project is trying to keep Styless in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styless won't allow Project to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styless postures up.
Project wants to sweep but no luck.
Styless trying to control the position from guard on top but Project is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Styless displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Project throws out the jab.
Project throws a poor cross that misses
and Styless counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Styless.
Project throws a shot from downtown. Styless moves away and avoids it.
Project tries for a takedown but Styless sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Styless's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Styless sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Project to the ground! Styless dives into full mount looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Project is trying to reverse the position but instead Styless has taken his back - oops!
Project trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styless is looking for the choke from the back position but Project is controlling his hands well.
Styless missing with strikes.
Styless misses with an elbow to the head.
Styless tightening his grip on Project , looking for the choke.
Project tries to escape but Styless has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Styless working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Project right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Project is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Styless is hanging on to Project 's back as he tries to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Project looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Project showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaslik Styless dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Red Project '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!
Project misses with a lunging right hand
and Styless counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Styless throws a leg kick but Project checks it.
Project dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Project throws a hook but Styless avoids it easily.
Shaslik Styless is winning the standup battle so far.
Project scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Styless walks into a left hand.
Project connects with a good right hand that stumbles Styless. Styless circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Project blocks a head kick by Styless.
Styless lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Styless displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Project throws out the jab.
Project takes a swing at Styless's ribcage but misses.
Styless slips a straight right by Project .
Styless has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Styless there as he acknowledges the shot.
Project moves out of range as Styless strikes.
Styless lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Project throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Project lands the left hand.
Styless slips a jab from Project .
Styless defending well as Project loads up on a big left hand.
Styless misses with a wild body shot.
Styless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Project 's sensitive parts.
Project takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Styless scores with a hook.
Project throws out a loose jab but Styless uses good head movement to avoid it.
Project slips a jab from Styless.
A swing and a miss from Project .
Styless takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Project lands with a hook. Styless tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Project misses.
Red Project has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Styless is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Project can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Project misses with a hook
enabling Styless to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Project throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Styless.
Sloppy strikes from Project . Those never looked like landing.
Styless defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Project .
Project jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Styless swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Styless keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Project throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Styless throws a low kick, looking for Project 's leg but Project calmly moves out of range.
Styless feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Project 's calf.
Project misses with a looping left.
Styless keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Project .
Styless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Project throws a hook but Styless blocks it.
Project misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Styless there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Styless thumps Project with a low kick.
Project takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Project throws a predictable looking body shot
and Styless counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick lands from Styless that sends Project to the canvas. Project tries to scramble back to his feet but Styless brings him back down into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Project struggling a bit here.
Styless controls the position from side control.
Project is looking to reverse the position.
Shaslik Styless is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styless works to advance to full mount. Project defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Project tries to hold on but Styless pushes him away.
Project is wriggling around trying to escape.
Styless trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Project wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Project is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Styless is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Project defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Project is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaslik Styless showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Styless has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaslik Styless!
A very excited looking Shaslik Styless made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Red Project stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got paid off by a bookie to lose this fight. I would have whipped his ass for real though.... True story bro'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer misses with a shot to the body
and Kato counters with a thumping low kick.
Spencer lands a slapping body shot.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into Kato's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spencer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Kato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato wants to get up but he can't break Spencer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spencer is looking for a triangle here but Kato uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Spencer is looking to regain half guard here but Kato keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spencer, who protects the arm well.
Kato working away.
Spencer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spencer is looking to regain half guard here but Kato keeps moving and retains side control.
Kato working away.
Kato trying to control the position but Spencer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato wants to stand but Spencer is controlling his arm.
Spencer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kato tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kato goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spencer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kato but great work by Spencer.
Kato is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Spencer working away.
Kato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spencer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kato!
Spencer avoids the attempt from Kato to control.
Spencer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Spencer dominating with strikes here.
Kato working to try and regain half guard.
Spencer thowing shots but they're missing.
Spencer looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a big elbow.
Kato is trying desperately to improve position.
Spencer looking to land elbow strikes but Kato uses the position to regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spencer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer stalling away here and it's allowed Kato to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Spencer trying to control but Kato is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Kato is out of range.
Kato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spencer.
Spencer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kato counters with an inside leg kick.
Kato moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kato misses with a looping right.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
Kato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spencer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kato counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato throws a leg kick but Spencer moved away.
Kenji Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kato defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range.
Spencer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kato punishes Spencer's body with a nice straight punch.
Kato avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Kato as he checks the leg kick.
Kato slips a straight right by Spencer.
Kato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kato cracks Spencer with an open hand slap.
Spencer swings for the body but Kato moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spencer showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kato's head.
Kato trying to control from the bottom.
Kato is looking for a sweep. Spencer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kato pushes Spencer off looking to stand but Spencer dives back in and keeps control.
Kato preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Spencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kato avoid being mounted?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spencer trying to control from Kato's half guard. Kato has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Spencer is in close to Kato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spencer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kato is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer pushes down on Kato's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spencer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kato's head.
Spencer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kato defending well though.
Spencer is looking to pass Kato's guard but actually Kato recovers to full guard.
Kato being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kato wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spencer throws a chopping leg kick but Kato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kato lands a leg kick that knocks Spencer off balance momentarily.
Spencer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kato counters with an inside leg kick.
Kato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spencer's head backwards.
Spencer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kato rather than just go for the knockout.
Spencer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spencer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kato misses the jab.
Kato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
Kato throws a chopping leg kick but Spencer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Kato slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kato.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kato.
Kato connects with a solid leg kick.
Kato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kato misses with a wild combination.
Spencer thows a body shot but no joy.
Spencer tries to bum rush Kato with a series of wild strikes but Kato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenji Kato is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kato lands a nice shot that snaps Spencer's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Kato connects with a body shot that sends Spencer's belly button to the back.
Joe Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spencer scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato scores with a body shot.
Spencer connects with a right hand. Kato shakes it off.
Kato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spencer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kato throws a chopping leg kick but Spencer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spencer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spencer fails to land the takedown.
Kenji Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Spencer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spencer takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Spencer connects with a single shot there.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spencer needs to keep his hands up - Kato had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spencer checks a leg kick.
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab.
Spencer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kato.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Kato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown but Kato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spencer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kato.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kato.
Kato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kato wants it to stay on the feet.
Kato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato connects with an inside leg kick.
Kato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spencer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spencer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kato walks into a jab.
Kato scores with a leg kick.
Spencer checks a low kick from Kato.
Kenji Kato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kato misses with a wild body shot.
Kato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kato delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head.
Spencer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kato.
Spencer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Kato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spencer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Spencer!
Joe Spencer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Machine Head - Locust as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Gutz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gutz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutz misses with a double jab.
Gutz tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Gutz blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Apollo Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald is looking to slow Gutz down with leg kicks.
Gutz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Gutz jumps back.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Gutz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Gutz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gutz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Gutz cracks McDonald with a big right hand and McDonald goes down!
McDonald is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutz wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gutz trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutz throws a big elbow that misses.
Gutz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutz trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gutz postures up.
Gutz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gutz advances to half guard.
Gutz is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gutz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gutz is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
Gutz is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gutz wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gutz is looking for a sweep.
McDonald wants to stand but Gutz has his arm trapped.
Gutz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gutz is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gutz moves into full guard.
Gutz controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutz 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.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Gutz won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gutz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Gutz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
enabling Gutz to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald misses the jab.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Gutz and McDonald goes tumbling to the canvas! Gutz follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gutz prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Gutz throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Gutz is controlling well.
Gutz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonald defending well though.
Gutz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gutz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald is staying active underneath Gutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to hold on to Gutz's head to control him but Gutz postures up.
Gutz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gutz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDonald to regain full guard.
Gutz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That has opened up Tony McDonald's cut even more.
Gutz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Gutz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald is controlling Gutz's posture.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McDonald trying to control but Gutz is working from the bottom.
McDonald gets to his feet. Gutz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gutz throws a shot to the body.
Gutz misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gutz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves out of range as Gutz strikes.
Gutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
Gutz throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a low kick, right behind Gutz 's knee.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tony McDonald's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gutz checks a low kick from McDonald.
Gutz throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gutz lands with a slapping head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony McDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Apollo Gutz!
Apollo Gutz retains his heavyweight title!
Apollo Gutz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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