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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tumbu Bukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tumbu Bukasa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tumbu Bukasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukasa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacArthur.
A big right from MacArthur misses.
MacArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukasa manages to avoid it.
Bukasa throws a head kick that misses.
Bukasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukasa lands with a kick to the temple. MacArthur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Eddie MacArthur has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bukasa.
MacArthur swinging wildly here.
MacArthur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bukasa.
MacArthur lands a left and a right that send Bukasa crashing to the mat, dazed. MacArthur thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bukasa is rocked!
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!
Bukasa ducks into an uppercut from MacArthur and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie MacArthur!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie MacArthur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubens Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Aslund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back in Black. Aslund has chosen The Rasmus - The Fight as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rubens Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Aslund!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aslund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aslund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aslund shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aslund scores with a punch to the head.
Aslund has a takedown stuffed.
Aslund tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigues counters with a series of strikes. Aslund will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslund throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aslund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aslund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rubens Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Aslund.
Aslund scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
Aslund connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aslund displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aslund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Aslund with that takedown attempt.
Aslund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslund cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Aslund.
Rodrigues walks into a jab.
Aslund misses with a head kick.
Aslund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodrigues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aslund somewhat.
Aslund looks winded!
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslund has a takedown stuffed.
Aslund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aslund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Aslund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aslund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aslund loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
Aslund shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aslund lands an overhand right.
Aslund is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslund lands a right hook to the body.
Marc Aslund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aslund lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodrigues off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Aslund, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aslund throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Aslund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aslund throws a leg kick but Rodrigues sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aslund missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aslund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aslund is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Aslund dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aslund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aslund has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aslund tries to clinch up.
Aslund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aslund throws a push kick but Rodrigues slaps the foot to one side.
Aslund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslund looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Aslund wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aslund instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aslund clinches.
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aslund lands a jab to the head.
Aslund moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Aslund throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Aslund pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Aslund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aslund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aslund scores with a nice head shot.
Aslund throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Aslund shoots in.
Aslund is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aslund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rubens Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Aslund.
Aslund rushes Rodrigues and presses him up against the cage.
Aslund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aslund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aslund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aslund.
Rubens Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Aslund.
Aslund tries to clinch
and Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Marc Aslund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Aslund.
Aslund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodrigues counters with a series of strikes. Aslund will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aslund throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Aslund looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Aslund swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Aslund wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aslund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodrigues counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aslund won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aslund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Aslund.
Aslund shoots in but no luck this time.
Aslund throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Aslund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aslund.
Aslund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aslund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aslund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Aslund.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Aslund.
Aslund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aslund throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodrigues counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Aslund does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the body from Aslund misses
and Rodrigues counters with a series of strikes. Aslund will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Aslund. Those never looked like landing.
Aslund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aslund gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigues counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigues.
Aslund is rocked!
Rodrigues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aslund is working an open guard so Rodrigues takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Aslund. That snapped Rodrigues's head back.
Aslund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Aslund throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslund wants to clinch but Rodrigues slips to the side
and Rodrigues counters with a two punch combo.
Aslund is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Aslund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aslund wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aslund wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodrigues decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Aslund throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aslund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aslund is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigues won't allow Aslund to get back to his feet.
Aslund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aslund has his foot on Rodrigues's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigues works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodrigues slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Aslund seems to have recovered his senses.
Aslund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rubens Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Aslund.
Aslund has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Aslund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Aslund as he connects with a hook.
Aslund is looking to land body kicks.
Aslund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Aslund pushes him back against the cage.
Aslund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Aslund does it's job there.
Aslund scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aslund.
Aslund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Aslund dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rubens Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Aslund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubens Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aslund 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Aslund!
Marc Aslund thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy South (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Fur Era (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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy South!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Fur Era!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
South looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fur Era!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fur Era tries to buck South off but South is having none of it.
South tries for a kimura but Fur Era is defending well.
South trying to control the action but Fur Era is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fur Era is not content to let South control the position.
Fur Era regains half guard.
Fur Era is pressing down on South's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fur Era wants to sweep here but South controlling him for the moment.
Fur Era is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fur Era is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
South works his way to full guard. Good work.
South can't keep his opponent in guard - Fur Era advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
South trying to control from the bottom.
Fur Era is looking for a kimura here.
Fur Era seems to be looking for submissions.
Fur Era is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era passes the guard and advances to mount!
South slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
South trying to control here.
South keeping control of the position.
South might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fur Era passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
South holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fur Era tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fur Era misses with a head shot.
South wants to get back to his feet.
South on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if South tries to get out of the position.
South is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
South is breathing heavily.
Fur Era throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for South because Fur Era loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fur Era throwing strikes here but South is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fur Era looking to secure an arm triangle but South defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Fur Era dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fur Era throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around South's waist but South gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fur Era off to one side.
South slaps away a takedown attempt from Fur Era, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fur Era has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
South tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fur Era was well out of range. Poor timing from South.
Fur Era gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and South moves into the clinch.
Tommy South has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Fur Era.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
South manages to pull guard.
South avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
South looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fur Era is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fur Era defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fur Era working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fur Era throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as South works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fur Era throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fur Era throwing strikes from guard but South blocks nicely.
Fur Era with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fur Era sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed South's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fur Era trying to pass the guard but South defending well.
Fur Era wants to work for an arm triangle but South is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
South desperately trying to maintain half guard.
South tries to roll over but Fur Era keeps him under control.
Fur Era is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fur Era prevents South from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era uses his free foot to push down on South's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for South.
Fur Era is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but South is surviving well by controlling Fur Era's body position as best he can.
South tries to hold on but Fur Era pushes him away.
Fur Era fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fur Era won't let South get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
South trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fur Era looking to secure an arm triangle but South defends it well.
Fur Era has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
South avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fur Era.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era looking to ground and pound but South is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
South avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fur Era.
Fur Era goes for an armbar but South turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from South.
South wants to stand but Fur Era has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fur Era is trying to hold South in close to prevent damage but South has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fur Era trying to control but South postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Fur Era showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! South's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fur Era blocks a low kick nicely.
South darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fur Era is trying to control but can't.
Fur Era moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
South not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fur Era controls South momentarily but South frees himself.
We've been hearing that South has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South stopping the sweep attempt from Fur Era.
Fur Era is trying to keep South in close.
South would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fur Era working a defensive guard but South passes into half guard.
Fur Era trying to control here.
South is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fur Era wants to control but South is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fur Era has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as South is landing a low percentage of strikes.
South misses with a low kick as Fur Era jumps back.
Nice takedown defense from South. No joy for Fur Era on that attempt.
Fur Era throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around South's waist but South gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fur Era off to one side.
South fails with an attempt to clinch.
South misses with a kick to the body.
Fur Era misses with a takedown attempt
and South moves into the clinch.
Tommy South has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Fur Era.
Fur Era being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South gets underhooks to prevent Fur Era's takedown attempt.
South pulls guard.
South is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fur Era loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fur Era looking to pass the guard.
Jackson Fur Era has got the better of the ground game so far.
South working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fur Era.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fur Era throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as South works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
South escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fur Era gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fur Era passes South's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fur Era trying to pass the guard but South defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
South is looking to escape.
Tommy South has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fur Era is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, South has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy South showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fur Era 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Fur Era!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myron Klewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klewis comes to the cage accompanied by Black. Plumber has chosen I'm not gay as his entrance music. Nick Plumber will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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305 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myron Klewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Plumber!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plumber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klewis.
A punch combination from Plumber misses.
Plumber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plumber fails to land with a series of punches.
Klewis tries for a takedown but Plumber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Plumber throws a body punch but Klewis moves out of range.
Klewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plumber misses with a wild body shot.
Plumber steps into range and cracks Klewis with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Klewis flops backwards and Plumber dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Klewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plumber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Plumber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Klewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plumber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plumber defends well.
Klewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plumber defends well.
Plumber is looking to work some ground and pound but Klewis has wrist control.
Plumber looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Plumber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klewis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plumber was covering up waiting for the punch and Klewis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plumber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Plumber 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.
Klewis has gone for a leg lock! Plumber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klewis's guard.
Plumber forces his way into half guard.
Plumber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klewis keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plumber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Plumber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Plumber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klewis's head.
Klewis actively working from the bottom here.
Klewis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klewis looking for subs from the bottom but Plumber mounts him!
Plumber prevents Klewis from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Plumber.
Plumber trying to control but Klewis is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Plumber dominated that round.
That's time! Klewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plumber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klewis moves away.
Plumber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klewis.
Plumber drops Klewis with a big left hand and mounts him. Klewis is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plumber cracks Klewis with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Plumber!
Nick Plumber took to the mic in his post fight interview and said ' I wunna take this oppertunity to set the record straight. The holocaust never .happened. It was made up.
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In defeat, Myron Klewis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't know what to say.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Attilius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski comes to the cage accompanied by Hemp Gru - Sami swoi . This should be fireworks!
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154 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Attilius!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarnowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarnowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarnowski.
Tarnowski throws a low kick, looking for Attilius's leg but Attilius calmly moves out of range.
Tarnowski lands a leg kick that knocks Attilius off balance momentarily.
Michal Tarnowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tarnowski misses
and Attilius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarnowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Attilius's guard.
Attilius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarnowski is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski stands and throws Attilius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Attilius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Attilius prevents Tarnowski from improving position.
Tarnowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Attilius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski wants to control but Attilius is keeping him busy.
Attilius on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tarnowski scoring with punches and elbows.
Tarnowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarnowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarnowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Attilius is defending well.
Attilius tries to escape but Tarnowski is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski 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.
Tarnowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarnowski prevents Attilius from escaping the position.
Attilius on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Attilius wants to get back to his feet.
Attilius parries the strikes from Tarnowski easily there. Tarnowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Attilius to escape.
Attilius is looking to get back to his feet here but Tarnowski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Attilius's back.
Attilius is trying to get back to his feet but Tarnowski has full control of the position and if anything, Attilius has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tarnowski scores with strikes from the back.
Can Attilius hold on?! Tarnowski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Tarnowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Attilius defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tarnowski lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Attilius is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way 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!
Tarnowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tarnowski misses with a body kick.
Tarnowski cracks Attilius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarnowski lands a nice hook to Attilius's body. Attilius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tarnowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tarnowski tries to bum rush Attilius with a series of wild strikes but Attilius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarnowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Attilius tries to avoid it but Tarnowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Attilius to the ground. Attilius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tarnowski lands a leg kick that knocks Attilius off balance momentarily.
Tarnowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarnowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tarnowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Attilius as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarnowski 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 Attilius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Attilius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski motions for Attilius to come forward. Tarnowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Attilius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tarnowski is looking to slow Attilius down with leg kicks.
Tarnowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attilius manages to avoid it.
Marcus Attilius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarnowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Attilius sprawls well. He's pushed Tarnowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarnowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Attilius.
Attilius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarnowski misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attilius staying out of range there.
Attilius staying out of range there.
Tarnowski swings for the body but Attilius moves out of range.
Tarnowski keeps Attilius at a distance using the push kick.
Attilius checks a leg kick nicely.
Tarnowski misses with a low kick.
Tarnowski throws a front kick aimed at Attilius's knee but Attilius avoids it well.
Marcus Attilius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attilius blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski misses with a wild body shot.
Tarnowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Attilius can do to turn this around?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Attilius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tarnowski - the referee stops the clock and Attilius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tarnowski. Attilius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarnowski pushes Attilius away with a front kick.
Tarnowski stuns Attilius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tarnowski scores with a punch to the head.
A leg kick checked by Attilius.
Tarnowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarnowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tarnowski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tarnowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tarnowski tries to land a front kick but Attilius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good exchange - Tarnowski coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarnowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarnowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarnowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tarnowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarnowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tarnowski throws a leg kick but Attilius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarnowski throws a hook to the side of Attilius's head but Attilius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarnowski scores with a push kick.
Tarnowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tarnowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarnowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Attilius. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attilius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarnowski feints and then cracks Attilius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Attilius down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Attilius's calf.
Tarnowski lands a right hook to the body.
Tarnowski lands with a hook. Attilius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarnowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Attilius doesn't seem bothered though.
Attilius blocks a jab.
Tarnowski misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Tarnowski
and Attilius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarnowski tries to work over Attilius's front leg with a kick but Attilius checks it.
Marcus Attilius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski lands a body shot.
Tarnowski gets a takedown into 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!
Attilius is trying to stand back up but Tarnowski is controlling him
Tarnowski lands strikes from half guard.
Attilius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarnowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarnowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Attilius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tarnowski controlling the pace.
Tarnowski is working for a kimura but Attilius is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attilius is trying to stand.
Attilius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarnowski pulls his head out easily.
Attilius is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michal Tarnowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarnowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Attilius is just riding it out for now. Tarnowski eventually gives up the hold.
Attilius is not content to let Tarnowski control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Attilius tries to kick Tarnowski off but Tarnowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tarnowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tarnowski scores with a hook.
Michal Tarnowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarnowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Tarnowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarnowski dips to his left and cracks Attilius with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tarnowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Tarnowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarnowski 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Tarnowski!
Michal Tarnowski 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hard Headed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asda Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hard Headed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asda Price!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Price has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Headed scoring well with a low kick there.
Headed looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Price tries to bum rush Headed with a series of wild strikes but Headed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Headed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Price. That did some damage!
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Headed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Headed wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Headed doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Price lands a leg kick that knocks Headed off balance momentarily.
Headed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Price gets tackled into the cage by Headed. Headed maintains the clinch.
Headed tries to land a knee to the head but Price blocks with his arms.
Price looking for a takedown.
Headed lands an elbow that stopped Price in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price dodges an elbow strike from Headed.
Headed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Price's face.
It looks like Asda Price has been cut.
I was talking to Headed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Price tries to score a body lock takedown but Headed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Headed lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price avoids the elbow strike from Headed, against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Price 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.
Headed landing knees to the head.
Price has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Headed regains guard immediately.
Headed trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Headed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Price wants to control from the top but Headed keeps moving.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Headed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Headed blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price controls from within his opponent's guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Headed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Price.
Hard Headed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price thumps Headed with a low kick.
Headed throws a head kick that misses.
Headed misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Headed.
Price goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Hard Headed has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Headed 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 Price has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Price and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Headed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
Headed ducks right into an uppercut from Price.
Headed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Price counters with a nice double leg into side control. Headed won't be happy with that.
Price is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Headed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price wants to control but Headed is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Price has an Americana. Headed didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Price is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Price hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Asda Price! Asda Price retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athan Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamatis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 38 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Stamatis!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamatis lands a nice looking body kick.
Spliff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stamatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spliff tries to clinch there but Stamatis circles away.
Stamatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stamatis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stamatis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stamatis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spliff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spliff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stamatis circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stamatis throws a hook to the side of Spliff's head but Spliff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stamatis shoots for a takedown but Spliff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stamatis throws a push kick but Spliff slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis throws a series of punches but Spliff moves out of range.
Stamatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stamatis misses the body punch
and Spliff counters with a stiff right hand.
Stamatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stamatis scores with a jab to the body.
Stamatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spliff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Stamatis circles away.
Spliff tries to clinch but Stamatis is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stamatis lands with a nice body punch.
Stamatis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spliff back to the cage. Stamatis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Stamatis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff looks to clinch
and Stamatis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Stamatis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spliff is looking to stand back up but Stamatis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spliff.
Spliff pushes Stamatis off looking to stand but Stamatis dives back in and keeps control.
Stamatis trying to mount his opponent but Spliff defends it.
Nice strikes from Stamatis there.
Stamatis seems to be working for a kimura but Spliff defends the submission attempt.
Stamatis stops Spliff from getting back to his feet.
Spliff pushes Stamatis off but Stamatis dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stamatis throws a hook to the side of Spliff's head but Spliff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Stamatis circles away.
Stamatis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stamatis misses with a straight right.
Stamatis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spliff tries to clinch but Stamatis moves out of range.
Stamatis works over Spliff's head and body with a nice combination.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Stamatis circles away and keeps his distance.
Stamatis swinging wildly here.
Stamatis throws a combination that misses
and Spliff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spliff tries to clinch but Stamatis is having none of it.
Stamatis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spliff clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliff wants the takedown. Stamatis is fighting it off but Spliff persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stamatis's guard against the cage.
Spliff wants to stand but Stamatis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stamatis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spliff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Stamatis won't let him.
Stamatis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spliff is one step ahead there.
Spliff wants to get up but he can't break Stamatis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athan Stamatis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stamatis lands a glancing blow to the side of Spliff's head.
Stamatis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spliff is looking to clinch.
Stamatis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stamatis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stamatis wants to pass the guard but Spliff is defending well.
Stamatis wants to take a breather but Spliff is having none of it.
Spliff is looking to escape.
Stamatis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Athan Stamatis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Stamatis circles away and keeps his distance.
Stamatis lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Stamatis pushes him off.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stamatis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spliff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stamatis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stamatis swings widly with a right hand
and Spliff counters with a nice uppercut.
Spliff wants to clinch up but Stamatis keeps it at a distance.
Stamatis misses with a two punch combination.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Stamatis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spliff wants to clinch up but Stamatis keeps it at a distance.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stamatis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spliff takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stamatis throws a leg kick which misses Spliff's front leg but catches the back leg as Spliff tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis scores with a punch to the head.
Spliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spliff is looking to clinch.
Spliff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stamatis.
Stamatis lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliff takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Spliff.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stamatis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Athan Stamatis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stamatis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stamatis wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliff wants to stand up but Stamatis is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stamatis stops Spliff from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamatis wants to pass the guard but Spliff is keeping the position.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stamatis is controlling him.
Stamatis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stamatis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stamatis stops Spliff from standing up.
Stamatis trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spliff moves to clinch but Stamatis breaks away
and Stamatis counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff is trying to buck Stamatis off.
Stamatis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Spliff is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stamatis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Stamatis drags him back down.
Stamatis throws a strike aimed at the side of Spliff's head but Spliff avoids it well.
Spliff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stamatis is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athan Stamatis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spliff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spliff wants to clinch.
Spliff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stamatis.
Stamatis lands a head kick that stumbles Spliff and the fighters go to the mat.
Stamatis is standing up over Spliff. Spliff looks to escape but Stamatis dives into side control.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Stamatis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Spliff is not content to let Stamatis control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Stamatis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stamatis prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis is looking to take a break and control but Spliff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spliff is trying to buck Stamatis off.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stamatis dives in and scores a takedown into Spliff's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stamatis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Athan Stamatis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Stamatis isn't so interested in that idea.
Stamatis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spliff wants to stand but Stamatis is controlling the position.
Stamatis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stamatis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stamatis is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stamatis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stamatis counters with a good low kick that Spliff was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliff.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stamatis. That's going to slow Spliff down.
Spliff avoids the body shot from Stamatis.
Spliff tries to clinch but Stamatis is having none of it.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Stamatis.
Stamatis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stamatis counters with a one-two to the body.
Athan Stamatis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stamatis throws a head kick that half lands.
Spliff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stamatis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stamatis.
A good leg kick by Stamatis.
Stamatis misses with a body shot.
Stamatis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Stamatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Stamatis does it's job there.
Spliff tries to clinch there but Stamatis circles away.
Spliff closes the distance and pushes Stamatis back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Spliff as the two fighters clinch.
Stamatis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spliff is looking to clinch but Stamatis is avoiding it.
Spliff misses with a body shot.
Spliff tries to clinch but Stamatis is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Athan Stamatis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stamatis 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athan Stamatis!
In his post fight interview, Athan Stamatis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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