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EVO 116: Mousasi vs Hearts PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jules Clement enters the cage!
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shang Chi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jules Clement!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shang Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clement momentarily.
Clement connects with a jab.
Chi throws a nice looking combination but Clement bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clement looks to score with a jab to the body but Chi is just out of range.
Chi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chi slips under a jab from Clement.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clement.
Good leg kick by Chi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jules Clement has been cut.
Chi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chi scores with a jab to the body.
Chi looks to throw the jab but Clement is out of range.
Clement lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clement.
Clement darts in looking for a takedown but Chi gets double underhooks and turns Clement into the cage.
Clement tries to throw a body punch but Chi avoids it by throwing Clement back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clement creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clement lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clement lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chi or not.
Chi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clement.
Clement has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chi after a bit of a struggle.
Chi blocks a body shot from Clement.
Clement lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chi as Clement tries to tie him up.
Clement goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chi prevents it.
Shang Chi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Clement.
Chi tries a body shot but Clement blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement prevents a body shot from Chi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi.
Clement is working for takedown but Chi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chi working aggressively here.
Clement has a couple of punches blocked by Chi.
A short right from Clement.
Clement has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clement scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Clement controls the action.
Clement lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chi backwards.
Chi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clement.
A shot in the inside from Clement.
Clement is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clement blocks an elbow strike from Chi.
Chi misses with some punches.
Chi prevents a body shot from Clement.
Chi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clement is pushing Chi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chi throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clement misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Chi.
Clement tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chi throws a head punch that misses.
Clement throws a punch but it's blocked by Chi.
Clement misses with a punch to the body.
Clement has Chi pressed against the cage.
Clement tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chi's elbow.
Chi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clement's elbow.
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Clement swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clement.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shang Chi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jules Clement's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clement misses with a straight left.
Chi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chi feints and then cracks Clement's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clement down.
That kick from Chi tenderised Clement's leg. Clement is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chi misses with the combination.
Chi connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Clement.
Chi wants to slow Clement down by chopping away at his legs.
Clement tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clement fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clement throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chi misses with a right hand
and Clement counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clement takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi is looking to improve his position.
Clement passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chi!
Chi is in a horrible position here. Clement smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Clement goes for an armbar but Chi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chi.
Clement is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement trying to control from half guard but Chi is working away.
Chi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clement.
Clement is trying to control the action in half guard but Chi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clement is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clement scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement is just content to waste time from the top position. Chi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clement is one step ahead there.
Clement missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clement trying to control but Chi is working from the bottom.
Clement slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clement has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chi defend it? Clement steps over the head and cranks it - Chi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Clement!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jules Clement!
A very excited looking Jules Clement rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Logic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some has chosen Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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187 lbs
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203 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Logic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logic moves out of range of the body kick.
Logic takes a swing at Some's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Logic's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A good leg kick by Some.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Some - that will leave a mark!
Some misses with a kick to the body.
Logic throws a leg kick that misses.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logic.
Some moves out of range of the strikes.
Some tries to work over Logic's front leg with a kick but Logic checks it.
Some looks to score with a jab to the body but Logic is just out of range.
Some walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logic throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Some manages to avoid it.
Some connects with a good right hand that stumbles Logic. Logic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Logic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logic.
Logic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Some swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logic.
Some lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logic. Some does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Some, right into the meat.
Logic throws out a loose jab but Some uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Logic.
Some has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Logic drives through and clinches with Some against the cage.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logic has Some pressed against the cage, preventing Some from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Logic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some struggles to land a body shot inside as Logic controls his hands.
Logic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Some.
Logic tries a knee to the head but Some blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Some.
Logic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Logic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Some avoids it.
Logic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Logic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some avoiding damage as Logic throws knees to the body.
Logic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Logic struggles to land a body shot inside as Some controls his hands.
Logic blocking some punches.
Some managing to block the knees to the body from Logic.
Some works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Some just misses with a elbow thrown towards Logic's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Logic.
A short left from Logic.
Some lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logic is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some avoiding damage as Logic throws knees to the body.
Logic misses with a punch on the inside.
Some managing to block the knees to the body from Logic.
Some misses with some punches.
Logic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some drops down looking for an ankle pick but Logic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Logic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Some is out of range and Logic settles back down.
A slow jab from Logic misses its intended target.
Some rushes Logic and presses him up against the cage.
Logic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Some avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Some scores with a nice short uppercut.
Logic blocking some punches.
Logic struggles to land a body shot inside as Some controls his hands.
Some can't find room to land a body shot as Logic controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some pushes Logic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Logic trying to land knees to the body.
Some managing to block the knees to the body from Logic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Some creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logic misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Some.
Logic managing to block the knees to the body from Some.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Some.
Logic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Logic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logic can't find room to land a body shot as Some controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trouble Some will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Logic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some looks to land a body kick but Logic moved away.
Logic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Logic tried to score with a low kick but Some checks it.
Logic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Some in his tracks.
Logic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Some was well out of range. Poor timing from Logic.
Logic throws a low kick but Some avoids it.
Some connects with a looping right hand.
Some attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some lands with a nice combination. Logic backs away looking to recover.
Some looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Logic is looking to wear down Some with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Logic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Some blocks the leg kick.
Logic throws a chopping leg kick but Some manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic throws a head kick that misses.
Logic misses with a leg kick
and Some counters with a good, hard body kick but Logic shrugs it off.
Logic misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Logic as he connects with a hook.
Logic moves forwards but Some connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Logic is predictable there
and Some counters with a leg kick.
Some lands a jab to Logic's midsection.
Logic throws a low kick but Some moves out of range easily.
Some lands a leg kick that knocks Logic off balance momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Some.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Logic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Some - the referee stops the clock and Logic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Some. Logic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Logic moves forwards but Some connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some throws the kick towards the body but Logic avoids it.
Logic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Some doesn't seem bothered though.
Logic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Some.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Some.
Logic tries a body shot but Some blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Logic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logic misses with a body punch.
Some misses with the head strike.
Some gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Some is working away from the top position though.
Some seems to be working for a kimura but Logic defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Some in particular looking to stall.
Some wants to work for an arm triangle but Logic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Logic wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Logic wants to control but Some is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some connects with an inside leg kick.
Some lands a right hook to the body.
Some lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Logic misses the shot to the body.
Some misses with a wild body shot.
Some misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logic.
Some tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some moves away from the strike by Logic.
Some avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some checks a leg kick.
Some is looking to land body kicks.
Logic loads up on a big right hand but Some slips the punch.
Logic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Logic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Some.
Logic throws a lazy right hand but Some sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Some manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Some misses.
Some misses with a wild body shot.
Some lands a nice hook to Logic's body. Logic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Logic takes a swing at Some's ribcage but misses.
Some misses with a leg kick
and Logic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some has managed to clinch.
Some fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Logic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some blocking some punches.
Some prevents a body shot from Logic.
Some misses with a body punch.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logic misses with a knee strike.
Logic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Some.
Logic tries a body shot but Some blocks it.
Some drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lex Logic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trouble Some.
Some goes for a takedown in the clinch but Logic prevents it.
Lex Logic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some scores with a nice hook to the head.
Logic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Logic.
Some blocks a body shot from Logic.
A right hand to the body from Logic.
Logic lands a body punch.
Some takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Some fails to land.
Some can't find room to land a body shot as Logic controls the action.
Logic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Logic blocking some punches.
Logic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some jumps guard and drags Logic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Some keeping moving, preventing Logic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logic throws a big elbow that misses.
Some has a closed guard, preventing Logic from standing up.
Logic wants to control from the top but Some keeps moving.
Logic is fighting to break Some's control of his arms but Some is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Logic trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wants to stand up but Logic is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Logic down.
Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logic cracks Some with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logic throws a body punch but Some moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Some.
Logic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some lands a nice shot that snaps Logic's head back.
Logic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lex Logic.
I think Some 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trouble Some!
Trouble Some managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanom Tom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Round 5. Rufus Soderberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanom Tom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Soderberg checks it well.
Soderberg goes for a double leg but Khanom Tom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khanom Tom continues to drive forward.
Khanom Tom stalling.
Soderberg blocks a body shot from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom is looking to control Soderberg's arms but Soderberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khanom Tom has his back to the cage.
Khanom Tom looking to throw knees to the head but Soderberg is blocking nicely.
Soderberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Khanom Tom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khanom Tom trying to land knees to the body.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khanom Tom just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soderberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soderberg cracks Khanom Tom with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Khanom Tom - that landed with a thud.
Khanom Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Soderberg.
Khanom Tom misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom tries to work over Soderberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanom Tom gets underhooks to prevent Soderberg's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khanom Tom after a bit of a struggle.
Khanom Tom is working Soderberg over against the cage.
Khanom Tom misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khanom Tom .
Soderberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soderberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khanom Tom is working Soderberg over against the cage.
Khanom Tom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khanom Tom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soderberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soderberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khanom Tom is working Soderberg over against the cage.
Soderberg manages to break the clinch.
Khanom Tom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Soderberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Soderberg. Beautiful body shot.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Khanom Tom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soderberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khanom Tom punishes Soderberg's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanom Tom looks to land a body kick but Soderberg moved away.
Soderberg swinging wildly here.
Soderberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom cracks Soderberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khanom Tom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soderberg. Soderberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Khanom Tom misses its intended target.
Khanom Tom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Khanom Tom connects with a single shot there.
Khanom Tom dances in with a quick combination. Soderberg is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Khanom Tom snaps Soderberg's head back. Soderberg stumbles backwards against the cage. Khanom Tom steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Soderberg's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Soderberg just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nai Khanom Tom !
During a confident post fight interview, Nai Khanom Tom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rufus Soderberg spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumbass McWeakhands could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Homer Simpson's chin.
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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
43 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dumbass McWeakhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWeakhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWeakhands.
McWeakhands looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. McWeakhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWeakhands lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
Simpson scores with a jab. McWeakhands acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McWeakhands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McWeakhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWeakhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McWeakhands throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws out a leg kick but McWeakhands moves out of range and Simpson only half commits.
McWeakhands tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWeakhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simpson.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWeakhands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWeakhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McWeakhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
McWeakhands misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McWeakhands crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Simpson - the referee stops the clock and McWeakhands gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Simpson. McWeakhands manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Simpson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
McWeakhands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWeakhands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWeakhands throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Simpson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into McWeakhands's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow McWeakhands down.
McWeakhands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
McWeakhands keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson throws a right hand that McWeakhands ducks under and follows up with a left that McWeakhands also avoids with ease.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWeakhands connects with a looping right hand.
McWeakhands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWeakhands takes one to the chin there.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
McWeakhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Simpson misses with an uppercut. McWeakhands saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpson at a distance.
McWeakhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McWeakhands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McWeakhands's calf.
Simpson scores with a hook.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands slips a jab from Simpson.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
McWeakhands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Simpson finds it's way through McWeakhands's defenses.
Jab by Simpson.
McWeakhands throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McWeakhands throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McWeakhands is out of range.
McWeakhands tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
McWeakhands misses with a leg kick
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McWeakhands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McWeakhands with a hook.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that McWeakhands was not able to check.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McWeakhands lands with a nice body punch.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McWeakhands 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 Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simpson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McWeakhands tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by McWeakhands.
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but McWeakhands has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but McWeakhands won't allow it.
McWeakhands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McWeakhands digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McWeakhands just leaning against Simpson, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but McWeakhands won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but McWeakhands won't allow it.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but McWeakhands has double underhooks.
McWeakhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McWeakhands on the inside.
McWeakhands scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but McWeakhands has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
McWeakhands working aggressively here.
McWeakhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McWeakhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson tries to break free but McWeakhands pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McWeakhands lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but McWeakhands keeps him there for the moment.
McWeakhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeakhands misses with a body punch.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McWeakhands has him pressed against the cage.
McWeakhands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
McWeakhands tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McWeakhands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McWeakhands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from McWeakhands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McWeakhands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McWeakhands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
McWeakhands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crunch! McWeakhands slams his shin into Simpson's torso.
McWeakhands checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McWeakhands misses with a kick to the body
and Simpson counters with a nice body kick.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McWeakhands lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
McWeakhands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from McWeakhands both land. Nice combination.
McWeakhands throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson misses with a low kick as McWeakhands jumps back.
McWeakhands thows a leg kick but Simpson checks it
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by McWeakhands.
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as McWeakhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McWeakhands wants to clinch.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but McWeakhands moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbass McWeakhands dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWeakhands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McWeakhands misses with a few strikes there.
McWeakhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
McWeakhands is looking to clinch.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McWeakhands's calf.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McWeakhands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWeakhands walks into a left hand.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and McWeakhands counters with a nice body shot.
Simpson throws a hook but McWeakhands blocks it.
Simpson sizes up McWeakhands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McWeakhands blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWeakhands looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
McWeakhands moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
McWeakhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for McWeakhands.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McWeakhands moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
McWeakhands throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but McWeakhands moved out of range nicely.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. McWeakhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWeakhands connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
McWeakhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McWeakhands tries a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands slips under a jab.
McWeakhands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McWeakhands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by McWeakhands.
Simpson tried to score with a low kick but McWeakhands checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands scores with a head kick. Simpson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McWeakhands takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McWeakhands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McWeakhands checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson throws a body punch but McWeakhands moves out of range.
McWeakhands throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McWeakhands lands a high kick!
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
McWeakhands clobbers Simpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simpson throws a body punch but McWeakhands moves out of range.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot.
McWeakhands getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson pushes McWeakhands away with a front kick.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McWeakhands's hands.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWeakhands slips under a jab from Simpson.
McWeakhands staying out of range there.
McWeakhands checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson throws a low kick but McWeakhands moves out of range easily.
McWeakhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simpson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson!
Our winner, Homer Simpson, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Youth Blood. Rubble comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Barney Rubble 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rubble throws a body kick that misses.
Clanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
Rubble has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rubble throws a body kick that misses.
Clanger misses with a low kick.
Rubble slips a straight right by Clanger.
Rubble misses with an uppercut.
Rubble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clanger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barney Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Clanger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubble stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble tries to work over Clanger's front leg with a kick but Clanger checks it.
Rubble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clanger.
Clanger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Clanger.
Rubble misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger looks to land a left hand but Rubble moved out of range nicely.
Rubble looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
Rubble gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clanger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clanger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clanger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clanger misses with some punches.
Clanger manages to break the clinch.
Rubble misses with a hook
and Clanger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rubble's guard.
Clanger won't allow Rubble to get back to his feet.
Rubble is trying to control the position but Clanger postures up.
Rubble wants to stand up but Clanger is controlling him.
Clanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble controls Clanger momentarily but Clanger frees himself.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clanger prevents Rubble from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clanger pushing down on Rubble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubble is looking to get back to full guard here but Clanger has managed to pass to side control instead.
Clanger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rubble has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clanger but great work by Rubble.
Clanger can't do much from the bottom here.
Clanger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is trying to control Rubble's posture but Rubble avoids it.
Clanger tries to bench press Rubble off him but Rubble keeps the position.
Clanger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rubble presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Clanger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clanger tries to reverse the position but Rubble maintains control.
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.
Clanger tries to lock up and control but Rubble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger is working to get back to half guard.
Clanger regains half guard.
Rubble stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clanger to get to his feet.
Rubble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clanger shoots in looking for a takedown. Rubble tries to sprawl out of it but Clanger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rubble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubble is looking to clinch but Clanger is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yonsil Clanger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clanger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rubble walks into a jab.
Rubble is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rubble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rubble checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rubble looks to score with a jab to the body but Clanger is just out of range.
Rubble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clanger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rubble misses with a straight right.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubble checks a low kick from Clanger.
Clanger scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble drops his hands momentarily and Clanger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clanger catches Rubble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rubble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger throws a solid leg kick but Rubble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clanger.
Clanger missing with a left hand there. Rubble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubble lands with a right hand.
Clanger looks to land a left hand but Rubble moved out of range nicely.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubble works the jab nicely.
Rubble is looking to score with low kicks.
Rubble slips under a jab.
Clanger loads up on a big right hand but Rubble slips the punch.
Rubble lands with a straight right. Clanger didn't see that one coming.
Barney Rubble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanger scores with a jab. Rubble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clanger catches Rubble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clanger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubble can do to turn this around?
Clanger missing with a left hand there. Rubble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rubble - that will leave a mark!
Rubble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clanger is able to avoid easily.
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!
Clanger moves out of range as Rubble throws a body kick.
A lazy left from Rubble finds it's target.
Rubble chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clanger can pounce on him.
Clanger blocks the body kick.
Clanger avoids the body shot from Rubble.
Clanger throws a shot from downtown. Rubble moves away and avoids it.
Clanger throws out a loose jab but Rubble uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Clanger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Clanger misses the target.
Clanger swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubble.
Rubble moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger lands with a light punch inside.
Clanger swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clanger blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rubble throws an elbow but misses.
Rubble throws an elbow that misses.
Clanger jumps guard and drags Rubble to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rubble is looking to stand up but Clanger won't let him.
Clanger seems keen to control Rubble's posture.
Clanger trying to keep a closed guard but Rubble is proving a slippery customer.
Clanger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rubble is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger trying to keep a closed guard but Rubble is proving a slippery customer.
Rubble is looking to stand up but Clanger won't let him.
Rubble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yonsil Clanger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubble gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Clanger misses.
Rubble darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rubble throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger dominated that second round.
That's time! Clanger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Clanger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clanger is looking to take a break and control but Rubble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubble tries to kick Clanger off but Clanger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clanger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rubble is refusing to be controlled, as Clanger sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger is trying to work for a kimura but Rubble is defending well.
Rubble pushes Clanger off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clanger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble dips to his left and cracks Clanger with an uppercut!
Clanger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubble throws a shot from downtown. Clanger moves away and avoids it.
Rubble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Rubble.
Clanger misses with a hook. Rubble ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rubble, as that shot connected.
Clanger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rubble. That one must have hurt.
Barney Rubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble pushes Clanger away with a front kick.
Clanger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubble checks it well.
Clanger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubble.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clanger moves away.
Clanger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clanger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clanger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rubble dives on top into guard.
Clanger looking for a guillotine here but Rubble defends easily.
Clanger is trying to control the position but Rubble postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger looking for subs off his back but Rubble has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rubble wants to stand up but Clanger has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rubble seems to be working for a kimura but Clanger defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rubble is looking for a kimura here.
Clanger with the active half guard here but Rubble passes nicely into side control.
Rubble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clanger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clanger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Rubble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clanger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonsil Clanger!
Yonsil Clanger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All Fired Up. Simeon Malaya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Malaya avoids the head kick by Clark.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Clark scores with a head kick. Malaya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.
Malaya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clark.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Malaya misses.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Malaya counter with a right hand.
Malaya slips a jab from Clark.
Malaya has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark slips under a jab.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Malaya is just out of range.
Clark jabs Malaya right on the nose. Malaya blinks but takes it well.
Clark throws the left hand but Malaya avoids the punch easily.
Clark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Malaya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
A big right from Clark misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Clark throws a low kick but Malaya avoids it.
Malaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malaya avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
Malaya scores with a nice right hand.
Malaya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malaya lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
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!
Malaya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malaya is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Malaya lunges at Clark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clark's hand.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Clark misses.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark scores with a leg kick.
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malaya.
A shot to the liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malaya throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
A bone on bone clash there as Malaya blocks the leg kick.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Malaya checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Clark scores with a jab.
Clark thumps Malaya with a low kick.
Malaya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clark.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Clark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Malaya.
Clark connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab, jab by Clark - just one landing.
Malaya misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark throws a leg kick
and Malaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Malaya avoids the body shot from Clark.
Malaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Malaya there.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malaya.
Clark tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malaya connects with a body shot.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malaya slips a jab from Clark.
Malaya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clark checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya throws out a powerful jab.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Clark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malaya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses
and Clark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malaya's guard.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
Clark being controlled here momentarily.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malaya looking to control but Clark passes into half guard.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malaya wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark lands strikes from half guard.
Malaya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Malaya is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clark throwing shots but Malaya is blocking nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Malaya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
A bone on bone clash there as Malaya blocks the leg kick.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Clark lands a jab to Malaya's midsection.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Malaya counter with a right hand.
Clark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaya moves out of range as Clark throws a body kick.
Malaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
Malaya throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Malaya looks to land a body kick but Clark moved away.
Malaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
Clark scores with a head kick. Malaya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Malaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
Malaya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clark's corner calls for a 1-2. Clark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malaya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Malaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Malaya throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malaya connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Clark moves into the clinch.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malaya.
Clark pushes Malaya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Eddie Clark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clark wants to land a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark defending well as Malaya loads up on a big left hand.
Clark connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clark.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Malaya.
Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya lands a front kick.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Clark avoids a kick to the body.
Clark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick from Malaya.
Malaya lands a nice looking body shot.
Malaya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malaya can pounce on him.
Malaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark wants to land a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malaya, as that shot connected.
Malaya misses with a leg kick.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malaya.
Malaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
Clark slips under a jab.
Malaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark scores with a nice body kick.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Malaya digs a good hook to Clark's body.
Malaya swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eddie Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark lands with a straight right. Malaya didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a jab. Malaya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malaya misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Malaya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Clark.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark lands a head shot.
Clark moves into the clinch.
Malaya misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malaya as Clark tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malaya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Malaya takes a shot to the head.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Malaya avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaya's efforts to push away.
Clark is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malaya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Clark tries a body shot but Malaya blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark lunges at Malaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malaya's hand.
Malaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clark.
Malaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaya.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clark, as that shot connected.
Malaya takes one to the side of the head.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Malaya moves out of range easily.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Malaya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark connects with a right hand. Malaya shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark looks to land a body kick but Malaya moved away.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malaya lands with a kick to the temple. Clark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malaya throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clark counters with a single leg into guard. Malaya didn't expect that.
Malaya is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Malaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Malaya is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Malaya managing to control the position.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malaya misses with an uppercut.
Malaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
A swing and a miss from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malaya delivers a nice body kick.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Malaya throws a chopping leg kick but Clark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malaya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Malaya as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Clark.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Malaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malaya - the referee stops the clock and Clark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malaya. Clark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malaya under the eye.
Malaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Malaya moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Malaya only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Clark lands a leg kick that knocks Malaya off balance momentarily.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Clark.
Clark misses with a low kick as Malaya jumps back.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clark!
Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark had his way with Simeon Malaya in that round.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Malaya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clark wants to clinch up but Malaya keeps it at a distance.
Clark tries to land a front kick but Malaya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malaya looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
A low kick from Malaya misses
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clark 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.
Clark passes to side control.
Malaya wants to control but Clark postures up.
Malaya is not content to let Clark control the position.
Eddie Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Clark crashes against the mat.
Clark throws a strike aimed at the side of Malaya's head but Malaya avoids it well.
Clark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Malaya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clark.
Clark trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Clark taking a breather here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control.
Clark working away.
Malaya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Malaya's temple.
Eddie Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark's back!
Clark tries to break free.
Malaya avoiding Clark 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Malaya's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clark just trying to survive but Malaya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Malaya controlling the position well here. Clark rolled but Malaya kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Malaya is looking to stand but Malaya has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Clark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malaya is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malaya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Clark finds it's way through Malaya's defenses.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark slips under a jab from Malaya.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Clark!
Our winner, Eddie Clark, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company - Holy Water. Veron has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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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
40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint throws a front kick aimed at Veron's knee but Veron avoids it well.
Veron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Veron.
Saint throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veron connects with a solid leg kick.
Veron moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Saint does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veron throws a solid leg kick but Saint takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Veron.
Saint takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Veron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint scores with a jab to the body.
Veron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saint!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saint is trying to control but can't.
Veron wants to pass the guard but Saint is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Veron tries to pass to full mount but Saint defends it.
Veron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Veron working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Veron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saint is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Veron lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Veron is trying to control. Saint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two 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.
Veron working the head and body with strikes.
Saint wants to get back to full guard.
Veron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saint manages to get to full guard.
Veron won't allow Saint to sweep him here.
Saint working a defensive guard here.
Saint tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron jabs at Saint's body.
Saint misses with a left hand
and Veron counters with a shoot takedown. Saint fights it but they end up in guard.
Saint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Veron preventing the sweep.
Veron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veron wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
Saint wants to sweep here but Veron controlling him for the moment.
Veron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saint's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint is looking for a triangle but Veron pushes his legs off easily.
Saint looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint, not yet.
Saint looking to control.
Veron passes into half guard.
Veron is thwarting Saint's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saint steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veron. That one must have hurt.
Veron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saint attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saint, right into the meat.
Veron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saint takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Veron blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Veron.
Saint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Veron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Veron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron lands a nice looking body shot.
Saint pivots, looking for a leg kick but Veron is out of range and Saint settles back down.
Veron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Saint catches Veron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Veron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saint checks it well.
Saint ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Saint fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veron lands a leg kick that knocks Saint off balance momentarily.
Veron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saint throws a hook but Veron blocks it.
Saint scores with a punch to the head.
Saint takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron throws a leg kick but Saint sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veron.
Saint buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Veron.
Veron swings for the body but Saint moves out of range.
Veron lunges at Saint with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint's hand.
Veron looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint is just out of range.
Saint checks a leg kick.
Saint ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Saint fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veron checks it well.
Saint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veron darts in and clinches Saint up against the cage.
Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veron's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veron.
Saint blocks an uppercut.
Veron misses with the head strike.
Veron gets through Saint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veron throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint throws a push kick but Veron slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Veron.
Veron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veron 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 Saint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saint checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Saint.
An inside leg kick lands from Veron.
Veron on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veron checks a leg kick.
Saint misses with a kick to the body.
Veron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saint.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Veron.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Veron tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron has Saint up against the cage in a clinch.
Saint tries to throw a body punch but Veron avoids it by throwing Saint back against the cage.
Saint pushes off an throws an elbow but Veron leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Veron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Veron lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Saint wants to improve his position but Veron is controlling well.
Veron stalling.
Saint wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saint loads up on a big right hand but Veron slips the punch.
Saint slips under a jab.
Saint throws a sloppy head kick and Veron moves out of range easily.
Saint avoids the body shot from Veron.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint shoots in for a double leg but Veron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veron throws a head kick that Saint semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint.
Saint throws a sloppy head kick and Veron moves out of range easily.
Veron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint.
Veron misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint looks to land a right hand but Veron moved out of range.
Veron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Veron.
Saint connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron slips under a jab.
Saint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint is looking to slow Veron down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veron scores with a decent looking hook.
Saint slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Saint. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saint.
Veron misses with a leg kick.
Saint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veron.
Veron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veron moves out of range of the body kick from Saint.
Veron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint finds it's way round the side to connect with Veron's head.
Saint takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veron throws a leg kick which misses Saint's front leg but catches the back leg as Saint tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint misses with an uppercut.
Saint misses with a low kick.
Veron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Veron.
Veron throws a jab when Saint was well out of range.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saint avoids a kick to the body.
Saint moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veron misses with an uppercut.
Veron misses with a hook.
Veron is looking to clinch.
Veron throws a low kick but Saint moves out of range easily.
Jensen Saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Veron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint looks for the body kick but Veron saw that one coming.
Saint misses with a low kick as Veron jumps back.
Saint throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saint lands a leg kick that knocks Veron off balance momentarily.
Saint misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Veron.
Veron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint. That did some damage!
Veron shoots in but no luck this time.
Saint tried to score with a low kick but Veron checks it.
Saint misses with a takedown attempt - Veron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saint misses with a body shot.
Saint has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veron finds it's way round the side to connect with Saint's head.
Veron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Veron wants to land a leg kick but Saint is out of range.
Veron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Veron scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veron misses with a hook.
Saint walks into a straight right hand from Veron.
Saint wants to land a leg kick but Veron is out of range.
Veron checks a low kick from Saint.
Veron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juan Sebastien Veron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Saint misses its intended target.
Veron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint misses with an uppercut
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veron scores with a leg kick.
Saint misses with a leg kick
and Veron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Sebastien Veron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sebastien Veron!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Sebastien Veron 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Njord Freyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freyr has chosen Twilight of the Thunder God as his entrance music. 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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269 lbs
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248 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Njord Freyr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dammon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freyr's hands.
It looks like Njord Freyr has been cut.
Freyr thumps Dammon with a low kick.
Freyr misses with an uppercut. Dammon saw that one coming.
Dammon punishes Freyr's body with a nice straight punch.
Dammon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dammon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dammon misses with a straight left.
Freyr's corner calls for a 1-2. Freyr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been informed that Freyr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Freyr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dammon.
Dammon lands with a straight right. Freyr didn't see that one coming.
Dammon misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Dammon.
Dammon tries to clinch but Freyr is having none of it.
Matt Dammon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon avoids a kick to the body.
Dammon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Freyr.
Dammon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Freyr throws a sloppy head kick and Dammon moves out of range easily.
Freyr avoids the body shot from Dammon.
Dammon avoids the head kick by Freyr.
Dammon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dammon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dammon misses with a double jab.
Freyr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Dammon as he connects with a hook.
Dammon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dammon scores with a shot to the body.
Dammon checks a low kick from Freyr.
Freyr misses with a low kick.
Freyr misses with a kick to the body
and Dammon counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Dammon's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Freyr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dammon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freyr is looking to slow Dammon down with leg kicks.
Freyr moves out of range as Dammon strikes.
A big right from Dammon misses.
Dammon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyr throws a jab when Dammon was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freyr, right into the meat.
Freyr throws a body kick that misses.
Dammon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Freyr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dammon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dammon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dammon lands with a straight right. Freyr didn't see that one coming.
That has opened up Njord Freyr's cut even more.
Freyr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dammon lands a really nice looking cross but Freyr seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Dammon.
Dammon checks a leg kick nicely.
Dammon misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freyr instigates a clinch.
Freyr has a couple of punches blocked by Dammon.
Dammon tries to throw a body punch but Freyr avoids it by throwing Dammon back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freyr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freyr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Freyr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Freyr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dammon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freyr's elbow.
Freyr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freyr lands a nice uppercut.
Dammon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Freyr - that landed with a thud.
Dammon trying to stall but Freyr improves his position.
Dammon lands a right hand.
Freyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dammon scores with a shot to the side of Freyr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Dammon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Njord Freyr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Freyr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dammon.
Freyr throws a leg kick but Dammon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Freyr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dammon. Dammon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Freyr avoids the body shot from Dammon.
Dammon misses with a right hand
and Freyr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dammon's knee momentarily.
Freyr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Freyr rushes Dammon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freyr blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freyr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dammon is keeping busy.
Dammon lands a nice uppercut.
Dammon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dammon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Freyr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freyr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dammon backwards.
Freyr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freyr is trying to break the clinch but Dammon has him pressed against the cage.
Freyr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Dammon.
Freyr scores a nice knee to the body.
Dammon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Freyr tries to work over Dammon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dammon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freyr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dammon stalling in the clinch but Freyr improves position.
Dammon can't find room to land a body shot as Freyr controls the action.
Freyr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freyr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dammon moves out of range as Freyr strikes.
Freyr with a nice cross.
Dammon blocks a leg kick.
Freyr throws a wild body kick that Dammon sees coming a mile off.
Jab by Freyr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dammon misses the jab.
Dammon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freyr avoids the body shot from Dammon.
Dammon throws a jab but it's blocked by Freyr.
Dammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Freyr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matt Dammon is winning the standup battle so far.
Freyr slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dammon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Freyr counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Freyr looks at the referee who does nothing so Freyr lands a crushing right that sends Dammon to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Njord Freyr!
A very excited looking Njord Freyr 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.
Matt Dammon was interviewed post fight and said 'Liro is great. Congrats'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme Song. This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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130 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Kurze blocks the leg kick.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Kurze pushes him off.
Kurze throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Kurze with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurze's coach down at Saboteur's Playground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kurze's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kurze misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Kurze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kurze circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurze throws a body kick that misses
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kurze really felt that one!
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurze throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Kurze.
Kurze feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Kurze avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Kurze finds it's target.
Kurze misses with a looping left.
Kurze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva clinches up with Kurze and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Kurze tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
A body shot lands from Kurze.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Kurze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Kurze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Kurze moves his leg out of the way.
Kurze misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze lands with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Kurze misses with a wild body shot.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a right and a left that Kurze avoids nicely.
Kurze jabs at Silva's body.
Kurze misses with a body shot
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Kurze misses with the head strike.
Silva blocking some punches.
Kurze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurze misses with some punches.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Kurze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Kurze avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurze tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Kurze avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Kurze's takedown attempt.
Kurze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Kurze avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurze.
Kurze misses with a body punch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Kurze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva throws a low kick but Kurze moves out of range easily.
Kurze misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a jab to Kurze's midsection.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurze.
Silva swings for the body but Kurze moves out of range.
Kurze avoids the head kick by Silva.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurze connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kurze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Kurze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurze takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze working away.
Kurze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Kurze controlling the position from side mount.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Kurze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kurze misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kurze is trying to ground and pound but Silva uses the momentary lack of control by Kurze to regain half guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep here but Kurze controlling him for the moment.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kurze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva has his hands on Kurze's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Konrad Kurze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurze misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurze throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Kurze's knee but Kurze avoids it well.
Silva avoids the body shot from Kurze.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Kurze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurze.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurze throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Kurze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konrad Kurze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurze.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva cracks the inside of Kurze's front leg.
Kurze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Kurze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurze takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Kurze throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Kurze was not able to check.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Kurze lands with a light punch inside.
Rafa Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurze working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kurze.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Kurze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurze can do to turn this around?
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurze throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Kurze tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kurze back against the cage.
Kurze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurze digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurze.
Silva pushes Kurze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurzes head.
Kurze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Kurze.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to work over Kurze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kurze.
Kurze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Kurze prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva works on Kurze's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurze backwards.
Kurze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurze.
Kurze misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurze misses with the head strike.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Kurze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurze.
Kurze looking for a takedown.
Kurze misses with some punches.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva is leaning against Kurze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurze misses with some punches.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva working aggressively here.
Kurze prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to work over Kurze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurze backwards.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kurze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurze tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Kurze is rocked!
Kurze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurze is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva presses Kurze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurze blocking some punches.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurze uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Kurze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Kurze keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurze seems to have recovered his senses.
Kurze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kurze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva is trying to control Kurze's posture but Kurze avoids it.
Kurze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Kurze tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Kurze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Konrad Kurze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kurze tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kurze misses with the ground and pound.
Kurze postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kurze wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Kurze lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but Kurze checks it.
Kurze misses with a leg kick.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva 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.
Kurze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Kurze misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Kurze is out of range.
Kurze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurze - that will leave a mark!
Kurze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a leg kick but Kurze sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurze misses the shot to the body.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurze 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.
Kurze misses with a body shot
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kurze struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Kurze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurze is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Kurze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurze wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Kurze.
Silva lands a big right hand that drops Kurze! The killer instinct kicks in and Silva finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafa Silva!
After winning the bout, Rafa Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Faded. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hearts.
Mousasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Hearts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mousasi was covering up waiting for the punch and Hearts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mousasi seems keen to control Hearts's posture.
Mousasi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hearts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mousasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mousasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hearts stands up over Mousasi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mousasi holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi looking for a guillotine here but Hearts defends easily.
Mousasi can't keep his opponent in guard - Hearts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mousasi gets back to full guard.
Mousasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Mousasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hearts moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Hearts. Beautiful body shot.
A J Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts throws a jab but it's blocked by Mousasi.
Hearts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mousasi on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Hearts misses
and Mousasi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hearts is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Mousasi. No joy for Hearts on that attempt.
Mousasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Hearts throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts fails with a takedown attempt.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Mousasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hearts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A J Hearts.
Mousasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mousasi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hearts gets a clinch.
Hearts throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi lands an uppercut.
Hearts lands a hook that snaps the head of Mousasi backwards.
Mousasi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mousasi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hearts.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearts.
Hearts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mousasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mousasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hearts is keeping busy.
Hearts tries to work over Mousasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mousasi blocking some punches.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Mousasi controls the action.
Hearts misses with a body punch.
Mousasi misses with some punches.
A short left from Hearts.
Hearts tries for a takedown but Mousasi manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mousasi misses with a wild body shot.
Hearts lands the left hand.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Mousasi is just out of range.
Hearts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mousasi, pushing him back against the cage.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Mousasi controls the action.
Hearts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mousasis head.
It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Mousasi.
Hearts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mousasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hearts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearts.
Hearts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hearts misses with a body punch.
Mousasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearts digs a right hand underneath Mousasi's ribcage. Mousasi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hearts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearts misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mousasi throws a head punch that misses.
Mousasi trying to stall but Hearts improves his position.
Mousasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearts lands a left hand.
Mousasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mousasi lands a shoulder strike.
Hearts has picked Mousasi up - he's going for a ride! Hearts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hearts prevents Mousasi from improving his position.
Hearts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mousasi is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control but Hearts postures up.
Hearts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mousasi's head.
Hearts trying to control the action but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hearts has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hearts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mousasi wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hearts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearts lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts throws a big shot that misses.
Mousasi staying out of range there.
Hearts looks to land a right hand but Mousasi moved out of range.
Mousasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hearts doesn't seem bothered though.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown but Mousasi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hearts gets the takedown into side control.
Hearts working the head with strikes.
Mousasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hearts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mousasi's head.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Mousasi defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mousasi gets full guard.
Hearts is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Mousasi is trying to keep Hearts in close.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hearts misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Mousasi.
Mousasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hearts throws a poor cross that misses
and Mousasi counters with a stiff right hand.
A J Hearts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mousasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearts. Hearts obviously looking to wear him down.
Hearts tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearts misses with a body punch
and Mousasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearts slips a straight right by Mousasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mousasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Hearts misses.
Jab by Mousasi.
Hearts cracks Mousasi with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts moves into the clinch.
Mousasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hearts is looking for a takedown.
Hearts lands with a right to the head.
Mousasi misses with some punches.
Mousasi lands a body punch.
I was talking to Mousasi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hearts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mousasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mousasi is trying to stall.
Hearts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mousasi after a bit of a struggle.
Mousasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hearts tries a body shot but Mousasi blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts has a couple of punches blocked by Mousasi.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Mousasi controls the action.
Hearts tries to throw a body punch but Mousasi avoids it by throwing Hearts back against the cage.
A J Hearts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mousasi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hearts.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A J Hearts.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hearts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hearts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mousasi.
Hearts controlling the action here for a moment.
Mousasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearts.
Mousasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi lands a shoulder strike.
Mousasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
Mousasi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mousasi.
Mousasi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hearts tries for a takedown but Mousasi manages to get underhooks.
Hearts looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mousasi.
Hearts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mousasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearts.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hearts throws a punch but it's blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearts working aggressively here.
Mousasi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi stalling in the clinch but Hearts improves position.
Hearts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hearts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mousasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hearts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearts lands with a left to the head.
Mousasi working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Hearts fails to land.
Hearts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mousasi prevents it.
Mousasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearts is trying to stall.
Mousasi working aggressively here.
Mousasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mousasi working aggressively here.
Hearts blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mousasi throws a shot from downtown. Hearts moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Mousasi.
Hearts misses with an uppercut
and Mousasi counters with a nice body kick.
Hearts's corner calls for a 1-2. Hearts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Mousasi.
Mousasi looks to land a body kick but Hearts moved away.
Hearts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mousasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hearts looks to land a right hand but Mousasi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Hearts.
Mousasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hearts moves out of range as Mousasi strikes.
Hearts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi feints and then cracks Hearts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hearts down.
Hearts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousasi tries to avoid it but Hearts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousasi to the ground. Mousasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hearts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mousasi manages to avoid it.
Hearts misses with the body kick
and Mousasi counters with a takedown into side control.
Mousasi wants to control but Hearts is keeping him busy.
Mousasi is really struggling to control Hearts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hearts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Hearts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mousasi trying to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Mousasi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hearts because Mousasi loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mousasi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hearts is holding on tight.
Mousasi is working hard here to advance position.
Mousasi throwing strikes here but Hearts is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hearts can't escape the position.
Mousasi looking to ground and pound but Hearts is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mousasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Mousasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hearts holds of for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi had his way with A J Hearts in that round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
That's time! Mousasi'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!
Hearts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mousasi is staying active underneath Hearts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mousasi tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts wants to pass to mount but Mousasi is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousasi controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mousasi defending well though.
Mousasi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hearts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hearts throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Hearts misses its intended target.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut. Hearts saw that one coming.
Mousasi moves away from the strike by Hearts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hearts.
Hearts misses the jab.
Hearts throws the left hand but Mousasi avoids the punch easily.
Hearts thows a leg kick but Mousasi checks it
and Mousasi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mousasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hearts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mousasi prevents Hearts from improving his position.
Mousasi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hearts defending well though.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura but Hearts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mousasi to get the leverage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hearts tests Mousasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Hearts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hearts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mousasi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hearts tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mousasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mousasi looks to land a left hand but Hearts moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hearts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts is looking to clinch but Mousasi is avoiding it.
Hearts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mousasi avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to A J Hearts.
I think Hearts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... A J Hearts!
A victorious A J Hearts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Gegard Mousasi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well played'.
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