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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Silver!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nog tries for a takedown but Silver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silver wants it to stay on the feet.
Nog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silver can pounce on him.
We've been hearing reports that Nog has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Nog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nog takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Junior Nog has been cut.
Nog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silver tries to avoid it but Nog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silver to the ground. Silver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nog looks for a takedown but Silver sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silver.
Nog feints and as Silver raises his hands in defense, Nog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nog trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nog is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silver is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silver has escaped and now he's on top!
Nog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nog has his foot on Silver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silver works his way back into a safe position though.
Nog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nog is looking for a triangle but Silver pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silver has managed to get both his arms back between Nog's legs - danger averted.
Nog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nog is looking for a triangle but Silver pushes his legs off easily.
Silver wants to control from the top but Nog keeps moving.
Nog is looking for a triangle but Silver pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog looking to control.
Silver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silver defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.
Silver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver wants to pass the guard but Nog is keeping the position.
Nog has his feet on Silver's thighs here. He's pushed Silver off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silver screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Nog!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Bishop Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shraf comes to the cage accompanied by O.C. - time's up . Bishop Jr has chosen The Desolation of Smaug as his entrance music. Jamezdin Shraf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamezdin Shraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bishop Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shraf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shraf has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bishop Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shraf has tightened it up now! Bishop Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamezdin Shraf!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamezdin Shraf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Sonny Bishop Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'The better man won tonight'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has chosen Duran Duran - The wild boys as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Condit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Condit rushes Filipovic and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Condit has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Condit keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Condit.
Condit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Condit lands a big right hand that sends Filipovic crashing to the mat! Condit stays standing though and waves Filipovic back to his feet!
Filipovic is rocked!
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Condit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Filipovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Condit finish him?
Condit has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic tries to circle away but Condit has him pinned against the cage.
Condit prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Condit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Condit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Condit fakes the body blow, causing Filipovic to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Filipovic goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Condit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thors Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Give Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thors Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmann throws a low kick, looking for Hammer's leg but Hammer calmly moves out of range.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bergmann has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bergmann wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Bergmann keeps moving.
Bergmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Bergmann keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Bergmann pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergmann wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergmann.
Bergmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Bergmann is now in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Bergmann from controlling successfully.
Bergmann looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bergmann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bergmann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bergmann!
Bergmann is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammer gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Bergmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bergmann trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Bergmann is controlling the pace.
Hammer trying to hold on to Bergmann's head to control him but Bergmann postures up.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bergmann throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergmann wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bergmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Onkel Bergmann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bergmann's half guard.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Bergmann dodges it nicely.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thors Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bergmann is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergmann avoid being mounted?
Bergmann is controlling Hammer's trapped leg to prevent Hammer from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bergmann wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bergmann trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Bergmann is controlling well.
Hammer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bergmann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bergmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergmann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Bergmann postures up and lands a big shot to Hammer's brow.
Bergmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Bergmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Bergmann preventing the sweep.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer shoots in but Bergmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Bergmann tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bergmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick.
Bergmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bergmann misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bergmann keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Bergmann is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergmann working a defensive guard here.
Hammer is fighting to break Bergmann's control of his arms but Bergmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Bergmann.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Bergmann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bergmann is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bergmann is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergmann wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Bergmann working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Onkel Bergmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bergmann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bergmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bergmann is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bergmann stalling.
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Bergmann has control of the leg.
Hammer wants to control but Bergmann is keeping busy.
Bergmann trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it.
Hammer is staying active underneath Bergmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bergmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard but Bergmann has mounted him!
Bergmann with good strikes from the mount here!
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
Hammer taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bergmann working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bergmann landing strikes from the mount.
Bergmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Bergmann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hammer looks a forlorn figure.
Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bergmann raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann looking to finish Hammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hammer!
Bergmann controlling the pace for now.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Bergmann's attempts to control the action.
Bergmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer tries to hold on but Bergmann postures up.
Bergmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Bergmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Bergmann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bergmann landing punches.
BOOM! Bergmann connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bergmann prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Bergmann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bergmann with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergmann has hold of Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onkel Bergmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergmann 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onkel Bergmann!
Onkel Bergmann was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojiro Yamanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista comes to the cage accompanied by wrecking ball. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jojiro Yamanaka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista throws a right and a left that Yamanaka avoids nicely.
Yamanaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batista tries a low kick but Yamanaka avoids it.
Yamanaka blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batista throws a body punch but Yamanaka moves out of range.
Batista misses with a low kick.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Yamanaka misses with a straight right.
Batista looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamanaka checks a leg kick.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Yamanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dave Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista misses with a body kick.
Yamanaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batista throws a head kick that Yamanaka semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamanaka scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Yamanaka. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamanaka checks a leg kick.
Yamanaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Yamanaka moves out of range easily.
Batista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batista throws a head kick but Yamanaka moves out of range.
Yamanaka misses the shot to the body.
Yamanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batista.
Batista throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamanaka misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batista.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamanaka.
Batista tries to score with a low kick but Yamanaka moves his leg out of the way.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Yamanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista throws a head kick but Yamanaka moves out of range.
Batista lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Batista chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamanaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Batista throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Batista thows a leg kick but Yamanaka checks it
and Yamanaka counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamanaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Batista. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamanaka slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
Batista misses with a low kick as Yamanaka jumps back.
Yamanaka lunges at Batista with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batista's hand.
Batista lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Batista throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batista catches Yamanaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batista throws a hook but Yamanaka blocks it.
Batista throws a head kick but Yamanaka moves out of range.
Dave Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batista throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Batista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamanaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batista tries a head kick but it misses.
Batista thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Batista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batista throws a right hand that Yamanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamanaka also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Yamanaka. Beautiful body shot.
Batista throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamanaka lands a nice hook to Batista's body. Batista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamanaka throws a combination. Batista tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yamanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batista dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Batista misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Batista. Those never looked like landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yamanaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Batista has got the better of the exchanges.
Yamanaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Batista is just out of range.
Batista throws a right hand that Yamanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamanaka also avoids with ease.
Yamanaka dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista pushes Yamanaka away with a front kick.
Yamanaka avoids the head kick by Batista.
Yamanaka avoids the head kick by Batista.
Batista looks to land a body kick but Yamanaka moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamanaka blocks a jab.
Batista chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamanaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Batista misses with a head kick.
Batista throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamanaka throws a right and a left that Batista avoids nicely.
Yamanaka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Batista throws a series of punches but Yamanaka moves out of range.
Yamanaka lands with a shot to the body.
Batista tries to bum rush Yamanaka with a series of wild strikes but Yamanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batista throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamanaka avoids the head kick by Batista.
Nice defenses there by Yamanaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yamanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yamanaka misses with a few strikes there.
Yamanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batista can pounce on him.
Dave Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamanaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batista swivels and escapes.
Batista looks for the body kick but Yamanaka saw that one coming.
Yamanaka throws a hook but Batista avoids it easily.
Yamanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batista stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamanaka throws a body punch but Batista moves out of range.
Batista with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Batista is just out of range.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista scores with a leg kick.
Batista looks for the body kick but Yamanaka saw that one coming.
Batista throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamanaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batista.
Batista jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batista throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Batista misses.
Batista thumps Yamanaka with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamanaka moves out of range of the body kick from Batista.
Batista moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dave Batista is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamanaka as he connects with a hook.
Batista throws a series of punches but Yamanaka moves out of range.
Batista is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamanaka can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batista swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Yamanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamanaka lands a body shot.
A low kick from Batista misses
and Yamanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batista is rocked!
Batista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oh Batista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batista switches off momentarily and Yamanaka cracks him with a monster right hand! Batista topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Yamanaka dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Yamanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jojiro Yamanaka!
Jojiro Yamanaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Dave Batista stepped up to the mic, saying 'suck it'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Ping Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by The Irish Fighting Song. Kim Jong Ping Pong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cavan Cartwright's chin.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Jong Ping Pong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Ping Pong.
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ping Pong to keep the fight standing.
Ping Pong slows down the pace here.
Ping Pong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ping Pong's elbow.
Ping Pong misses with the head strike.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Ping Pong backwards.
Ping Pong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ping Pong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ping Pong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cartwright up against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Ping Pong won't allow it.
Ping Pong struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Cartwright has Ping Pong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ping Pong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cavan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ping Pong swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping Pong lands with a light punch inside.
Ping Pong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Ping Pong.
Ping Pong can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ping Pong.
A head punch on the inside from Ping Pong fails to land.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Ping Pong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Ping Pong.
Ping Pong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ping Pong cracks Cartwright with a nice body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Cartwright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ping Pong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ping Pong swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ping Pong gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Ping Pong is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ping Pong.
Ping Pong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Ping Pong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ping Pong effectively controlling the action here.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ping Pong stalling.
Ping Pong avoids the elbow strike from Cartwright, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ping Pong misses with the head strike.
Ping Pong stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ping Pong misses with some punches.
Ping Pong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ping Pong as Cartwright tries to tie him up.
A short left from Ping Pong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright has Ping Pong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ping Pong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ping Pong lands with a right to the head.
Cartwright tries to stall but Ping Pong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cartwright throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ping Pong misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright can't find room to land a body shot as Ping Pong controls the action.
Ping Pong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright digs a right hand underneath Ping Pong's ribcage. Ping Pong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ping Pong tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Ping Pong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Ping Pong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Ping Pong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ping Pong lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ping Pong has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Ping Pong has had enough of the clinch but Cartwright keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ping Pong as Cartwright tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Cartwright.
Ping Pong tries to break free but Cartwright pushes him back against the cage.
Ping Pong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartwright misses with an elbow over the top.
Ping Pong lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ping Pong lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ping Pong on the inside.
Ping Pong blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
Ping Pong lands an uppercut.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Ping Pong blocks the elbow strike.
Ping Pong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Ping Pong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ping Pong, right into the meat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ping Pong works the jab nicely.
Cartwright darts in trying to clinch
and Ping Pong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ping Pong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ping Pong throws a solid leg kick but Cartwright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ping Pong.
Cartwright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ping Pong to counter with a crisp jab.
Cavan Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ping Pong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Ping Pong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ping Pong as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Ping Pong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping Pong connects with a body shot.
Ping Pong looks to land a combination but Cartwright avoids it well.
Cartwright looks to clinch
and Ping Pong counters with a leg kick.
Ping Pong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ping Pong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ping Pong circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Ping Pong counter with a right hand.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ping Pong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Ping Pong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cartwright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ping Pong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ping Pong scoring well with a low kick there.
Kim Jong Ping Pong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping Pong throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ping Pong. That's going to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright checks a low kick from Ping Pong.
Kim Jong Ping Pong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ping Pong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ping Pong pinned against the cage. Ping Pong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cartwright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartwright walks into a left hand.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Ping Pong misses.
Ping Pong slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cavan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ping Pong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Ping Pong throws the kick towards the body but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ping Pong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ping Pong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.
Ping Pong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ping Pong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Ping Pong lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Ping Pong as Cartwright shoots in.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Ping Pong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ping Pong throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ping Pong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Ping Pong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ping Pong continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ping Pong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Ping Pong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ping Pong.
Cartwright is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ping Pong stalls.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Ping Pong.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ping Pong.
Ping Pong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ping Pong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ping Pong drops Cartwright onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cartwright is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ping Pong creates a bit of distance for himself, with Cartwright pressed up against the cage and cracks Cartwright with a massive uppercut! Cartwright goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Ping Pong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Jong Ping Pong!
In defeat, Cavan Cartwright stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my best. I will find a way to do better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinchy McClinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Kamarad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamarad has chosen no easy way out as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinchy McClinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drago Kamarad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamarad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McClinch throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamarad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McClinch throws an overhand right that lands on Kamarad's shoulder, as Kamarad tries to avoid the shot.
Kamarad misses with a looping left.
Kamarad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClinch manages to avoid it.
McClinch misses the jab.
Good shot there by McClinch.
Kamarad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McClinch on the side of the head.
McClinch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by McClinch.
McClinch looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamarad is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kamarad. Those never looked like landing.
McClinch misses with a hook.
Kamarad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClinch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamarad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Kamarad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kamarad.
McClinch looks to land a right hand but Kamarad moved out of range.
McClinch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McClinch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClinch misses with a body shot.
Kamarad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamarad misses with a body shot.
McClinch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McClinch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamarad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McClinch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McClinch lands with an overhand left.
Kamarad misses with a two punch combination.
Kamarad throws a hook to the side of McClinch's head but McClinch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamarad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McClinch back to the cage. Kamarad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClinch misses with a body shot
and Kamarad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamarad walks into a left hand.
McClinch throws a right hand that misses
and Kamarad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McClinch looks to land a left hand but Kamarad moved out of range nicely.
Kamarad misses with an uppercut. McClinch saw that one coming.
McClinch moves away from the strike by Kamarad.
Kamarad slips a straight right by McClinch.
McClinch throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kamarad to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kamarad. Those never looked like landing.
McClinch lands a lovely overhand right.
McClinch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClinch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClinch pushes Kamarad up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamarad is trying to break free.
Kamarad wants to get back to striking at distance but McClinch won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McClinch obliges.
Kamarad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClinch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamarad is trying to break the clinch but McClinch is controlling him.
McClinch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamarad managing to block the knees to the body from McClinch.
Kamarad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McClinch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamarad manages to avoid it.
McClinch moves out of range of the strikes.
Clinchy McClinch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - McClinch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Kamarad finds it's target.
McClinch misses with a looping right.
Kamarad slips a jab from McClinch.
A swing and a miss from McClinch.
McClinch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamarad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamarad throws a right and a left that McClinch avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamarad punishes McClinch's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamarad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McClinch was covering up waiting for the punch and Kamarad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamarad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamarad wants to pass the guard but McClinch is keeping the position.
McClinch is trying to control the position but Kamarad postures up.
Kamarad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kamarad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McClinch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McClinch misses the shot to the body.
Drago Kamarad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Kamarad.
Kamarad looks to land a combination but McClinch avoids it well.
Kamarad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamarad misses with a double jab.
McClinch is looking to clinch but Kamarad is avoiding it.
McClinch misses with a body shot.
McClinch has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamarad is trying to force a seperation but McClinch has the dominant position.
McClinch lands with a light punch inside.
McClinch misses with a punch on the inside.
McClinch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamarad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamarad has had enough of the clinch but McClinch keeps him there for the moment.
McClinch lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamarad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McClinch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamarad.
Kamarad misses the jab.
A punch combination from Kamarad misses.
Kamarad throws a hook but McClinch avoids it easily.
Kamarad has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kamarad throws a good cross that connects.
McClinch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamarad digs a good body shot into McClinch's ribs.
McClinch takes a swing at Kamarad's ribcage but misses.
McClinch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McClinch takes a swing at Kamarad's ribcage but misses.
Kamarad throws a body punch but McClinch moves out of range.
Kamarad misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamarad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamarad throws a nice looking combination but McClinch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClinch swings for the body but Kamarad moves out of range.
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!
Kamarad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClinch manages to avoid it.
Kamarad digs a good body shot into McClinch's ribs.
McClinch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamarad.
McClinch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamarad.
McClinch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamarads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamarad just misses with a punch to the body.
McClinch catches Kamarad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamarad throws a jab when McClinch was well out of range.
Kamarad misses with a series of wild punches.
McClinch cracks Kamarad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClinch avoids the body shot from Kamarad.
McClinch throws a hook to the side of Kamarad's head but Kamarad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamarad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClinch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Kamarad catches McClinch right on the button with a cross.
McClinch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McClinch throws a hook but Kamarad avoids it easily.
Kamarad jabs McClinch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McClinch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamarad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McClinch looks to land a left hand but Kamarad moved out of range nicely.
Kamarad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClinch.
Kamarad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClinch moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamarad slips under a jab from McClinch.
McClinch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClinch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamarad.
A jab lands there for McClinch.
Kamarad misses with a takedown attempt - McClinch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamarad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamarad misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kamarad misses.
Kamarad takes a swing at McClinch's ribcage but misses.
McClinch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamarad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClinch looks to throw the jab but Kamarad is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kamarad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McClinch throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kamarad or perhaps it was just good defense by McClinch, which made it look bad.
McClinch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamarad.
Kamarad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McClinch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McClinch.
Kamarad working hard to break the clinch.
McClinch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamarad tries to circle away but McClinch has him pinned against the cage.
Kamarad is trying to force a seperation but McClinch has the dominant position.
McClinch lands with a left to the head.
McClinch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamarad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McClinch tries a knee to the head but Kamarad blocks it.
Kamarad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClinch lands a good knee to the midsection. Kamarad won't want to take too many of those.
Clinchy McClinch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McClinch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McClinch landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamarad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kamarad working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from McClinch.
McClinch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamarad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McClinch landing knees to the body.
Kamarad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kamarad takes a knee right on the jaw!
McClinch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClinch looking to throw knees to the head but Kamarad is blocking nicely.
McClinch missing with knees to the body.
McClinch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McClinch lands a nice knee to the body.
McClinch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamarad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McClinch has him pressed against the cage.
McClinch with a knee to the head.
McClinch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kamarad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClinch lands a knee to the head.
McClinch controlling the action here for a moment.
McClinch tries a knee to the head but Kamarad blocks it.
Kamarad wants to break the clinch but can't.
McClinch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamarad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McClinch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamarad.
Kamarad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McClinch defending well as Kamarad loads up on a big left hand.
McClinch tries to move into range but Kamarad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamarad moves out of range of the strikes.
McClinch connects with a jab.
Kamarad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Kamarad does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClinch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClinch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClinch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamarad.
McClinch is looking to clinch but Kamarad is avoiding it.
McClinch misses with an uppercut.
Drago Kamarad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Kamarad misses its intended target.
McClinch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamarad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamarad cracks a nice hook into McClinch's ribs.
Kamarad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McClinch.
McClinch misses with a hook. Kamarad ducked under it nicely.
Kamarad misses with a hook
and McClinch counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClinch throws the left hand but Kamarad avoids the punch easily.
McClinch misses with a hook. Kamarad ducked under it nicely.
McClinch misses with an uppercut. Kamarad saw that one coming.
Kamarad throws a body shot but no joy.
McClinch misses the shot to the body.
McClinch connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamarad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McClinch.
A big left from McClinch misses.
Drago Kamarad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClinch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClinch slips a jab and a cross from Kamarad.
Kamarad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clinchy McClinch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamarad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinchy McClinch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamarad 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kamarad!
Drago Kamarad took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'what i touch, i destroy.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Starius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Blackburn and Bert Starius. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Starius!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starius works Blackburn's body with a nice hook.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackburn moves in looking to clinch but Starius pushes him off.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Starius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starius lands a jab.
It looks like Charles Blackburn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starius throws out a powerful jab.
Starius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
Starius misses with a punch to the body.
Starius taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Starius's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Starius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Starius throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn is struggling to control the position.
Starius lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starius stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Starius blocks it.
Blackburn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Starius up against the cage.
Starius looking to slow down the pace here.
Blackburn trying to stall but Starius improves his position.
Starius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Starius blocks it.
Starius is pressed up against the cage. Blackburn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starius down to the mat. Starius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Starius connects with a single shot there.
Bert Starius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Starius avoids the punch easily.
Starius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Blackburn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blackburn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Starius is avoiding damage well.
Blackburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starius keeps working.
Starius dodges the ground and pound from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Starius tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blackburn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Blackburn lands a big shot there that rocks Starius but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starius holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blackburn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blackburn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starius is looking to escape.
Starius has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Blackburn controlling from mount.
Blackburn with a couple of short strikes.
Blackburn landing shots from mount.
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 Charles Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Blackburn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blackburn goes for a double leg but Starius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Starius continues to drive forward.
Starius swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Starius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn works on Starius's body with a couple of short punches.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starius's elbow.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starius's elbow.
Starius looking to slow down the pace here.
Starius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blackburn tries for a takedown but Starius manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starius tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Starius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Starius.
Starius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn digs a right hand into Starius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Starius's gas tank.
Starius is breathing heavily.
Starius is pressed up against the cage. Blackburn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starius down to the mat. Starius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blackburn rushes Starius and presses him up against the cage.
Blackburn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blackburn is working for takedown but Starius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Starius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starius throws a head punch that misses.
Starius blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Starius fails to land.
Starius misses with a punch on the inside.
Starius tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Starius back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starius misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starius is defending well.
Blackburn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Starius taking a breather.
Starius stops a takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blackburn tries to work over Starius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Starius.
A short right from Starius on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blackburn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Starius blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Starius.
Starius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackburn is keeping busy.
Blackburn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starius keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Starius keeps moving.
Blackburn forces his way into half guard.
Blackburn wants to take a breather but Starius is having none of it.
Blackburn is looking to pass Starius's guard but actually Starius recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Starius is keeping the position.
Blackburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackburn passes Starius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Charles Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn trying to mount his opponent but Starius defends it.
Blackburn is keen to just control but Starius is a slippery customer.
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 Charles Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Blackburn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blackburn gets the takedown into side control.
Blackburn wants to control but Starius is keeping him busy.
Blackburn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blackburn is looking to take a break and control but Starius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Starius to see if he's OK.
Starius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blackburn landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Blackburn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Starius is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Starius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blackburn tries to roll over but Starius keeps him under control.
Blackburn trying to control but Starius postures up.
Blackburn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Charles Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackburn has Starius pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blackburn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blackburn is looking to take a break and control but Starius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackburn is really struggling to control Starius but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Blackburn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackburn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starius for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackburn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Blackburn!
Charles Blackburn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruphus Duphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruphus Duphus 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruphus Duphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Duphus.
Xezeron avoids a kick to the body.
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick.
Duphus throws a leg kick
and Xezeron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ruphus Duphus has been cut.
Duphus misses with a leg kick.
Duphus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xezeron on the side of the head.
Duphus misses the body punch
and Xezeron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duphus just misses with a punch to the body.
Duphus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duphus scores with a nice strike.
Duphus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xezeron.
Xezeron blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Xezeron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duphus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duphus looks to throw the jab but Xezeron is out of range.
Xezeron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duphus lands a leg kick that knocks Xezeron off balance momentarily.
Duphus slips a jab and a cross from Xezeron.
Ruphus Duphus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duphus slips a jab from Xezeron.
Duphus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xezeron.
Duphus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xezeron looks to score with a jab to the body but Duphus is just out of range.
A jab from Xezeron misses.
Duphus throws a body shot but no joy.
Duphus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xezeron cracks Duphus with an open hand slap.
Duphus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xezeron takes a swing at Duphus's ribcage but misses.
Duphus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duphus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xezeron checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron swings for the body but Duphus moves out of range.
Duphus throws a wild body kick that Xezeron sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick from Duphus.
Xezeron just misses with a punch to the body.
Xezeron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duphus was well out of range. Poor timing from Xezeron.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xezeron. Duphus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duphus misses with a hook. Xezeron ducked under it nicely.
Duphus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xezeron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xezeron scores with the left hand. Duphus knows he should have avoided that one.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Duphus moves out of range easily.
Duphus throws a hook but Xezeron blocks it.
Xezeron ducks right into an uppercut from Duphus.
Xezeron throws a lazy right hand but Duphus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duphus with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Duphus misses.
A leg kick checked by Xezeron.
Xezeron connects with a crisp jab.
Xezeron connects with a nice looking jab.
Xezeron misses with a jab to the body
and Duphus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xezeron!
Xezeron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xezeron is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duphus connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Duphus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Duphus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Xezeron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duphus is looking to take a break and control but Xezeron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron sneaks back into half guard.
Xezeron trying to get back to full guard but Duphus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duphus with a couple of short strikes.
Duphus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Duphus 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.
Xezeron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Duphus landing strikes from the mount and Xezeron is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruphus Duphus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruphus Duphus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xezeron gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Duphus gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Xezeron is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruphus Duphus!
Ruphus Duphus got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Cain!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Grey saw that one coming.
Grey connects with a leg kick. Cain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cain misses with a hook. Grey ducked under it nicely.
Grey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cain throws a jab when Grey was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Grey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Grey closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cain fails to land.
Grey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cain avoids a wild elbow strike from Grey.
Cain goes for a takedown attempt but Grey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cain lands a two punch combo.
Grey motions for Cain to come forward. Grey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grey scrambles back to his feet.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Grey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Cain scores with a sloppy right hand. Grey should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Cain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cain throws a series of punches but Grey avoids them all with ease.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
Grey slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Cain throws a jab but it's blocked by Grey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cain.
Cain connects with a jab.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Grey forces Cain back against the cage and clinches.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jim Cain has been cut.
Cain wants to get back to striking at distance but Grey won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Grey.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
Grey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Grey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grey prevents a body shot from Cain.
Grey misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cain's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain blocks an elbow strike.
Cain avoids the elbow strike from Grey, against the cage.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cain struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
Cain takes an elbow to the temple.
Cain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Grey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grey stalling in the clinch.
Grey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grey effectively controlling the action here.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cain's brow.
Cain tries to break free but Grey pushes him back against the cage.
Cain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grey.
Cain misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Cain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grey rushes Cain and presses him up against the cage.
Cain blocks an elbow strike.
Cain looking to stall.
Grey lands an elbow just above Cain 's eye.
Grey misses with an elbow over the top.
Cain breaks the clinch.
Grey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cain lands a nice shot that snaps Grey's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cain checks a leg kick.
Cain throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cain finds it's way round the side to connect with Grey's head.
Nice body punch from Cain.
Grey is looking to clinch.
Jim Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grey slips a jab from Cain.
Grey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cain is able to avoid easily.
Cain misses with the combination.
Grey motions for Cain to come forward. Grey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cain throws a lazy uppercut
and Grey counters by moving into the clinch.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grey is trying to maintain a safe position but Cain gets an underhook and turns Grey into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
Grey misses with an elbow strike.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grey misses with an elbow over the top.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain working hard to break the clinch.
Cain blocks an elbow strike.
Cain tries to stall but Grey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Grey.
Grey is trying to maintain a safe position but Cain gets an underhook and turns Grey into the cage.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Earl Grey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Cain shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain takes an elbow to the temple.
Cain blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cain misses with some punches.
Cain blocks an elbow strike.
Cain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
Cain lands a right hook to the body.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grey tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grey slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grey gets a clinch.
Come on Grey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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!
Cain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cain has a couple of punches blocked by Grey.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Cain shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Cain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Cain's cut.
That's time! Grey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain scores with the left hand. Grey knows he should have avoided that one.
Jim Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Cain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cain working aggressively here.
Cain breaks from the clinch.
Grey tries to clinch up but Cain circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on Grey's shoulder, as Grey tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cain, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey prevents a body shot from Cain.
Cain breaks from the clinch.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Grey throws a chopping leg kick but Cain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cain throws a hook but Grey blocks it.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Cain.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Grey saw that one coming.
Grey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cain moves out of range of the body kick.
Grey tries to clinch up.
Earl Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grey.
Grey moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cain.
Grey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Grey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cain avoids a wild elbow strike from Grey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain blocks the elbow strike.
Grey lands an elbow that stopped Cain in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cain's brow.
Grey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cain avoids a wild elbow strike from Grey.
Cain misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cain as Grey tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grey lands a damaging elbow.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Grey pushes off an throws an elbow but Cain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cain working hard to break the clinch.
Grey lands a damaging elbow.
Jim Cain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cain dodges an elbow strike from Grey.
Cain avoids the elbow strike from Grey, against the cage.
Cain blocks an elbow strike from Grey.
Grey lands a nice elbow.
Cain has had enough of the clinch but Grey keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grey throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grey throws an elbow but misses.
Grey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Cain shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grey throws an elbow but misses.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cain's brow.
Grey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cain takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cain's brow.
Cain blocks the elbow strike.
Cain breaks the clinch.
Donk. Cain catches Grey right on the button with a cross.
Cain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grey misses with a low kick.
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 Earl Grey.
I think Cain 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jim Cain!
Jim Cain took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Earl Grey was interviewed post fight and said 'I got cheated! I got cheated and you know it!'.
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