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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yura Noobert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by skrillyx. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yura Noobert!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noobert.
Noobert with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Yura Noobert has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller works over Noobert's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noobert with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Noobert's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Yura Noobert's cut even more.
Miller looking to score a takedown here. Noobert is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Noobert's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noobert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noobert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Noobert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noobert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noobert working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Noobert's brow.
Noobert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Noobert is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller wants to control from the top but Noobert keeps moving.
Noobert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Noobert keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noobert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Noobert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noobert is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Noobert keeps moving.
Noobert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miller uses it to pass to side control.
Miller trying to control the action but Noobert is working from the bottom.
Noobert tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller wants to control but Noobert is keeping him busy.
Noobert tries to improve position but can't.
Miller controls the position.
Miller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Noobert!
Noobert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller controlling from mount.
Noobert gets back to half guard.
Miller is taking a breather. Noobert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Noobert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller wants to control but Noobert is keeping him busy.
Noobert is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yura Noobert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller 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.
Noobert is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller trying to control but Noobert is working from the bottom.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noobert keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noobert can do to turn this around?
Noobert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noobert is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller is staying tight to Noobert's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Noobert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noobert tries to improve position but can't.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noobert keeps working.
Noobert is looking for a sweep.
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.
Noobert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
Noobert is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Miller is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yura Noobert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattia Nicoletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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178 lbs
26 - 35 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mattia Nicoletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Neck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nicoletti won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nicoletti is trying to control Neck's posture but Neck avoids it.
Neck trying to control the position but Nicoletti is working away.
Neck is chipping away with strikes.
Nicoletti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicoletti sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicoletti has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Neck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck prevents Nicoletti from improving his position.
Nicoletti is refusing to be controlled, as Neck sits in half guard.
Nicoletti is looking for a sweep. Neck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletti wants to control but Neck is keeping busy.
Neck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nicoletti tries to roll over but Neck keeps him under control.
Neck slips a nice elbow through Nicoletti's hands, connecting with Nicoletti's forehead.
Neck prevents Nicoletti from improving his position.
Nicoletti is trying to control but can't.
Neck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck is thwarting Nicoletti's attempts to control the position.
Nicoletti wants to get back to full guard.
Nicoletti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neck won't allow Nicoletti to sweep him here.
Nicoletti has momentary wrist control but Neck slips an elbow through the middle.
Neck is working Nicoletti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nicoletti looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicoletti, not yet.
Nicoletti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neck landing with the ground and pound.
Neck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicoletti looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicoletti, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nicoletti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neck has managed to get both his arms back between Nicoletti's legs - danger averted.
Neck with a nice head shot there.
Neck postures up in Nicoletti's guard and throws a big left but Nicoletti blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicoletti is on top in guard.
Neck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nicoletti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nicoletti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neck thows a huge punch but Nicoletti dodges it nicely.
Nicoletti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Neck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicoletti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neck pushes down on Nicoletti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nicoletti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neck.
Nicoletti trying to hold on to Neck's head to control him but Neck postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicoletti is defending against the submission attempts here by Neck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neck.
A jab from Nicoletti misses.
Neck looks for a takedown but Nicoletti sprawls well.
Nicoletti clinches.
Nicoletti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Neck jumps guard but Nicoletti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mattia Nicoletti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Neck gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nicoletti is trying to get back to full guard.
Neck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicoletti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neck is working for a kimura but Nicoletti is defending it quite comfortably.
Neck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletti wants to control but Neck is keeping busy.
Nicoletti tries to get to full guard but Neck has control of the leg.
Neck winds up and cracks Nicoletti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nicoletti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neck is thwarting Nicoletti's attempts to control the position.
Neck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicoletti defending well though.
Nicoletti is looking to improve his position.
Neck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti is pressing down on Neck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nicoletti keeping moving, preventing Neck from controlling successfully.
Neck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nicoletti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nicoletti wants to control but Neck is keeping busy.
Neck wants to free his trapped foot but Nicoletti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nicoletti tries to roll over but Neck keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti is trying to maintain the position but Neck is very close to passing his half guard.
Nicoletti is looking to improve his position.
Neck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nicoletti wants to get back to full guard but Neck has mounted him!
Neck landing shots from mount.
Nicoletti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neck is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nicoletti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Neck. That one must have hurt.
Nicoletti tries to clinch but Neck is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti throws a low kick but Neck moves out of range easily.
Nicoletti closes the distance and clinches.
Neck is pushing Nicoletti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Neck is working for takedown but Nicoletti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Neck is trying to drag Nicoletti to the mat but Nicoletti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nicoletti tries to land knees in the clinch but Neck avoids the damage to the body.
Neck managing to block the knees to the body from Nicoletti.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nicoletti.
Nicoletti throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neck working Nicoletti over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neck blocks an elbow strike from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicoletti tries to stall but Neck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Neck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicoletti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Neck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nicoletti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neck is in Nicoletti's guard.
Neck throwing strikes but missing.
Neck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neck drops back looking for a leg! Nicoletti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicoletti manages to kick Neck off! Neck jumps back into Nicoletti's guard.
Neck preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck working some strikes from top position.
Nicoletti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Neck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pencil Neck has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nicoletti off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mattia Nicoletti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Nicoletti blocks the low kick.
Neck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicoletti defends it nicely.
Neck pushes Nicoletti up against the cage in a clinch.
Neck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicoletti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mattia Nicoletti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
Nicoletti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Neck working hard to break the clinch.
Neck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neck gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neck prevents Nicoletti from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicoletti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nicoletti trying to control but Neck postures up.
Neck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nicoletti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neck.
Nicoletti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicoletti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicoletti is looking to improve his position.
Pencil Neck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neck is taking a breather. Nicoletti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nicoletti is trying to maintain the position but Neck is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neck prevents Nicoletti from improving his position.
Nicoletti trying to control here.
Neck trying to control from half guard but Nicoletti is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Neck in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicoletti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neck tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nicoletti lands with a shot to the body.
Nicoletti looks to throw the jab but Neck is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicoletti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Neck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mattia Nicoletti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicoletti misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pencil Neck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pencil Neck!
Our winner, Pencil Neck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27 - 46 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg slaps away a takedown attempt from Nazario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schwarzeneg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazario closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schwarzeneg's guard.
Schwarzeneg working a defensive guard here.
Nazario drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schwarzeneg dives on top into guard.
Schwarzeneg throwing strikes but missing.
Nazario looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schwarzeneg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nazario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarzeneg has managed to get both his arms back between Nazario's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg forces his way into half guard.
Schwarzeneg winds up and cracks Nazario with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nazario 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.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazario is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take a break and control but Nazario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nazario controls his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schwarzeneg connects with a nice short shot to Nazario's temple.
Nazario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the pace.
Nazario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nazario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazario will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schwarzeneg darts in and clinches Nazario up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nazario uses from the top position.
Nazario won't allow Schwarzeneg to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position but Nazario postures up.
Nazario won't allow Schwarzeneg to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg is adopting a defensive guard.
Nazario postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwarzeneg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nazario, into his guard.
Schwarzeneg advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Schwarzeneg there.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Nazario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwarzeneg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schwarzeneg lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Schwarzeneg'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.
Nazario taking some punishment here, with Schwarzeneg in his half guard.
Nazario tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazario taking some punishment here, with Schwarzeneg in his half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass to mount but Nazario is defending the position.
Nazario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nazario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nazario has hold of Schwarzeneg's hands but Schwarzeneg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzeneg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schwarzeneg looking to score a takedown here. Nazario is defending well but Schwarzeneg drives through and ends up in Nazario's guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzeneg distracts Nazario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazario has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwarzeneg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nazario keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.
Schwarzeneg throwing strikes but missing.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nazario working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schwarzeneg has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg prevents Nazario from improving his position.
Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nazario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwarzeneg gets the takedown into side control.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Nazario is working from the bottom.
Nazario tries to improve position but can't.
Nazario manages to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to work for an arm triangle but Nazario is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schwarzeneg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nazario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg moves nicely into side control.
Nazario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwarzeneg is chipping away with strikes.
Roger Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwarzeneg stands up.
Nazario fails to land the takedown.
Nazario will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roger Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Nazario.
Nazario is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwarzeneg tries to avoid it but Nazario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwarzeneg to the ground. Schwarzeneg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwarzeneg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nazario is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazario is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg trying to control from half guard but Nazario is working away.
Nazario tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Schwarzeneg decides to stand and escape the position.
Schwarzeneg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nazario tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schwarzeneg is in Nazario's guard.
Schwarzeneg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazario isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schwarzeneg stacks Nazario on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Schwarzeneg!
Schwarzeneg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nazario regains half guard.
Nazario wants to sweep but Schwarzeneg has passed to side control!
Nazario is looking to reverse the position.
Schwarzeneg tries for a kimura but Nazario is defending well.
Schwarzeneg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Schwarzeneg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schwarzeneg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzeneg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schwarzeneg decides to return to a standing position.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nazario napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schwarzeneg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazario keeps working.
Nazario tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nazario tries to improve position but can't.
Schwarzeneg decides to stand back up. Schwarzeneg steps back and let's Nazario get back to his feet.
Nazario gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazario is looking for a triangle but Schwarzeneg pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of elbows.
Nazario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Nazario has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwarzeneg working some strikes from top position.
Schwarzeneg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schwarzeneg is in close to Nazario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schwarzeneg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nazario has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwarzeneg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Nazario keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nazario's guard.
Schwarzeneg is nestled in close to Nazario, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schwarzeneg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schwarzeneg slows the pace down in half guard.
Nazario actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nazario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schwarzeneg lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazario is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzeneg sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwarzeneg lands a nice short elbow.
Nazario has hold of Schwarzeneg's hands but Schwarzeneg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazario wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg is working for a kimura but Nazario is defending it quite comfortably.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Nazario has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg stands up and beckons Nazario to join him on the feet.
Schwarzeneg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazario.
Schwarzeneg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazario can do to turn this around?
Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into Nazario's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nazario keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.
Nazario has momentary wrist control but Schwarzeneg slips an elbow through the middle.
Schwarzeneg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazario working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwarzeneg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo Nazario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Schwarzeneg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwarzeneg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Schwarzeneg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schwarzeneg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Schwarzeneg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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38
220 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
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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
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eldridge misses with a head kick.
Tate misses with a takedown
and Eldridge counters with a head kick. That will keep Tate thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eldridge works Tate's body with a nice hook.
Eldridge drives through and clinches with Tate against the cage.
Tate has Eldridge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eldridge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eldridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Bobby Tate has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eldridge lands an elbow inside.
Eldridge keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eldridge lands an elbow just above Tate 's eye.
Eldridge lands an elbow just above Tate 's eye.
Eldridge told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge lands a damaging elbow.
Tate managing to block the knees to the body from Eldridge.
Tate jumps guard and drags Eldridge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eldridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eldridge is one step ahead there.
Eldridge looking to pass the guard.
Eldridge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eldridge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eldridge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eldridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tate is tightening it up a little... Eldridge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Eldridge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Eldridge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tate!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobby Tate!
Bobby Tate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. Sailor has chosen Blackalicious - It's Going Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wendell Sailor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garnett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sailor misses with an uppercut. Garnett saw that one coming.
Sailor punishes Garnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sailor needs to keep his hands up - Garnett had a free shot at his head there.
Garnett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sailor lands the left hand.
It looks like Kelvin Garnett has been cut.
Sailor lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garnett looks to land a combination but Sailor avoids it well.
Garnett throws a low kick, looking for Sailor's leg but Sailor calmly moves out of range.
Sailor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garnett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sailor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailor. Garnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Sailor blocks the low kick.
Sailor checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garnett throws a sloppy head kick and Sailor moves out of range easily.
Garnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailor was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnett.
Sailor swings for the body but Garnett moves out of range.
Sailor throws a body punch but Garnett moves out of range.
Garnett thinks about countering with a head kick.
Garnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garnett throws a quick counter head kick but Sailor was just out of range.
Garnett throws a big shot that misses.
Sailor throws a right hand that Garnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Garnett also avoids with ease.
Sailor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garnett.
Sailor lands a nice hook to Garnett's body. Garnett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sailor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garnett misses with a straight right.
Garnett swings widly with a right hand
and Sailor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Garnett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sailor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garnett rather than just go for the knockout.
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailor misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Garnett misses the target.
Garnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sailor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sailor looks to score with a jab to the body but Garnett is just out of range.
Garnett lands an overhand right.
Sailor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garnett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sailor in his tracks.
Garnett jabs at Sailor's body.
Oooooh!!! Sailor has knocked Garnett down with a huge combo! Sailor steps away and waves a wobbly Garnett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garnett is rocked!
Sailor misses with a body punch
and Garnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Garnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garnett lands with a right hand.
Garnett seems to have got his legs back now.
Garnett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sailor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sailor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garnett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett cracks Sailor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sailor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garnett throws a head kick that misses.
Sailor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garnett's head.
Sailor misses with a hook.
Garnett connects with a body shot that sends Sailor's belly button to the back.
Garnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailor.
Garnett throws a right hand that Sailor ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailor also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Sailor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailor was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnett.
Garnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Sailor.
Sailor misses the shot to the body.
Sailor connects with a crisp jab.
Garnett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garnett avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sailor misses.
Sailor throws out a loose jab but Garnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garnett throws a front kick that sends Sailor stumbling back into the cage.
Garnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sailor.
Garnett looks to land a right hand but Sailor moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sailor misses.
Sailor avoids the head kick by Garnett.
Sailor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sailor slips a jab from Garnett.
Garnett throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garnett moves forwards but Sailor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelvin Garnett's cut is getting worse.
Sailor throws a jab but it's blocked by Garnett.
Sailor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wendell Sailor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Garnett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Garnett misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sailor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wendell Sailor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailor throws a shot from downtown. Garnett moves away and avoids it.
Sailor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sailor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garnett.
Sailor blocks the body kick.
Garnett throws a lazy right hand but Sailor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailor cracks a nice hook into Garnett's ribs.
Garnett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sailor with a nice cross.
Sailor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garnett tries to land a leg kick but Sailor saw it coming and moves away.
Sailor lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailor throws a body punch but Garnett moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett scores with a hook.
Garnett misses with a straight right.
Sailor throws a jab but it's blocked by Garnett.
Garnett looks for the body kick but Sailor saw that one coming.
Sailor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garnett tests Sailor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garnett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sailor is out of range and Garnett settles back down.
Sailor misses the body punch
and Garnett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sailor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sailor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garnett.
Garnett throws an overhand right that lands on Sailor's shoulder, as Sailor tries to avoid the shot.
Sailor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garnett misses with the combination.
Sailor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sailor misses with an uppercut
and Garnett counters with a head kick.
Sailor swings for the body but Garnett moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailor throws a chopping leg kick but Garnett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sailor avoids the head kick by Garnett.
Garnett moves away from the strike by Sailor.
Sailor staying out of range there.
Sailor connects with a superb combination that knocks Garnett out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sailor before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Garnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wendell Sailor!
After winning the bout, Wendell Sailor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Light's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ride for This-Fabolous. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
283 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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34
247 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samani.
Light throws a lazy uppercut
and Samani decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Light's guard.
Samani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Light has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samani has managed to get both his arms back between Light's legs - danger averted.
Light is trying to keep Samani in close.
Light is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Samani wants to control from the top but Light keeps moving.
Samani is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samani is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light keeping moving, preventing Samani from controlling successfully.
Light looking for a guillotine here but Samani defends easily.
Samani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samani passes into half guard.
Light trying to hold on to Samani's head to control him but Samani postures up.
Samani wants to pass the guard but Light is defending well.
Light looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samani is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Light actively working from the bottom here.
Light actively working from the bottom here.
Samani is just content to waste time from the top position. Light takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Samani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Light looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Light has his foot on Samani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samani works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light has his foot on Samani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samani works his way back into a safe position though.
Light working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samani.
Samani advances to half guard.
Samani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Samani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Samani is nestled in close to Light, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Light keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Light has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samani is working away from the top position though.
Samani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Light defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light trying to control but Samani postures up.
Samani passes to side control.
Light tries to improve position but can't.
Light is trying to control Samani's posture but Samani avoids it.
Light is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samani working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Light is letting Samani control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Light tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samani swivels and escapes.
Samani misses with the combination.
Samani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Light went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Light scores with a jab to the head.
Bobby Light is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Light throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Light shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samani as he avoids it easily.
Samani takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Light will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samani feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Light. 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.
Light throws a head kick that misses.
Samani with the counter takedown but Light avoids it easily.
Bobby Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samani swings for the body but Light moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Samani.
Light takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani connects with an inside leg kick.
Samani shoots in and bounces Light off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Light is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Light working a defensive guard but Samani passes into half guard.
Samani wants to take a breather but Light is having none of it.
Light is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samani pulls his head out easily.
Rostam Samani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Light is trying to maintain the position but Samani is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani is pressing down on Light's thigh, looking to free his foot. Light is holding on for now.
Light tries to get to full guard but Samani has control of the leg.
Samani tries to pass the half guard into mount. Light knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samani prevents Light from improving his position.
Samani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Samani is keen to just control but Light is a slippery customer.
Samani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Light is trying to maintain the position but Samani is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light looking for a kimura from the bottom but Samani passes into side control!
Samani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Light is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Light is trying to control Samani's posture but Samani avoids it.
Samani scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Light to see if he's OK.
Light is not content to let Samani control the position.
Samani working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light is looking for a sweep.
Samani has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Light!
Samani landing strikes from the mount.
Light manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Light wants to control but Samani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Light is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samani seems to be looking for submissions.
Light is not content to let Samani control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Samani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Light looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samani is fending him off so far but Light persists. Nope, Samani circles away and we're back to standing.
Light drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Samani. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Light misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Light shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samani pinned against the cage. Samani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samani shoots in and drives through. Light sprawls well.
Light wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani scores with a sloppy right hand. Light should have avoided that one.
Light tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samani waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Light. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Light to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Light is rocked!
Light not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh Light is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Light escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Light bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samani's guard.
Samani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Light seems to have got his legs back now.
Samani is looking to sweep but instead, Light has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani wants to control but Light is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Samani moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Light working some strikes from top position.
Samani keeping moving, preventing Light from controlling successfully.
Light is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Samani is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Light trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samani wants to sweep but no luck.
Samani keeping moving, preventing Light from controlling successfully.
Light slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Light has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Light scores with a takedown into Samani's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samani is controlling Light's posture.
Samani keeping moving, preventing Light from controlling successfully.
Light chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Light trying to control the position from guard on top but Samani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samani working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rostam Samani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samani 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rostam Samani!
During a confident post fight interview, Rostam Samani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venturia comes to the cage accompanied by Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise. Rasputin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TURISAS - Rasputin. Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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39
281 lbs
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43
289 lbs
31 - 31 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rasputin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown. Venturia tries to sprawl out of it but Rasputin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Venturia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Venturia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venturia lands a left and a right that sends Rasputin crashing to the canvas! Venturia dives into mount looking to finish!
Rasputin is rocked!
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venturia gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rasputin is still on wobbly legs! Can Venturia finish him?
Rasputin walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Rasputin limp body while Venturia jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Venturia!
Jesse Venturia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappura has chosen Ring of fire as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Taisto Tappura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Tappura misses the target.
Tappura works Massimo's body with a nice hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tappura enables Massimo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tappura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tappura trying to keep a closed guard but Massimo is proving a slippery customer.
Massimo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Massimo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Massimo connects with a couple of short punches.
Massimo throwing strikes from guard but Tappura blocks nicely.
Massimo scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tappura has momentary wrist control but Massimo slips an elbow through the middle.
Massimo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massimo throwing strikes but missing.
Massimo preventing the sweep.
Massimo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Massimo connects with a nice short shot to Tappura's temple.
Tappura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massimo.
Massimo wants to pass to mount but Tappura is defending the position.
Tappura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Massimo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Massimo is in close to Tappura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Massimo wants to control from the top but Tappura keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Massimo is now in half guard.
Massimo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tappura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Massimo thows a huge punch but Tappura dodges it nicely.
Massimo winds up and cracks Tappura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tappura is rocked!
Massimo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tappura! More strikes land and this one is all over! Massimo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irving Massimo!
A relieved looking Irving Massimo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boondocks Theme Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeroy. Zagorno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zagorno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zagorno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zagorno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leeroy.
Zagorno moves out of range as Leeroy throws a body kick.
Zagorno connects with a jab.
Leeroy lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Gabriel Zagorno has been cut.
Leeroy tries a low kick but Zagorno avoids it.
Zagorno lands with a good body shot.
Zagorno throws an overhand right that lands on Leeroy's shoulder, as Leeroy tries to avoid the shot.
Zagorno avoids the body shot from Leeroy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zagorno.
Zagorno throws a right and a left that Leeroy avoids nicely.
Zagorno shoots in looking for a takedown. Leeroy tries to sprawl out of it but Zagorno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leeroy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leeroy throws a looping overhand right but Zagorno ducks down to avoid it.
Leeroy misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zagorno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leeroy.
Zagorno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zagorno misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeroy keeps Zagorno at a distance using the push kick.
Leeroy throws a leg kick
and Zagorno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zagorno with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Leeroy.
Zagorno blocks the body kick.
Leeroy lands a body shot.
Leeroy motions for Zagorno to come forward. Leeroy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zagorno slips under a jab from Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a nice looking combination but Zagorno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leeroy looks to throw the jab but Zagorno is out of range.
Zagorno throws a solid leg kick but Leeroy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zagorno.
Zagorno misses with a double jab.
Leeroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zagorno moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leeroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zagorno.
Leeroy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leeroy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bruce Leeroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zagorno checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Zagorno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zagorno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zagorno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy throws an overhand right that lands on Zagorno's shoulder, as Zagorno tries to avoid the shot.
Zagorno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leeroy misses with a body shot.
Zagorno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zagorno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a push kick but Zagorno slaps the foot to one side.
Zagorno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been informed that Zagorno has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zagorno sizes up Leeroy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leeroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zagorno is just out of range.
Leeroy tries to work over Zagorno's front leg with a kick but Zagorno checks it.
Zagorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leeroy.
Leeroy tests Zagorno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zagorno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leeroy walks into a straight right hand from Zagorno.
Leeroy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leeroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leeroy needs to keep his hands up - Zagorno had a free shot at his head there.
Leeroy is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Zagorno.
Oh Leeroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zagorno was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeroy.
Zagorno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leeroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zagorno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leeroy wants to stay close but Zagorno steps back to make room for something. Leeroy seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Zagorno and Leeroy drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Zagorno!
Gabriel Zagorno is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Gabriel Zagorno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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37
161 lbs
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26 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Cameron!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cameron misses with a looping right.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Cameron throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
Cameron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atkinson under the eye.
Cameron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atkinson attempts a counter takedown but Cameron avoids it well and moves away.
Cameron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cameron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cameron doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkinson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron throws an off balance right hand
and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Cameron stops Atkinson from passing to mount.
Cameron taking a bit of punishment here - Atkinson scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron is looking to reverse the position.
Atkinson takes a little break here. Cameron wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron is looking for a sweep.
Cameron prevents Atkinson from improving position.
Cameron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkinson working the head with strikes.
Atkinson tries to move to mount but Cameron blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Atkinson stalls from top position.
Atkinson trying to control the position but Cameron is working away.
Atkinson takes a little break here. Cameron wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Atkinson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cameron down.
Cameron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atkinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron is trying to control Atkinson's posture but Atkinson avoids it.
Atkinson taking a breather here.
Atkinson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cameron is trying to escape the position but Atkinson is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cameron.
Cameron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atkinson's hands.
Cameron gets a takedown into half guard.
Atkinson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atkinson trying to control from the bottom.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Cameron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Cameron postures up and lands a big shot to Atkinson's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cameron manages to get himself to full guard.
Atkinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Rowan Atkinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cameron on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Atkinson. No joy for Cameron on that attempt.
Cameron misses with a hook. Atkinson ducked under it nicely.
Atkinson ducks under a wild hook from Cameron.
Cameron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Cameron misses.
Cameron checks the leg kick.
Cameron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cameron closes the distance looking to clinch
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson throwing shots but Cameron is blocking nicely.
Cameron is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cameron can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson trying to control the action but Cameron is working from the bottom.
Cameron tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Cameron is in trouble now - Atkinson has advanced to mount!
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cameron is looking to escape.
The referee warns Cameron that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cameron is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron is looking to improve his position but Atkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cameron 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson looking to control but Cameron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cameron is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cameron is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron can't escape the position.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Atkinson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Cameron is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cameron bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Cameron tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Atkinson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Atkinson misses with a low kick as Cameron jumps back.
Atkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cameron throws out the jab.
Cameron's corner calls for a 1-2. Cameron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cameron misses with a body punch
and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cameron!
Cameron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cameron keeps working.
Atkinson controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cameron's face as Atkinson controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron regains half guard.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Cameron is working away.
Atkinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cameron's head.
Atkinson trying to control the pace.
Cameron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cameron tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Rowan Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Atkinson lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cameron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atkinson.
Cameron tries to clinch up.
Cameron throws a body punch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Cameron throws a hook to the side of Atkinson's head but Atkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cameron misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atkinson.
Cameron digs a good hook to Atkinson's body.
Cameron misses with a body shot.
Cameron looks to throw the jab but Atkinson is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Atkinson.
Cameron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkinson.
Cameron throws a body punch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cameron throws a body punch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson shoots in but Cameron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a low kick, looking for Cameron's leg but Cameron calmly moves out of range.
Cameron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cameron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cameron wants it to stay on the feet.
Atkinson slips under a jab.
Cameron shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atkinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cameron sprawls and moves away.
Atkinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atkinson slips a straight right by Cameron.
Nice defenses there by Cameron.
Cameron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cameron to the mat! Cameron manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cameron keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rowan Atkinson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cameron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atkinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cameron defends well and Atkinson ends up having to push Cameron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cameron lands a nice hook to Atkinson's body. Atkinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cameron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cameron misses with a left hand
and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cameron!
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Cameron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cameron is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson happy to just control the position for now.
Cameron regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cameron is trying to get back to full guard.
Cameron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Atkinson thows a huge punch but Cameron dodges it nicely.
Atkinson is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cameron controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cameron throws a looping overhand right but Atkinson ducks down to avoid it.
Atkinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cameron.
Cameron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cameron throws a body punch but Atkinson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron throws a low kick, looking for Atkinson's leg but Atkinson calmly moves out of range.
Atkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cameron throws out the jab.
Cameron slips under a jab from Atkinson.
Cameron tries to clinch but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Atkinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson prevents Cameron from improving his position.
Atkinson content to control rather than advance.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Cameron is having none of it.
Atkinson is controlling the pace.
Atkinson trying to advance position but Cameron counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Atkinson had his way with Fabian Cameron in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cameron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cameron throws a lazy right hand but Atkinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cameron misses with a shot to the body
and Atkinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cameron's guard.
Cameron keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron controls Atkinson momentarily but Atkinson frees himself.
Cameron might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Cameron is keeping the position.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving.
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cameron swings for the body but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cameron avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson shoots in for a double leg but Cameron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fabian Cameron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Atkinson throws a lazy right hand but Cameron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cameron with the counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it easily.
Atkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cameron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkinson manages to avoid it.
Atkinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Atkinson throws a jab when Cameron was well out of range.
Cameron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkinson defends it well.
Cameron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atkinson.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkinson misses the target.
Atkinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cameron.
Cameron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Atkinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atkinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Rowan Atkinson has been cut.
Cameron swings widly with a right hand
and Atkinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atkinson.
Cameron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Atkinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cameron for as long as he can get away with.
Cameron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cameron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cameron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cameron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson passes Cameron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkinson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Atkinson!
Rowan Atkinson retains his lightweight title!
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