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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haffaz Aladeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Black Veil Brides - The Legacy blaring out of the sound system. 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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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Haffaz Aladeen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aladeen slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aladeen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Aladeen gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Aladeen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Aladeen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aladeen throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Aladeen.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aladeen as he avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Aladeen 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.
Nice sprawl there from Aladeen as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Aladeen lands a left and a right that send Anderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Aladeen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Alexander Anderson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aladeen lands a left and a right that send Anderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Aladeen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Anderson is rocked!
Aladeen flashes Anderson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Anderson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Anderson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Aladeen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haffaz Aladeen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bram Nijhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge's entrance music is Back in black. A fine choice. Bram Nijhoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, James Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bram Nijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Nijhoff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nijhoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jorge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nijhoff is one step ahead there.
Nijhoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jorge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorge has his foot on Nijhoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nijhoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Nijhoff landing with the ground and pound.
Jorge working for a triangle but Nijhoff defends it easily.
Jorge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nijhoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jorge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nijhoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Jorge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nijhoff is aware though and is defending well.
Nijhoff distracts Jorge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nijhoff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jorge's head.
Nijhoff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jorge's head.
Nijhoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jorge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jorge has Nijhoff pulled in close to control his posture.
Nijhoff wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Nijhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nijhoff wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Nijhoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nijhoff advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jorge flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jorge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nijhoff passes to full mount!
Nijhoff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nijhoff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jorge can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jorge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nijhoff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nijhoff tries to control but Jorge wriggling away.
Nijhoff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nijhoff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nijhoff fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorge is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Nijhoff! Jorge is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bram Nijhoff!
After winning the bout, Bram Nijhoff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulriksen comes to the cage accompanied by Threw It On The Ground. Joe Frazier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Ulriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulriksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Ulriksen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ulriksen scores with a one two! Frazier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frazier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frazier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Ulriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ulriksen throwing strikes from guard but Frazier blocks nicely.
Ulriksen throws a big elbow that misses.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Ulriksen passes into half guard.
Ulriksen is trying to control. Frazier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulriksen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frazier sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Ulriksen is trying to work for a kimura but Frazier is defending well.
Frazier tries to roll over but Ulriksen keeps him under control.
Frazier is staying active underneath Ulriksen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ulriksen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ulriksen trying to control from half guard but Frazier is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ulriksen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Ulriksen.
Ulriksen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ulriksen misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Frazier does no damage.
Ulriksen throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier scores with a jab. Ulriksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Frazier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frazier.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Ulriksen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ulriksen looks to land a combination but Frazier avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Ulriksen.
Ulriksen feinted with a counter takedown.
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Frazier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frazier misses the jab.
Ulriksen feinted with a counter takedown.
Frazier scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a jab to the nose.
Frazier tries to sprawl but Ulriksen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ulriksen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ulriksen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ulriksen is trying to control the action in half guard but Frazier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frazier tries to kick Ulriksen off but Ulriksen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ulriksen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulriksen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Frazier trying to control but Ulriksen postures up.
Ulriksen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to kick Ulriksen off but Ulriksen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frazier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ulriksen's hands.
Frazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Frazier misses.
Frazier is looking to chop away at Ulriksen's legs.
Ulriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frazier lands with an overhand left.
Frazier throws a jab when Ulriksen was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ulriksen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frazier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ulriksen is controlling him.
Frazier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ulriksen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Frazier will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frazier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frazier wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frazier.
Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ulriksen lunges at Frazier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frazier's hand.
Ulriksen throws a right and a left that Frazier avoids nicely.
Ulriksen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ulriksen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frazier's waist but Frazier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulriksen off to one side.
Frazier scores with a nice strike.
Joe Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Frazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ulriksen doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulriksen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ulriksen ducks right into an uppercut from Frazier.
Ulriksen misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Ulriksen moved out of range.
Ulriksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Ulriksen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Frazier cracks Ulriksen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ulriksen is rocked!
Ulriksen throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Ulriksen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frazier staying out of range there.
Frazier unleashes a big counter combination but Ulriksen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ulriksen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ulriksen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Victor Ulriksen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Frazier.
Frazier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frazier circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ulriksen to the canvas! Ulriksen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Frazier keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Frazier!
Joe Frazier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Oosthuizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty Garcilazo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Oosthuizen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcilazo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Oosthuizen finds it's target.
Oosthuizen misses the jab.
Garcilazo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good work by Garcilazo as he checks the leg kick.
Garcilazo drops Oosthuizen with a left and a right! Oh, Oosthuizen is hurt - Garcilazo dives into side control looking to finish!
Oosthuizen is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Oosthuizen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcilazo lands a strong strike to the head of Oosthuizen. That's dazed him! Garcilazo looking to finish here. Oosthuizen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Garcilazo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Garcilazo!
Marty Garcilazo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune has chosen 僕はミス・テイク~ as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsune misses with a leg kick.
Kitsune circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bannon is looking to clinch but Kitsune is avoiding it.
Bannon darts in and clinches Kitsune up against the cage.
Bannon wants to stall.
Kitsune wants to take the fight to the mat but Bannon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bannon has Kitsune pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kitsune manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bannon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bannon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bannon slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon dodges an elbow strike from Kitsune.
Bannon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Bannon.
Bannon wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bannon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Momoshiro Kitsune has been cut.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bannon sprawls well. Bannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kitsune gets slowly back to his feet.
Bannon leaves Kitsune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeremy Bannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momoshiro Kitsune.
Bannon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bannon closes the distance and pushes Kitsune back into the cage.
Kitsune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bannon.
Kitsune misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitsune tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bannon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kitsune up against the cage.
Bannon tries to stall but Kitsune uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon looking to slow down the pace here.
Kitsune tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kitsune has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bannon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kitsune can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bannon tries to pull guard but Kitsune won't allow it.
Bannon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Bannon.
Kitsune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bannon forces Kitsune back against the cage and clinches.
Bannon avoids a wild elbow strike from Kitsune.
Bannon has Kitsune pressed against the cage.
Kitsune misses with an elbow strike.
Kitsune misses with some punches.
Bannon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kitsune can't fight it off and eventually Bannon manages to take the fight to the floor. Kitsune looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsune has momentary wrist control but Bannon slips an elbow through the middle.
Kitsune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune trying to keep a closed guard but Bannon is proving a slippery customer.
Kitsune working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bannon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bannon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kitsune looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitsune throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bannon lands a couple of elbows.
Bannon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bannon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bannon is in close to Kitsune's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is looking for a triangle but Bannon pushes his legs off easily.
Kitsune trying to keep a closed guard but Bannon is proving a slippery customer.
Kitsune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kitsune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bannon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kitsune throws a couple of heel strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitsune pulls Bannon in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitsune working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Momoshiro Kitsune's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kitsune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bannon avoids it really well and circles away.
Kitsune misses with a leg kick
and Bannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bannon checks the leg kick.
Momoshiro Kitsune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bannon blocks a head kick by Kitsune.
Bannon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kitsune backs up against the cage.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bannon as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon moves in looking to clinch but Kitsune pushes him off.
Bannon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kitsune tries to clinch but Bannon moves out of range.
Kitsune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeremy Bannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momoshiro Kitsune.
Bannon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jeremy Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon is looking to clinch but Kitsune is avoiding it.
Kitsune is looking to score with low kicks.
Bannon is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Kitsune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bannon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Kitsune.
Bannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bannon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Bannon catches Kitsune right on the button with a cross.
Bannon lands a slapping body shot.
Bannon swinging wildly here.
Kitsune tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bannon defends well and Kitsune ends up having to push Bannon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune throws a lazy head kick
and Bannon counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bannon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kitsune closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bannon circles away.
Bannon is looking to clinch but Kitsune is avoiding it.
Kitsune gets tackled into the cage by Bannon. Bannon maintains the clinch.
Bannon tries to score a body lock takedown but Kitsune shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bannon leaning against his opponent.
Bannon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bannon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kitsune is defending well.
Kitsune is trying to get back to half guard.
Bannon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kitsune is defending well.
Kitsune is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kitsune struggling a bit here.
Bannon is looking to take a break and control but Kitsune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kitsune throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsune can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Kitsune's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kitsune tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bannon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kitsune tries to control but Bannon manages to take his back.
Bannon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kitsune is defending well though. Bannon let's go of the attempt for now.
Kitsune trying to control but not successfully.
Kitsune tries to escape but Bannon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bannon lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kitsune hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bannon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Momoshiro Kitsune's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bannon connects with a single shot there.
Bannon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kitsune throws a punch but it's blocked by Bannon.
Bannon is trying to drag Kitsune to the mat but Kitsune just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kitsune looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bannon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kitsune is keeping busy.
Kitsune throws an elbow but it misses.
Kitsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Bannon avoids the damage to the body.
Bannon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Kitsune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsune working hard to break the clinch.
Kitsune is trying to break the clinch but Bannon has him pressed against the cage.
Bannon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kitsune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Bannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannon works on Kitsune's body with a couple of short punches.
Kitsune throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bannon leaning against his opponent.
Bannon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kitsune tries to work over Bannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitsune working hard to break the clinch.
Bannon blocks the elbow strike.
Kitsune wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bannon has him pressed against the cage.
Bannon looking for a takedown.
Kitsune misses with an elbow over the top.
Bannon blocks an elbow strike from Kitsune.
Kitsune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bannon prevents a body shot from Kitsune.
Kitsune throws a punch but it's blocked by Bannon.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bannon lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is trying to keep Bannon in close.
Kitsune pulls Bannon in close to his closed guard and prevents Bannon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kitsune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bannon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kitsune has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bannon has managed to get both his arms back between Kitsune's legs - danger averted.
Momoshiro Kitsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws a big elbow that misses.
Bannon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bannon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kitsune tries to strike from the bottom.
Bannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kitsune trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bannon throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bannon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kitsune's head.
Kitsune lands a decent shot there.
Bannon lands a couple of elbows.
Jeremy Bannon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kitsune is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kitsune had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bannon defends it easily.
Kitsune trying to keep a closed guard but Bannon is proving a slippery customer.
Kitsune throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeremy Bannon is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitsune needs to keep his hands up - Bannon had a free shot at his head there.
Kitsune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kitsune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jeremy Bannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitsune misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Bannon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bannon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bannon!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Bannon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Momoshiro Kitsune spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll win next time!!! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
195 lbs
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201 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maester Ochu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belt shoots in but no luck this time.
Ochu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belt shoots for a double leg takedown but Ochu sprawls well. He's pushed Belt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ochu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Belt just manages to avoid it.
Belt has Ochu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ochu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belt has Ochu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ochu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maester Ochu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
Belt tries to pull guard but Ochu won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ochu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ochu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ochu's waist but Ochu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belt off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ochu's waist but Ochu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belt off to one side.
Jab by Ochu.
It looks like Black Belt has been cut.
Ochu misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochu. Belt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ochu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belt somewhat.
Ochu leaves Belt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Ochu does no damage.
Belt has his takedown stuffed
and Ochu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Belt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ochu quickly recovers to half guard.
Belt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ochu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belt.
Ochu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu keeping hold of Belt's head, controlling as best he can.
Ochu tries to get to full guard but Belt has control of the leg.
Belt throwing shots but Ochu is blocking nicely.
Ochu is trying is best to control the position here.
Ochu is trying to maintain the position but Belt is very close to passing his half guard.
Belt working Ochu over with strikes.
Ochu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu wants to improve his position but Belt is controlling well.
Belt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ochu trying to hold on to Belt's head to control him but Belt postures up.
Belt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ochu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belt is working away from the top position though.
Belt is trying to work for a kimura but Ochu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ochu pushes Belt off looking to stand but Belt dives back in and keeps control.
Belt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt throws some wild stikes that Ochu manages to avoid easily.
Ochu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ochu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belt.
Belt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belt looking to secure an arm triangle but Ochu defends it well.
Belt wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Belt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ochu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belt trying to control but Ochu is having none of it.
Ochu tries to lock up and control but Belt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Black Belt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Belt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ochu throws a low kick but Belt avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Ochu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ochu.
Ochu throws a hook to the side of Belt's head but Belt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ochu scores with a decent looking hook.
Belt goes for a double leg but Ochu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ochu continues to drive forward.
Belt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ochu defends well and Belt ends up having to push Ochu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ochu throwing a counter right hand but Belt manages to avoid it.
Ochu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ochu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochu. Belt does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochu connects with a looping right hand.
Ochu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maester Ochu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
Belt has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ochu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belt is breathing heavily.
Ochu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ochu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ochu quickly recovers to half guard.
Ochu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ochu wants to get back to his feet but Belt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ochu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ochu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belt wants a takedown.
Ochu is pressed up against the cage. Belt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ochu down to the mat. Ochu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belt is looking to clinch.
Belt misses with a takedown attempt - Ochu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black Belt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochu misses with a looping right.
Belt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ochu throws a hook to the side of Belt's head but Belt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ochu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belt takes one to the chin there.
Belt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ochu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belt won't allow Ochu to sweep him here.
Ochu controlling Belt's posture.
Ochu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ochu, not yet.
Ochu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belt stopping the sweep attempt from Ochu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ochu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ochu has escaped and now he's on top!
Belt working a defensive guard here.
Belt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ochu defends well.
Belt controls Ochu momentarily but Ochu frees himself.
Ochu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maester Ochu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Belt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Belt with a poor takedown
and Ochu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Belt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ochu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belt somewhat.
Nice straight punches there by Ochu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ochu.
Ochu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belt.
Maester Ochu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochu lands a leg kick that knocks Belt off balance momentarily.
Ochu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ochu, as that shot connected.
Belt is rocked!
Belt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters circling a little - Ochu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Belt is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochu finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu scores with a shot to the body.
Ochu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belt can do to turn this around?
Belt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belt seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ochu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ochu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ochu lands a big left hand right to the temple and Belt goes down!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've been told by Ochu's head coaches at German Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belt defending well as Ochu loads up on a big left hand.
Ochu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ochu lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Belt - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ochu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maester Ochu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Cube - Why We Thugs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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45
181 lbs
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27
170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Elwood!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elwood looks to land a combination but Ray avoids it well.
Ray connects with a solid leg kick.
Ray connects with a leg kick. Elwood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elwood defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Ray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Elwood.
Ray scores with a sloppy right hand. Elwood should have avoided that one.
Elwood connects with a jab.
A head kick from Ray lands but Elwood takes it in his stride.
Elwood connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elwood misses with a body kick.
Elwood rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elwood blocks an uppercut.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Elwood.
Elwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elwood.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elwood.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Elwood manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Elwood.
Elwood scores with a jab.
Ray cracks Elwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ray scores with a punch to the head.
Elwood misses with an uppercut.
Ray lets loose with a powerful body kick. Elwood will feel that in the morning.
Elwood lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elwood throws a shot from downtown. Ray moves away and avoids it.
Elwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray misses with a head kick.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Elwood moves away and avoids it.
Jake Elwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to keep at a distance but Elwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elwood tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Elwood back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ray just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elwood's brow.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elwood lands with a right to the head.
Elwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ray throws an elbow but it misses.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Elwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Ray.
Elwood closes the distance and clinches.
Elwood lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Elwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray drives through with a takedown into Elwood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ray won't allow Elwood to sweep him here.
Ray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elwood wants to stand but Ray is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Elwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray is really struggling to control Elwood but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Elwood looking to control but Ray passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Elwood trying to control but Ray postures up.
Elwood is not content to let Ray control the position.
Ray stops Elwood from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ray misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Elwood misses
and Ray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elwood moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Ray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elwood just manages to avoid it.
Elwood connects with a body shot that sends Ray's belly button to the back.
Ray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Ezra Ray will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice cross by Elwood.
Elwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
Ezra Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
Ray looks to score with a jab to the body but Elwood is just out of range.
Ray slips a jab from Elwood.
A little feinted left hand from Ray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elwood.
Elwood drives through and clinches with Ray against the cage.
Elwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Ray.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Elwood.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elwood lands with a right to the head.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Elwood.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Elwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray working aggressively here.
Jake Elwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Elwood.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Elwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Elwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ray takes a shot to the head.
Elwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Elwood.
Elwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Elwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Elwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Elwood.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Elwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray pushes off an throws an elbow but Elwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ray misses with some punches.
Elwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Elwood.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Elwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray blocks a jab.
Elwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elwood loads up on a big right hand but Ray slips the punch.
Ray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good standup being displayed there by Elwood as he connects with a hook.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elwood.
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elwood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ray is rocked!
Elwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ray looks to land a body kick but Elwood moved away.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Elwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Elwood finds it's target.
Elwood connects with a nice cross there... Ray is looking wobbly and Elwood recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ray to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Elwood jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Elwood!
Jake Elwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Marsh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh throws a combination. Avreli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Marsh swings for the body but Avreli moves out of range.
Marsh throws out a loose jab but Avreli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avreli shoots in but no luck this time.
Marsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avreli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Avreli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Avreli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marsh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Avreli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avreli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marsh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Avreli are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marsh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Avreli.
Marsh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marsh is letting Avreli control him for a moment.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli prevents Marsh from escaping the position.
Avreli cracks Marsh with a big right hand but Marsh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Avreli trying to control the action but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli lands some shots froms side control.
Marsh tries to buck Avreli off but Avreli is having none of it.
Marsh taking a bit of punishment here - Avreli scoring with strikes.
Avreli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marsh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GTi 888 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marsh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avreli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avreli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Avreli trying to control the action but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Avreli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avreli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avreli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Avreli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avreli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marsh's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh wants to stand and escape but Avreli is having none of it.
Avreli won't allow Marsh to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avreli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avreli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsh to the mat! Marsh manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is trying to keep Avreli in close.
Avreli throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avreli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avreli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh trying to control the position.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Avreli from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marsh drives through and clinches with Avreli against the cage.
Avreli misses with the head strike.
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Avreli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avreli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avreli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avreli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avreli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avreli can't get the takedown.
Avreli misses with a body punch.
Avreli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avreli is struggling to control the position.
Avreli misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli lands a takedown into guard.
Avreli trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Avreli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli prevents Marsh from getting back to his feet.
Avreli throws a big elbow that misses.
Avreli trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsh has wrist control.
Avreli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Avreli throwing strikes but missing.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marsh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Avreli lands a glancing blow to the side of Marsh's head.
Avreli defending well as Marsh loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws a sloppy head kick and Avreli moves out of range easily.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avreli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marsh is trying to stand.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Marsh taking some punishment here, with Avreli in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsh tries to kick Avreli off but Avreli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marsh wants to improve his position but Avreli is controlling well.
Avreli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Avreli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Avreli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avreli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avreli is taking a breather. Marsh 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avreli lands strikes from half guard.
Avreli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marsh defending well though.
Mark Avreli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avreli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsh won't allow Avreli to pass to mount.
Marsh trying to control but Avreli postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avreli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh is not content to let Avreli control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avreli moves away.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Avreli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marsh circles away.
Avreli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Mark Avreli's cut even more.
Avreli shoots in but Marsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Avreli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsh.
Marsh sets himself, and Avreli steps forward looking for the clinch! Marsh avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Avreli is just out of range.
Avreli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Avreli. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Marsh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Avreli moves into the clinch.
Avreli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Avreli manages to end up in side control.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsh regains half guard.
Marsh is not content to let Avreli control the position.
Avreli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Avreli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Marsh dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Avreli trying to control from half guard but Marsh is working away.
Avreli is nestled in close to Marsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Avreli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marsh is not content to let Avreli control the position.
Marsh tries to get to full guard but Avreli has control of the leg.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Avreli is controlling him
Marsh tries to roll over but Avreli keeps him under control.
Avreli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gets caught flat footed, as Avreli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Avreli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avreli postures up and lands a big shot to Marsh's brow.
Avreli connects with a couple of short punches.
Avreli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Avreli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Avreli manages to get himself to full guard.
Avreli seems keen to control Marsh's posture.
Avreli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Avreli has Marsh pulled in close to control his posture.
Avreli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsh is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avreli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avreli lunges at Marsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsh's hand.
Avreli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Avreli finds it's way through Marsh's defenses.
Marsh gets caught napping as Avreli dives in and scores a takedown. Marsh manages to retain guard.
Avreli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli stands up over Marsh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avreli throws a strike but Marsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Avreli is retaining full guard.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Avreli keeps moving.
Marsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avreli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avreli pulls Marsh in to control the position.
Marsh stopping the sweep attempt from Avreli.
Avreli pulls Marsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Marsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Avreli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avreli looking to control.
Avreli is pulling down on Marsh's head. It's preventing any offense from Marsh, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Avreli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avreli tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avreli throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Marsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avreli throws a hook but Marsh avoids it easily.
Marsh throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh ducks under a wild hook from Avreli.
Marsh lands with a right hand.
Avreli blocks a head kick by Marsh.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsh defends it well.
Avreli scores with a nice strike.
Avreli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avreli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Avreli is able to avoid easily.
Marsh blocks a head kick by Avreli.
It looked like Marsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avreli looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsh is just out of range.
Avreli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsh.
Marsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marsh lands a right hook to the body.
Marsh swings for the body but Avreli moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stan Marsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mark Avreli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Avreli.
Avreli misses with the combination.
Avreli tries to clinch but Marsh is having none of it.
Avreli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli is chipping away with strikes.
Avreli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marsh some visible discomfort.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli scoring with punches from side control.
Marsh is looking to reverse the position.
Avreli working the ground and pound from side control.
Marsh sneaks back into half guard.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Marsh dodges it nicely.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avreli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marsh is rocked!
Marsh wants to improve his position but Avreli is controlling well.
Marsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avreli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avreli's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli staying busy and making it hard for Marsh to control.
Avreli looking to control the position.
Avreli is really stuck here.
Marsh trying to control momentarily.
Avreli tries to escape the position.
Marsh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stan Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marsh's arms.
Avreli covering up well and avoiding damage.
Marsh is hanging on to Avreli's back as he tries to escape.
Avreli is keeping busy.
Marsh thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avreli tries to escape but Marsh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Avreli turns into Marsh and is now in his guard.
Marsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Avreli keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Avreli is pulling down on Marsh's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Avreli.
I've got Avreli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Avreli!
Mark Avreli is the new heavyweight champion!
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