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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Eduardo Demaestri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz has a takedown stuffed.
Demaestri instigates a clinch.
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Fernando Luiz has been cut.
Luiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luiz managing to block the knees to the body from Demaestri.
Luiz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demaestri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demaestri throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
Luiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demaestri prevents it.
Demaestri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demaestri landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz is trying to stall.
Demaestri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luiz wants to stall.
Demaestri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luiz up against the cage.
Luiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Demaestri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luiz.
Demaestri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luiz up against the cage.
Demaestri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demaestri is pressed up against the cage. Luiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demaestri down to the mat. Demaestri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Luiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Demaestri's half guard.
Demaestri pushes Luiz off looking to stand but Luiz dives back in and keeps control.
Luiz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Demaestri!
Luiz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Demaestri is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Demaestri flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Luiz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Demaestri and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Luiz slips an arm under Demaestri chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Luiz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Luiz is squeezing on Demaestri like an anaconda would it's prey. Demaestri fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernando Luiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumanji Okonuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Gates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sumanji Okonuwa!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okonuwa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Okonuwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okonuwa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gates looking to control.
Okonuwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okonuwa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gates wants to stand and escape but Okonuwa is having none of it.
Okonuwa slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okonuwa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okonuwa working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okonuwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Okonuwa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ground and pound from Okonuwa.
Okonuwa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okonuwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okonuwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okonuwa works his way into side control.
Okonuwa has hold of Gates's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gates tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Okonuwa cranks the arm and Gates screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gates, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sumanji Okonuwa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Dan Glotka (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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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, San Dan Glotka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Glotka looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Glotka just gets out of the way.
Glotka shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glotka tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glotka to the ground. Glotka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glotka fails to land the takedown.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Dan Glotka.
Glotka moves into the clinch successfully.
Glotka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Glotka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to break free.
Glotka looking for a takedown.
Jones avoiding damage as Glotka throws knees to the body.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glotka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glotka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glotka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Glotka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones is looking to clinch but Glotka is avoiding it.
Glotka moves into the clinch.
Glotka is struggling to control the position.
Glotka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glotka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glotka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Glotka pulls guard.
Glotka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Glotka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Glotka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Glotka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Glotka holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Glotka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Glotka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glotka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glotka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glotka's head.
Glotka actively working from the bottom here.
Glotka is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones has Glotka up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glotka is defended easily by Jones.
Jones shoots in but Glotka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glotka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Glotka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Glotka looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Glotka just gets out of the way.
Glotka throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Glotka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Dan Glotka.
Jones feints and then cracks Glotka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glotka down.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Glotka shoots in.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glotka can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka closes the distance and clinches.
Glotka breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Glotka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Glotka fails with a takedown attempt.
Glotka is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glotka's sensitive parts.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glotka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Glotka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Glotka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Glotka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch there but Glotka circles away.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glotka breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glotka, pushing him back against the cage.
Glotka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Glotka swinging wildly here.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glotka avoids it really well and circles away.
Glotka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Glotka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glotka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Glotka jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Glotka holds on and takes a little breather.
Glotka has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones 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.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glotka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Glotka is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Glotka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glotka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Glotka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Glotka swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Glotka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Dan Glotka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones wants to clinch up but Glotka keeps it at a distance.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Glotka takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Glotka fails to pull guard.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Glotka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Glotka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Glotka from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glotka postures up.
Glotka trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glotka is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Glotka keeps the fight on the outside.
Glotka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glotka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Glotka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Glotka. Glotka maintains the clinch.
Glotka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jon Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glotka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Glotka gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Glotka wants a takedown.
Glotka has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glotka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glotka is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glotka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Glotka stuffs the takedown.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Glotka back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Glotka darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Glotka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glotka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Glotka persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Glotka moves out of range easily.
San Dan Glotka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the bone . Logan McDaniel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and pushes McDaniel back into the cage.
McDaniel scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDaniel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
McDaniel lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDaniel.
McDaniel lands with a light punch inside.
McDaniel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson 's efforts to push away.
McDaniel gets underhooks to prevent Johnson 's takedown attempt.
McDaniel cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
McDaniel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel feints and then cracks Johnson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
McDaniel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDaniel cracks a nice hook into Johnson 's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniel throws a left that rocks Johnson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! McDaniel dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Johnson regain composure!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Billy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDaniel.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sloppy strikes there by McDaniel.
McDaniel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDaniel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDaniel tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson tries to buck McDaniel off but McDaniel is having none of it.
McDaniel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDaniel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDaniel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by McDaniel.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDaniel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDaniel working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
McDaniel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from McDaniel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McDaniel throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
McDaniel tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDaniel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDaniel.
McDaniel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McDaniel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from McDaniel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McDaniel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
McDaniel misses with the ground and pound.
McDaniel working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
McDaniel in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
McDaniel tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDaniel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McDaniel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDaniel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDaniel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - McDaniel scoring with strikes.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but McDaniel keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
McDaniel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson parries the strikes from McDaniel easily there. McDaniel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDaniel.
McDaniel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McDaniel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by McDaniel.
Johnson parries the strikes from McDaniel easily there. McDaniel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - McDaniel scoring with strikes.
McDaniel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McDaniel lands a decent elbow from side control.
McDaniel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by McDaniel.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but McDaniel keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDaniel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
McDaniel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDaniel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by McDaniel.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDaniel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
McDaniel tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDaniel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McDaniel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
McDaniel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from McDaniel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
McDaniel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McDaniel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Johnson 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDaniel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards McDaniel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDaniel stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDaniel rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDaniel looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
McDaniel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDaniel closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
McDaniel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as McDaniel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniel throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDaniel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDaniel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDaniel distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDaniel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDaniel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDaniel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDaniel throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
McDaniel with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDaniel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDaniel throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but McDaniel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDaniel won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDaniel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDaniel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDaniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
McDaniel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McDaniel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDaniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
McDaniel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDaniel with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDaniel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDaniel lands a couple of elbows.
McDaniel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDaniel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson 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.
McDaniel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDaniel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDaniel landing with the ground and pound.
McDaniel postures up in Johnson 's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
McDaniel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDaniel defends it easily.
McDaniel distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDaniel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDaniel throws a big right hand that misses.
McDaniel lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDaniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDaniel throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
McDaniel is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDaniel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDaniel defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDaniel throws a big right hand that misses.
McDaniel throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDaniel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDaniel throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson , not yet.
McDaniel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDaniel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDaniel with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDaniel looking to pass the guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDaniel.
McDaniel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDaniel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDaniel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
McDaniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McDaniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Johnson 's cut.
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. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by McDaniel. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDaniel's waist but McDaniel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Good leg kick by McDaniel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDaniel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDaniel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
McDaniel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDaniel.
McDaniel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson wants to improve his position but McDaniel is controlling well.
McDaniel working Johnson over with strikes.
McDaniel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDaniel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. McDaniel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDaniel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDaniel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDaniel throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDaniel.
McDaniel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDaniel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDaniel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDaniel throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDaniel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDaniel stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
McDaniel postures up in Johnson 's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
McDaniel postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson 's brow.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDaniel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDaniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
McDaniel throws a big right hand that misses.
McDaniel throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDaniel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
McDaniel stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson .
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but McDaniel defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
McDaniel throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson working for a triangle but McDaniel defends it easily.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Billy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDaniel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDaniel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDaniel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson wants to sweep here but McDaniel controlling him for the moment.
McDaniel postures up in Johnson 's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDaniel tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDaniel defends well.
McDaniel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDaniel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDaniel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but McDaniel pushes his legs off easily.
Logan McDaniel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDaniel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson 's head.
McDaniel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDaniel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan McDaniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDaniel 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan McDaniel!
A victorious Logan McDaniel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Billy Johnson had this to say: 'He was the better man. I will only grow after a fight like this against a veteran '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szymon Piechnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jah comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. Piechnicki has chosen Shantel - Disko Partizani as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23
252 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Szymon Piechnicki!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piechnicki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Piechnicki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jah counters with a nice body kick.
Jah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jah lands a leg kick that knocks Piechnicki off balance momentarily.
Piechnicki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piechnicki moves in looking to clinch but Jah pushes him off.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Piechnicki has Jah up against the cage in a clinch.
Piechnicki is trying to stall.
Piechnicki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piechnicki slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah with a knee to the head.
Jah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Piechnicki misses with a knee to the head.
Jah is leaning against Piechnicki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piechnicki looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jah landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah stalling in the clinch.
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piechnicki moves to clinch but Jah breaks away
and Jah counters with a three punch combo that has Piechnicki backing up. Piechnicki nods at Jah to acknowledge the strikes.
Jah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Piechnicki takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jah.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jah.
Jah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jah lands a big head kick that sends Piechnicki tumbling to the mat! Jah takes a step backwards and waves Piechnicki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Piechnicki is rocked!
It looks like Szymon Piechnicki 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!
Crack! A monster head kick from Jah and Piechnicki falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Soul Jah!
During a confident post fight interview, Soul Jah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KO muzik. Guerra Salsido comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cuba Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lee Murray had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Lee Murray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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195 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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Murray.
Guerra Salsido throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murray misses with a body punch
and Guerra Salsido counters with a two punch combo.
Good exchange - Murray coming out on top.
Murray throws a lazy uppercut
and Guerra Salsido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray is rocked!
Murray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guerra Salsido counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Guerra Salsido!
Leonid Guerra Salsido 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.
In defeat, Lee Murray stepped up to the mic, saying 'It sucks to get old '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Eminem feat. Nate Dogg - Till I Collapse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with the takedown.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. James pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James shoots and misses
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
James has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Lee is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is in bad spot here.
James throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
James 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.
Lee takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee tries to roll but James sticks to his back.
James scores with punches to the body.
Lee is in bad spot here.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee tries to escape but James has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
James is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lee up.
James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
James keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee just trying to survive but James is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lee showing good submission defense here.
James has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James has got one arm under Lee's chin. This could be trouble... Lee trying to control the other hand but James gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lee has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex James!
Alex James retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Alex James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jason Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'Just one of those days, I guess. Back to the gym, and I'll see you guys soon!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Hadjiev's head back.
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Hadjiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hadjiev slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hadjiev right on the button. Hadjiev goes down! Gracie follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gracie gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceaser Gracie!
A victorious Ceaser Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Kartella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Quinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartella's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Real G's. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Drake Kartella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cesar Quinta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartella lands a nice hook to Quinta's body. Quinta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinta just misses with a punch to the body.
Kartella connects with a jab.
Quinta throws a head kick but Kartella moves out of range.
Kartella catches Quinta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quinta tries to clinch up.
Quinta throws a head kick but Kartella moves out of range.
Kartella defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quinta.
Quinta misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Quinta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kartella lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Kartella coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Kartella - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinta scores with a jab. Kartella acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kartella punishes Quinta's body with a nice straight punch.
Quinta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake Kartella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinta has a takedown stuffed.
Quinta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kartella uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quinta tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinta wants to clinch.
Quinta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quinta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kartella swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinta.
Kartella slips a straight right by Quinta.
Kartella is looking to counter punch.
Kartella with a jab.
Kartella circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quinta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kartella smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quinta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quinta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kartella misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Kartella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quinta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kartella misses with a hook. Quinta ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinta throws a body shot but no joy.
Kartella moves out of range of the leg kick from Quinta.
Kartella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Kartella wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kartella misses with a hook. Quinta ducked under it nicely.
Kartella scores with a decent looking hook.
Kartella is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kartella throws a jab but it's blocked by Quinta.
The fighters circling - Kartella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quinta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kartella with a jab.
Kartella connects with a looping right hand.
Quinta 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.
Quinta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kartella!
We've been hearing good reports from Kartella'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.
Kartella defending against the ground and pound.
Quinta working the ground and pound.
Quinta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kartella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kartella regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kartella is looking to improve his position.
Quinta slips a nice elbow through Kartella's hands, connecting with Kartella's forehead.
Quinta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kartella keeps working.
Kartella actively working from the bottom here.
Kartella actively working from the bottom here.
Kartella works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kartella keeping moving, preventing Quinta from controlling successfully.
Kartella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quinta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kartella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quinta is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kartella has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Quinta is looking to defend but Kartella has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Quinta! Kartella pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Quinta taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Kartella!
Drake Kartella 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by LOVE SOSA REMIX. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 2, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter Williams !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Cortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Williams looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cortez backs up against the cage.
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!
Cortez avoids the body shot from Williams .
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cortez takes one on the button.
Williams looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Cortez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cortez throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams throws a right hand that Cortez ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortez also avoids with ease.
Cortez has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez scores with a nice right hand.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Cortez needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Cortez.
Cortez walks into a stiff left hand from Williams .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams .
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Cortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez swinging wildly here.
A big right from Williams misses.
Cortez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Williams to the ground. Cortez is now in Williams 's guard.
Williams pushes Cortez off and gets back to his feet.
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams .
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Nathan Cortez has been cut.
Cortez is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams lands a right hand.
Cortez working hard to break the clinch.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams is looking to slow Cortez down with leg kicks.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cortez backs up against the cage.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Cortez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Michael Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Cortez misses.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Michael Carter Williams has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortez.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Carter Williams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Nice defenses there by Williams .
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams scores with a jab.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Cortez staying out of range there.
A left lands for Williams .
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
A jab lands there for Cortez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nathan Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams digs a good body shot into Cortez's ribs.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Cortez slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams .
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams jabs at Cortez's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Cortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cortez tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cortez doesn't seem phased though.
Michael Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Cortez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams .
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Cortez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cortez walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Cortez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Williams 's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Carter Williams dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Cortez throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Cortez throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Williams scores with a one two! Cortez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Williams jabs at Cortez's body.
Cortez defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cortez misses the jab.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Williams .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cortez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Williams 's defenses.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
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!
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Cortez blocks a jab.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cortez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
A countering left hand to the body from Cortez misses.
Cortez lands a head shot.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams .
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Cortez takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Williams avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortez! But no joy.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Cortez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Cortez's head back.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Cortez jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Cortez misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Williams .
Cortez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Williams . Those never looked like landing.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez throws a one two combo.
Cortez walks into a jab.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Michael Carter Williams did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cortez lands with a nice body punch.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cortez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Williams .
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cortez throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Cortez counters with a straight that turns Williams 's legs to rubber! Cortez pushes forward with more strikes and Williams goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Cortez!
Nathan Cortez is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nathan Cortez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Michael Carter Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'Came into this fight tired from over training and had a bad flight here, no excuses he beat me tonight, but that championship belt is mine and I Promise to get that belt And revenge my loss.with a vicious.knockout '.
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