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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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35
142 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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144 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Scott!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a takedown
and Coleman Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman Jr swinging wildly here.
Scott wants to counter the offense by Coleman Jr and move into the clinch position.
Scott fails with the takedown
enabling Coleman Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleman Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scott checks it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coleman Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
Coleman Jr controlling the position well.
Coleman Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coleman Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott trying to control but Coleman Jr is working from the bottom.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Coleman Jr is keeping the position.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott postures up in Coleman Jr's guard and throws a big left but Coleman Jr blocks it.
Scott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coleman Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Coleman Jr throws up his legs and catches Scott in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Scott tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Coleman Jr! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Coleman Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Coleman Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Soul Supremacy Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronos comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Lincoln is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mottaka by Queso. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cronos's head.
Lincoln tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincoln looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
Cronos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cronos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lincoln throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lincoln.
Lincoln tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cronos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos misses with a few strikes there.
Lincoln throws a chopping leg kick but Cronos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cronos misses with a right hand
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincoln takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cronos looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincoln. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Lincoln.
Lincoln lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln throws a shot to the body.
Lincoln feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cronos's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincoln misses the target.
Lincoln lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
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!
Cronos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cronos throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
Cronos blocks a low kick nicely.
Lincoln punishes Cronos's body with a nice straight punch.
Cronos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to clinch but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincoln throws out the jab.
Cronos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cronos digs a good body shot into Lincoln's ribs.
Lincoln tried to score with a low kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos lands a jab to Lincoln's midsection.
Cronos throws a right hand that misses
and Lincoln counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Cronos moves out of range easily.
Cronos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincoln.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lincoln tries a head kick but it misses.
Cronos looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
Cronos keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincoln throws a jab when Cronos was well out of range.
Matt Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln tries to score with a low kick but Cronos moves his leg out of the way.
Cronos misses with an uppercut
and Lincoln counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincoln.
Cronos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lincoln dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lincoln lands a nice shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cronos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cronos scores with a spinning back kick!
Lincoln darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lincoln throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Cronos.
Lincoln bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cronos's head backwards.
Cronos is rocked!
Cronos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cronos misses with a combination
and Lincoln counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Lincoln.
Cronos lands a glancing blow to the side of Lincoln's head.
Cronos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cronos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincoln moves away.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from Cronos.
Lincoln lands a jab.
Lincoln throws a leg kick
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Cronos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lincoln swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Lincoln moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lincoln scores with a sloppy right hand. Cronos should have avoided that one.
Lincoln throws a looping overhand right but Cronos ducks down to avoid it.
Cronos staying out of range there.
A head kick by Lincoln misses
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos connects with the punch.
Cronos misses with the body kick
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincoln throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lincoln.
Cronos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cronos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincoln misses the target.
Cronos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
Cronos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Lincoln.
Lincoln misses with a leg kick.
Cronos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln throws a lazy uppercut
and Cronos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincoln tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lincoln throws a leg kick which misses Cronos's front leg but catches the back leg as Cronos tries to avoid it.
Lincoln throws a head kick but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Cronos avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Lincoln will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lincoln throws a body kick that misses.
Cronos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cronos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cronos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lincoln slips a jab and a cross from Cronos.
Cronos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cronos lands a nice shot that snaps Lincoln's head back.
Lincoln is rocked!
Cronos dances in with a quick combination. Lincoln is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cronos snaps Lincoln's head back. Lincoln stumbles backwards against the cage. Cronos steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Lincoln's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Lincoln just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Cronos!
Jose Cronos 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James LaBrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Cabrillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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178 lbs
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Great wrestler
Great elbows
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James LaBrie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrillo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaBrie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaBrie scores with a one two! Cabrillo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Juan Cabrillo has been cut.
LaBrie stuffs the takedown attempt from Cabrillo. Cabrillo gets slowly back to his feet.
LaBrie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaBrie misses with a hook.
Cabrillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
LaBrie slips under a jab from Cabrillo.
Juan Cabrillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaBrie, as that shot connected.
LaBrie connects with a body shot that sends Cabrillo's belly button to the back.
LaBrie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for LaBrie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from LaBrie misses.
LaBrie keeps the fight on the outside.
LaBrie misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrillo counters with a stiff right hand.
LaBrie looks to land a right hand but Cabrillo moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBrie cracks Cabrillo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrillo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LaBrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrillo was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBrie.
Cabrillo defending well as LaBrie loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrillo with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaBrie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LaBrie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrillo feints and as LaBrie raises his hands in defense, Cabrillo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaBrie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LaBrie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaBrie.
LaBrie wants to break free but Cabrillo has control.
Cabrillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrillo lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBrie working aggressively here.
LaBrie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cabrillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Cabrillo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cabrillo struggles to land a body shot inside as LaBrie controls his hands.
Cabrillo cracks LaBrie with a nice body shot.
Cabrillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Cabrillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaBries head.
Cabrillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaBrie tries to work over Cabrillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabrillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LaBrie stalling in the clinch but Cabrillo improves position.
Cabrillo presses LaBrie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabrillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaBrie backwards.
LaBrie is rocked!
Cabrillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaBrie is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrillo finish him?
Cabrillo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks LaBrie with a big uppercut! LaBrie tries to clinch up but Cabrillo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples LaBrie to the mat! LaBrie covers up and Cabrillo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Cabrillo!
Juan Cabrillo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes into the arena with Jay Z ft Kanye West - Otis blaring out of the sound system. Henderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jay Z- Big Pimpin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Henderson misses.
Goins tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Jab from Henderson.
We've been hearing reports that Goins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goins tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henderson! But no joy.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Goins misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
A combination from Goins does no damage.
Goins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leroy Goins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goins misses with a two punch combination.
Goins throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Goins ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Goins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Goins tries to clinch up.
Goins 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.
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Goins's knee but Goins avoids it well.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goins misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Goins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goins's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Goins.
Goins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Goins throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Goins.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Goins's guard.
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!
Henderson 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.
Goins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Goins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Goins.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson trying to control but Goins is working from the bottom.
Goins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Goins trying to strike off his back.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Goins's brow.
Goins looking for a sweep. Not yet Goins, not yet.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Goins has wrist control.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Goins is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson distracts Goins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson won't allow Goins to sweep him here.
Goins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Goins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson has his hands on Goins's head, controlling the position.
Goins lands a couple of digs.
Goins throws a big right hand that misses.
Goins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goins.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Goins controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goins tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Goins throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Goins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goins throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goins is keeping the position for now.
Goins is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goins 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goins on the side of the head.
Henderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goins misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick from Henderson.
Goins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Goins misses with an uppercut.
Goins misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson tries a low kick but Goins avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henderson.
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson throws the left hand but Goins avoids the punch easily.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Goins seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goins throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Mike Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries a low kick but Goins avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Henderson.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goins.
Leroy Goins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Goins.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Goins should have avoided that one.
Goins misses with an uppercut.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goins.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Goins tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Goins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Goins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goins there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goins.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goins throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Goins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goins.
Goins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson lands a head shot.
Goins throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Goins 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.
Henderson moves out of range as Goins throws a body kick.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Goins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Henderson to the ground. Goins is now in Henderson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Mike Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson seems keen to control Goins's posture.
Henderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Henderson is continuing to stall.
Goins throws a big elbow that misses.
Goins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Goins scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Goins postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goins manages to get himself to full guard.
Goins has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson works over Goins with some ground and pound from guard.
Goins wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Goins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Goins moves out of range easily.
Goins checks a low kick from Henderson.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson tries to work over Goins's front leg with a kick but Goins checks it.
Goins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson checks the leg kick.
Henderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goins.
Good body shot from Henderson.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Goins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Goins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Goins avoids the damage to the body.
Goins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Henderson can turn it around.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Henderson.
Goins lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Goins is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson stalling in the clinch but Goins improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goins is defending well for now.
Goins tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Goins.
Goins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goins tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Henderson lands with a light punch inside.
Goins avoids a wild elbow strike from Henderson.
Goins has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Henderson on the inside.
Henderson is trying to stall.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goins throws an elbow but misses.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goins backwards.
Goins goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Goins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goins misses with a two punch combination.
Goins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goins misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson takes a swing at Goins's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henderson can pounce on him.
Goins misses with a head kick.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goins avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Goins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Goins.
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goins has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mike Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses.
Goins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Henderson!
Mike Henderson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finn Balor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean-Louis Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Balor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Monster. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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35
152 lbs
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30
153 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Finn Balor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean-Louis Andre!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balor tries a head kick but it misses.
Andre thuds a left hand into Balor's body.
Andre slips under a jab from Balor.
Balor staying out of range there.
Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
Balor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andre was well out of range. Poor timing from Balor.
Andre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andre 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.
Balor blocks the body kick.
Andre throws a head kick but Balor moves out of range.
Balor cracks Andre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Balor is predictable there
and Andre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wrecking Crew Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Balor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andre.
Balor scores with a kick to the body.
Balor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balor tries to land a leg kick but Andre saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor throws a body kick that misses.
Balor misses with a low kick.
Balor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balor scores with a head kick. Andre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andre moves in looking to clinch but Balor pushes him off.
Jean-Louis Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andre checks a low kick from Balor.
Andre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balor defends it well.
Andre lands the left hand.
Balor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andre.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andre.
Balor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balor defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor avoids the head kick by Andre.
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!
Balor connects with a body shot that sends Andre's belly button to the back.
Balor scores with a head kick.
Andre is rocked!
Andre checks a leg kick.
Andre is still on wobbly legs! Can Balor finish him?
Andre throws a jab when Balor was well out of range.
And Balor counters with a quick kick to the body but Andre blocks it.
Andre seems to have recovered his senses.
Andre loads up on a big right hand but Balor slips the punch.
Andre throws out a loose jab but Balor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andre misses with a wild body shot.
Balor misses the shot to the body.
Andre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andre moves into the clinch.
Balor misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor blocks an elbow strike.
Balor lands a right hand.
Andre blocks an uppercut.
Balor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balor misses with some punches.
Andre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andre backwards.
Balor swings wildly with an uppercut but Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andre lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Finn Balor has been cut.
Balor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Balor.
Andre blocking some punches.
Balor gets through Andre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andre takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balor misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre controlling the action here for a moment.
Balor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balor tries to work over Andre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Balor.
Balor lands with a left to the head.
Balor managing to block the knees to the body from Andre.
Balor blocks an elbow strike.
Balor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andre's elbow.
Andre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balor's face.
Andre misses with a body punch.
Andre misses with some punches.
Balor tries to work over Andre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andre backwards.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but Balor blocks with his arms.
Balor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finn Balor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balor connects with a nice cross there... Andre is looking wobbly and Balor recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Andre to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Balor jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Finn Balor!
A very excited looking Finn Balor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Lip. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
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150 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mera or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad.
Morgan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morgan closes the distance and pushes Mera back into the cage.
Morgan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morgan to the mat. Morgan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mera has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Mera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morgan controls Mera momentarily but Mera frees himself.
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera cracks Morgan with a solid left hand.
Mera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera preventing the sweep.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Mera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morgan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morgan has escaped and now he's on top!
Mera keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Mera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mera is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Mera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mera is pulling down on Morgan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgan, at least for the moment.
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mera dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mera throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Mera trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morgan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera is trying is best to control the position here.
Mera is in trouble now - Morgan has advanced to mount!
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mera is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceasar Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mera closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
Mera tries for a takedown but Morgan manages to get underhooks.
Morgan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morgan after a bit of a struggle.
Ceasar Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morgan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mera turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morgan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mera prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Mera sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to control but Mera is keeping busy.
Mera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Mera sits in half guard.
Mera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mera is aware though and is defending well.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass.
Mera throws a big elbow that misses.
Mera postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mera manages to get himself to full guard.
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Mera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mera manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Mera's guard.
Mera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to control Mera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Mera is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mera working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ceasar Morgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mera working the head and body with strikes.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mera is just content to waste time from the top position. Morgan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mera won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Mera wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan looking to control but Mera passes into half guard.
Morgan controlling the position well.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mera but Mera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mera feints the counter takedown.
Mera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mera drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Mera has clasped his hands together around Morgan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mera lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mera lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgan is not content to let Mera control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mera's back!
Mera is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Morgan gets his way!
Mera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morgan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mera trying to control the action but Morgan just sinks the hooks in.
Morgan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mera for a finish.
Mera defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morgan dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan won't allow Mera to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Mera is trying to control but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Morgan with good strikes from the mount here!
Morgan with good strikes from the mount here!
Mera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Mera is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Mera is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceasar Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceasar Morgan!
A very excited looking Ceasar Morgan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bonobo - The Sicilians. Joe Pistone 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
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pistone!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistone throws a lazy uppercut
and Julio counters with a left to the body.
Pistone dodges the punch combination from Julio.
Julio throws a hook to the side of Pistone's head but Pistone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Julio blocks a low kick nicely.
Julio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pistone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Julio's head backwards.
Julio moves out of range of the leg kick from Pistone.
Julio scores with a body shot.
Pistone lands a nice looking body kick.
Pistone checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Julio.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistone is looking to score with low kicks.
Julio checks a low kick from Pistone.
Pistone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Julio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pistone on the side of the head.
Julio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pistone.
A slow jab from Julio misses its intended target.
Pistone misses with an uppercut.
Julio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Julio moves out of range of the body kick from Pistone.
Julio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Julio misses with a wild body shot.
Julio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pistone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pistone looks for the body kick but Julio saw that one coming.
Julio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pistone lands a nice shot that snaps Julio's head back.
Julio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Julio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Julio counters with a quick kick to the body but Pistone blocks it.
Julio blocks a low kick nicely.
Julio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pistone looks to score with a jab to the body but Julio is just out of range.
Julio swinging wildly here.
Julio lands with a good body shot.
Pistone throws the kick towards the body but Julio avoids it.
Julio misses the shot to the body.
Julio throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Julio.
Julio moves out of range of the body kick from Pistone.
It looked like Julio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pistone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pistone tries to clinch but Julio moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is looking to chop away at Julio's legs.
Julio looks to throw the jab but Pistone is out of range.
Julio looks to score with a jab to the body but Pistone is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Pistone
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julio looks to land a combination. Pistone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pistone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone throws out a leg kick but Julio moves out of range and Pistone only half commits.
Julio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Julio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pistone. That one must have hurt.
Pistone moves away from the strike by Julio.
Pistone moves out of range of the body kick from Julio.
Pistone misses with a takedown attempt
and Julio counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio moves out of range as Pistone strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pistone throws a low kick but Julio avoids it.
Pistone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julio.
Julio lands a jab to the nose.
Pistone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julio.
Pistone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pistone.
Pistone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Julio manages to avoid it.
Julio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pistone tries to move into range but Julio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Pistone misses
and Julio counters with a body kick.
Pistone throws a shot to the body.
Julio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pistone.
Pistone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pistone ducks right into an uppercut from Julio.
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 Don Julio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Julio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Julio throws a poor cross that misses
and Pistone counters with a nice leg kick.
Pistone throws a body shot but no joy.
Pistone misses with a looping left.
Pistone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Julio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pistone misses with a body kick.
Pistone drives through and clinches with Julio against the cage.
Julio blocks a body shot from Pistone.
Pistone jumps guard but Julio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pistone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pistone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pistone tries a knee to the head but Julio blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Julio.
Pistone leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pistone misses with a punch to the body.
Pistone working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Pistone - that landed with a thud.
Pistone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Julio's elbow.
Pistone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Julio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pistone avoiding damage.
Pistone crunches a lovely knee into Julio's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pistone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pistone misses with a punch on the inside.
Pistone taking a breather.
Pistone slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Pistone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Pistone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pistone can't find room to land a body shot as Julio controls the action.
Pistone misses with a punch to the body.
Julio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pistone misses with a punch on the inside.
Pistone throws a head punch that misses.
Pistone tries a body shot but Julio blocks it.
Julio is looking to break free of the clinch but Pistone has double underhooks.
Pistone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Julio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Julio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pistone misses with a straight left.
Julio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pistone.
Julio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Pistone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Julio doesn't seem phased though.
Pistone dives in for a single leg takedown but Julio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body kick from Pistone.
Julio connects with a crisp jab.
Pistone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Julio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pistone.
Pistone misses with a wild body shot.
Pistone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julio throws out a loose jab but Pistone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Julio. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Pistone tries to counter it with a takedown but Julio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Pistone does it's job there.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Julio.
Julio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pistone tries to land a leg kick but Julio saw it coming and moves away.
Julio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pistone tries a head kick but it misses.
Pistone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pistone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pistone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Julio is out of range.
Julio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pistone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Julio's half guard.
Julio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pistone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pistone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Julio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pistone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Julio lands a head kick. Pistone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pistone throws an off balance right hand
and Julio counters with a left to the body.
Pistone just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Julio misses its target.
Julio stuns Pistone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pistone. Julio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pistone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Pistone as he connects with a hook.
Julio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pistone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pistone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Don Julio is winning the standup battle so far.
Pistone looks to land a combination but Julio avoids it well.
Julio throws a push kick but Pistone slaps the foot to one side.
Julio connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Julio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Julio misses with the body kick
and Pistone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Pistone.
Julio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Julio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pistone throws out the jab.
Pistone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pistone jabs Julio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pistone scores with a leg kick.
Julio misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Pistone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pistone scoring well with a low kick there.
Pistone throws a good cross that connects.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Julio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Julio checks a low kick from Pistone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pistone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pistone.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Julio.
Julio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pistone misses with a straight right.
Julio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Julio checks a low kick from Pistone.
Julio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pistone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pistone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pistone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Julio throws a jab but it's blocked by Pistone.
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Pistone.
Pistone lands a jab to Julio's midsection.
Pistone avoids a kick to the body.
Pistone throws a head kick but Julio moves out of range.
Julio takes a swing at Pistone's ribcage but misses.
Pistone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Julio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Julio moves out of range of the body kick from Pistone.
Julio moves out of range of the strikes.
Pistone throws a leg kick
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pistone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joe Pistone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Julio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pistone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Julio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pistone.
A little feinted left hand from Julio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pistone needs to keep his hands up - Julio had a free shot at his head there.
Pistone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Julio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistone misses the jab.
Julio tries to score with a low kick but Pistone moves his leg out of the way.
Pistone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Julio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pistone avoids it.
Julio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pistone misses with a looping left.
Julio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pistone just manages to avoid it.
Julio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pistone.
Julio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pistone catches Julio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Julio drops his hands momentarily and Pistone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pistone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Pistone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pistone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Pistone!
Joe Pistone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by NWO Wolfpack. Blackburn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Filth Friends Unite. 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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240 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackburn's hands.
Blackburn defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James gets the takedown into side control.
Blackburn manages to get back to half guard.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blackburn is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Blackburn trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blackburn tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James working over Blackburn with some ground and pound. Blackburn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James working Blackburn over with strikes.
Blackburn is rocked!
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.
James lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Blackburn quite badly. Blackburn pulls James in close trying to recover. James postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Blackburn on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Blackburn doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy James!
After the big win, Jimmy James made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mystic Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal has chosen "Straight Outta Compton" by NWA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliah Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal lands a front kick.
Marshal misses with a wild body shot.
Arvanitidis cracks Marshal with an open hand slap.
Marshal leaves Arvanitidis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arvanitidis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arvanitidis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marshal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannis Arvanitidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arvanitidis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Marshal controlling the position.
Arvanitidis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arvanitidis throws a big right hand that misses.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Arvanitidis from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet but Arvanitidis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arvanitidis cracks Marshal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marshal.
No joy there for Arvanitidis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arvanitidis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HK13 LA in the buildup to the fight.
Marshal tests Arvanitidis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arvanitidis misses with a wild body shot.
Arvanitidis misses with a double jab
and Marshal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshal throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arvanitidis jabs Marshal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arvanitidis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marshal momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arvanitidis throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Arvanitidis takes a swing at Marshal's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Marshal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arvanitidis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshal to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arvanitidis. Marshal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Marshal.
Arvanitidis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marshal.
A head kick lands from Marshal that sends Arvanitidis to the canvas. Arvanitidis tries to scramble back to his feet but Marshal brings him back down into side control.
Arvanitidis is rocked!
Marshal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Arvanitidis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lull in the action here.
Arvanitidis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshal stands up and beckons Arvanitidis to his feet.
Marshal gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is trying to break the clinch but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Arvanitidis seems to have got his legs back now.
Marshal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arvanitidiss head.
Arvanitidis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arvanitidis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal has managed to clinch.
Marshal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arvanitidiss head.
Arvanitidis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshal misses with some punches.
Arvanitidis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshal lands with a right to the head.
Arvanitidis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to striking at distance but Marshal won't allow it.
Arvanitidis breaks the clinch.
Arvanitidis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marshal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arvanitidis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marshal. That's going to slow Arvanitidis down.
Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Arvanitidis.
Marshal throws out a counter right but Arvanitidis avoids it with no problem.
Marshal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arvanitidis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arvanitidis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marshal regains guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshal keeping full guard, as Arvanitidis tries to pass.
Marshal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arvanitidis is one step ahead there.
Arvanitidis is working Marshal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marshal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arvanitidis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshal is trying to keep Arvanitidis in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal dominated that round.
That's time! Arvanitidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arvanitidis misses with a hook
and Marshal counters with an outside leg kick.
Marshal slips under a jab.
Marshal wants to counter the offense by Arvanitidis and move into the clinch position.
Marshal looks to score with a jab to the body but Arvanitidis is just out of range.
Marshal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Marshal coming out on top.
Marshal clobbers Arvanitidis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshal.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Arvanitidis misses with an uppercut
and Marshal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marshal forces Arvanitidis back against the cage and clinches.
Arvanitidis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshal.
Marshal has a couple of punches blocked by Arvanitidis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arvanitidis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arvanitidis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Arvanitidis is predictable there
letting Marshal counter with a right hand.
Arvanitidis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Arvanitidis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal thuds a left hand into Arvanitidis's body.
Marshal looks to land a right hand but Arvanitidis moved out of range.
Marshal doesn't manage to clinch there - Arvanitidis circles away.
Arvanitidis feinted with a counter takedown.
Arvanitidis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshal wants to slow Arvanitidis down by chopping away at his legs.
Arvanitidis tries to counter with a takedown but Marshal is quick to defend against it.
Marshal has Arvanitidis up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshal has a couple of punches blocked by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marshal lands a front kick.
Arvanitidis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arvanitidis misses with a double jab
enabling Marshal to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eliah Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arvanitidis swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Marshal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arvanitidis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arvanitidis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marshal cracks Arvanitidis with a good jab.
Arvanitidis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannis Arvanitidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arvanitidis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshal to score with a decent uppercut.
Arvanitidis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marshal moves into the clinch.
Marshal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arvanitidis is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arvanitidis blocking some punches.
Marshal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marshal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arvanitidis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arvanitidis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marshal - the referee stops the clock and Arvanitidis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marshal. Arvanitidis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A combination from Marshal does no damage.
Arvanitidis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marshal takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike.
Marshal lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshal unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Arvanitidis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marshal is unloading with more strikes now! Arvanitidis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliah Marshal!
In his post fight interview, Eliah Marshal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac-Under Pressure. Sergei Dragunov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Dragunov misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Dragunov.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragunov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragunov.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragunov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Dragunov moved away.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragunov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Dragunov.
A shot to the liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragunov throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi tries to score with a low kick but Dragunov moves his leg out of the way.
Dragunov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dragunov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragunov throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragunov looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Dragunov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragunov throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
Dragunov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragunov.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Dragunov avoids it.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Dragunov counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi lands a left and a right that send Dragunov crashing to the mat, dazed. Takahashi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dragunov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragunov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oh Dragunov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragunov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ethelbart Takahashi!
A victorious Ethelbart Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sergei Dragunov stepped up to the mic, saying 'i am gonna put a bullet through your head tonight.'.
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