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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Von Fenwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Requis Von Fenwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Von Fenwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Requis Von Fenwa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requis Von Fenwa tries to land a front kick but Maurice Von Fenwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maurice Von Fenwa tries to counter by clinching up but Requis Von Fenwa breaks away and moves out of range.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a body kick that misses
and Maurice Von Fenwa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Requis Von Fenwa!
Maurice Von Fenwa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to buck Maurice Von Fenwa off but Maurice Von Fenwa is having none of it.
Maurice Von Fenwa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maurice Von Fenwa forces Requis Von Fenwa back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Requis Von Fenwa has Maurice Von Fenwa pressed against the cage.
Maurice Von Fenwa drags the fight down to the ground.
Maurice Von Fenwa managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa is trying to keep Requis Von Fenwa in close.
Requis Von Fenwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Maurice Von Fenwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maurice Von Fenwa working for submissions but it's allowed Requis Von Fenwa to get to half guard.
Requis Von Fenwa wants to advance to full mount but Maurice Von Fenwa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Requis Von Fenwa looking to sit in guard and control but Maurice Von Fenwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Requis Von Fenwa working for submissions but it's allowed Maurice Von Fenwa to get to half guard.
Requis Von Fenwa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Maurice Von Fenwa manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maurice Von Fenwa content just to control the position here.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to hold on but Maurice Von Fenwa pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa controlling from mount.
Maurice Von Fenwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Requis Von Fenwa's face.
Requis Von Fenwa blocking the ground and pound.
Maurice Von Fenwa lands a big shot there that rocks Requis Von Fenwa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maurice Von Fenwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maurice Von Fenwa avoids the attempt from Requis Von Fenwa to control.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to escape the mount.
Requis Von Fenwa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maurice Von Fenwa tries to control but Requis Von Fenwa wriggling away.
Maurice Von Fenwa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Requis Von Fenwa is in real trouble.
Maurice Von Fenwa controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maurice Von Fenwa is persistently looking for the submission but Requis Von Fenwa is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Von Fenwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maurice Von Fenwa is looking to slow Requis Von Fenwa down with leg kicks.
Requis Von Fenwa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maurice Von Fenwa feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Maurice Von Fenwa misses.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a head kick that misses.
Maurice Von Fenwa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Requis Von Fenwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maurice Von Fenwa moves away.
Maurice Von Fenwa drives through and clinches with Requis Von Fenwa against the cage.
Requis Von Fenwa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice Von Fenwa stalling.
Maurice Von Fenwa manages to break the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa scores with a nice head shot.
Maurice Von Fenwa avoids the body shot from Requis Von Fenwa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maurice Von Fenwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Requis Von Fenwa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maurice Von Fenwa stuffs the takedown attempt from Requis Von Fenwa. Requis Von Fenwa gets slowly back to his feet.
Maurice Von Fenwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Requis Von Fenwa sprawls well. He's pushed Maurice Von Fenwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maurice Von Fenwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Requis Von Fenwa
and Maurice Von Fenwa counters with a low kick, right behind Requis Von Fenwa 's knee.
Maurice Von Fenwa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Requis Von Fenwa defends well and Maurice Von Fenwa ends up having to push Requis Von Fenwa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Requis Von Fenwa gets caught flat footed, as Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Requis Von Fenwa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maurice Von Fenwa escapes and throws Requis Von Fenwa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Requis Von Fenwa is breathing heavily.
Maurice Von Fenwa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a lazy body kick
and Maurice Von Fenwa counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requis Von Fenwa cracks a nice hook into Maurice Von Fenwa's ribs.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in for a takedown but Requis Von Fenwa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Von Fenwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurice Von Fenwa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Requis Von Fenwa.
Maurice Von Fenwa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Requis Von Fenwa connects with a body shot.
Maurice Von Fenwa blocks a head kick by Requis Von Fenwa.
Maurice Von Fenwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Requis Von Fenwa on his heels. He'll look to pass Requis Von Fenwa's guard now, I'm sure.
Requis Von Fenwa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maurice Von Fenwa dives into side control.
Maurice Von Fenwa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maurice Von Fenwa happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa is looking for a sweep.
Maurice Von Fenwa decides to stand back up.
Maurice Von Fenwa looks for a takedown but Requis Von Fenwa sprawls well.
Maurice Von Fenwa has closed the distance and engaged Requis Von Fenwa in a clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa wants to get back to striking at distance but Maurice Von Fenwa won't allow it.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to break free.
Requis Von Fenwa wants to take the fight to the mat but Maurice Von Fenwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maurice Von Fenwa dodges an elbow strike from Requis Von Fenwa.
Maurice Von Fenwa managing to block the knees to the body from Requis Von Fenwa.
Maurice Von Fenwa breaks from the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa throws a body punch but Maurice Von Fenwa moves out of range.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Requis Von Fenwa pinned against the cage. Requis Von Fenwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Requis Von Fenwa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maurice Von Fenwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Requis Von Fenwa. No joy for Maurice Von Fenwa on that attempt.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in for a takedown but Requis Von Fenwa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Requis Von Fenwa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maurice Von Fenwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maurice Von Fenwa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maurice Von Fenwa is defended easily by Requis Von Fenwa.
Maurice Von Fenwa scores with a takedown into Requis Von Fenwa's guard.
Requis Von Fenwa is wriggling around but Maurice Von Fenwa manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice Von Fenwa trying to mount his opponent but Requis Von Fenwa defends it.
Requis Von Fenwa trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Requis Von Fenwa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maurice Von Fenwa wants to advance to full mount but Requis Von Fenwa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Maurice Von Fenwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maurice Von Fenwa content to stall in guard here.
Maurice Von Fenwa gets to his feet. Requis Von Fenwa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maurice Von Fenwa.
Requis Von Fenwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maurice Von Fenwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Maurice Von Fenwa misses its target.
Requis Von Fenwa looks to throw the jab but Maurice Von Fenwa is out of range.
Maurice Von Fenwa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Requis Von Fenwa tries to avoid it but Maurice Von Fenwa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Requis Von Fenwa to the ground. Requis Von Fenwa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Von Fenwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in but no luck this time.
Requis Von Fenwa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maurice Von Fenwa rather than just go for the knockout.
Maurice Von Fenwa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Requis Von Fenwa sprawls well. Requis Von Fenwa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maurice Von Fenwa gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Requis Von Fenwa! But no joy.
Requis Von Fenwa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maurice Von Fenwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa has managed to clinch.
Maurice Von Fenwa stalling in the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa looking to stall.
Requis Von Fenwa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maurice Von Fenwa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to break free.
Requis Von Fenwa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maurice Von Fenwa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Requis Von Fenwa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Requis Von Fenwa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Requis Von Fenwa wants a takedown.
Maurice Von Fenwa decides to pull guard.
Maurice Von Fenwa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurice Von Fenwa has his foot on Requis Von Fenwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Requis Von Fenwa works his way back into a safe position though.
Maurice Von Fenwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Requis Von Fenwa can do to turn this around?
Maurice Von Fenwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Maurice Von Fenwa, not yet.
Maurice Von Fenwa working a defensive guard here.
Requis Von Fenwa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maurice Von Fenwa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Requis Von Fenwa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Requis Von Fenwa fails to pull guard.
Maurice Von Fenwa pulls Requis Von Fenwa into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Requis Von Fenwa trying to control but Maurice Von Fenwa is working from the bottom.
Requis Von Fenwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maurice Von Fenwa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Von Fenwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maurice Von Fenwa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Von Fenwa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Macleod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Macleod!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macleod swivels and escapes.
Macleod throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macleod throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Macleod throws a nice head kick!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macleod circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Macleod as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macleod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macleod cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Macleod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Macleod sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Macleod.
Macleod throws a head kick that misses.
Macleod misses with the body kick
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Macleod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macleod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macleod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Macleod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macleod feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Macleod then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macleod thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Macleod fights it but they end up in guard.
Macleod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johnson jumps guard but Macleod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Macleod to keep the fight standing.
Macleod breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macleod defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macleod misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Duncan Macleod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Macleod keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macleod has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macleod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Macleod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macleod's guard.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macleod!
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Macleod is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macleod working to try and regain half guard.
Macleod wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macleod is looking to escape.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macleod is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Macleod turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Johnson off and cradles Macleod's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson 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 Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Koscheck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Dangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koscheck.
An attempted straight right counter from Dangle misses the target.
Dangle clinches.
Nice body punch from Dangle.
Dangle landing knees to the head.
It looks like Josh Koscheck has been cut.
Dangle pushes Koscheck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koscheck working aggressively here.
Koscheck takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dangle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koscheck looks winded!
Dangle pushes Koscheck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dangle with a knee to the head.
Koscheck is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dangle throws 2 knees - Koscheck can't escape Dangle's clinch. As Koscheck tries to escape again Dangle whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Koscheck's gum shield and as Koscheck falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jim Dangle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Lofmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Karate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Lofmark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karate blocks a jab.
Lofmark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karate!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karate seems a little lost for a moment, as Lofmark dominates the positioning.
Lofmark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karate is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Lofmark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karate can't do much from the bottom here.
Lofmark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Karate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lofmark lands a couple of good shots and Karate has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Karate is rocked!
Lofmark connects with a couple of big shots that have Karate covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Karate! Lofmark fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Lofmark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Cluster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Am Terrible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Cluster has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Cluster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I Am Terrible!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cluster instigates a clinch.
Cluster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cluster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terrible avoids it really well and circles away.
Terrible clinches up with Cluster and pushes him back against the cage.
Cluster is looking to break free of the clinch but Terrible has double underhooks.
Cluster blocks an elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible blocks an elbow strike.
Cluster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cluster wants to get back to striking at distance but Terrible won't allow it.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cluster is trying to push Terrible away but Terrible has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrible managing to block the knees to the body from Cluster.
Terrible throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cluster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cluster breaks from the clinch.
Terrible rushes Cluster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cluster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Terrible fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cluster working hard to break the clinch.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Cluster shrugs off.
It looks like Vincent Cluster has been cut.
Terrible looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cluster is trying to break the clinch but Terrible is controlling him.
Terrible lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cluster is trying to pull guard but Terrible has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Cluster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cluster's brow.
Terrible lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrible throws an elbow that misses.
Terrible keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cluster's efforts to push away.
Terrible pushes off an throws an elbow but Cluster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrible.
Terrible creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cluster's defenses.
Terrible pushes off an throws an elbow but Cluster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrible.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrible throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrible gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cluster's brow.
Terrible creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cluster has been working on his balance at Die Trying Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Terrible.
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrible throws an elbow that misses.
Terrible is pressed up against the cage. Cluster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Terrible down to the mat. Terrible avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Terrible gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cluster blocks an elbow strike.
Cluster dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Nice elbow from Terrible.
Cluster is breathing heavily.
Cluster breaks the clinch.
Terrible clinches up against the cage.
Terrible lands a nice elbow.
Cluster dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Cluster shrugs off.
Terrible has Cluster pressed against the cage, preventing Cluster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluster tries for a takedown but Terrible manages to get underhooks.
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Cluster in his tracks for a moment.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cluster blocks an elbow strike.
Terrible looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Terrible throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrible.
Terrible creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cluster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terrible has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrible.
Terrible misses with an elbow strike.
Cluster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terrible lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cluster is rocked!
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Cluster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terrible misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Cluster blocks an elbow strike from Terrible.
Cluster seems to have got his legs back now.
Cluster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrible smiles and moves away.
We've been informed that Terrible has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluster tries to break the clinch but Terrible is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Terrible.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Cluster in his tracks for a moment.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cluster tries to pull guard but Terrible holds him up against the cage and eventually Cluster drops back down to his feet.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Cluster shrugs off.
Clinched against the cage, Terrible lands a big elbow that drops Cluster! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Cluster is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am Terrible!
I Am Terrible is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makanaakua Moliakalaniikeola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Maxin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Makanaakua Moliakalaniikeola has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Makanaakua Moliakalaniikeola seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makanaakua Moliakalaniikeola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alton Maxin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Maxin as Moliakalaniikeola shoots in.
Moliakalaniikeola throws out a leg kick but Maxin moves out of range and Moliakalaniikeola only half commits.
Moliakalaniikeola gets a clinch.
Maxin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moliakalaniikeola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maxin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moliakalaniikeola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maxin is fending him off so far but Moliakalaniikeola persists. Nope, Maxin circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxin scores with a takedown into Moliakalaniikeola's guard.
Moliakalaniikeola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maxin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moliakalaniikeola has a closed guard, preventing Maxin from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxin controlling from the top position.
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.
Maxin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moliakalaniikeola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maxin has managed to get both his arms back between Moliakalaniikeola's legs - danger averted.
Maxin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moliakalaniikeola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maxin is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moliakalaniikeola gets caught napping as Maxin dives in and scores a takedown. Moliakalaniikeola manages to retain guard.
Moliakalaniikeola wants to hit a switch here but Maxin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moliakalaniikeola there!
Moliakalaniikeola is trying to escape the mount.
Maxin controlling his opponent.
Maxin avoids the attempt from Moliakalaniikeola to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moliakalaniikeola has left one of his arms exposed and Maxin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Moliakalaniikeola screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alton Maxin!
Alton Maxin is the new heavyweight champion!
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