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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Grigorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Bad Boys - Inner Circle as his entrance music. Mad Dog Malone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adam Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a leg kick but Grigorian moved away.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
Malone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malone is looking to score with low kicks.
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grigorian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Malone backs away, Grigorian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malone misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a good low kick that Malone was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian takes one to the chin there.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Malone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian checks a leg kick.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone throws out a counter right but Grigorian avoids it with no problem.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grigorian doesn't seem bothered though.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone tries a quick counter leg kick but Grigorian is wise to it.
Malone avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Malone misses
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Malone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian thows a body kick. Malone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grigorian thows a leg kick but Malone checks it
and Malone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Malone tried to score with a low kick but Grigorian checks it.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick.
Malone blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Grigorian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Grigorian counters with an inside leg kick.
Malone lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Grigorian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malone scores with a push kick.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malone throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Grigorian misses.
Grigorian throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grigorian.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a low kick, right behind Malone 's knee.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malone throws a wild body kick that Grigorian sees coming a mile off.
Grigorian delivers a nice body kick.
Malone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian counters with a low kick, right behind Malone 's knee.
Malone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range and Malone settles back down.
Grigorian throws a low kick but Malone moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Grigorian as he connects with a hook.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Malone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grigorian checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian 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.
Grigorian lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grigorian throws a leg kick
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grigorian has got the better of the exchanges.
Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Grigorian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone misses.
Grigorian motions for Malone to come forward. Grigorian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Jab from Malone.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone misses with a low kick as Grigorian jumps back.
Grigorian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malone backs up against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Malone catches Grigorian right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grigorian misses with a hook.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Grigorian misses.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone motions for Grigorian to come forward. Malone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigorian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigorian.
Malone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Grigorian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigorian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Grigorian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Malone avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone keeps Grigorian at a distance using the push kick.
Grigorian 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.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malone tries to work over Grigorian's front leg with a kick but Grigorian checks it.
Grigorian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malone misses with a body shot
and Grigorian counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Malone misses.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malone misses with a body shot.
As Malone backs away, Grigorian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a kick to the body.
Grigorian throws a front kick that sends Malone stumbling back into the cage.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigorian is looking to counter punch.
Grigorian throws a leg kick
and Malone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Nice cross by Grigorian.
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!
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Grigorian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malone eats them both and turns towards Grigorian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Malone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grigorian.
Malone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Grigorian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Adam Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian's cut.
That's time! Grigorian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Grigorian is looking to land body kicks.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Grigorian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Grigorian counters with a body kick that stops Malone in his tracks momentarily.
Grigorian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Malone misses.
Malone throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian feints and then cracks Malone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malone down.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malone counters with a series of strikes. Grigorian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grigorian thumps Malone with a low kick.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Malone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Malone digs a good body shot into Grigorian's ribs.
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adam Grigorian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Malone staying out of range there.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone scores with a nice right hand.
Malone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Mad Dog Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Malone throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Grigorian throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grigorian moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigorian misses with a low kick as Malone jumps back.
Malone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grigorian counters with an inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a solid body kick.
Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
Grigorian wants to slow Malone down by chopping away at his legs.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Malone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grigorian finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Grigorian lands with a nice body 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!
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Malone shrugs it off though.
Malone throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
Malone misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malone's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Grigorian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grigorian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Grigorian!
A very excited looking Adam Grigorian rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexein Rakotonandrasana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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296 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexein Rakotonandrasana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rakotonandrasana's guard.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rakotonandrasana is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rakotonandrasana looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rakotonandrasana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Rakotonandrasana is keeping the position.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Rakotonandrasana's brow.
It looks like Alexein Rakotonandrasana has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams distracts Rakotonandrasana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That has opened up Alexein Rakotonandrasana's cut even more.
Rakotonandrasana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams wants to control from the top but Rakotonandrasana keeps moving.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakotonandrasana is retaining full guard.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rakotonandrasana on the ground.
Rakotonandrasana has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rakotonandrasana's head.
The cut above Alexein Rakotonandrasana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakotonandrasana working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams distracts Rakotonandrasana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexein Rakotonandrasana's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexein Rakotonandrasana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Williams!
Matt Williams is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Matt Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chester Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Dutroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chester Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Dutroux!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Dutroux cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones forces Dutroux back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dutroux.
A short uppercut from Dutroux.
Dutroux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dutroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Dutroux swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Dutroux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Dutroux to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones won't allow Dutroux to get back to his feet.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dutroux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
Dutroux is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dutroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones swings around for an armbar but Dutroux sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Dutroux is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dutroux is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dutroux! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dutroux taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chester Jones!
Chester Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Chester Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Malingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Bow Down (to no man). 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Malingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maurice Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malingo avoids the head kick by Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Malingo throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Malingo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malingo is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malingo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malingo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Malingo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malingo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Malingo 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.
Smith managing to control the position.
We've been hearing that Malingo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Malingo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Malingo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Malingo 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.
Malingo prevents Smith from standing back up.
Malingo thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Malingo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malingo drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malingo prevents Smith from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malingo lands a nice short elbow.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malingo.
Malingo working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is rocked!
Malingo working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Malingo finish him?
Malingo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smith is hurt! He's hurt bad - Malingo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smith from any more punishment! Congratulations to Malingo! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo 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.
The defeated Maurice Smith had this to say: 'I took a risk taking this fight. But to be the best you have to beat the best and in the words of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I PEE BLACK"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erickson has chosen Valhalla as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Zaitsev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erickson manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Erickson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good leg kick by Zaitsev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erickson. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erickson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaitsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaitsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erickson doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaitsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
Zaitsev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev throws a hook but Erickson blocks it.
Zaitsev misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Erickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Erickson is just out of range.
Erickson tries to bum rush Zaitsev with a series of wild strikes but Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaitsev moves out of range as Erickson strikes.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Erickson is just out of range.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Erickson moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Erickson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Erickson's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev lands with a good body shot.
Erickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erickson.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erickson.
Zaitsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaitsev should have avoided that one.
Erickson moves out of range as Zaitsev strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Erickson is looking for the big counter here.
Zaitsev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erickson walks into a straight right hand from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaitsev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erickson looks winded!
Erickson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaitsev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Erickson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitri Zaitsev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gregory Erickson was interviewed post fight and said 'Even giants fall...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stand By Me-Florence + The Machine. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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217 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaleva Vettenranta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettenranta has a takedown stuffed.
James drives through and clinches with Vettenranta against the cage.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Vettenranta blocks a body shot from James.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is working Vettenranta over against the cage.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James stands there with Vettenranta around his waist. Vettenranta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vettenrantas head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James lands with a left to the head.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vettenranta blocks an uppercut.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vettenranta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
A right hand to the body from James.
Vettenranta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from James.
Vettenranta fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from James.
James lands with a left to the head.
James scores with a shot to the side of Vettenranta's head.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from James.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
A short right from James on the inside.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James pushes Vettenranta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vettenranta wants a takedown but no success here.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James tries to work over Vettenranta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vettenranta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James digs a right hand into Vettenranta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vettenranta's gas tank.
Vettenranta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James scores with a shot to the side of Vettenranta's head.
Vettenranta tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
James is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands a body punch.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vettenranta avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A short uppercut from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a right hand.
James lands with a left to the head.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Vettenranta fails to pull guard.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from James.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Vettenranta takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James lands a left hand.
Vettenranta is rocked!
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Vettenranta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from James.
James unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vettenranta! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but James is unloading with more strikes now! Vettenranta drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne James!
Dwayne James is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dwayne James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noam Nystrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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166 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Noam Nystrom!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Nystrom's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nystrom's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
Pain tries a body shot but Nystrom blocks it.
Pain tries to break free but Nystrom pushes him back against the cage.
Pain avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nystrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Nystrom moved out of range nicely.
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Pain blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Pain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Pain manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nystrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nystrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
Nystrom controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nystrom is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nystrom kicks Pain off and gets to his feet.
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Pain can't break the clinch.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Pain avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Pain tries a body shot but Nystrom blocks it.
Pain blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Pain avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Pain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nystrom's guard.
Nystrom keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Nystrom is looking to stand up but Pain isn't so interested in that idea.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
Nystrom keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Nystrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pain trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Nystrom is controlling Pain's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Nystrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Nystrom, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nystrom is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
Pain trying to pass the guard but Nystrom defending well.
Nystrom is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
Pain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nystrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pain.
Pain is pressing down on Nystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nystrom is holding on for now.
Pain is trying to control the action in half guard but Nystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nystrom is concentrating on defense, preventing Pain from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nystrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Pain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nystrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
Nystrom kicks off Pain and gets to his feet.
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nystrom is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it.
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it.
Pain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well.
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Pain keeps moving and retains side control.
Nystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Pain politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pain prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nystrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nystrom tries to escape but Pain is in control.
Pain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nystrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pain trying to control the action but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Pain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nystrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Noam Nystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pain wants to break free but Nystrom has control.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Nystrom back against the cage.
Nystrom can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Pain tries to circle away but Nystrom has him pinned against the cage.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom has Pain pressed against the cage, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.
Pain is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nystrom.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the cage, Nystrom lands a big elbow that drops Pain! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pain is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Noam Nystrom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Piana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Piana struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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204 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Piana!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piana misses with a lunging right hand
and Metso counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metso stalling.
Piana is looking to improve his position.
Metso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Piana is trying to maintain the position but Metso is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Metso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Metso slips a nice elbow through Piana's hands, connecting with Piana's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piana has his hands clasped together around Metso's back. He's all about the action.
Metso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piana defending well though.
Metso is thwarting Piana's attempts to control the position.
Metso lands with a punch from half guard.
Metso passes to side control.
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Piana tries to hold on but Metso postures up.
Metso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Piana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metso raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Piana can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piana is looking to get to half guard.
Metso landing shots from mount.
Metso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Piana is looking to get to half guard.
Metso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Piana hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Piana in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Metso is working for a guillotine from mount but Piana frees his head quite easily.
Metso working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Piana's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Piana is rocked!
Metso lands a couple of good shots and Piana has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Piana is still in real trouble! Can Metso finish him?
Piana wants to control his opponent's hands but Metso gets his hands free.
Metso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Metso has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Piana seems to have recovered his senses.
Piana is covering up but some of the strikes from Metso are getting through and doing damage.
Piana is keeping busy.
Piana just trying to survive but Metso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Metso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Piana tries to improve position but can't.
Metso 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.
Metso working the head with strikes.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
Metso working away.
Metso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piana keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso is working Piana over with some ground and pound from side control.
Piana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metso working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Metso seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Piana on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Piana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Metso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Piana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piana's head.
Ground and pound from Metso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piana tries to roll over but Metso keeps him under control.
Metso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Piana!
Metso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Metso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metso jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Piana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Metso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso moves into full mount!
Metso is landing with some decent strikes but Piana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Metso lands a couple of good shots and Piana has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Piana as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Metso!
Piana takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Piana is in a bad position with Metso working for a choke. Piana manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metso is on top in guard.
Piana is pulling down on Metso's head to control his posture.
Metso is in close to Piana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metso throws a big right hand that misses.
Metso stands up over Piana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Metso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metso fails with a takedown attempt.
Piana throws out a counter right but Metso avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piana scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Metso fails with a takedown attempt.
Piana looks to land a combination. Metso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Piana as Metso shoots in.
Piana has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Metso is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Piana scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Piana cracks Metso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piana but Piana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Metso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Piana tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso throwing shots but Piana is blocking nicely.
Piana wants to get back to full guard but Metso has mounted him!
Metso landing strikes from the mount.
Piana is in a horrible position here. Metso smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Metso content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Piana's face.
Piana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Metso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piana is looking to escape.
Piana takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Metso's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ukko Metso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kame Sennin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kush comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chill Peppers-Snow. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
18 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjan Kush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kame Sennin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sennin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sennin cracks Kush with an open hand slap.
Sennin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sennin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sennin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sennin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sennin as he jumps to the side.
Sennin scores with a kick to the body.
Kush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sennin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sennin is trying to keep Kush in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sennin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kush throws a big elbow that misses.
Kush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sennin trying to control the position here.
Kush 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush drops back looking for a leg! Sennin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sennin manages to kick Kush off! Kush jumps back into Sennin's guard.
Kush distracts Sennin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sennin wants to sweep here but Kush controlling him for the moment.
Kush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sennin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sennin holds on and takes a little breather.
Kush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sennin is keeping the position for now.
Kush drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sennin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sennin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sennin!
Kush is looking for a sweep.
Sennin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sennin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kush is refusing to be controlled, as Sennin sits in half guard.
Kush tries to get to full guard but Sennin has control of the leg.
Kush is working hard here to advance position.
Sennin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kush tries to get to full guard but Sennin has control of the leg.
Sennin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kush wants to improve his position but Sennin is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sennin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush is looking for a sweep. Sennin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kush is refusing to be controlled, as Sennin sits in half guard.
Kush wants to improve his position but Sennin is controlling well.
Kush gets back to full guard.
Sennin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sennin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kush working for submissions but it's allowed Sennin to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to get to full guard but Sennin has control of the leg.
Kush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kush keeping full guard, as Sennin tries to pass.
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sennin is one step ahead there.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Sennin from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush wants to sweep here but Sennin controlling him for the moment.
Sennin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sennin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sennin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sennin scores with a nice strike.
Sennin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kush's head.
Kush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sennin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kush looks for a takedown but Sennin sprawls well.
Sennin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin works Kush's body with a nice hook.
Kush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sennin thumps Kush with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sennin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sennin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sennin scores with a jab to the body.
Sennin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sennin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kush tries to pull guard but Sennin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sennin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kush is trying to pull guard but Sennin has him pressed against the cage.
Sennin lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Sennin.
Kush tries to pull guard but Sennin won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Sennin.
Sennin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sennin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sennin lands a left hand.
Sennin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kush or not.
Kush tries to pull guard but Sennin won't allow it.
Sennin manages to break the clinch.
Sennin lands with a straight right. Kush didn't see that one coming.
Sennin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kush is rocked!
Kush shoots in looking for a takedown. Sennin tries to sprawl out of it but Kush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sennin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Kush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush takes one on the button.
Kush seems to have got his legs back now.
Sennin connects with an inside leg kick.
Sennin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sennin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arjan Kush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sennin pinned against the cage. Sennin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sennin throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush with a poor takedown
and Sennin counters with an outside leg kick.
Sennin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sennin rushes Kush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sennin pushes Kush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sennin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kush with a poor takedown
and Sennin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sennin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sennin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sennin cracks a nice hook into Kush's ribs.
Kush tries for a takedown but Sennin circles away easily
and Sennin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sennin. Kush shrugs it off though.
Sennin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sennin clinches up against the cage.
Sennin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Sennin.
Sennin lands with a right to the head.
Kush jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sennin walks away with a smile on his face. Kush gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sennin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sennin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sennin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Sennin lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kush or perhaps it was just good defense by Sennin, which made it look bad.
Sennin flicks out a counter leg kick but Kush steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sennin throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sennin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sennin is trying to maintain the position but Kush is very close to passing his half guard.
Sennin wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kush is trying to work for a kimura but Sennin is defending well.
Sennin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sennin is trying to maintain the position but Kush is very close to passing his half guard.
Kush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sennin sees it coming and defends easily.
Sennin is trying to maintain the position but Kush is very close to passing his half guard.
Kush is pressing down on Sennin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sennin is holding on for now.
Kush 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sennin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush drops back looking for a leg! Sennin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sennin manages to kick Kush off! Kush jumps back into Sennin's guard.
Sennin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kush drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sennin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sennin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sennin!
Sennin happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kush.
Kush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sennin defends well.
Sennin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sennin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sennin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sennin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sennin cracks Kush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sennin pushes Kush away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sennin.
Sennin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kush.
Kush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sennin counters with a left and a right that stings Kush.
Sennin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sennin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kame Sennin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sennin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sennin lands a head kick!
Kush has his takedown stuffed
and Sennin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin scoring well with a low kick there.
Kush takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sennin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sennin.
Sennin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sennin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sennin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sennin.
Kush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sennin circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sennin! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sennin tries to avoid it but Kush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sennin to the ground. Sennin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circling a little - Sennin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sennin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sennin.
Sennin scoring well with a low kick there.
Sennin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sennin.
Kush swats away the attempt to clinch by Sennin.
Sennin scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sennin lands a jab-cross combination.
Sennin has Kush up against the cage in a clinch.
Kush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sennin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sennin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sennin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sennin.
Sennin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sennin scores with a shoulder strike.
Sennin lands a right hand.
Sennin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sennin digs a good hook to Kush's body.
Sennin sizes up Kush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kame Sennin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sennin throws a leg kick which misses Kush's front leg but catches the back leg as Kush tries to avoid it.
Sennin clinches up against the cage.
Sennin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Sennin.
A shot in the inside from Sennin.
Stalling in the clinch from Sennin.
Kush is trying to pull guard but Sennin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sennin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kame Sennin dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sennin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kush tries for a takedown but Sennin circles away easily
and Sennin counters with a head kick that drops Kush to the mat! Kush scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Sennin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sennin steps in with a hook that catches Kush right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sennin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kush looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kame Sennin!
Kame Sennin is the new featherweight champion!
Arjan Kush was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost that fight, but you know what, Fuck it, I'm just happy to be back fighting for all you folks.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen I Love the Cocaine as his entrance music. Don Julio Cesar Chavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a body punch
and Cesar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cesar Chavez lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Cesar Chavez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
James is rocked!
James moves forwards but Cesar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Cesar Chavez finish him?
James looks to land a right hand but Cesar Chavez moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cesar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cesar Chavez lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Cesar Chavez waves James back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James missing with a left hand there. Cesar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cesar Chavez throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Cesar Chavez 's shoulder, as Cesar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Cesar Chavez defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Cesar Chavez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends James sprawling to the canvas! James rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cesar Chavez finish him?!
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Cesar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Cesar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cesar Chavez .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Cesar Chavez is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
Cesar Chavez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Cesar Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar Chavez misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Cesar Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
Cesar Chavez throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
Cesar Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James 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.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesar Chavez jumps guard.
James won't allow Cesar Chavez to sweep him here.
Cesar Chavez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Cesar Chavez looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Cesar Chavez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Cesar Chavez looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cesar Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cesar Chavez wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cesar Chavez there!
Cesar Chavez wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cesar Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cesar Chavez regains half guard.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cesar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James misses with an uppercut
and Cesar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cesar Chavez .
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cesar Chavez lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks James out cold! James is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
Don Julio Cesar Chavez retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Don Julio Cesar Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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