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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Swinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Swinger!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carruthers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carruthers scores with a decent looking hook.
Swinger dodges the punch combination from Carruthers.
Carruthers misses with a leg kick.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swinger avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carruthers. Swinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swinger feints a counter leg kick.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers cracks Swinger with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swinger! But no joy.
Carruthers swings for the body but Swinger moves out of range.
Swinger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swinger manages to avoid it.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Swinger checks it.
A jab from Carruthers finds it's way through Swinger's defenses.
Swinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swinger is looking for the big counter here.
Carruthers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swinger backs up against the cage.
Swinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carruthers is looking to wear down Swinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers throws a series of strikes that have Swinger backpedaling.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carruthers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carruthers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carruthers looks to land a right hand but Swinger moved out of range.
Swinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carruthers throws a body shot but no joy.
Swinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Swinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Swinger moves out of range.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swinger moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers connects with a body shot.
Carruthers lands a slapping body shot.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Swinger tries a quick counter leg kick but Carruthers is wise to it.
A low kick from Carruthers misses
and Swinger counters with a left and a right... And another left! Carruthers is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Swinger!
Sammy Swinger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Kambosos Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Markham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Markham has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, George Kambosos Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Markham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kambosos Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Markham throws a big counter head kick but Kambosos Jr avoids it with no problem.
Kambosos Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markham throws a head kick but Kambosos Jr moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kambosos Jr.
Markham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kambosos Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kambosos Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Markham counters with a single leg into guard. Kambosos Jr didn't expect that.
Markham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kambosos Jr wants to stand but Markham is controlling the position.
Markham throwing strikes but missing.
Markham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kambosos Jr's guard.
Markham stands up and waves to Kambosos Jr to follow him.
Kambosos Jr looks to land a combination but Markham avoids it well.
Markham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kambosos Jr throws a series of punches but Markham avoids them all with ease.
Markham shoots in and drives through. Kambosos Jr sprawls well.
A combination from Kambosos Jr does no damage.
George Kambosos Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markham scores with a takedown into Kambosos Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Markham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kambosos Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markham feints and as Kambosos Jr raises his hands in defense, Markham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markham looks winded!
Markham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kambosos Jr wants to stand but Markham is controlling the position.
Markham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Markham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kambosos Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
George Kambosos Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Kambosos Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kambosos Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kambosos Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Markham counters with a shoot takedown. Kambosos Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Kambosos Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markham on the ground.
Markham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
More stalling from Markham.
Kambosos Jr keeping full guard, as Markham tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Markham will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kambosos Jr swivels and escapes.
Markham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markham closes the distance and clinches up with Kambosos Jr, looking for a takedown. Markham pushes Kambosos Jr against the cage but Kambosos Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
George Kambosos Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Kambosos Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markham is looking to clinch but Kambosos Jr is avoiding it.
Kambosos Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kambosos Jr's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Kambosos Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Kambosos Jr works over Markham's head and body with a nice combination.
Markham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
George Kambosos Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham moves forwards but Kambosos Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kambosos Jr.
Markham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kambosos Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kambosos Jr lands with a cross.
Markham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kambosos Jr pinned against the cage. Kambosos Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markham is breathing heavily.
Kambosos Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kambosos Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kambosos Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Markham is rocked!
George Kambosos Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kambosos Jr sizes up Markham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markham is still on wobbly legs! Can Kambosos Jr finish him?
Markham dives in for a single leg takedown but Kambosos Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Markham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kambosos Jr is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Markham like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Markham from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Kambosos Jr!
George Kambosos Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a jab.
Franco walks into a left hand.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Franco counters with a body kick.
Jones lands with a cross.
Franco is rocked!
Franco leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Franco crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kent Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Hanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coran Norrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coran Norrel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Hanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coran Norrel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norrel quickly recovers to half guard.
Hanna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanna looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norrel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanna trying to control from half guard but Norrel is working away.
Hanna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norrel defending well though.
Hanna 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.
Hanna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norrel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanna working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanna lands a nice short elbow.
Norrel is rocked!
Hanna creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Norrel is out cold and this one is all over! Hanna climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vincent Hanna!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vincent Hanna made sure he mentioned Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruger shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Ground and pound from Ruger.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
Ruger trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ruger stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is pulling down on Ruger's head to control his posture.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruger is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruger's guard.
Ruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Ruger controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Ruger trying to control the position here.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruger has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ruger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruger somewhat.
Felix Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Jones leaves Ruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a jab when Ruger was well out of range.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruger trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control the pace but Ruger is squirming around nicely.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones tries to control but Ruger wriggling away.
Jones prevents Ruger from getting the reversal.
Ruger tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Ruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruger keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones prevents Ruger from getting back to his feet.
Ruger controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ruger is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruger controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Ruger.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Ruger on that attempt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Ruger checks it.
Ruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Ruger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruger tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ruger ducks down to avoid it.
Ruger tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Ruger darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Ruger into the cage.
Ruger takes one on the button.
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Felix Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Ruger fails with the takedown.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger staying out of range there.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruger misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Ruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Ruger dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Ruger's head and hops out.
Jones is looking to slow Ruger down with leg kicks.
Ruger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruger won't be happy with that.
Ruger is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruger is trying to buck Jones off.
Jones cracks Ruger with a big right hand but Ruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ruger is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones grinds an elbow into Ruger's temple.
Jones trying to control the position but Ruger is working away.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones looking to control but instead Ruger has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ruger is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones wants to pass to mount but Ruger is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Ruger's temple.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Felix Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruger can do to turn this around?
Ruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones grinds an elbow into Ruger's temple.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruger to escape.
Ruger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Ruger tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Ruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ruger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruger is not content to let Jones control the position.
Ruger is trying to buck Jones off.
Ruger wants to control but Jones postures up.
Ruger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ruger to see if he's OK.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruger's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is putting a hurting on Ruger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ruger taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working.
Ruger is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones tries for a kimura but Ruger is defending well.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a kimura but Ruger is defending well.
Ruger is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruger is trying to improve his position.
Ruger parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruger to escape.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruger keeps working.
That's four 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 sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Italo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammed Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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25
186 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhammed Castro!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Italo circles away quickly and effectively.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Castro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castro digs a good hook to Italo's body.
Castro throws a low kick but Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castro throws a leg kick but Italo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo checks a leg kick.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Italo is just out of range.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castro. That one must have hurt.
Italo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro throws a low kick, looking for Italo's leg but Italo calmly moves out of range.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro is looking to score with low kicks.
Castro lands a jab to Italo's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo slips a jab from Castro.
Italo attempts a counter takedown but Castro avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Castro. Beautiful body shot.
Castro swings for the body but Italo moves out of range.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Castro swings for the body but Italo moves out of range.
Castro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Castro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Italo checks it well.
Castro lands a jab to the head.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castro sprawls and moves away.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Castro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Italo rather than just go for the knockout.
Italo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro throws a head kick but Italo moves out of range.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro lands a jab to Italo's midsection.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Castro throws a chopping leg kick but Italo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a right hand that Italo ducks under and follows up with a left that Italo also avoids with ease.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Italo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castro's guard.
Castro looks winded!
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully.
Italo looking to sit in guard and control but Castro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Italo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Italo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Italo is looking for a takedown.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Italo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Italo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Italo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
Italo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo is working for takedown but Castro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Italo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castro after a bit of a struggle.
Castro stalls.
Italo blocks an elbow strike.
Italo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Italo.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Italo backwards.
Italo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castro working aggressively here.
Italo looking for a takedown.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Italo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Italo manages to avoid it.
Castro throws a head kick but Italo moves out of range.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castro sprawls and moves away.
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castro stuns Italo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Italo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
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!
Castro lands with a slapping head kick.
Castro throws a series of punches but Italo moves out of range.
Bruno Italo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Italo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Italo is out of range and Castro settles back down.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Italo avoids the head kick by Castro.
Muhammed Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro feints and then cracks Italo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Italo down.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro misses with the combination.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a right and a left that Italo avoids nicely.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Muhammed Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Italo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Italo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Italo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castro dives on top into guard.
Italo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Castro has picked Italo up and slammed him! Italo can't keep hold of the triangle and Castro manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muhammed Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castro.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Italo.
Italo attempts a counter takedown but Castro avoids it well and moves away.
Italo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro takes a swing at Italo's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castro, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Italo blocks the leg kick.
Italo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Italo.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Italo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro throws a leg kick but Italo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Italo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control.
Italo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castro, who protects the arm well.
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!
Italo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Italo's guard! Nice work there by Castro!
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Italo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Italo has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Italo is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Castro with a nice head shot there.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castro controlling from the top position.
Italo working for submissions but it's allowed Castro to get to half guard.
Castro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castro pulls his head out easily.
Castro lands strikes from half guard.
Muhammed Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro drops an elbow to the side of Italo's head.
Italo is looking to improve his position.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Castro there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castro lands a nice short elbow.
Bruno Italo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Italo is refusing to be controlled, as Castro sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pikey Chav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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21
220 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikey Chav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Austin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Chav.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chav.
Chav lands a nice shot that snaps Austin's head back.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Austin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Chav seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chav lands a right hook to the body.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Austin misses with a right hand
and Chav counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin lands with a good body shot.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chav.
Chav lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chav wants to clinch but Austin slips to the side
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Pikey Chav has been cut.
Chav scores with a leg kick.
Chav tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chav is looking to score with low kicks.
Austin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Chav fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chav misses with a shot to the body
and Chav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chav tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Austin throws a hook but Chav avoids it easily.
Austin avoids the body shot from Chav.
Chav scores with a shot to the body.
Austin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Chav slips a jab from Austin.
It looked like Chav was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Austin.
Austin throws the left hand but Chav avoids the punch easily.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Chav's head but Chav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chav slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chav takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Chav.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chav counters with a straight right hand.
Chav throws a lazy body kick
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Chav swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Chav throws a quick inside leg kick.
Austin misses with a hook. Chav ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Chav.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to bum rush Chav with a series of wild strikes but Chav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chav throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chav.
Pikey Chav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Chav.
Chav fakes the leg kick and cracks Austin in the body.
Chav connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chav. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Chav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chav throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Chav throws a head kick that misses
and Austin counters with a two punch combo.
Austin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chav scores with the left hand. Austin knows he should have avoided that one.
Chav slips a jab from Austin.
Chav tried to counter with a leg kick but Austin avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chav is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Austin connects with a crisp jab.
Austin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Austin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Chav misses its target.
Chav walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Austin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chav. Chav obviously looking to wear him down.
Chav tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Austin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pikey Chav's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Chav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Chav is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikey Chav dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chav lands with a kick to the temple. Austin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Austin throws out a loose jab but Chav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chav misses with the body kick
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav.
Austin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Chav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Austin manages to circle out of the way.
Chav lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chav throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chav defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Austin connects with a body shot.
Chav throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick from Chav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chav misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Austin.
Chav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Chav misses the shot to the body.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin scores with a hook.
Austin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chav has Austin up against the cage in a clinch.
Chav takes an elbow to the temple.
Pikey Chav's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Chav controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav stalling in the clinch but Austin improves position.
Chav taking a breather.
Maybe Chav would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Chav throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Austin scores with a shoulder strike.
Austin blocks a body shot from Chav.
Chav with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin gets through Chav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeez, Pikey Chav's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chav throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin pushes Chav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chav throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a body punch.
Austin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chav tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Austin tries a body shot but Chav blocks it.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chav's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pikey Chav's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Austin!
An out of breath Shane Austin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Annoying Kids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Architects of Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Annoying Kids!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Carlin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kids throws a body kick that misses.
Carlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kids pushes Carlin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kids throws the left hand but Carlin avoids the punch easily.
Kids darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlin shoots in and drives through. Kids sprawls well.
Carlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Annoying Kids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Carlin.
Kids throws a body punch but Carlin moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kids misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlin shoots in but Kids avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kids moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kids pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kids scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlin in his tracks.
Kids lands with a shot to the body.
Kids throws a right and a left that Carlin avoids nicely.
Kids stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlin. Carlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kids scores with a punch to the head.
Kids scores with a decent looking hook.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown but Kids shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kids defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carlin.
Carlin tries for a takedown but Kids sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kids ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlin moves away.
Carlin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kids throws a series of strikes that have Carlin backpedaling.
Carlin is rocked!
It looks like George Carlin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlin glances at the clock... BAM! Kids nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Carlin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Carlin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Annoying Kids!
Annoying Kids is the new lightweight champion!
Annoying Kids made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks for nothing mom.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lukaszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Nicolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukaszewicz comes into the arena with Alter Bridge - Show me a leader blaring out of the sound system. Nicolas has chosen Hip To Be Square by Huey Lewis & The News as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Lukaszewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas scores with a jab. Lukaszewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lukaszewicz is trying to break the clinch but Nicolas has him pressed against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lukaszewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lukaszewicz's efforts to push away.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Nicolas.
Lukaszewicz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nicolas lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
Lukaszewicz is trying to push Nicolas away but Nicolas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicolas lands with a right to the head.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukaszewicz backwards.
Lukaszewicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas gets underhooks to prevent Lukaszewicz's takedown attempt.
Nicolas works on Lukaszewicz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Lukaszewicz is breathing heavily.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lukaszewicz controls his hands.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lukaszewicz.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nicolas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
A short left from Nicolas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Lukaszewicz is rocked!
Lukaszewicz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Nicolas.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Lukaszewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolas lands a big right hand that sends Lukaszewicz to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Lukaszewicz!
Nicolas decides to return to a standing position.
Nicolas pounces like a tiger and cracks Lukaszewicz with a vicious hook! Lukaszewicz is down but not out! Nicolas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas is the new light heavyweight champion!
Harold Nicolas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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