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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koichi Kamei (ranked 4720 p4p, 503 weight class) and Aie Thai (ranked 23220 p4p, 711 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aie Thai!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Thai wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Thai slips a straight right by Kamei.
Thai's coach down at Sydney Combat Method was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Thai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Thai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Kamei moves out of range easily.
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Aie Thai has been cut.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamei doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thai on the side of the head.
Aie Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Thai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Thai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai slips a jab from Kamei.
Jab by Kamei.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamei keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Thai throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
Thai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thai tries to clinch but Kamei moves away
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Thai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Thai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Thai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei lands with a cross.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei lands a really nice looking cross but Thai seems unphased.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thai is rocked!
BOOM! Kamei lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thai. Thai tries to recover but Kamei is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koichi Kamei!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Cassidy (ranked 2718 p4p, 370 weight class) and Lars Hard (ranked 2617 p4p, 356 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamison Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Hard!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy rushes Hard and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hard taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hard.
A nice left hand lands by Hard.
Cassidy blocks a body shot from Hard.
Cassidy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hard to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Hard.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Hard blocks it.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hard fails to land.
Hard working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Cassidy.
A short left from Hard.
Cassidy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hard up against the cage.
Hard throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cassidy - that landed with a thud.
Hard takes a shot to the head.
Hard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
Cassidy 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.
Good body shot from Hard.
Cassidy manages to pull guard.
Cassidy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cassidy is looking for a triangle but Hard pushes his legs off easily.
Cassidy looking to control.
Cassidy working for a triangle but Hard defends it easily.
Cassidy trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cassidy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hard has managed to get both his arms back between Cassidy's legs - danger averted.
Cassidy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cassidy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cassidy has his foot on Hard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hard works his way back into a safe position though.
Cassidy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Cassidy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hard is aware though and is defending well.
Cassidy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cassidy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hard defends well.
Hard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cassidy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hard has managed to get both his arms back between Cassidy's legs - danger averted.
Cassidy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hard defends it easily.
Hard preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hard wants to stand but Cassidy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamison Cassidy dominated that round.
That's time! Cassidy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hard lands with a cross.
Cassidy misses with a looping left.
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hard.
Hard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cassidy's head.
Hard clinches with his opponent.
Hard misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassidy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cassidy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hard fails to land.
Hard trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Cassidy tries to pull guard but Hard won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Hard blocks it.
Cassidy jumps guard.
Cassidy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hard is aware though and is defending well.
Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassidy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cassidy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cassidy 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.
Cassidy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cassidy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cassidy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy looking to pass the guard.
Cassidy wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform us that Hard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cassidy throws a strike but Hard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cassidy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hard has his hands clasped together but Cassidy extends and breaks Hard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cassidy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamison Cassidy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 2759 p4p, 317 weight class) and Hokuto Akira (ranked 2938 p4p, 336 weight class). Akira has chosen Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley as his entrance music. Hokuto Akira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hokuto Akira!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcelo looking to pass the guard.
Akira 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.
Marcelo pushes down on Akira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marcelo tries to pass to full mount but Akira defends it.
Akira is looking to improve his position.
Marcelo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marcelo prevents Akira from improving his position.
Marcelo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akira defends it well.
Marcelo wants to pass the guard but Akira is defending well.
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.
Marcelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcelo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Akira stops Marcelo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Akira tries to hold on but Marcelo postures up.
Akira tries to reverse the position but Marcelo maintains control.
Marcelo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Marcelo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akira shrugs it off.
Akira is looking to improve his position but Marcelo isn't that keen on the idea.
Akira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Marcelo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Akira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marcelo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Marcelo but it's paid off an Akira is forced to tap! Nice work by Marcelo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorginho Marcelo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 2365 p4p, 322 weight class) and Cornelius Albatross (ranked 3173 p4p, 431 weight class). Wagner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Easy Way Out. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cornelius Albatross!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Albatross defends well and Wagner ends up having to push Albatross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross lands a big uppercut and Wagner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wagner looks OK. Albatross waves Wagner back to his feet!
It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut.
Wagner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Albatross gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wagner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Albatross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wagner is controlling him.
Albatross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wagner controls the pace.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Albatross is retaining full guard.
Albatross is wriggling around but Wagner manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner prevents Albatross from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wagner seems content to control.
Wagner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Albatross defends it well.
Wagner controlling the action here.
Albatross is looking for a sweep. Wagner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagner has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Albatross defend it? Wagner steps over the head and cranks it - Albatross is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wagner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Wagner!
A relieved looking Kurt Wagner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Di Marzio (ranked 1705 p4p, 219 weight class) and Trevor Lee (ranked 2714 p4p, 309 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Trevor Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ciro Di Marzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Lee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marzio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marzio.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Marzio. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee wants to clinch but Marzio slips to the side
and Marzio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Marzio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marzio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marzio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marzio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marzio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marzio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marzio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marzio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lee blocking the ground and pound.
Lee blocking the ground and pound.
Marzio working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marzio dominating with strikes here.
Marzio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marzio trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Marzio is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marzio misses with a head shot.
Lee wants to control but Marzio is having none of it.
Marzio looking to ground and pound but Lee is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Marzio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marzio throws some wild stikes that Lee manages to avoid easily.
Marzio throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marzio avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Marzio lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Marzio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marzio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Marzio's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marzio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marzio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marzio has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Marzio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marzio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Di Marzio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marzio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marzio lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Marzio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Marzio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marzio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marzio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marzio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marzio wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marzio pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ciro Di Marzio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marzio is trying for a kimura here. Lee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marzio wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ciro Di Marzio!
Ciro Di Marzio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockdown Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel At Night (ranked 2451 p4p, 279 weight class) and Scotty Tuote (ranked 2871 p4p, 311 weight class). At Night comes to the cage accompanied by Kat Dahlia - Mirror. Scotty Tuote is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ariel At Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scotty Tuote!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuote scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tuote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuote loads up on a big right hand but At Night slips the punch.
At Night connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Scotty Tuote has been cut.
Tuote looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
At Night lands a glancing blow to the side of Tuote's head.
At Night closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuote circles away.
At Night keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuote ducks under a wild hook from At Night.
Tuote just misses with a punch to the body.
At Night throws a big counter combination but Tuote scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
At Night fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tuote steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from At Night.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
At Night throws a lazy right hand but Tuote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
At Night feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuote seems keen to control At Night's posture.
At Night controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
At Night with a flurry of punches that miss.
At Night distracts Tuote with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
At Night drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and At Night jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
At Night 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.
Tuote 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.
At Night throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
At Night definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
At Night slips nicely into half guard.
At Night wants to work for an arm triangle but Tuote is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
At Night trying to control from half guard but Tuote is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuote blocking the ground and pound attempt from At Night.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
At Night sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuote defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuote can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tuote preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
At Night trying to control the action but Tuote is working from the bottom.
Tuote is defending against the submission attempts here by At Night.
Tuote tries to kick At Night off but At Night keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuote is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuote really doesn't want to stay on the ground with At Night. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
At Night takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tuote is defending against the submission attempts here by At Night.
At Night throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
At Night not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from At Night.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. At Night lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
At Night not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuote is looking to control At Night's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tuote avoid being mounted?
At Night is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
At Night working over Tuote with some ground and pound. Tuote looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tuote keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
At Night is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuote wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
At Night is pressing down on Tuote's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tuote is holding on for now.
At Night throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel At Night dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scotty Tuote's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
At Night staying out of range there.
Tuote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuote leaves At Night with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
At Night misses with a hook.
At Night looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuote is fending him off so far but At Night persists. Nope, Tuote circles away and we're back to standing.
At Night takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Ariel At Night has been cut.
Tuote dips to his left and cracks At Night with an uppercut!
Tuote throws a low kick, looking for At Night's leg but At Night calmly moves out of range.
At Night misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel At Night. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuote connects with a single shot there.
At Night fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
At Night displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuote throws out the jab.
Tuote ducks under a wild hook from At Night.
Tuote scores with a body shot.
At Night shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuote sprawls well. He's pushed At Night's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tuote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but At Night was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuote.
Scotty Tuote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuote misses with an uppercut.
At Night swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
At Night is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ariel At Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuote throws a hook to the side of At Night's head but At Night sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
At Night swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Tuote on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
At Night staying out of range there.
At Night shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
At Night shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuote counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
At Night misses with a straight left.
Tuote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuote avoids the body shot from At Night.
Tuote misses the shot to the body.
Tuote slips a straight right by At Night.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
At Night lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
At Night shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tuote is trying to defend but At Night finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
At Night is keen to just control but Tuote is a slippery customer.
At Night missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from At Night.
Ariel At Night overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
At Night thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
At Night wants to control but Tuote is keeping him busy.
At Night not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuote pushes At Night off looking to stand but At Night dives back in and keeps control.
Tuote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from At Night.
Tuote trying to control here.
Tuote tries to get to full guard but At Night has control of the leg.
At Night throwing shots but Tuote is blocking nicely.
Tuote is looking to improve his position.
At Night frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
At Night misses with a head shot.
At Night looking to finish Tuote with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tuote!
Tuote wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by At Night.
At Night lands a big elbow.
Tuote is rocked!
At Night cracks Tuote with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel At Night!
Ariel At Night seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pahani Julmu (ranked 1529 p4p, 185 weight class) and Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 2577 p4p, 284 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pahani Julmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgar Avetisyan!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julmu throws a series of punches but Avetisyan avoids them all with ease.
Avetisyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avetisyan lunges at Julmu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Julmu's hand.
Julmu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avetisyan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Julmu with a body shot.
Julmu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avetisyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Julmu counters with a shoot takedown. Avetisyan fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julmu wants to control from the top but Avetisyan keeps moving.
Julmu slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Julmu sits in half guard.
Julmu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Avetisyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Avetisyan pushes Julmu off looking to stand but Julmu dives back in and keeps control.
Julmu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet.
Julmu throws some wild stikes that Avetisyan manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Julmu won't let Avetisyan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julmu misses with a head shot.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet.
Julmu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Julmu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Avetisyan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Julmu controlling the pace for now.
Avetisyan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Julmu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Avetisyan is surviving well by controlling Julmu's body position as best he can.
Julmu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julmu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avetisyan is looking to escape.
Avetisyan really wants to buck Julmu off and get back to his feet.
Julmu goes for an armbar but Avetisyan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Avetisyan.
Julmu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Avetisyan wants to get up but he can't break Julmu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julmu trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Julmu is looking for a triangle but Avetisyan pushes his legs off easily.
Avetisyan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Julmu is proving hard to escape from.
Julmu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Avetisyan has passed into half guard!
Avetisyan has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Julmu works to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Julmu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pahani Julmu 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.
Julmu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Avetisyan dodges the punch combination from Julmu.
A punch combination from Avetisyan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Avetisyan misses its intended target.
Julmu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avetisyan sprawls and moves away.
Julmu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avetisyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pahani Julmu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Avetisyan misses its intended target.
Avetisyan 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.
We've been told by Julmu's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Avetisyan ducks under a wild hook from Julmu.
A little jabbing left from Avetisyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Julmu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avetisyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Avetisyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avetisyan. Julmu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Julmu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Julmu is defended easily by Avetisyan.
Avetisyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Julmu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Julmu throws a combination that misses
and Avetisyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avetisyan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avetisyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Julmu counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Julmu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pahani Julmu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Julmu trying to control the position but Avetisyan is working away.
Avetisyan is looking to get back to his feet here but Julmu is keeping cool and he's managed to take Avetisyan's back.
Julmu throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Julmu working for the choke.
Avetisyan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Julmu gets his way!
Avetisyan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Julmu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avetisyan can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Julmu missing with punches from the back.
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 Pahani Julmu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Avetisyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Julmu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Avetisyan scores with a jab to the head.
Julmu walks into a left hand.
Avetisyan throws an overhand right that lands on Julmu's shoulder, as Julmu tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julmu avoids the body shot from Avetisyan.
Julmu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Avetisyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Julmu doesn't seem phased though.
Avetisyan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Julmu tries for a takedown but Avetisyan circles away easily
and Avetisyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Julmu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Julmu with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Avetisyan misses its intended target.
Julmu feinted with a counter takedown.
Julmu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julmu has his takedown stuffed
and Avetisyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pahani Julmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Avetisyan misses.
Julmu feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Avetisyan misses.
Avetisyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Julmu.
Julmu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avetisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Julmu closes the distance and clinches up with Avetisyan, looking for a takedown. Julmu pushes Avetisyan against the cage but Avetisyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Avetisyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julmu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Avetisyan to the ground. Julmu is now in Avetisyan's guard.
Avetisyan wants to stand and escape but Julmu is having none of it.
Julmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Avetisyan is retaining full guard.
Avetisyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Julmu is controlling him.
Edgar Avetisyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julmu postures up in Avetisyan's guard and throws a big left but Avetisyan blocks it.
Avetisyan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Avetisyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avetisyan is trying to push Julmu away but Julmu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Avetisyan has had enough of the clinch but Julmu keeps him there for the moment.
Avetisyan wants to break free but Julmu has control.
Pahani Julmu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Avetisyan is trying to push Julmu away but Julmu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Avetisyan breaks the clinch.
Avetisyan throws a hook to the side of Julmu's head but Julmu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Julmu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avetisyan. Avetisyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Avetisyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Julmu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Julmu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avetisyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Avetisyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Julmu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 1758 p4p, 259 weight class) and Mujahid Jackson (ranked 1622 p4p, 242 weight class). Kuwabara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mujahid Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuwabara.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuwabara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Kuwabara persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kuwabara down.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
Kuwabara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kuwabara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Kuwabara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuwabara swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuwabara's guard.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is posturing up here but Kuwabara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kazuma Kuwabara thanked Forge Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Mujahid Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 1278 p4p, 192 weight class) and Krit Leekpai (ranked 1715 p4p, 254 weight class). Dai Zexi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krit Leekpai!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leekpai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leekpai wants it to stay on the feet.
Leekpai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi feinted with a counter takedown.
Leekpai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leekpai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Leekpai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zexi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leekpai throws out the jab.
Leekpai cracks the inside of Zexi's front leg.
Zexi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leekpai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi cracks Leekpai with a big right hand but Leekpai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leekpai struggling a bit here.
Zexi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leekpai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leekpai is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Zexi working away.
Leekpai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leekpai is looking to regain half guard here but Zexi keeps moving and retains side control.
Leekpai struggling a bit here.
Leekpai tries to buck Zexi off but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zexi looking to secure an arm triangle but Leekpai defends it well.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leekpai is working to get back to half guard.
Zexi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leekpai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leekpai is working to get back to half guard.
Zexi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leekpai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leekpai wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Zexi prevents Leekpai from getting the reversal.
Zexi trying to control but Leekpai is having none of it.
Leekpai is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leekpai is now in Zexi's guard. A big mistake from Zexi there, giving up the dominant position!
Leekpai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zexi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zexi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leekpai wants to get back to full guard.
Leekpai is refusing to be controlled, as Zexi sits in half guard.
Zexi trying to control from Leekpai's half guard. Leekpai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leekpai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leekpai trying to control the position.
Zexi slips nicely into half guard.
Zexi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leekpai sees it coming and defends easily.
Zexi wants to control but Leekpai is keeping him busy.
Leekpai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zexi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zexi's back!
Zexi breaks Leekpai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zexi won't allow Leekpai to sweep him here.
Leekpai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zexi landing with the ground and pound.
Zexi pushes down on Leekpai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leekpai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leekpai scores with a hook to the body. Zexi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zexi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leekpai can pounce on him.
Leekpai misses the jab.
Zexi goes for a double leg but Leekpai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leekpai continues to drive forward.
Zexi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leekpai struggling a bit here.
Zexi has hold of Leekpai's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leekpai seems comfortable defending it but Zexi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leekpai is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leekpai is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zexi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dai Zexi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dai Zexi thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 625 p4p, 26 weight class) and Mongolian Muslim (ranked 847 p4p, 32 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Thunderstruck-by ACDC blaring out of the sound system. Muslim has chosen Modern Mongolian Music - Sandy Desert as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mongolian Muslim will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mongolian Muslim!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muslim lands a body shot.
Muslim lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson defending well as Muslim loads up on a big left hand.
Muslim throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Muslim throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Muslim is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Muslim's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muslim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muslim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Muslim is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Muslim wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Muslim trying to control but Anderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muslim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Muslim 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.
Muslim has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Anderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Muslim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muslim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the action but Muslim is working from the bottom.
Muslim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. 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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muslim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Muslim is having none of it.
Muslim trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Anderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Muslim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Muslim is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muslim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muslim is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muslim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Muslim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Muslim shrugs it off.
Muslim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Muslim wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson has hold of Muslim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muslim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anderson working for a submission but Muslim is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Muslim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Muslim is having none of it.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Muslim is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Muslim frees his head quite easily.
Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Muslim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arn Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muslim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Muslim's guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Muslim has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Muslim connects with a single shot there.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muslim but Muslim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muslim finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Muslim.
Muslim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Muslim's head but Muslim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muslim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
The crowd cheers as Muslim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Muslim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Muslim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Muslim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muslim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson throws a jab when Muslim was well out of range.
Muslim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muslim! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arn Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Muslim's guard.
Muslim has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muslim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muslim looking to control.
Muslim keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muslim is keeping the position for now.
Anderson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Muslim has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Muslim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muslim manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Muslim's guard.
Muslim is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muslim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Muslim is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control but Muslim is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Muslim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mongolian Muslim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muslim lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Muslim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muslim is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muslim sees it coming and defends easily.
Muslim pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Muslim is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Muslim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Muslim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Muslim.
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Muslim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muslim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongolian Muslim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Muslim.
Anderson scores with a takedown into Muslim's guard.
Anderson 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.
Muslim keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Muslim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Muslim has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muslim keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muslim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muslim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Muslim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Muslim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Muslim coming out on top.
Muslim looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Muslim gets in close and tags Anderson with a short punch that almost sends Anderson to the mat! Oh Anderson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Muslim, trying to create some distance but Muslim rushes him, striking wildly and Anderson goes down! The referee tackles Muslim into the cage to end the fight! Muslim is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mongolian Muslim!
Mongolian Muslim is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mongolian Muslim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Arn Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't snap into a slim jim.....and it was my downfall.....I'LL BE BACK FOR THAT BELT!!'.
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