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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 7906 p4p, 725 weight class) and Lord Beerus (ranked 22818 p4p, 810 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss . Beerus has chosen Judas by Fozzy as his entrance music. Lord Beerus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Beerus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beerus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beerus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Beerus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beerus closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Beerus pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Beerus.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beerus sprawls and moves away.
Beerus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Beerus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beerus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beerus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Beerus is keeping the position.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Beerus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beerus is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beerus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beerus wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Beerus is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Beerus tries to roll out but it's too tight and Beerus has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jab Brown!
A very excited looking Jab Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 5649 p4p, 568 weight class) and Jason Poller (ranked 22830 p4p, 693 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Poller!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oooooh!!! Head has knocked Poller down with a huge combo! Head steps away and waves a wobbly Poller back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Poller is rocked!
Poller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poller thinking.
Poller is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Poller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poller gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crack Head!
Crack Head thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sascha Koniezko (ranked 1404 p4p, 214 weight class) and Chara Zaad (ranked 3471 p4p, 455 weight class). Koniezko comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Koniezko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chara Zaad!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaad swinging wildly here.
Koniezko misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koniezko darts in looking for a takedown but Zaad gets double underhooks and turns Koniezko into the cage.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Zaad avoids nicely.
Zaad cracks Koniezko with a good jab.
Koniezko darts in and clinches Zaad up against the cage.
Zaad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koniezko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zaad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koniezko up against the cage.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Zaad won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaad lands a shoulder strike.
Zaad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koniezko's efforts to push away.
Koniezko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koniezkos head.
Zaad has Koniezko pressed against the cage.
Zaad misses with some punches.
Zaad lands with a left to the head.
Zaad misses with the head strike.
Koniezko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koniezko misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koniezko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koniezko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaad can't find room to land a body shot as Koniezko controls the action.
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!
Koniezko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koniezko's elbow.
A short uppercut from Zaad.
Zaad lands a nice uppercut.
Koniezko can't find room to land a body shot as Zaad controls the action.
Koniezko wants to break free but Zaad has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko misses with the head strike.
Koniezko gets through Zaad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaad smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Chara Zaad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaad stuffs the takedown.
Koniezko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Koniezko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koniezko.
Jab from Zaad.
Koniezko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Koniezko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koniezko clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaad lands a shoulder strike.
Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Zaad avoids nicely.
Koniezko is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Koniezko misses
and Zaad counters with a right hand to the body.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koniezko wants to clinch up but Zaad keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Koniezko with that takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koniezko.
Koniezko throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zaad to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chara Zaad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Zaad as Koniezko shoots in.
Koniezko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaad moves away.
Koniezko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koniezko connects with a nice looking jab.
Sascha Koniezko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaad throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range.
Zaad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaad drops Koniezko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Koniezko looks back up at him and smiles so Zaad waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Koniezko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koniezko connects with a crisp jab.
Chara Zaad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koniezko swings widly with a right hand
and Zaad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koniezko misses with a wild combination.
Zaad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniezko moves away.
It looked like Koniezko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koniezko.
Despite the aggression on Zaad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koniezko misses with a right hand
and Koniezko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koniezko misses with a two punch combination.
Zaad stuns Koniezko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaad misses with a low kick as Koniezko jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Zaad.
Koniezko wants to clinch up but Zaad keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Koniezko's head coaches at Rip Shit Riot Yoga Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koniezko is looking to clinch.
Koniezko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaad lands with a shot to the body.
Koniezko pushes Zaad up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koniezko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaad or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaad avoiding damage.
Zaad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koniezko throws a body punch but Zaad moves out of range.
Zaad is looking for the big counter here.
Koniezko misses with a combination
and Zaad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koniezko thinking.
Zaad lands a glancing blow to the side of Koniezko's head.
Koniezko throws a body punch but Zaad moves out of range.
Zaad throws the left hand but Koniezko avoids the punch easily.
Zaad throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range.
Koniezko misses with a double jab.
Koniezko tries to clinch up but Zaad circles away and keeps his distance.
Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koniezko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
A slow jab from Zaad misses its intended target.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaad unleashes a big counter combination but Koniezko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Zaad.
Zaad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koniezko stalks Zaad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zaad's face. Zaad staggers backwards, shaken.
Zaad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koniezko misses with a double jab
and Zaad counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko tries to clinch up.
Zaad takes a swing at Koniezko's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaad swings for the body but Koniezko moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Koniezko misses
and Zaad counters with a right hand to the body.
Koniezko connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koniezko lands with a right hand.
Koniezko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koniezko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Zaad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koniezko tries to clinch but Zaad is having none of it.
Koniezko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chara Zaad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Koniezko misses with a series of wild punches.
Koniezko goes for a double leg but Zaad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaad continues to drive forward.
Koniezko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaad flicks out a counter leg kick but Koniezko steps away.
Zaad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
A combination from Koniezko does no damage.
Zaad dodges the punch combination from Koniezko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaad tries to sprawl out of it but Koniezko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koniezko swinging wildly here.
Zaad throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniezko moves in looking to clinch but Zaad pushes him off.
Koniezko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaad counters with a crisp right hand that drops Koniezko! Zaad lets Koniezko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Koniezko misses with an uppercut.
Zaad with a nice cross.
Oh Koniezko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koniezko scores with a body shot.
Koniezko seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaad keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Koniezko sprawling to the canvas! Koniezko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zaad finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaad cracks Koniezko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Koniezko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zaad finish him?
Koniezko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaad manages to avoid it.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Koniezko misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koniezko at a distance.
Koniezko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Zaad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koniezko avoids the body shot from Zaad.
Koniezko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koniezko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaad misses the shot to the body.
Zaad scores with the left hand. Koniezko knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
Koniezko has his takedown stuffed
and Zaad scores with a counter punch that sends Koniezko to the canvas! Zaad smells blood - he's punishing Koniezko with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Koniezko has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chara Zaad!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chara Zaad thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Sascha Koniezko was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Schultz (ranked 2230 p4p, 264 weight class) and Jonathan Davis (ranked 2071 p4p, 245 weight class). Schultz comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Davis has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunter Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis scores with a hook.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Schultz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
As Davis looks to move away, Schultz throws a big counter combo but Davis just gets out of the way.
Schultz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Schultz dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Schultz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schultz looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis lands a jab.
Schultz fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Davis throws a right hand that Schultz ducks under and follows up with a left that Schultz also avoids with ease.
Schultz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schultz moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis moves out of range as Schultz strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Schultz does no damage.
Schultz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schultz misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Schultz is rocked!
Schultz drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Davis lands a right hand from hell, dropping Schultz. Davis pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Davis!
A very excited looking Jonathan Davis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Gunter Schultz stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Van Rijn (ranked 1116 p4p, 139 weight class) and Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 2549 p4p, 306 weight class). 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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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Van Rijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Jedrzejczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a looping left.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jedrzejczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Jedrzejczyk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Rijn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jedrzejczyk, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Jedrzejczyk's head.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've been informed that Jedrzejczyk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jedrzejczyk can't break the clinch.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn is working Jedrzejczyk over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break free.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn rushes Jedrzejczyk and presses him up against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Jedrzejczyk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Jedrzejczyk takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jedrzejczyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrzejczyk blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jedrzejczyk tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn lands a really nice looking cross but Jedrzejczyk seems unphased.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Van Rijn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn clinches up with Jedrzejczyk and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rijn tries to work over Jedrzejczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Jedrzejczyk blocking some punches.
Jedrzejczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Jedrzejczyk controls the action.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jedrzejczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Jedrzejczyk takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Jedrzejczyk coming out on top.
Jedrzejczyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Rijn. Van Rijn obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Jedrzejczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jedrzejczyk throws a low kick but Van Rijn avoids it.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jedrzejczyk is just out of range.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Van Rijn's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Rijn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn 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.
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rijn has double underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jedrzejczyk breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jedrzejczyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Rijn blocks the body kick.
Jedrzejczyk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Rijn. That one must have hurt.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike Van Rijn is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn jabs at Jedrzejczyk's body.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jedrzejczyk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jedrzejczyk can do to turn this around?
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Jedrzejczyk keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Jedrzejczyk is having none of it.
Van Rijn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jedrzejczyk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn moves out of range as Jedrzejczyk strikes.
Van Rijn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn scores with a jab. Jedrzejczyk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Rijn misses the target.
Jedrzejczyk cracks the inside of Van Rijn's front leg.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Jedrzejczyk takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Rijn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jedrzejczyk. That did some damage!
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Jedrzejczyk.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jedrzejczyk.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jedrzejczyk's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Jedrzejczyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedrzejczyk tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Jedrzejczyk avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jedrzejczyk controls his hands.
Van Rijn cracks Jedrzejczyk with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jedrzejczyk.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jedrzejczyk controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break free.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Jedrzejczyk.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Jedrzejczyk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jedrzejczyk or not.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Jedrzejczyk's head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jedrzejczyk tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Jedrzejczyk wants to break free but Van Rijn has control.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jedrzejczyk prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Jedrzejczyk tries to circle away but Van Rijn has him pinned against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jedrzejczyk tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rijn pushes Jedrzejczyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jedrzejczyk working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jedrzejczyk throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Van Rijn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jedrzejczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Rijn lands a jab to Jedrzejczyk's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Van Rijn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the leg kick from Jedrzejczyk.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a single shot there.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Van Rijn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Jedrzejczyk. Beautiful body shot.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses.
Jedrzejczyk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk lunges at Van Rijn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Rijn's hand.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Van Rijn throws a front kick that sends Jedrzejczyk stumbling back into the cage.
Jedrzejczyk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Van Rijn finds it's way through Jedrzejczyk's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Jedrzejczyk's head back.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jedrzejczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rijn is leaning against Jedrzejczyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Jedrzejczyk working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Jedrzejczyk controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn presses Jedrzejczyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jedrzejczyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn gets through Jedrzejczyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jedrzejczyk's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is working Jedrzejczyk over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jedrzejczyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Rijn's brow.
Jedrzejczyk blocks an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Jan Jedrzejczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jedrzejczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jedrzejczyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Rijn's brow.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 565 p4p, 69 weight class) and Soul Shadow (ranked 1321 p4p, 160 weight class). Shadow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shadow and Soul - Red. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Feihck Tiote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soul Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiote defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
Tiote instigates a clinch.
Tiote jumps into guard, dragging Shadow to the mat.
Shadow stands and throws Tiote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tiote manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shadow's best efforts.
Shadow trying to control the action but Tiote is working from the bottom.
My spies in Sweat inform me that Shadow has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tiote manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow looking to pass the guard.
Tiote wants to sweep here but Shadow controlling him for the moment.
Tiote seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shadow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shadow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shadow looking to sit in guard and control but Tiote gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Tiote controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shadow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shadow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shadow controlling the pace.
Shadow stalling away here and it's allowed Tiote to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shadow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shadow has managed to get both his arms back between Tiote's legs - danger averted.
Shadow passes Tiote's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiote is controlling Shadow's trapped leg to prevent Shadow from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote tries to get to full guard but Shadow has control of the leg.
Shadow is looking for a kimura but Tiote is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shadow to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiote is controlling Shadow's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shadow wants to take a breather but Tiote is having none of it.
Shadow wants to pass to mount but Tiote is defending the position.
Tiote is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiote.
Shadow stands and throws Tiote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soul Shadow will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tiote throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shadow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tiote shoots in and drives through. Shadow sprawls well.
Shadow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiote with a body shot.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Tiote moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick from Shadow misses.
Shadow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiote wants to clinch
and Shadow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiote fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow lands with a good body shot.
Shadow stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow throws a front kick that sends Tiote stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote moves to clinch but Shadow breaks away
and Shadow counters with a thumping low kick.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick and Tiote moves out of range easily.
Shadow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soul Shadow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Tiote shakes it off.
Shadow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiote is out of range.
Tiote tries for a takedown but Shadow circles away easily
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiote drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tiote throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Shadow keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiote scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shadow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Shadow keeps moving.
Shadow has his foot on Tiote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiote works his way back into a safe position though.
Shadow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiote defends it easily.
Shadow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow 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.
Shadow keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
Shadow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tiote has picked Shadow up and slammed him! Shadow can't keep hold of the triangle and Tiote manages to pass to side control!
Tiote tries to advance position but instead Shadow slips a leg back in to half guard.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shadow gets full guard.
Feihck Tiote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiote trying to control but Shadow is working from the bottom.
Tiote looking to pass the guard.
Shadow keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
Tiote slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shadow is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow 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! This is the final round!
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiote.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiote.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiote blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Come on Shadow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote tries to pull guard but Shadow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiote controls his hands.
Tiote successfully pulls guard.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Tiote keeps moving.
Shadow preventing the sweep.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiote keeping full guard, as Shadow tries to pass.
Shadow trying to control but Tiote is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shadow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tiote haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shadow wants to stand but Tiote is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Shadow as Tiote shoots in.
Shadow throws a leg kick but Tiote sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shadow.
Tiote darts in looking for a takedown but Shadow gets double underhooks and turns Tiote into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiote tries to clinch but Shadow moves away
and Shadow counters with a left and a right that stings Tiote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiote shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shadow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shadow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soul Shadow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiote working some strikes from top position.
Shadow wants to sweep but no luck.
Shadow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tiote has picked Shadow up and slammed him! Shadow can't keep hold of the triangle and Tiote manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is trying to get an arm triangle but Shadow is defending well.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
Shadow regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tiote's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tiote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Shadow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shadow 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 2463 p4p, 62 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 1300 p4p, 37 weight class). Lang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Planet Rock. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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230 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Coco lands with a nice combination. Lang backs away looking to recover.
Lang checks a low kick from Coco.
Coco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Coco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Lang is predictable there
and Coco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Coco's head but Coco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coco blocks a low kick nicely.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Coco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coco manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Lang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lang throws a leg kick but Coco moved away.
Lang throws a series of punches but Coco avoids them all with ease.
Lang misses with a double jab.
A jab from Lang misses.
Coco throws a head kick that half lands.
Lang with a jab.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Coco moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coco checks a leg kick.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Coco. Beautiful body shot.
Lang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Coco. Beautiful body shot.
Coco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Coco slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coco! But no joy.
Coco throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang motions for Coco to come forward. Lang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coco blocks a low kick nicely.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Coco counters with a three punch combo that has Lang backing up. Lang nods at Coco to acknowledge the strikes.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coco counters with an outside leg kick.
James Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Lang misses.
A jab from Coco finds it's way through Lang's defenses.
Coco punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Coco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lang doesn't seem phased though.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coco. Coco obviously looking to wear him down.
Coco defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.
Lang misses with a straight left.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Coco scores with a hook to the body. Lang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang throws the left hand but Coco avoids the punch easily.
Coco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Coco! Lang is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fanta Coco!
Our winner, Fanta Coco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
James Lang spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back Fool!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Porto (ranked 868 p4p, 134 weight class) and Ed ONeill (ranked 1347 p4p, 202 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 Ed ONeill was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Porto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by ONeill there.
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on Porto's shoulder, as Porto tries to avoid the shot.
ONeill fails with the takedown
and Porto counters by clinching up.
ONeill tries to circle away but Porto has him pinned against the cage.
ONeill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Porto blocking some punches.
Porto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ONeill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Porto misses with the head strike.
ONeill has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Porto after a bit of a struggle.
Alexander Porto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed ONeill.
Porto lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ed ONeill has been cut.
Nice body punch from Porto - that landed with a thud.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
ONeill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill can't get the takedown.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeill takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill looking for a takedown.
Porto tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
ONeill is working for takedown but Porto is calmly controlling the position for now.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
ONeill tries to break the clinch but Porto is controlling the position.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeill.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto lands an elbow inside.
ONeill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Porto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if ONeill can turn it around.
ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Porto.
It looked like Porto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Porto moves into the clinch.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill is trying to break the clinch but Porto has him pressed against the cage.
Porto is pressed up against the cage. ONeill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Porto down to the mat. Porto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porto. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porto avoids the body shot from ONeill.
Alexander Porto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
Porto tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ONeill with a poor takedown
and Porto counters by moving into the clinch.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
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!
Porto lands with a right to the head.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Porto.
ONeill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Porto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Porto on the inside.
Porto stalling.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
ONeill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Porto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ONeill staying out of range there.
ONeill with the counter takedown but Porto avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Porto.
Porto avoids the body shot from ONeill.
ONeill dives in and grabs Porto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porto pushes down on ONeill's head and hops out.
Porto throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porto throws a body shot but no joy.
And ONeill tries to counter it with a takedown but Porto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
ONeill tries for a takedown but Porto circles away easily
and Porto counters by moving into the clinch.
Porto lands a nice shot to the body.
ONeill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Porto lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Porto.
Porto lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Porto.
ONeill looks winded!
Porto presses ONeill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
ONeill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Porto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Porto lands with a straight right. ONeill didn't see that one coming.
ONeill dives in and grabs Porto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porto pushes down on ONeill's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from ONeill misses.
ONeill tries to keep at a distance but Porto has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porto works on ONeill's body with a couple of short punches.
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Porto throws an elbow that misses.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ONeill has Porto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Porto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Porto works on ONeill's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Nice body punch from Porto.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Porto.
Porto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ONeill wants a takedown.
Porto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porto.
ONeill is rocked!
That has opened up Ed ONeill's cut even more.
Porto lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Porto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed ONeill'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.
A punch combination from Porto misses.
Nice straight punches there by Porto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Porto.
ONeill is still on wobbly legs! Can Porto finish him?
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Porto.
ONeill darts in looking for a takedown but Porto gets double underhooks and turns ONeill into the cage.
Porto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeill can do to turn this around?
Porto lands with a good body shot.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Porto is winning the standup battle so far.
ONeill walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Porto! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Porto!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 385 p4p, 14 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 1134 p4p, 33 weight class). Tower's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kanye - Power. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iain Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Biscuit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit connects with a body shot.
Biscuit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biscuit throws a leg kick but Tower moved away.
Tower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biscuit throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
It appears Tower was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tower staying out of range there.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biscuit circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit tries to bum rush Tower with a series of wild strikes but Tower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tower wants to clinch but Biscuit slips to the side
and Biscuit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tower won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower wants to control but Biscuit postures up.
Tower gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tower is pressing down on Biscuit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Biscuit working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biscuit defends well.
Biscuit won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
Tower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biscuit manages to get himself to full guard.
Tower trying to control but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biscuit is keeping the position for now.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower forces his way into half guard.
Biscuit is refusing to be controlled, as Tower sits in half guard.
Tower is really struggling to control Biscuit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit is not content to let Tower control the position.
Biscuit trying to hold on to Tower's head to control him but Tower postures up.
Tower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biscuit's head.
Biscuit tries to roll over but Tower keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tower is trying to control the action in half guard but Biscuit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit won't allow Tower to pass to mount.
Tower seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biscuit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biscuit wants to get back to full guard.
Biscuit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Biscuit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Biscuit is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tower throws out a leg kick but Biscuit moves out of range and Tower only half commits.
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.
Biscuit doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower thows a body kick. Biscuit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biscuit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tower.
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biscuit has time to react.
Tower moves away from the strike by Biscuit.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit shoots for a double leg takedown but Tower sprawls well. He's pushed Biscuit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biscuit on the side of the head.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Biscuit misses the body punch
and Biscuit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tower checks a leg kick.
Biscuit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
BOOM! Tower lands a beautiful left hook that drops Biscuit. Biscuit tries to recover but Tower is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Biscuit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdel Mumu (ranked 99 p4p, 12 weight class) and Jax Thomas (ranked 238 p4p, 35 weight class). Abdel Mumu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdel Mumu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jax Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas digs a good hook to Mumu's body.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu lands a jab to the head.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Mumu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Mumu throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Mumu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Mumu is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mumu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu blocking some punches.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mumu breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mumu.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Thomas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Mumu tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Mumu lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Thomas takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mumu rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Mumu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas cracks Mumu with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas has Mumu pressed against the cage, preventing Mumu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas works on Mumu's body with a couple of short punches.
Mumu is breathing heavily.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas digs a right hand into Mumu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mumu's gas tank.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas lands a right hand.
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!
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas pushes Mumu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Mumu avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Mumu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Mumu manages to pull guard.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Mumu controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mumu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Mumu looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Mumu off the cage and back into range.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jax Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Mumu misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Mumu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Mumu's body. Mumu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mumu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mumu misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abdel Mumu's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Jax Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mumu misses with some punches.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Thomas lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Mumu working aggressively here.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas is leaning against Mumu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mumu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Mumu throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Mumu managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Mumu controls his hands.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mumu.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Mumu is rocked!
Mumu manages to break the clinch.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mumu doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mumu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Mumu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdel Mumu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomas ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mumu's jaw. Mumu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Thomas does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas is the new lightweight champion!
Jax Thomas 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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