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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TB Twelve (ranked 5359 p4p, 197 weight class) and Joe Kerr (ranked 5840 p4p, 213 weight class). Joe Kerr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with TB Twelve 's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TB Twelve !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twelve shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Twelve 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kerr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Twelve slips under a jab from Kerr.
Kerr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kerr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kerr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kerr shoots in and gets a takedown into Twelve 's guard.
Kerr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Twelve keeps moving.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Twelve blocks nicely.
Twelve striking off his back but it's not causing Kerr any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Twelve looking for a guillotine here but Kerr defends easily.
Twelve wants to stand up but Kerr is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twelve looking for a sweep. Not yet Twelve , not yet.
Kerr postures up in Twelve 's guard and throws a big left but Twelve blocks it.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Twelve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Twelve . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Twelve pulls Kerr in close to his closed guard and prevents Kerr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kerr throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Twelve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like TB Twelve has been cut.
Kerr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Twelve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Twelve wants to clinch up but Kerr keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr misses with the combination.
Twelve swinging wildly here.
Kerr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerr lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Twelve falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Kerr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Neves (ranked 5000 p4p, 151 weight class) and Full Time Panda (ranked 5328 p4p, 196 weight class). Full Time Panda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joao Neves's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Full Time Panda!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neves is trying to stand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Panda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Neves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda is taking a breather. Neves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Panda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Neves is trying to stand back up but Panda is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throwing shots but Neves is blocking nicely.
Neves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda throwing shots but Neves is blocking nicely.
Neves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neves tries to get out of the position.
Neves wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda looks to land a body kick but Neves moved away.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neves defends it nicely.
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neves did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Panda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panda in particular looking to stall.
Panda thows a huge punch but Neves dodges it nicely.
Neves is looking to escape.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Panda working over Neves with some ground and pound. Neves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Panda working over Neves with some ground and pound. Neves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neves looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Panda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Panda thows a huge punch but Neves dodges it nicely.
Panda not doing much here.
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neves defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Neves leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neves is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Joao Neves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
and Neves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Full Time Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Neves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neves to the mat! Neves manages to get full guard.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Full Time Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Panda working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda postures up in Neves's guard and throws a big left but Neves blocks it.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neves wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neves taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Panda.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
Neves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Panda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda thows a huge punch but Neves dodges it nicely.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Panda not doing much here.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Neves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Panda is nestled in close to Neves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Full Time Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Neves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Neves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joao Neves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Neves lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Panda
and Neves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Neves lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Panda is rocked!
Panda walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Neves! 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 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Neves!
A victorious Joao Neves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 5304 p4p, 155 weight class) and Peter Rasputin (ranked 4901 p4p, 183 weight class). Rasputin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Indestructible-Colossus Tribute. 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rasputin throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Rasputin there.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the body.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasputin.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Rasputin connects with the punch.
Rasputin throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Rasputin ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.
Hanma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rasputin catches Hanma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin scores with the left hand. Hanma knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rasputin blocks a jab.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Rasputin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Hanma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Rasputin. Beautiful body shot.
Rasputin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Rasputin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peter Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma defending well as Rasputin loads up on a big left hand.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Rasputin scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Rasputin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Rasputin thuds his right hand into Hanma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rasputin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasputin throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Rasputin misses.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rasputin's corner calls for a 1-2. Rasputin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Rasputin misses with a hook
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanma's head.
Rasputin cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Rasputin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin throws a good cross that connects.
Rasputin slips under a jab.
Rasputin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma lands with an overhand left.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Rasputin swinging wildly here.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasputin. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rasputin! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely.
Hanma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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!
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rasputin.
A swing and a miss from Rasputin.
Hanma lands a nice shot that snaps Rasputin's head back.
A big left from Rasputin misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rasputin.
Donk. Rasputin catches Hanma right on the button with a cross.
Rasputin misses with a hook.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasputin.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Rasputin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasputin throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma defending well as Rasputin loads up on a big left hand.
Rasputin swings widly with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasputin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rasputin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rasputin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanma misses with a hook. Rasputin ducked under it nicely.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rasputin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Rasputin.
Rasputin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Rasputin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hanma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rasputin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a straight left.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin slips a straight right by Hanma.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasputin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasputin misses the target.
Peter Rasputin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Rasputin saw that one coming.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Rasputin tries to bum rush Hanma with a series of wild strikes but Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Rasputin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasputin throws out the jab.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Despite the aggression on Rasputin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasputin throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rasputin.
Rasputin with a jab.
Rasputin throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasputin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasputin moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Rasputin lands a jab to the head.
Rasputin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasputin misses the target.
A jab from Rasputin finds it's way through Hanma's defenses.
Rasputin slips under a jab from Hanma.
Rasputin throws a big shot that misses.
Rasputin jabs Hanma right on the nose. Hanma blinks but takes it well.
Hanma throws a hook but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasputin lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rasputin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rasputin misses with a straight left.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Rasputin slips under a jab from Hanma.
Jab, jab by Rasputin - just one landing.
Rasputin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Rasputin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rasputin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Rasputin swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Rasputin throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Hanma slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanma slips a jab from Rasputin.
Hanma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Rasputin defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanma slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Rasputin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rasputin ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rasputin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Rasputin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Rasputin misses.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasputin lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back.
Rasputin slips under a jab.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Rasputin saw that one coming.
Jab from Rasputin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasputin throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Rasputin.
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!
Rasputin misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a straight left.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rasputin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasputin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rasputin slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Hanma there.
Rasputin misses with a hook.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasputin defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin misses with a straight right.
Rasputin throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Rasputin is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasputin ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma defending well as Rasputin loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasputin throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma moves away from the strike by Rasputin.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rasputin throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rasputin misses.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Rasputin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Rasputin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Hanma throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.
Rasputin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin slips under a jab.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasputin misses the target.
Hanma walks into a jab.
Rasputin throws a combination. Hanma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Rasputin misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma throws a shot to the body.
Rasputin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma misses with a hook. Rasputin ducked under it nicely.
Hanma throws the left hand but Rasputin avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Rasputin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma moves out of range as Rasputin strikes.
Rasputin scores with a nice head shot.
Rasputin misses with a straight right.
Jab by Rasputin.
Peter Rasputin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanma slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Rasputin ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Rasputin.
Well Rasputin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Rasputin!
A relieved looking Peter Rasputin 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Perkins (ranked 5241 p4p, 154 weight class) and Brian Clough (ranked 5205 p4p, 190 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Clough!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clough.
Perkins lands an overhand right.
Perkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Perkins misses with a looping right.
Clough throws a jab when Perkins was well out of range.
Perkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clough scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Clough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Perkins.
Perkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clough takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clough moves into the clinch.
Perkins tries to pull guard but Clough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clough prevents Perkins from breaking the clinch.
Perkins misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Cedric Perkins has been cut.
Perkins works on Clough's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Perkins throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins misses with the head strike.
Clough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perkins.
Clough looking to throw knees to the head but Perkins is blocking nicely.
Clough keeps control of Perkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perkins jumps guard but Clough stands there with Perkins around his waist. Perkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perkins misses with the head strike.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clough lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Clough.
Perkins dodges an elbow strike from Clough.
Perkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Nice body punch from Clough.
Perkins is breathing heavily.
Clough pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Perkins out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Clough!
An out of breath Brian Clough thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bus Wanker (ranked 5474 p4p, 200 weight class) and Frank Rucco (ranked 6301 p4p, 182 weight class). 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bus Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Rucco!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wanker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wanker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wanker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.
Wanker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rucco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rucco takes a shot to the head.
Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanker rushes Rucco and presses him up against the cage.
Rucco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Wanker.
Rucco takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker rushes Rucco and presses him up against the cage.
Rucco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wanker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wanker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rucco on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wanker.
Wanker has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wanker.
Wanker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
Rucco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rucco is working for takedown but Wanker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bus Wanker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rucco.
Rucco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wanker smiles and moves away.
Rucco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wanker to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Wanker.
Wanker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rucco's sensitive parts.
Wanker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Wanker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wanker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two 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!
Wanker scores with the left hand. Rucco knows he should have avoided that one.
Wanker forces Rucco back against the cage and clinches.
Rucco jumps guard but Wanker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rucco wants to take the fight to the mat but Wanker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rucco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rucco is trying to pull guard but Wanker has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wanker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wanker lands with a right to the head.
Wanker lands with a right to the head.
Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker lands with a straight right. Rucco didn't see that one coming.
Wanker darts in and clinches Rucco up against the cage.
Rucco can't get the takedown.
Wanker lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Wanker.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
Wanker pushes Rucco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rucco is trying to pull guard but Wanker has him pressed against the cage.
Rucco looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.
Wanker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rucco takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
Still in the clinch, Wanker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wanker lands a shoulder strike.
Wanker lands a left hand.
Wanker lands a nice uppercut.
Wanker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.
We've been informed that Rucco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.
Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rucco, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wanker.
Wanker gets through Rucco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wanker breaks the clinch.
Wanker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rucco is rocked!
Bus Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker rushes Rucco and presses him up against the cage.
Wanker breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rucco gets tackled into the cage by Wanker. Wanker maintains the clinch.
Wanker scores with a shot to the side of Rucco's head.
Rucco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wanker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Wanker.
Wanker scores with a shot to the side of Rucco's head.
Rucco is still on wobbly legs! Can Wanker finish him?
Rucco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wanker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rucco seems to have recovered his senses.
Wanker lands a left hand.
Wanker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rucco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rucco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rucco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wanker lands a jab to the nose.
Wanker pushes Rucco up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rucco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wanker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wanker scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Wanker.
Wanker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rucco's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rucco drops to his knees and Wanker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bus Wanker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Weird Eric (ranked 5895 p4p, 215 weight class) and The Hippo (ranked 5652 p4p, 205 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eric might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Every You, Every Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Weird Eric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Hippo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippo gets the takedown into side control.
Eric is trying to escape the position but Hippo is controlling the position.
Hippo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Eric 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eric takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eric is letting Hippo control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hippo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Eric is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hippo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eric is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weird Eric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hippo misses with a takedown
and Eric counters with a stiff right hand.
Hippo looks for a takedown but Eric sprawls well.
Hippo has his takedown stuffed
and Eric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weird Eric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hippo.
Eric takes the fight into the clinch.
Hippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eric lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hippo has hold of one of Eric's legs. Eric is fighting the takedown attempt but Hippo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Eric is looking to stand back up but Hippo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Eric.
Eric wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Hippo seems content to control.
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.
Eric wants to control but Hippo is keeping busy.
Hippo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hippo is taking a breather. Eric says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eric tries to roll over but Hippo keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Weird Eric will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hippo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eric sprawls well initially but Hippo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hippo controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eric wants to control but Hippo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hippo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hippo.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Hippo with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Eric misses the target.
Hippo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weird Eric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hippo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hippo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eric, pushing him back against the cage.
Eric breaks from the clinch.
Hippo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eric did well to prevent Hippo getting side control.
Eric manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hippo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eric is trying to control Hippo's posture but Hippo avoids it.
Hippo has control of an arm but Eric manages to advance to Hippo's back!
Hippo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hippo is pressing down on Eric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hippo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eric won't allow Hippo to sweep him here.
Hippo controlling the position.
Hippo 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.
Hippo trying to control the position here.
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.
Hippo wants to stand and escape but Eric is having none of it.
Eric might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eric stopping the sweep attempt from Hippo.
Hippo seems keen to control Eric's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hippo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hippo dives in and scores a takedown into Eric's guard.
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 Weird Eric will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hippo misses with a takedown
and Eric counters with a nice uppercut.
Hippo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eric pinned against the cage. Eric gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eric throwing a counter right hand but Hippo manages to avoid it.
Hippo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weird Eric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hippo.
Hippo swats away the attempt to clinch by Eric.
Hippo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eric misses with a body shot.
Hippo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eric counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hippo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hippo can do to turn this around?
Eric stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eric wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Eric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hippo swats away the attempt to clinch by Eric.
Eric misses with a body shot.
Hippo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eric defends it well.
Hippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eric swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weird Eric is winning the standup battle so far.
Eric pushes Hippo up against the cage in a clinch.
Eric lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eric presses Hippo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eric.
Eric breaks the clinch.
Hippo with a poor takedown
and Hippo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eric lands with a right hand.
Eric could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hippo tries for a takedown but Eric circles away easily
and Eric counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eric lands an overhand right.
The Hippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hippo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eric's guard.
Eric is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hippo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Eric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hippo shoots for a double leg takedown but Eric sprawls well. He's pushed Hippo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eric closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eric slaps away a takedown attempt from Hippo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eric cracks Hippo with a good jab.
Eric is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hippo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hippo keeps the fight on the outside.
Eric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hippo misses with a jab to the body
and Eric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hippo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eric is fending him off so far but Hippo persists. Nope, Eric circles away and we're back to standing.
Hippo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eric sprawls well. Eric wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hippo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hippo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hippo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eric quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eric is trying to stand back up but Hippo is controlling him
The Hippo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hippo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hippo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Weird Eric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eric, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weird Eric!
Weird Eric thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 5095 p4p, 186 weight class) and Emilio Reginaldo (ranked 5293 p4p, 194 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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280 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emilio Reginaldo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reginaldo loads up on a big right hand but Samsonov slips the punch.
Reginaldo misses the jab.
Samsonov forces Reginaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Reginaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reginaldo pulls Samsonov into guard.
Reginaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samsonov passes into half guard.
Reginaldo gets full guard.
Samsonov is stalling in the full guard.
Reginaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samsonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Samsonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reginaldo on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov wants to stand but Reginaldo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Samsonov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reginaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reginaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samsonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samsonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reginaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reginaldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samsonov defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samsonov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samsonov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Reginaldo is trying to control the position but Samsonov postures up.
Reginaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samsonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samsonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reginaldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Samsonov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Reginaldo's face as Samsonov controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reginaldo!
Samsonov content just to control the position here.
Samsonov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Reginaldo is looking to improve his position but Samsonov isn't that keen on the idea.
Reginaldo tries to hold on but Samsonov postures up.
Samsonov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reginaldo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Samsonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emilio Reginaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov walks into a left hand.
Samsonov tries to move into range but Reginaldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samsonov slips under a jab.
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reginaldo.
Reginaldo lunges at Samsonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samsonov's hand.
Reginaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samsonov at a distance.
Samsonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reginaldo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reginaldo throws a lazy right hand but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reginaldo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Samsonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samsonov slips a jab from Reginaldo.
Samsonov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reginaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reginaldo pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov tries to stand but Reginaldo is controlling from the bottom.
Reginaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samsonov defends it easily.
Samsonov stopping the sweep attempt from Reginaldo.
Samsonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reginaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reginaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samsonov stays in close to Reginaldo's body and controls the position.
Samsonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Reginaldo is keeping the position.
Ivan Samsonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samsonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samsonov wants to get up but he can't break Reginaldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reginaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
Reginaldo working for a triangle but Samsonov defends it easily.
Samsonov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reginaldo misses with a hook.
Samsonov moves into the clinch.
Samsonov is leaning against Reginaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samsonov pushes Reginaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reginaldo is breathing heavily.
Samsonov lands with a light punch inside.
Samsonov stalling the fight.
Samsonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Reginaldo backwards.
A body shot lands from Samsonov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a shot to the body.
Reginaldo takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Emilio Reginaldo has been cut.
Samsonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reginaldo or not.
Samsonov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov leaning against his opponent.
Samsonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samsonov digs a right hand into Reginaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reginaldo's gas tank.
Samsonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samsonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Samsonov.
Samsonov pushes Reginaldo against the cage. Samsonov is working some dirty boxing. Samsonov pushes off with a quick right hook! Reginaldo goes down! Reginaldo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Samsonov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
An out of breath Ivan Samsonov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armel Floyd (ranked 2343 p4p, 336 weight class) and Roel Zuijderduijn (ranked 4195 p4p, 519 weight class). Roel Zuijderduijn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armel Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roel Zuijderduijn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd misses with a hook.
Floyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuijderduijn.
Floyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuijderduijn.
Roel Zuijderduijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floyd lands a nice hook to Zuijderduijn's body. Zuijderduijn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuijderduijn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Floyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zuijderduijn throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
Zuijderduijn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Floyd throws a lazy right hand but Zuijderduijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Floyd moves out of range of the body kick from Zuijderduijn.
Floyd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zuijderduijn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Floyd thuds his right hand into Zuijderduijn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Floyd misses the body punch
and Zuijderduijn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Floyd's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Floyd lands a right hook to the body.
Zuijderduijn clobbers Floyd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zuijderduijn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zuijderduijn throws a body kick that misses.
Zuijderduijn lands a jab to the head.
Zuijderduijn clinches with his opponent.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuijderduijn can't find room to land a body shot as Floyd controls the action.
Floyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floyd lands with a short shot to the head.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuijderduijn's elbow.
Floyd has a couple of punches blocked by Zuijderduijn.
Floyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuijderduijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zuijderduijn scores with a hook to the body.
Zuijderduijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Floyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuijderduijn.
A body shot lands from Zuijderduijn.
Zuijderduijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Floyd backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuijderduijn misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Floyd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zuijderduijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zuijderduijn misses with a body punch.
Zuijderduijn tries to throw a body punch but Floyd avoids it by throwing Zuijderduijn back against the cage.
Zuijderduijn tries to work over Floyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Floyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuijderduijn controls his hands.
Floyd misses with the head strike.
Zuijderduijn stalling in the clinch but Floyd improves position.
Floyd misses with the head strike.
Zuijderduijn misses with a punch to the body.
Zuijderduijn throws a head punch that misses.
Zuijderduijn misses with some punches.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuijderduijn's elbow.
Floyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuijderduijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Floyd on the inside.
Floyd cracks Zuijderduijn with a nice body shot.
Floyd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Floyd prevents a body shot from Zuijderduijn.
Zuijderduijn blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuijderduijn.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuijderduijn blocking some punches.
Floyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Floyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuijderduijn controls his hands.
Zuijderduijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Zuijderduijn fails to land.
Floyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuijderduijn.
Zuijderduijn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Floyd up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zuijderduijn fails to land.
Floyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuijderduijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd.
Floyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Floyd takes a shot to the head.
Floyd is trying to maintain a safe position but Zuijderduijn gets an underhook and turns Floyd into the cage.
Zuijderduijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuijderduijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuijderduijn blocks an uppercut.
Zuijderduijn misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuijderduijn tries to work over Floyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuijderduijn.
Floyd working aggressively here.
Floyd wants to stall.
Floyd blocking some punches.
Floyd blocking some punches.
Floyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuijderduijn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd.
Zuijderduijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Floyd misses with some punches.
Zuijderduijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuijderduijn gets through Floyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zuijderduijn fails to land.
Floyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuijderduijn throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zuijderduijn fails to land.
Zuijderduijn blocks an uppercut.
Zuijderduijn works on Floyd's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Floyd misses with a body punch.
Floyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Armel Floyd will probably get the nod.
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.
Zuijderduijn lands a nice looking body kick.
Zuijderduijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuijderduijn lands a head kick!
Floyd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Floyd looks to throw the jab but Zuijderduijn is out of range.
Zuijderduijn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Floyd. Zuijderduijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuijderduijn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zuijderduijn lands a nice looking body kick.
Floyd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd moves out of range as Zuijderduijn strikes.
Zuijderduijn throws a looping overhand right but Floyd ducks down to avoid it.
Zuijderduijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zuijderduijn.
Zuijderduijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuijderduijn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuijderduijn tries to move into range but Floyd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Floyd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zuijderduijn has time to react.
Floyd lands a big right hand that sends Zuijderduijn crashing to the mat! Floyd stays standing though and waves Zuijderduijn back to his feet!
Zuijderduijn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuijderduijn moves in looking to clinch but Floyd pushes him off.
Zuijderduijn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zuijderduijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuijderduijn.
Zuijderduijn scores with a kick to the body.
Floyd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armel Floyd is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Zuijderduijn misses.
Floyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuijderduijn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zuijderduijn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zuijderduijn doesn't seem bothered though.
Floyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Floyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Floyd moves into the clinch successfully.
Zuijderduijn misses with some punches.
A short right from Floyd on the inside.
Zuijderduijn misses with a punch to the body.
Floyd lands a body shot.
Floyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Floyd can't find room to land a body shot as Zuijderduijn controls the action.
Zuijderduijn prevents a body shot from Floyd.
Zuijderduijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuijderduijn lands a shoulder strike.
Floyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Floyd on the inside.
Zuijderduijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Floyds head.
Floyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Floyd tries to throw a body punch but Zuijderduijn avoids it by throwing Floyd back against the cage.
Zuijderduijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Floyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuijderduijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuijderduijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Floyd's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Floyd.
Zuijderduijn is breathing heavily.
Zuijderduijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Floyd.
Floyd lands an uppercut.
Zuijderduijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Floyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd.
Zuijderduijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuijderduijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuijderduijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Floyd backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Floyd.
Floyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuijderduijn controls his hands.
Floyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Floyd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Floyd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Floyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Floyd.
Floyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zuijderduijn backwards.
Zuijderduijn is rocked!
Zuijderduijn blocks an uppercut.
Zuijderduijn is still on wobbly legs! Can Floyd finish him?
Armel Floyd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Floyd misses with the head strike.
Floyd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zuijderduijn or not.
Zuijderduijn seems to have recovered his senses.
Floyd lands a right hand.
Floyd misses with the head strike.
Floyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuijderduijn controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Floyd.
Zuijderduijn blocking some punches.
Floyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zuijderduijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Floyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuijderduijn.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuijderduijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Floyd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuijderduijn blocks a body shot from Floyd.
Zuijderduijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Floyd misses with some punches.
Zuijderduijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Floyd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuijderduijn up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armel Floyd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Floyd engages and cracks Zuijderduijn with a massive lead left hook - Zuijderduijn tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Floyd is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armel Floyd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan McClain (ranked 415 p4p, 64 weight class) and Arthur Pendragon (ranked 1896 p4p, 279 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan McClain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClain moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Pendragon throws a body punch but McClain moves out of range.
McClain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
McClain moves out of range as Pendragon throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on McClain's shoulder, as McClain tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but McClain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McClain.
Good shot there by McClain.
It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon slips under a jab from McClain.
McClain jabs Pendragon right on the nose. Pendragon blinks but takes it well.
McClain throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
McClain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClain. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClain digs a good hook to Pendragon's body.
Pendragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Pendragon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McClain misses with a right hand
and Pendragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McClain connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon scores with a nice right hand.
Pendragon needs to keep his hands up - McClain had a free shot at his head there.
McClain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClain. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McClain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from McClain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pendragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from McClain misses.
Pendragon tries to score with a low kick but McClain moves his leg out of the way.
McClain loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
McClain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pendragon.
McClain misses with a double jab.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by McClain.
McClain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Pendragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McClain throws out the jab.
Pendragon misses with the combination.
McClain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Dan McClain has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon takes one to the side of the head.
Pendragon lands a nice shot that snaps McClain's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClain manages to avoid it.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClain.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from McClain.
Pendragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
McClain misses with a looping right.
Pendragon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pendragon throws a body punch but McClain moves out of range.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Pendragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
McClain scores with a nice head shot.
McClain misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
McClain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McClain slips under a jab from Pendragon.
McClain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McClain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
McClain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but McClain moved out of range nicely.
McClain slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pendragon.
McClain rushes Pendragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McClain throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
McClain throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
McClain taking a breather.
Pendragon stalling in the clinch but McClain improves position.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike.
McClain blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McClain fails to land.
A short right from Pendragon.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as McClain controls his hands.
McClain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McClain is keeping busy.
Pendragon lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Pendragon.
Pendragon tries to throw a body punch but McClain avoids it by throwing Pendragon back against the cage.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain misses with some punches.
Pendragon slows down the pace here.
McClain misses with some punches.
Pendragon tries to break the clinch but McClain is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from McClain.
Pendragon works on McClain's body with a couple of short punches.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McClain scores with a nice head shot.
McClain throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan McClain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
McClain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McClain throws a right and a left that Pendragon avoids nicely.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from McClain.
McClain scores with a nice right hand.
McClain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pendragon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McClain works the jab nicely.
Pendragon lands a nice hook to McClain's body. McClain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pendragon needs to keep his hands up - McClain had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Pendragon. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but McClain ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon lands the left hand.
Pendragon lands a jab to McClain's midsection.
Nice body punch from McClain.
Pendragon tries to land a leg kick but McClain saw it coming and moves away.
McClain stalks Pendragon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pendragon's face. Pendragon staggers backwards, shaken.
McClain throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain misses with a straight right.
Pendragon tests McClain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McClain moves forwards but Pendragon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Dan McClain is winning the standup battle so far.
McClain checks the leg kick.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from McClain.
Pendragon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McClain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McClain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. McClain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pendragon lands a right hook to the body.
Pendragon throws the left hand but McClain avoids the punch easily.
McClain drives through and clinches with Pendragon against the cage.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McClain checks a low kick from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by McClain.
McClain misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
Pendragon misses with a right hand
and McClain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McClain scores with a nice head shot.
McClain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from McClain.
McClain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
McClain misses with a looping left.
McClain loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
McClain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Pendragon there.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but McClain slips the punch.
A big left from McClain misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McClain as he connects with a hook.
McClain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McClain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClain throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon scores with a sloppy right hand. McClain should have avoided that one.
McClain throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pendragon!
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClain.
Pendragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McClain misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by McClain there.
McClain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon jabs McClain right on the nose. McClain blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClain ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
McClain swinging wildly here.
McClain walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClain throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
McClain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McClain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McClain misses with a looping left.
McClain looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
McClain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McClain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McClain.
An attempted straight right counter from McClain misses the target.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon moves out of range as McClain strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon throws a jab when McClain was well out of range.
McClain is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by McClain.
An attempted straight right counter from McClain misses the target.
McClain misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Pendragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pendragon scores with a jab.
McClain lands the left hand.
McClain slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McClain is rocked!
Pendragon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh McClain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McClain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pendragon, right into the meat.
Pendragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClain throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Pendragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
McClain throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McClain seems to have got his legs back now.
Pendragon scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon misses with a hook. McClain ducked under it nicely.
McClain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McClain slips a straight right by Pendragon.
McClain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClain.
McClain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
McClain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
McClain throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McClain blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from McClain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McClain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McClain slips under a jab.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on McClain's shoulder, as McClain tries to avoid the shot.
McClain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McClain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
McClain cracks Pendragon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pendragon throws the left hand but McClain avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Pendragon. Beautiful body shot.
McClain thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oooooh!!! Pendragon has knocked McClain down with a huge combo! Pendragon steps away and waves a wobbly McClain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh McClain got wobbled bad by a big combination! Pendragon presses forward with punches and knees until McClain stumbles to the ground! The ref watches McClain closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pendragon!
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