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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guille Oost (ranked 24398 p4p, 623 weight class) and Nejuis Bardamont (ranked 6621 p4p, 536 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Guille Oost has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Guille Oost seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guille Oost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nejuis Bardamont!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Oost or perhaps it was just good defense by Bardamont, which made it look bad.
Bardamont fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oost on the side of the head.
Bardamont connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oost's hands.
Bardamont lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oost backs up against the cage.
Bardamont ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bardamont connects with a body shot that sends Oost's belly button to the back.
Oost is breathing heavily.
Bardamont pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oost back to the cage. Bardamont follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Guille Oost has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oost has closed the distance and engaged Bardamont in a clinch.
Bardamont stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bardamont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bardamont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oost backwards.
Nice body punch from Bardamont - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardamont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bardamont scores with a punch to the head.
Bardamont connects with a body shot that sends Oost's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bardamont.
Oost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bardamont connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oost scrambles back to his feet.
Oost is rocked!
Oost get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Oost stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bardamont runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nejuis Bardamont!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moshe Rabenu (ranked 7571 p4p, 573 weight class) and Phil Benton (ranked 4049 p4p, 405 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Moshe Rabenu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Benton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton is looking to clinch.
Benton lands with a hook. Rabenu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rabenu drives through with a takedown into Benton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rabenu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rabenu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rabenu throws a big right hand that misses.
Rabenu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benton's head.
Rabenu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rabenu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rabenu landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Rabenu from controlling successfully.
Rabenu is looking to work some ground and pound but Benton has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabenu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benton wants to stand up but Rabenu is controlling him.
Benton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rabenu.
Rabenu trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Rabenu throws a big elbow that misses.
Rabenu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benton's head.
Benton pulls Rabenu in close to prevent any damage.
Rabenu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rabenu throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton has momentary wrist control but Rabenu slips an elbow through the middle.
Rabenu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rabenu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rabenu distracts Benton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rabenu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Rabenu from controlling successfully.
Rabenu throwing strikes but missing.
Rabenu throws a big right hand that misses.
Rabenu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rabenu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rabenu controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabenu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benton's head.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rabenu landing with the ground and pound.
Rabenu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rabenu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rabenu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Benton is rocked!
A big shot lands for Rabenu! That's hurt Benton! Will he recover? Rabenu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moshe Rabenu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Myers (ranked 4992 p4p, 342 weight class) and David Davis (ranked 3958 p4p, 304 weight class). Myers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Soldier's Song. Lachlan Myers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lachlan Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers lands a head shot.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Myers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Myers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Myers somewhat.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a jab. Myers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davis pushes Myers up against the cage in a clinch.
Myers breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Myers's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myers.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Davis.
Davis tests Myers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myers.
Myers misses with a head kick.
Myers tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Myers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Myers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Myers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis works the jab nicely.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Myers is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a body shot.
Oh Myers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myers is breathing heavily.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Myers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis scores with a counter punch that sends Myers to the canvas! Davis smells blood - he's punishing Myers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Myers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Davis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moese Daldo (ranked 3447 p4p, 369 weight class) and Diego Oriola (ranked 3809 p4p, 395 weight class). Daldo comes to the cage accompanied by They see me rollin'. Diego Oriola is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moese Daldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Oriola!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daldo feints and as Oriola raises his hands in defense, Daldo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oriola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daldo is aware though and is defending well.
Daldo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daldo wants to control but Oriola is keeping him busy.
Daldo gets to mount! Oriola was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oriola is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oriola can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daldo fails to advance to Oriola's back.
Daldo wants to control the pace but Oriola is squirming around nicely.
Daldo prevents Oriola from getting the reversal.
Oriola looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Oriola is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Daldo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Oriola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oriola is keeping busy.
Oriola is trying to break free.
Daldo is riding his opponent, not letting Oriola buck him off.
Oriola tries to break free.
Daldo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daldo controlling from the back.
Daldo has the hooks in. Oriola is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daldo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oriola trying to control the action but Daldo just sinks the hooks in.
Oriola is keeping busy.
Oriola tries to roll but Daldo sticks to his back.
Oriola is still trying to improve position.
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.
Oriola has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Oriola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Will Daldo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daldo keeps control of the position as Oriola tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moese Daldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oriola with the counter takedown but Daldo avoids it easily.
Oriola gets caught napping as Daldo dives in and scores a takedown. Oriola manages to retain guard.
Oriola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Oriola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oriola can do to turn this around?
Oriola is looking for a triangle here but Daldo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola is looking to regain half guard here but Daldo keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Oriola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oriola is trying to work for a sweep but Daldo has mounted him!
Oriola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oriola sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oriola has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Daldo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Daldo!
Daldo controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oriola is looking for a sweep.
Oriola looking for a sweep but Daldo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Oriola is trying desperately to improve position.
Daldo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oriola to take his back!
Oriola wants to escape the position.
Oriola trying to control the hands but Daldo breaks the grip.
Oriola is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daldo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Daldo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Oriola right now.
Daldo doesn't have the hooks in and Oriola manages to turn into his guard.
Oriola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daldo is trying to keep Oriola in close.
Daldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oriola wants to pass the guard but Daldo is keeping the position.
Oriola is looking to pass into half guard but Daldo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Daldo is in guard.
Oriola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oriola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daldo has managed to get both his arms back between Oriola's legs - danger averted.
Daldo advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oriola is not content to let Daldo control the position.
Oriola trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moese Daldo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Oriola gets caught flat footed, as Daldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oriola has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daldo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Oriola.
Oriola tries to control but Daldo manages to take his back.
Daldo keeps control of the position as Oriola tries to break free.
Oriola trying to control the action but Daldo just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daldo has the hooks in. Oriola is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daldo looking for the RNC.
Oriola tries to escape but Daldo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Daldo is not going to allow Oriola to sit and survive in this position.
Oriola looking very determined here, making life difficult for Daldo.
Moese Daldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oriola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oriola moves into full guard.
Oriola wants to sweep but no luck.
Oriola keeping moving, preventing Daldo from controlling successfully.
Oriola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oriola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daldo passes into half guard.
Daldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oriola wants to improve his position but Daldo is controlling well.
Oriola trying to control from the bottom.
Oriola looking for subs from the bottom but Daldo mounts him!
Oriola slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oriola is looking to get back to full guard here but Daldo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Oriola is trying to work for a sweep but Daldo has mounted him!
Daldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oriola can't escape the position.
Oriola tries to improve his position but Daldo has taken his back! Daldo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Oriola tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Daldo pushes Oriola away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moese Daldo!
In his post fight interview, Moese Daldo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Von Erikson (ranked 3004 p4p, 408 weight class) and Vladamir Slamenkov (ranked 4429 p4p, 532 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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205 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Von Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladamir Slamenkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Erikson looks to land a body kick but Slamenkov moved away.
Von Erikson scores with a hook.
Von Erikson scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Erikson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Von Erikson's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Erikson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slamenkov misses with a body kick.
Slamenkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Erikson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slamenkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Erikson tries to counter with a takedown but Slamenkov is quick to defend against it.
Slamenkov takes one on the button.
Slamenkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamenkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slamenkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Erikson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slamenkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Erikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slamenkov moves out of range of the body kick from Von Erikson.
Von Erikson jabs Slamenkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Erikson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Von Erikson.
Von Erikson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slamenkov under the eye.
Eric Von Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Von Erikson. No joy for Slamenkov on that attempt.
Eric Von Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Slamenkov.
Slamenkov shoots for a takedown but Von Erikson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Von Erikson.
Slamenkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Erikson defends well and Slamenkov ends up having to push Von Erikson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Erikson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slamenkov is rocked!
Von Erikson and Slamenkov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Von Erikson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Slamenkov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Von Erikson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Von Erikson!
After winning the bout, Eric Von Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Fist (ranked 4357 p4p, 526 weight class) and Gentlemen Overlord (ranked 2670 p4p, 376 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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213 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iron Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gentlemen Overlord!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overlord throws a leg kick but Fist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Overlord scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Iron Fist has been cut.
Overlord throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Overlord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Overlord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Overlord lunges at Fist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fist's hand.
Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overlord scores with a hook.
Fist closes the distance and pushes Overlord back into the cage.
Fist gets through Overlord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Overlord throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fist breaks the clinch.
Fist lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
Overlord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist has managed to clinch.
Fist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fist pushes Overlord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fist lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Overlord misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fist cracks Overlord with a good jab.
Overlord is rocked!
Gentlemen Overlord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Overlord - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Fist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Fist!
Iron Fist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taavi Mottus (ranked 2246 p4p, 322 weight class) and Gunna Win (ranked 3216 p4p, 416 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Taavi Mottus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Taavi Mottus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taavi Mottus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunna Win!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Mottus.
Win connects with a jab.
It looks like Taavi Mottus has been cut.
Mottus slips a jab from Win.
A big left from Mottus misses.
Win looks to score with a jab to the body but Mottus is just out of range.
Mottus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Training Grounds [$500/week] in the buildup to the fight.
Win cracks a nice hook into Mottus's ribs.
Win lunges at Mottus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mottus's hand.
Mottus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Win under the eye.
Win misses with a hook.
Win lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Win takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Gunna Win has been cut.
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!
Win cracks Mottus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mottus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Win pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mottus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunna Win!
A relieved looking Gunna Win thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 1170 p4p, 148 weight class) and Saku Takashi (ranked 1991 p4p, 239 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnoldas Sireika!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Takashi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sireika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takashi.
As Takashi tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Takashi manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sireika!
Sireika isn't going anywhere.
Takashi slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sireika sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Takashi controlling the position.
Takashi in side control, throwing shots but Sireika defends.
Sireika tries to bench press Takashi off him but Takashi keeps the position.
Takashi scoring with punches and elbows.
Takashi tries to score with some ground and pound. Sireika controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Takashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sireika on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sireika tries to get out of the position.
Takashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sireika is letting Takashi control him for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Takashi.
The strikes coming from Takashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Takashi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Takashi lands an elbow.
Takashi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Takashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sireika dodges the ground and pound from Takashi.
Takashi in side control, throwing shots but Sireika defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Takashi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takashi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Takashi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Takashi lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Takashi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takashi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takashi landing a few strikes.
Takashi tries to score with some ground and pound. Sireika controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Takashi cracks Sireika with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takashi takes a little break here. Sireika wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takashi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sireika sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Takashi misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi in side control, throwing shots but Sireika defends.
Takashi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sireika defending against the ground and pound.
Takashi controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sireika sprawls well. Sireika wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sireika is looking to counter the offense by Takashi and move into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takashi.
Sireika seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika circles away easily
and Takashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Takashi.
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Saku Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sireika pinned against the cage. Sireika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika tries to clinch up.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika circles away easily
and Sireika counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi fails to land the takedown.
Takashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takashi with a poor takedown
and Sireika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takashi is defended easily by Sireika.
Takashi goes for a double leg but Sireika avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sireika continues to drive forward.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sireika swivels and escapes.
Takashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Takashi tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Takashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Sireika is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sireika tries to clinch but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sireika's guard.
Sireika wants to get back to his feet but Takashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takashi wants to control from the top but Sireika keeps moving.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sireika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takashi misses with a takedown attempt - Sireika sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sireika's guard.
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
Takashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sireika works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi postures up and lands a big shot to Sireika's brow.
Takashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saku Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sireika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sireika wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Takashi manages to pass to side control.
Takashi is controlling the pace.
Takashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi controlling the action here.
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 Arnoldas Sireika will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sireika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takashi shoots and misses
letting Sireika counter with a right hand.
Takashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Takashi.
Sireika is looking to clinch.
Takashi feints the counter takedown.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika circles away easily
and Sireika counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi has his takedown stuffed
and Sireika makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Sireika counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sireika.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sireika wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika circles away easily
enabling Sireika to counter with a crisp jab.
Takashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sireika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sireika is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sireika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takashi.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sireika tries to sprawl but Takashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sireika keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takashi is taking a breather. Sireika 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sireika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takashi winds up and cracks Sireika with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sireika is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sireika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takashi connects with a nice short shot to Sireika's temple.
Takashi drops an elbow to the side of Sireika's head.
Takashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takashi passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sireika is avoiding damage well.
Takashi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Saku Takashi just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takashi fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Sireika on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown but Sireika shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Takashi.
Sireika keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnoldas Sireika is winning the standup battle so far.
Takashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sireika sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sireika swivels and escapes.
Takashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sireika sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Sireika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sireika is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takashi.
Takashi fails with the takedown
enabling Sireika to counter with a crisp jab.
Takashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sireika manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sireika is looking to clinch but Takashi is avoiding it.
Takashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Takashi tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Takashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Sireika lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sireika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sireika wants to clinch.
Sireika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sireika tries to counter by clinching up but Takashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sireika as he avoids it easily.
Sireika tries to counter by clinching up but Takashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Takashi has his takedown stuffed
and Sireika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sireika gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Sireika.
Takashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sireika throwing strikes from guard but Takashi blocks nicely.
Sireika wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Takashi is pulling down on Sireika's head. It's preventing any offense from Sireika, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takashi is on top in guard.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi postures up in Sireika's guard and throws a big left but Sireika blocks it.
Takashi cracks Sireika with a solid left hand.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sireika controls Takashi momentarily but Takashi frees himself.
Sireika being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takashi is standing up over Sireika. Sireika looks to escape but Takashi dives into side control.
Takashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sireika is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika had his way with Saku Takashi in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Takashi feints and as Sireika raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sireika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takashi controlling from the top position.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika wants to stand up but Takashi is controlling him.
Takashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sireika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sireika swivels and escapes.
Sireika was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sireika leaves Takashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Takashi tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Takashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Takashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown but Sireika shows good takedown defense.
Sireika wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sireika moves in looking to clinch but Takashi pushes him off.
Takashi fails with the takedown
and Sireika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sireika counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sireika.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Takashi looking for a takedown.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sireika just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi jumps guard but Sireika stands there with Takashi around his waist. Takashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sireika.
Sireika lands a left hand.
Sireika lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sireika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Sireika won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Sireika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Takashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sireika lands with a light punch inside.
Sireika lands with a short shot to the head.
Takashi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Takashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sireika finish him?
Takashi jumps guard but Sireika turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takashi jumps guard but Sireika stands there with Takashi around his waist. Takashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takashi seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sireika lands a shoulder strike.
Sireika presses Takashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Sireika holds him up against the cage and eventually Takashi drops back down to his feet.
Sireika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sireika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takashi backwards.
Sireika lands a left hand.
Sireika dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sireika drops Takashi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takashi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sireika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takashi's elbow.
Takashi fails to pull guard.
Takashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sireika walks away with a smile on his face. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takashi darts in looking for a takedown but Sireika gets double underhooks and turns Takashi into the cage.
Takashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sireika swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldas Sireika showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sireika has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Arnoldas Sireika 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Maximus (ranked 1714 p4p, 261 weight class) and Ashraf Hassan (ranked 2762 p4p, 383 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashraf Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximus misses the jab.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Maximus.
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Maximus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hassan sprawling to the canvas! Hassan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maximus finish him?!
Hassan is rocked!
It looks like Ashraf Hassan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Maximus swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brutus Maximus!
In his post fight interview, Brutus Maximus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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