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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsukune Shiba (ranked 7446 p4p, 592 weight class) and Ferdinand Juluk (ranked 22395 p4p, 648 weight class). Shiba comes to the cage accompanied by Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix. Tsukune Shiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Juluk!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juluk was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Shiba tries to sprawl but Juluk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shiba is refusing to be controlled, as Juluk sits in half guard.
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juluk is trying to control. Shiba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juluk tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shiba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba tries to roll over but Juluk keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juluk is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juluk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juluk closes the distance and clinches up with Shiba, looking for a takedown. Juluk pushes Shiba against the cage but Shiba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Juluk shoots in looking for a takedown but Shiba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juluk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shiba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Juluk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsukune Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Juluk.
Shiba lands with a good body shot.
Tsukune Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juluk tries for a takedown but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shiba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shiba misses with a body shot.
Juluk looks for a takedown but Shiba sprawls well.
Juluk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba digs a good hook to Juluk's body.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juluk throws a head kick but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Juluk walks into a left hand.
It looks like Ferdinand Juluk has been cut.
Shiba clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba swings wildly with an uppercut but Juluk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juluk moves out of range as Shiba strikes.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juluk.
Good shot there by Shiba.
Juluk walks into a stiff left hand from Shiba.
Juluk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shiba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juluk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shiba's waist but Shiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juluk off to one side.
Juluk gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shiba gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
A victorious Tsukune Shiba 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wall (ranked 2810 p4p, 331 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 3086 p4p, 348 weight class). Wall comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. John Wall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Wall.
Wall tries to clinch up.
Wall is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Wall ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Wall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wall feints a jab promting Urameshi to slip. Wall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urameshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wall wants to clinch.
Wall tries to clinch up
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wall thinking.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Wall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wall.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wall throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi cracks Wall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wall.
Wall staying out of range there.
Wall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Wall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wall moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Wall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wall.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wall moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch combination from Urameshi misses.
Wall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Wall drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Wall should have avoided that one.
Wall scores with a nice strike.
Wall scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wall tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Wall closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urameshi with a jab.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wall.
Wall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wall just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Wall scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Wall ducks under and follows up with a left that Wall also avoids with ease.
Wall wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wall throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Wall's head but Wall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wall's head.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Wall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Wall ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Wall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wall staying out of range there.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Wall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wall defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Wall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wall slips a jab from Urameshi.
Wall ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Wall lands with a kick to the temple. Urameshi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wall throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urameshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wall pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Urameshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wall has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Wall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urameshi cracks Wall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wall throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wall dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Wall throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wall misses the shot to the body.
Wall drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Wall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Wall throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wall pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Wall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urameshi is looking to control Wall's arms but Wall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urameshi has his back to the cage.
Wall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi pushes Wall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Wall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wall blocking some punches.
Wall tries to land knees in the clinch but Urameshi avoids the damage to the body.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John Wall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urameshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wall prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Urameshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Wall misses with a knee strike.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wall tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Wall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Wall throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Wall.
Wall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Wall throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Wall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Wall.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Urameshi lands.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Urameshi.
John Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Wall misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Wall.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Wall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Wall. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Wall should have avoided that one.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wall doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Wall is rocked!
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Wall misses its intended target.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Wall's ribs.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Wall should have avoided that one.
Urameshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Wall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urameshi takes a swing at Wall's ribcage but misses.
Wall seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Wall loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Wall rushes Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Wall.
John Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Wall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Wall throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Wall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi misses with a double jab.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wall doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wall's hands.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi clobbers Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Wall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated John Wall had this to say: 'CEC can kiss my ass, Robb Stark can kiss my ass. I'm off to bigger and better things, enjoy your cardboard belt.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Brinks (ranked 2669 p4p, 340 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 3267 p4p, 408 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Brinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krnacova fails with the takedown.
Krnacova dives in and grabs Brinks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brinks pushes down on Krnacova's head and hops out.
Cody Brinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Krnacova shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Brinks is working from the bottom.
Brinks trying to control but Krnacova postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova is looking to advance position but Brinks won't allow it.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krnacova is trying to control the action in half guard but Brinks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brinks to regain full guard.
Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krnacova trying to control but Brinks is working from the bottom.
Brinks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krnacova works over Brinks with some ground and pound from guard.
Brinks trying to keep a closed guard but Krnacova is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brinks 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.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brinks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brinks is pulling down on Krnacova's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brinks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brinks.
Krnacova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krnacova tries to land a leg kick but Brinks saw it coming and moves away.
Brinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brinks is out of range and Krnacova settles back down.
Brinks misses the shot to the body.
Krnacova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krnacova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brinks quickly recovers to half guard.
Brinks is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Brinks's head.
Krnacova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krnacova throws a strike but Brinks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brinks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova is looking to work some ground and pound but Brinks has wrist control.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova postures up in Brinks's guard and throws a big left but Brinks blocks it.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brinks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova cracks Brinks with a solid left hand.
Krnacova trying to control but Brinks is working from the bottom.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krnacova lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krnacova passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brinks defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Krnacova will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brinks as he jumps to the side.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brinks as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Brinks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krnacova.
Brinks sizes up Krnacova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brinks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brinks. That's going to slow Krnacova down.
Krnacova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brinks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krnacova somewhat.
Cody Brinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Brinks scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krnacova shoots for a takedown but Brinks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brinks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinks slips a jab and a cross from Krnacova.
Brinks cracks Krnacova with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brinks moves out of range as Krnacova throws a body kick.
Brinks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brinks, right into the meat.
Brinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krnacova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brinks scores with a kick to the body.
Brinks scores with a body shot.
Krnacova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brinks quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krnacova is just content to waste time from the top position. Brinks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krnacova throws a strike but Brinks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krnacova 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova is controlling Brinks's posture.
Brinks postures up.
Brinks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Brinks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brinks is fighting to break Krnacova's control of his arms but Krnacova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.
Brinks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cody Brinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Krnacova throws a head kick that misses
and Brinks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brinks.
Krnacova is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brinks to keep the fight standing.
Brinks digs a right hand into Krnacova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krnacova's gas tank.
Krnacova is breathing heavily.
Krnacova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brinks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krnacova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brinks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cody Brinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brinks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brinks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krnacova can do to turn this around?
Brinks scores with a body shot.
Brinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krnacovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brinks defends it nicely.
Brinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up with Brinks, looking for a takedown. Krnacova pushes Brinks against the cage but Brinks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krnacova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krnacova looks for a takedown but Brinks sprawls well.
Brinks cracks Krnacova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brinks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krnacova to stand back up!
Krnacova is rocked!
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Krnacova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brinks counters with a big left hand that crumples Krnacova! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Brinks!
Our winner, Cody Brinks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Goodard (ranked 2534 p4p, 328 weight class) and Mark Laws (ranked 3622 p4p, 438 weight class). Goodard comes to the cage accompanied by Rise of the Titans by-DIMMU BORGIR. Mark Laws will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
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199 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Goodard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Laws!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodard fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodard 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.
Goodard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goodard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laws darts in trying to clinch
so Goodard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Laws is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodard cracks Laws with a solid left hand.
Goodard with a nice head shot there.
Goodard 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.
Goodard stops Laws from standing up.
Laws is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laws is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodard is controlling him.
Laws really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goodard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laws's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goodard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goodard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laws wants to get back to his feet but Goodard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laws is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodard is controlling him.
Goodard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laws is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodard is controlling him.
Laws wants to control the position but Goodard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Laws trying to control here.
Goodard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Goodard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goodard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodard with shots to the head and body - Laws looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodard landing strikes from the mount and Laws is in trouble!
Goodard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goodard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Laws is in a horrible position here. Goodard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Laws in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laws taking shots to the head.
Goodard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laws?
Goodard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goodard with a couple of short strikes.
Goodard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Goodard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Laws is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodard working the ground and pound effectively.
Laws is still in real trouble! Can Goodard finish him?
Goodard cracks Laws with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goodard connects with a bit shot that sees Laws covering up! More strikes from Goodard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Goodard is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Goodard!
TJ Goodard took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I train with the REAL ANDERSON FAMILY you are just a wannabe and I proved it here tonight!!.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 1499 p4p, 182 weight class) and Harold Stephenson (ranked 2168 p4p, 252 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harold Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov throws a jab when Stephenson was well out of range.
Stephenson with the counter takedown but Lermontov avoids it easily.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Stephenson moves away and avoids it.
Stephenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lermontov's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stephenson tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stephenson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lermontov sprawls well initially but Stephenson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lermontov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov with a nice cross.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephenson.
Lermontov with a hook.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Stephenson is out of range.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stephenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lermontov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Stephenson moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephenson shoots for a takedown but Lermontov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lermontov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fiyero Lermontov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Stephenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov lands with a cross.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stephenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stephenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lermontov misses with a head kick.
Lermontov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lermontov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lermontov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stephenson.
Lermontov cracks Stephenson with a good jab.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Stephenson tries to counter it with a takedown but Lermontov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Lermontov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lermontov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Stephenson slips the punch.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Stephenson's shoulder, as Stephenson tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Stephenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lermontov counter with a right hand.
Stephenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lermontov tries to avoid it but Stephenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lermontov to the ground. Lermontov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lermontov. Stephenson shrugs it off though.
Nice sprawl there from Lermontov as Stephenson shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stephenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lermontov is fending him off so far but Stephenson persists. Nope, Lermontov circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Stephenson does no damage.
Stephenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Stephenson.
Stephenson blocks a head kick by Lermontov.
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Stephenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lermontov throws a sloppy head kick and Stephenson moves out of range easily.
Lermontov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Lermontov. No joy for Stephenson on that attempt.
Jab from Stephenson.
No luck for Stephenson with that takedown attempt.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Lermontov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lermontov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stephenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lermontov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lermontov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lermontov with a jab.
Fiyero Lermontov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephenson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harold Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lermontov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephenson.
Lermontov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephenson. Stephenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephenson.
Lermontov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephenson.
Lermontov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Stephenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lermontov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephenson somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Lermontov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephenson with a poor takedown
and Lermontov counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Stephenson ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lermontov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stephenson scrambles back to his feet.
Lermontov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
Stephenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stephenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Lermontov catches Stephenson right on the button with a cross.
Stephenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lermontov cracks Stephenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stephenson is rocked!
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Stephenson's shoulder, as Stephenson tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stephenson doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Stephenson with that takedown attempt.
Lermontov throwing a counter right hand but Stephenson manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Lermontov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephenson looks winded!
Stephenson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephenson.
Lermontov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephenson. Stephenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
That's time! Lermontov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Stephenson avoids the punch easily.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Stephenson is out of range.
Lermontov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lermontov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lermontov swivels and escapes.
It looked like Lermontov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephenson throws a right and a left that Lermontov avoids nicely.
Lermontov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lermontov throws a series of strikes that have Stephenson backpedaling.
Stephenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lermontov finish him?
Stephenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lermontov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Lermontov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lermontov continues to drive forward.
It looked like Lermontov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stephenson.
Lermontov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephenson can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Lermontov as Stephenson shoots in.
Lermontov throwing a counter right hand but Stephenson manages to avoid it.
Fiyero Lermontov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Lermontov throws a shot to the body.
Lermontov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lermontov throws a sloppy head kick and Stephenson moves out of range easily.
Stephenson unleashes a big counter combination but Lermontov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stephenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lermontov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephenson in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Lermontov.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Lermontov pushes him off.
Lermontov jabs Stephenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Lermontov coming out on top.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stephenson on the side of the head.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Lermontov circles away easily
and Lermontov counters with a crisp right that sends Stephenson to the canvas! Lermontov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 2459 p4p, 287 weight class) and Killian Armstrong (ranked 2491 p4p, 295 weight class). Killian Armstrong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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166 lbs
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158 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killian Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Greene's body. Greene takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greene tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Greene takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greene tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Greene's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Armstrong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greene scrambles back to his feet.
Armstrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in and bounces Armstrong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Armstrong controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greene.
Greene postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greene distracts Armstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greene throwing strikes but missing.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greene 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.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene throws a strike but Armstrong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Armstrong won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene working for submissions but it's allowed Armstrong to get to half guard.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Armstrong 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.
Greene misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene shoots and misses
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Armstrong - just one landing.
It looks like Danny Greene has been cut.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a right hand. Greene shakes it off.
Greene is rocked!
Greene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Armstrong moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Greene! Armstrong continues to tee off on Greene, landing with a left and a right! Armstrong connects with a right hand that leaves Greene sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Armstrong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Killian Armstrong!
A very excited looking Killian Armstrong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Anderson (ranked 1299 p4p, 174 weight class) and Mickey Flannerry (ranked 1355 p4p, 178 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Pony. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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192 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexis Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Flannerry!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Flannerry - just one landing.
Flannerry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flannerry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Flannerry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson takes a swing at Flannerry's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flannerry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson takes a swing at Flannerry's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flannerry keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flannerry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alexis Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Flannerry's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Flannerry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flannerry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Flannerry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings for the body but Flannerry moves out of range.
Flannerry throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Flannerry tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flannerry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flannerry drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Flannerry jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Flannerry!
Mickey Flannerry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Alexis Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 950 p4p, 121 weight class) and Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 467 p4p, 61 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Marcelo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcelo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Marcelo tries to pass.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Marcelo pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marcelo 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.
Marcelo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Marcelo is working for a kimura here but Sitsongrit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Marcelo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcelo is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcelo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sitsongrit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Marcelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcelo tries to improve his position but instead Sitsongrit has taken his back!
Sitsongrit biding his time, controlling Marcelo.
Sitsongrit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marcelo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sitsongrit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo turns into Sitsongrit and is now in his guard.
Marcelo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Marcelo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marcelo trying to move into half guard but instead Sitsongrit has managed to sweep!
Marcelo wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Marcelo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sitsongrit passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcelo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Marcelo keeps moving.
Marcelo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to move into half guard but instead Marcelo has managed to sweep!
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit passes Marcelo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marcelo gets back to full guard.
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcinho Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Marcelo ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Marcelo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcelo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorginho Marcelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcelo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcelo ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
No luck for Marcelo with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Marcelo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit works Marcelo's body with a nice hook.
Jorginho Marcelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marcelo walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marcelo rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcelo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit stuns Marcelo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcelo's hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcelo shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcelo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marcelo has a hand on Sitsongrit's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sitsongrit takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Marcelo is squirming around nicely.
Marcelo prevents Sitsongrit from taking his back.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit looking to secure an arm triangle but Marcelo defends it well.
Sitsongrit prevents Marcelo from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to work his way around to Marcelo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marcelo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcelo.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Marcelo keeps moving.
Marcelo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sitsongrit has passed into half guard!
Marcelo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sitsongrit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Marcelo is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fails to take his opponent's back.
Marcelo is desperately trying to improve his position but Sitsongrit has a good base and remains in mount.
Marcelo is trying to reverse the position but instead Sitsongrit has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Marcelo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marcelo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marcelo wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcinho Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcelo.
Marcelo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Marcelo defends easily.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcelo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo has an active guard here but Sitsongrit has managed to pass into half guard.
Marcelo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.
Marcelo wants to sweep but Sitsongrit has passed to side control!
Sitsongrit has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Marcelo!
Marcelo tries to reverse the position but Sitsongrit maintains control.
Sitsongrit mounts Marcelo! Really nice guard pass there!
Marcelo is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Marcelo is looking to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo regains half guard.
Marcelo tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marcelo tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Marcelo is keeping him busy.
Marcelo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marcelo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sitsongrit has picked Marcelo up and slammed him! Marcelo can't keep hold of the triangle and Sitsongrit manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marcelo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Marcelo tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marcelo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sitsongrit but great work by Marcelo.
Marcelo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marcelo's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Marcelo keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Marcinho Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jorginho Marcelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here as Sitsongrit stalls from top position.
Marcelo is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sitsongrit presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcinho Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 1167 p4p, 137 weight class) and Ross Warring (ranked 831 p4p, 110 weight class). Butabi comes into the arena with Make That Money blaring out of the sound system. Warring is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sleep Now in the Fire. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Warring!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warring.
We've been hearing reports that Butabi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Warring checks a leg kick nicely.
Butabi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Warring's half guard.
Butabi is trying to work for a kimura but Warring is defending well.
Warring wants to control but Butabi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warring felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Butabi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Butabi is working for a submission of some sort.
Warring misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warring is trying to control but can't.
Warring tries to kick Butabi off but Butabi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warring defends it well.
Warring is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Butabi uses his free foot to push down on Warring's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Warring.
Butabi looking to finish with strikes here!
Warring keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Warring keeps trying to improve his position.
Butabi avoids the attempt from Warring to control.
Butabi throws some wild stikes that Warring manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warring is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warring is working to get back to half guard.
Butabi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Butabi unloads with some shots from mount but Warring bucks and avoids them well.
Warring is in all sorts of trouble here.
Butabi wants to stand but Warring is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Butabi tries to control but Warring wriggling away.
Butabi scoring with strikes but Warring is staying in there.
Warring is looking to get to half guard.
Butabi with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butabi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warring hang on?
Warring is looking to get to half guard.
Butabi punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warring working to try and regain half guard.
Butabi with the ground and pound from mount.
Butabi trying to control but Warring is having none of it.
Warring is looking to get to half guard.
Butabi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Butabi throws some wild stikes that Warring manages to avoid easily.
Warring tries to hold on but Butabi pushes him away.
BOOM! Butabi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Butabi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Warring can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Butabi trying to control but Warring is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warring is looking to get to half guard.
Butabi with a couple of short strikes.
Butabi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Warring turns into him and now he's in Butabi's guard.
Butabi is looking to sweep but instead, Warring has passed into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butabi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butabi actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Butabi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Warring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Butabi misses.
Warring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Butabi shoots in for a takedown but Warring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Warring on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Butabi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warring! But no joy.
Butabi dives in and grabs Warring's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warring pushes down on Butabi's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Warring on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warring ducks under a wild hook from Butabi.
Good standup being displayed there by Warring as he connects with a hook.
Butabi misses with a body punch
and Warring counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butabi thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warring throws out the jab.
Butabi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ross Warring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warring takes one on the button.
Butabi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
Warring throws out a counter right but Butabi avoids it with no problem.
Butabi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Butabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warring throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butabi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warring.
Butabi wants to land a leg kick but Warring is out of range.
Warring fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butabi on the side of the head.
Butabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warring.
Butabi has his takedown stuffed
and Warring counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Warring enables Butabi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Warring manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Warring keeping full guard, as Butabi tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warring wants to stand but Butabi is controlling the position.
Warring keeping moving, preventing Butabi from controlling successfully.
Warring wants to sweep but no luck.
Butabi wants to pass the guard but Warring is keeping the position.
Butabi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butabi slips nicely into half guard.
Butabi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Butabi throws some wild stikes that Warring manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi looking to control but Warring is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Butabi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warring can do to turn this around?
Warring is looking to improve his position but Butabi isn't that keen on the idea.
Butabi landing strikes from the mount.
Warring takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Warring defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Butabi.
Butabi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Butabi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Warring's face.
Butabi lands a nice shot to the head.
Butabi landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butabi wants to control the pace but Warring is squirming around nicely.
Warring can't escape the position.
Butabi raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Warring is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Warring really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warring gets back to half guard.
Butabi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warring defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warring can do anything to dispel that myth.
Warring trying to hold on to Butabi's head to control him but Butabi postures up.
Warring has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Butabi is on him like a limpet, forcing Warring back against the cage.
Butabi can't break the clinch.
Warring lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butabi backwards.
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 Steve Butabi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Butabi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warring as he jumps to the side.
Butabi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butabi lands with an overhand left.
Warring swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butabi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warring cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Warring looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Warring walks into a left hand.
Butabi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butabi shoots and misses
and Butabi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Butabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warring counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warring tries to bum rush Butabi with a series of wild strikes but Butabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warring checks a leg kick.
Butabi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warring avoids it really well and circles away.
Warring throws out a counter right but Butabi avoids it with no problem.
Butabi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Warring counters with a stiff right hand.
Butabi ducks right into an uppercut from Warring.
Butabi scores with a body shot.
Ross Warring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butabi. Warring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warring might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Butabi misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warring wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butabi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butabi misses with a looping left.
Butabi moves out of range as Warring strikes.
A slow jab from Butabi misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Butabi misses.
Butabi digs a good hook to Warring's body.
Butabi throws a lazy uppercut
and Warring counters with a straight right hand.
Butabi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Warring throws out a loose jab but Butabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butabi misses with a takedown
and Warring counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi throws a right hand that misses
and Warring counters with a right hand to the body.
Butabi shoots and misses
and Warring counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Warring does no damage.
Warring cracks Butabi with a good jab.
Butabi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ross Warring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Butabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butabi drives through with a takedown into Warring's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Warring manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warring stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Warring to work.
Warring stops a takedown attempt from Butabi.
Warring prevents Butabi from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butabi dodges an elbow strike from Warring.
Warring lands a right hand.
Warring avoids a wild elbow strike from Butabi.
Warring avoiding damage.
Warring has a couple of punches blocked by Butabi.
Warring throws a punch but it's blocked by Butabi.
Butabi is struggling to control the position.
Warring misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warring misses with a punch to the body.
Butabi blocks an uppercut.
Warring lands a shoulder strike.
Warring misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Warring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Butabi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Butabi!
An intense looking Steve Butabi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Emilioooooooooo'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Power Shark (ranked 503 p4p, 69 weight class) and Gideon Navarro (ranked 581 p4p, 77 weight class). Power Shark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Power Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Navarro does no damage.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Shark misses with a body shot.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Shark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro lands a left hand.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Navarro.
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shark - that landed with a thud.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shark.
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
A left hand lands to the body for Shark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shark.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
Navarro lands a body shot.
Shark is breathing heavily.
A short right from Navarro on the inside.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Navarro.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro digs a right hand underneath Shark's ribcage. Shark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Navarro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Navarro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharks head.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Shark.
A right hook to the body lands for Navarro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro lands a right hand.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shark working aggressively here.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Shark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Navarro.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro lands a hook that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shark.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shark blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Navarro.
Navarro lands a body shot.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Navarro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Shark struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Shark.
Navarro lands a hook that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Shark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shark.
Navarro pushes Shark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark.
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark blocking some punches.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Shark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro lands an uppercut.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shark misses with the head strike.
Shark working aggressively here.
Navarro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shark uses from the top position.
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shark is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shark escapes and throws Navarro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Shark keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Navarro manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shark misses the target.
Navarro cracks Shark with a good jab.
Navarro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Navarro.
Navarro drives through and clinches with Shark against the cage.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Shark misses with the head strike.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Shark blocks an uppercut.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Shark.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gideon Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Shark won't allow it.
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro fails to pull guard.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Shark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Navarro.
A nice left hand lands by Shark.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Shark working aggressively here.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shark.
Shark misses with some punches.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark.
Shark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shark lands a right hand.
Shark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shark pushes Navarro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shark tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
Shark lands with a light punch inside.
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
Shark throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark blocks a body shot from Navarro.
Shark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro jumps guard but Shark stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Navarro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Navarro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Shark.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shark scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Shark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Navarro lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Navarro.
Navarro manages to pull guard.
Shark trying to move into half guard but instead Navarro has managed to sweep!
Navarro stands and throws Shark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Navarro has an Americana. Shark didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Navarro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Navarro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gideon Navarro!
An out of breath Gideon Navarro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Power Shark was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullshit!'.
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