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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Nafumbo (ranked 20771 p4p, 605 weight class) and Jesus Willian Jr (ranked 5787 p4p, 535 weight class). Brian Nafumbo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Nafumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Willian Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nafumbo stuffs the takedown attempt from Willian Jr. Willian Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Willian Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Nafumbo sprawls well. He's pushed Willian Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nafumbo feints and as Willian Jr raises his hands in defense, Nafumbo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willian Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nafumbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Willian Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willian Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nafumbo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Willian Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nafumbo.
Nafumbo throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nafumbo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willian Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nafumbo has managed to get both his arms back between Willian Jr's legs - danger averted.
Nafumbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nafumbo is working Willian Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nafumbo with a nice head shot there.
Nafumbo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willian Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nafumbo scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nafumbo lands a couple of digs.
Nafumbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nafumbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willian Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nafumbo cracks Willian Jr with a solid left hand.
Willian Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nafumbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willian Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nafumbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nafumbo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willian Jr has momentary wrist control but Nafumbo slips an elbow through the middle.
Nafumbo stopping the sweep attempt from Willian Jr.
Willian Jr has momentary wrist control but Nafumbo slips an elbow through the middle.
Nafumbo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nafumbo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willian Jr's head.
Nafumbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nafumbo lands a couple of digs.
Nafumbo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willian Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nafumbo has managed to get both his arms back between Willian Jr's legs - danger averted.
Nafumbo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nafumbo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Willian Jr keeping full guard, as Nafumbo tries to pass.
Nafumbo cracks Willian Jr with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nafumbo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nafumbo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Willian Jr trying to control here.
Willian Jr tries to get to full guard but Nafumbo has control of the leg.
Nafumbo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willian Jr taking some punishment here, with Nafumbo in his half guard.
Nafumbo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Willian Jr is rocked!
Willian Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nafumbo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Willian Jr is still in real trouble! Can Nafumbo finish him?
Nafumbo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Willian Jr! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nafumbo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Nafumbo!
A very excited looking Brian Nafumbo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 4500 p4p, 513 weight class) and Blitz Wolfman (ranked 3840 p4p, 469 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Wolfman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfman misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Wolfman didn't expect that.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wolfman wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolfman has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfman tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolfman sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Wolfman defends the submission attempt.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Wolfman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brown tries to roll but Wolfman sticks to his back.
Wolfman biding his time, controlling Brown.
Wolfman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolfman has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Wolfman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wolfman keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brown can't escape the position.
Wolfman keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Wolfman keeps control of the position.
Wolfman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wolfman is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Wolfman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Wolfman the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfman is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blitz Wolfman 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.
Wolfman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Wolfman settles back down.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Wolfman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown wants to clinch but Wolfman slips to the side
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown tries to clinch up but Wolfman circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolfman throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wolfman's guard.
Brown is fighting to break Wolfman's control of his arms but Wolfman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolfman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Wolfman tries to pass.
Blitz Wolfman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Wolfman defends easily.
Wolfman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Wolfman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown tries to roll over but Wolfman keeps him under control.
Wolfman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolfman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown has his foot on Wolfman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolfman is stalling in the full guard.
Wolfman passes into half guard.
Wolfman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolfman not doing much here.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolfman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolfman pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blitz Wolfman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wolfman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wolfman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolfman connects with a crisp jab.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfman lands the left hand.
Wolfman misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Wolfman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolfman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Wolfman is keeping the position.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wolfman reverses the position - he's now on top in Brown's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolfman defends it easily.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wolfman stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wolfman!
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Wolfman trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Wolfman controlling the action here.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolfman pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blitz Wolfman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolfman content to control rather than advance.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown wants to improve his position but Wolfman is controlling well.
Wolfman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolfman controlling the action here.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wolfman. Oh but Brown has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wolfman goes limp - he's gone! Brown jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jab Brown!
Our winner, Jab Brown, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Assad (ranked 3300 p4p, 392 weight class) and Damien Dawson (ranked 3661 p4p, 420 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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5 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Assad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Assad throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Assad catches Dawson right on the button with a cross.
Assad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Assad misses the body punch
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson throws a fast counter high kick but Assad manages to duck under it in time.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Dawson lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad misses with a combination
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson slips under a jab from Assad.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Dawson counters with a body kick.
Assad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dawson counters with a head kick.
Assad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Assad throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
And Dawson responds with a good body kick, but Assad manages to step out the way in time.
Assad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dawson did well to prevent Assad getting side control.
Assad throwing shots but Dawson is blocking nicely.
Assad wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson is looking to escape.
Assad is working for a kimura but Dawson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dawson won't allow Assad to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dawson is looking to improve his position.
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Assad is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Assad wants to pass to mount but Dawson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Assad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad slips a nice elbow through Dawson's hands, connecting with Dawson's forehead.
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Assad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Assad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Assad is looking to advance position but Dawson won't allow it.
Assad controlling the pace.
Assad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dawson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dawson is trying to stand back up but Assad is controlling him
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Assad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Assad eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Assad is controlling well.
Dawson tries to kick Assad off but Assad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assad moves into full mount! Dawson won't be happy about that!
Assad fails to take his opponent's back.
Assad mounts Dawson! Really nice guard pass there!
Assad trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Assad.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Assad backing away here, and Dawson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Assad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDawson.
Assad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Assad.
As Assad backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Assad manages to avoid it all.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assad misses the jab.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
Assad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Assad catches Dawson right on the button with a cross.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Assad misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Dawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assad lands with a straight right. Dawson didn't see that one coming.
Dawson slips a straight right by Assad.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Assad misses with an uppercut
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a solid body kick.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Assad shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assad's head backwards.
Assad with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Assad lands a nice looking body shot.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad misses with a hook.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dustin Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Assad misses with the combination.
Assad connects with a jab.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawson misses.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson slips under a jab from Assad.
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Assad misses with a hook.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dawson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Assad.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson lands a nice shot that snaps Assad's head back.
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Assad.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dawson throws a hook but Assad blocks it.
Dawson has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Assad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dawson.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Assad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dawson can't fight it off and eventually Assad manages to take the fight to the floor. Dawson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Assad postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Assad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Dawson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawson, not yet.
Assad tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson controlling the position.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Assad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Assad trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
We've been hearing that Assad has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Assad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assad stops Dawson from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assad's guard.
Assad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard.
Assad forces his way into half guard.
Dawson is refusing to be controlled, as Assad sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Assad lands a nice short elbow.
Assad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Assad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Assad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dawson is desperately trying to improve his position but Assad has a good base and remains in mount.
Assad is working for a guillotine from mount but Dawson frees his head quite easily.
Assad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Assad is working for a guillotine from mount but Dawson frees his head quite easily.
Dustin Assad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawson can't escape the position.
Assad throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dawson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Assad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Assad!
Dustin Assad made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 3774 p4p, 430 weight class) and Sharven Sheven (ranked 3045 p4p, 360 weight class). Nick Tessier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sharven Sheven!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Tessier.
Tessier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tessier - that will leave a mark!
Tessier throws a low kick but Sheven moves out of range easily.
A big head kick from Tessier and Sheven is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Sheven is rocked!
It looks like Sharven Sheven has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheven is still in real trouble! Can Tessier finish him?
Tessier 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.
Tessier arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sheven's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
After winning the bout, Nick Tessier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Assad (ranked 1837 p4p, 227 weight class) and Wrecking Ball (ranked 3273 p4p, 389 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Assad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad scores with a hook to the body. Ball takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assad misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Assad misses the jab.
Assad misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Assad defends it well.
Ball throws a hook but Assad avoids it easily.
Ball slips a jab from Assad.
Assad takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Ball 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.
Assad misses with a body shot
and Assad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Assad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ball's head.
Assad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Assad.
Assad scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad checks a leg kick.
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball misses with a low kick as Assad jumps back.
Assad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ball throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Assad as he checks the leg kick.
Assad throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ball to counter with a crisp jab.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Ball moved out of range.
Assad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sam Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Ball takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Ball catches Assad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad connects with the punch.
Assad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ball.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Assad slips under a jab from Ball.
Assad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ball.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Ball counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Ball let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Assad works Ball's body with a nice hook.
Assad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ball throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Ball.
Sam Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad throws a jab when Ball was well out of range.
Assad lands a slapping body shot.
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
Assad misses with a body shot
and Ball counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Assad keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball is stalling in the full guard.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Assad is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Assad is keeping the position.
Ball with a nice head shot there.
Assad looking for a sweep. Not yet Assad, not yet.
Ball distracts Assad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assad being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Assad is looking for a triangle but Ball pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Ball is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ball has time to react.
Assad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Assad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ball.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Assad as he connects with a hook.
Assad blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Assad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Assad takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Assad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad dips to his left and cracks Ball with an uppercut!
Assad checks a leg kick nicely.
Assad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Ball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assad throwing a counter right hand but Ball manages to avoid it.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Assad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Assad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ball doesn't seem phased though.
Assad lands with a hook. Ball tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ball rushes Assad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ball prevents a body shot from Assad.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ball avoiding damage.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Assad.
Assad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Ball.
Ball tries for a takedown but Assad manages to get underhooks.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Assad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Assad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Assad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Assad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Assad working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ball can't get the takedown.
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ball takes one to the side of the head.
Assad scores with a jab. Ball acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Assad saw that one coming.
Assad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Assad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Ball misses.
Ball catches Assad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Assad stalks Ball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ball's face. Ball staggers backwards, shaken.
Ball misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball throws a jab when Assad was well out of range.
Ball lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assad throws a right hand that misses
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assad throws a series of strikes that have Ball backpedaling.
Assad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Ball throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
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!
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ball.
Assad lands with a nice body punch.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball slips under a jab from Assad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Assad does it's job there.
Ball scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Assad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Ball ducks down to avoid it.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Ball's head but Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ball steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Ball throws a shot from downtown. Assad moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Assad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Assad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Assad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown but Assad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ball's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Assad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrecking Ball.
Ball slips under a jab.
Assad throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Sam Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Assad throws a jab when Ball was well out of range.
Assad throws the left hand but Ball avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Assad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ball doesn't seem phased though.
Assad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Assad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Assad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ball lands a nice hook to Assad's body. Assad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Assad.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses Assad's sensitive parts.
Assad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ball throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ball.
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ball stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assad throws a hook but Ball blocks it.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Ball moves away and avoids it.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ball blocks a jab.
Donk. Ball catches Assad right on the button with a cross.
Assad swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Ball steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Ball dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Assad. That did some damage!
Assad misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Ball ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Assad tries to move into range but Ball moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ball is looking to chop away at Assad's legs.
Ball lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad throws a lazy uppercut
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ball has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Assad.
Ball lands with a thumping leg kick.
Assad avoids the body shot from Ball.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Assad throws the left hand but Ball avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ball stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ball staying out of range there.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ball walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Assad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assad scores with a nice right hand.
Assad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ball misses.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ball has time to react.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ball shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ball misses the shot to the body.
Assad throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ball lands a really nice looking cross but Assad seems unphased.
Wrecking Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball slips under a jab.
Assad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Ball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Ball. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ball.
Assad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ball connects with a solid leg kick.
Ball slips under a jab from Assad.
Assad throws a series of punches but Ball moves out of range.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Assad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Assad lands a glancing blow to the side of Ball's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball throws a solid leg kick but Assad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ball.
Ball lands with a good body shot.
Ball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ball misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wrecking Ball.
I think Assad 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Assad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sam Assad waved his t-shirt featuring Organic Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 766 p4p, 93 weight class) and Damien The Omen (ranked 822 p4p, 101 weight class). Chen Lo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. The Omen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Timiko Chen Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but The Omen is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Omen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Omen jabs Chen Lo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Omen looks for a takedown but Chen Lo sprawls well.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chen Lo gets tackled into the cage by The Omen. The Omen maintains the clinch.
The Omen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chen Lo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chen Lo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Omen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chen Lo enables The Omen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chen Lo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Omen is looking to work some ground and pound but Chen Lo has wrist control.
The Omen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Omen gets to his feet. Chen Lo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chen Lo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Omen throws a right hand that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a left to the body.
The Omen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chen Lo.
The Omen wants to clinch.
Chen Lo is looking to counter punch.
The Omen tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
The Omen closes the distance and pushes Chen Lo back into the cage.
The Omen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen Lo's elbow.
The Omen misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo tries to break free but The Omen pushes him back against the cage.
The Omen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Omen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from The Omen fails to land.
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
The Omen fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chen Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Omen.
The Omen shoots in looking for a takedown but Chen Lo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Omen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Omen is looking to clinch but Chen Lo is avoiding it.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A cross from The Omen lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Omen lands a jab to Chen Lo's midsection.
Chen Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
The Omen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chen Lo sprawls well initially but The Omen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chen Lo gets full guard.
The Omen throws an elbow that misses. Chen Lo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Omen's guard. Nice move by Chen Lo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Omen wants to sweep here but Chen Lo controlling him for the moment.
The Omen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Omen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chen Lo to regain full guard.
The Omen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chen Lo is keeping the position for now.
Chen Lo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Hard that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Omen works over Chen Lo with some ground and pound from guard.
The Omen trying to control but Chen Lo is working from the bottom.
Chen Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chen Lo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Omen throws an elbow that misses. Chen Lo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Omen's guard. Nice move by Chen Lo!
Chen Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien The Omen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - The Omen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chen Lo throws a right and a left that The Omen avoids nicely.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Omen has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chen Lo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chen Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Omen.
The Omen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Omen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Omen.
A nice side step and The Omen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chen Lo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Omen is rocked!
The Omen tries to clinch
and Chen Lo counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timiko Chen Lo!
After the big win, Timiko Chen Lo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 258 p4p, 30 weight class) and Kieran McArthur (ranked 573 p4p, 65 weight class). Kieran McArthur has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kendo Hirigushi's chin.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hirigushi has closed the distance and engaged McArthur in a clinch.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hirigushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hirigushi. Beautiful body shot.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hirigushi. That did some damage!
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirigushi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Hirigushi's side.
Hirigushi swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but McArthur scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hirigushi misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Hirigushi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
McArthur tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
McArthur lands a body punch.
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hirigushi blocks an uppercut.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Hirigushi.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
McArthur tries to work over Hirigushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
McArthur gets through Hirigushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Hirigushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hirigushi checks a low kick from McArthur.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Hirigushi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirigushi's calf.
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a three punch combo that has McArthur backing up. McArthur nods at Hirigushi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
McArthur connects with a jab.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from McArthur tenderised Hirigushi's leg. Hirigushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Hirigushi coming out on top.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Hirigushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
A quick step to the side and Hirigushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirigushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from McArthur.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hirigushi.
Kieran McArthur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Hirigushi sees it coming and moves out of range.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
Hirigushi is looking to wear down McArthur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hirigushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by McArthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hirigushi gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hirigushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirigushi controls his hands.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
Hirigushi is working McArthur over against the cage.
A short right from Hirigushi on the inside.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur digs a right hand underneath Hirigushi's ribcage. Hirigushi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Hirigushi's torso.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McArthur looks for the body kick but Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a left and a right that stings McArthur.
McArthur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a good low kick that Hirigushi was not able to check.
A punch combination from McArthur misses.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
Hirigushi works over McArthur's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Hirigushi blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McArthur momentarily.
McArthur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirigushi's calf.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi checks a low kick from McArthur.
Hirigushi punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
Hirigushi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hirigushi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
Hirigushi throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirigushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Hirigushi's shoulder, as Hirigushi tries to avoid the shot.
Hirigushi clinches up with McArthur and pushes him back against the cage.
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a leg kick.
Hirigushi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hirigushi slips under a jab from McArthur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McArthur 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
In his post fight interview, Kieran McArthur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomäus Wolff (ranked 244 p4p, 44 weight class) and More IsMore (ranked 297 p4p, 48 weight class). Bartholomäus Wolff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomäus Wolff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wolff.
Wolff throws a shot from downtown. IsMore moves away and avoids it.
IsMore blocks the body kick.
IsMore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolff with a nice cross.
IsMore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And IsMore tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wolff throws a nice inside leg kick.
IsMore moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from IsMore misses.
A low kick from Wolff is predictable there
and IsMore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wolff's guard.
Wolff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
IsMore looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolff trying to control the position here.
IsMore postures up in Wolff's guard and throws a big left but Wolff blocks it.
IsMore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wolff controlling IsMore's posture.
IsMore tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolff is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wolff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolff wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolff misses the body punch
and IsMore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolff thows a leg kick but IsMore checks it
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolff throws a leg kick
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolff throws a lazy body kick
and IsMore counters by moving into the clinch.
Wolff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
IsMore blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from IsMore.
Wolff lands an uppercut.
IsMore wants the takedown. Wolff is fighting it off but IsMore persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolff's guard against the cage.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Wolff keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore looking to sit in guard and control but Wolff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
IsMore looking to control.
IsMore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
IsMore wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
IsMore wants to improve his position but Wolff is controlling well.
Wolff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but More IsMore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
IsMore avoids a kick to the body.
Wolff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolff looks to throw a body kick
and IsMore counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wolff!
IsMore staying calm.
IsMore working the ground and pound but Wolff is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore working the head with strikes.
Wolff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wolff can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore lands an elbow.
IsMore is staying tight to Wolff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
IsMore is looking to take a break and control but Wolff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolff is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
IsMore wants to control but Wolff is keeping him busy.
Wolff being controlled for a moment.
IsMore goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wolff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for IsMore but great work by Wolff.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore tries to bench press Wolff off him but Wolff keeps the position.
Wolff trying to control the position but IsMore is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
IsMore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wolff is controlling IsMore's trapped leg to prevent IsMore from advancing to side control.
Wolff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
IsMore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but IsMore scores with a couple of nice shots.
IsMore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with IsMore in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore 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!
Wolff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartholomäus Wolff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. IsMore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling IsMore to score with a decent uppercut.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolff misses the shot to the body.
Wolff fakes the leg kick and cracks IsMore in the body.
Wolff tries to land a front kick but IsMore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Wolff is predictable there
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Wolff.
Wolff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
IsMore prevents a body shot from Wolff.
IsMore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
IsMore tries a body shot but Wolff blocks it.
Wolff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
IsMore throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wolff misses with the head strike.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore.
Wolff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from IsMore.
IsMore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsMore blocking some punches.
Wolff blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolff takes a shot to the head.
Wolff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
More IsMore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Wolff on the inside.
Wolff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolff misses with the head strike.
Wolff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of IsMore backwards.
Wolff is leaning against IsMore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IsMore moves in looking to clinch but Wolff pushes him off.
Wolff throws a lazy right hand but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolff is just out of range.
Bartholomäus Wolff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolff throws the left hand but IsMore avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolff throws a lazy body kick
and IsMore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Wolff
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartholomäus Wolff is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolff throws a right and a left that IsMore avoids nicely.
IsMore blocks a jab.
IsMore tries to counter with a clinch but Wolff shakes him off and moves away.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolff throws a front kick aimed at IsMore's knee but IsMore avoids it well.
IsMore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolff throws a leg kick that is checked
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
IsMore slips under a jab from Wolff.
IsMore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wolff connects with an inside leg kick.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Wolff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed IsMore momentarily.
IsMore moves out of range as Wolff strikes.
An inside leg kick from Wolff misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and IsMore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolff takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
IsMore throws out a counter right but Wolff avoids it with no problem.
Wolff defending well as IsMore loads up on a big left hand.
Wolff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as IsMore throws out the jab.
Wolff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wolff is looking to land body kicks.
Wolff throws a hook to the side of IsMore's head but IsMore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
IsMore blocks the body kick.
IsMore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolff defends it well.
IsMore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolff.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomäus Wolff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think IsMore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... More IsMore!
An out of breath and clearly excited More IsMore thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 251 p4p, 35 weight class) and George Peterson (ranked 332 p4p, 48 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range.
Brent throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Brent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peterson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Brent counters with a body kick.
Brent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brent throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson throws the left hand but Brent avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Brent finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle, before Brent throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Peterson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Brent lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). David Brent!
David Brent 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Verneri Ahma (ranked 93 p4p, 11 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 205 p4p, 27 weight class). Verneri Ahma had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez misses with a body kick.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Vasquez throws a chopping leg kick but Ahma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vasquez lands a front kick.
Vasquez walks into a straight right hand from Ahma.
Vasquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahma tried to counter with a leg kick but Vasquez avoided it.
Vasquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Ahma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vasquez just manages to avoid it.
Ahma blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
Ahma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Vasquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Vasquez.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Vasquez ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the head.
Vasquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahma lands a jab.
Vasquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma throws the kick towards the body but Vasquez avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Vasquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Ahma.
Ahma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahma. That's going to slow Vasquez down.
Vasquez throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez lands a leg kick that knocks Ahma off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahma can pounce on him.
Vasquez misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
and Vasquez counters with a solid body kick.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Vasquez moved out of range.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Ahma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasquez's head.
Vasquez throws a body kick that misses.
Vasquez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ahma if he has to take too many more of those.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasquez checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasquez misses.
Vasquez with a jab.
Ahma misses with a kick to the body.
Ahma throws a hook but Vasquez blocks it.
Vasquez thows a body kick. Ahma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vasquez tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Vasquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Vasquez moved out of range nicely.
Vasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasquez scores with a leg kick.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Vasquez's shoulder, as Vasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Vasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquez slips a jab from Ahma.
Vasquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahma rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Ahma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Ahma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasquez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasquez moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasquez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Vasquez misses
and Ahma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasquez's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahma.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Vasquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahma. That did some damage!
Vasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Vasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma scores with a hook.
Vasquez is rocked!
Vasquez throws a front kick that sends Ahma stumbling back into the cage.
Vasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Vasquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahma closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vasquez! Ahma dives in looking to finish! Vasquez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
A victorious Verneri Ahma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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