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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Lucic (ranked 22942 p4p, 543 weight class) and Big Baby (ranked 5744 p4p, 473 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Lucic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Baby!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baby is pressing down on Lucic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucic stays in close to Baby's body and controls the position.
Lucic postures up and lands a big shot to Baby's brow.
Lucic is in close to Baby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lucic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucic chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baby, up you get!
Lucic moves out of range of the body kick.
Baby lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucic forces Baby back against the cage and clinches.
Baby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucic breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Baby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baby to the mat! Baby manages to get full guard.
Baby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucic is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucic is working Baby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baby can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baby is pressing down on Lucic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucic preventing the sweep.
Baby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucic controls the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby looking to control.
Baby is working an open guard so Lucic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lucic moves into the clinch successfully.
Lucic avoiding damage.
Baby can't break the clinch.
Lucic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Baby can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucic is trying to stick to Baby's back but Baby is turning into Lucic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lucic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baby.
Lucic wants to get back to his feet but Baby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baby looking to sit in guard and control but Lucic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucic preventing the sweep.
Baby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucic manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Baby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baby in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Baby tries to move to mount but Lucic blocks the move with his legs.
Lucic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baby has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Baby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucic keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Lucic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lucic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lucic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lucic cracks Baby with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baby is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baby is trying to improve his position.
Baby manages to get back to half guard.
Baby is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baby is on top in guard.
Lucic wants to stand but Baby is controlling the position.
Baby trying to control but Lucic is working from the bottom.
Baby looking to sit in guard and control but Lucic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lucic is working Baby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lucic won't allow Baby to sweep him here.
Lucic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucic working the head and body with strikes.
Baby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Damien Lucic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucic working over Baby with some ground and pound. Baby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lucic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lucic drops an elbow to the side of Baby's head.
Baby is rocked!
Lucic passes to side control.
Baby is still in real trouble! Can Lucic finish him?
Baby has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lucic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baby is looking to reverse the position.
Lucic lands a strong strike to the head of Baby. That's dazed him! Lucic looking to finish here. Baby is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lucic lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Lucic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Richter (ranked 3647 p4p, 368 weight class) and Simba Moso (ranked 2764 p4p, 288 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moso's choice of entrance music: The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Simba Moso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simba Moso!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moso misses with a two punch combination.
Richter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.
Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richter lands an overhand right.
Richter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richter. Moso does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Richter backs off Moso throws a huge counter combo but Richter manages to avoid it all.
Moso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richter.
Moso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richter throws a lazy right hand but Moso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richter wants to clinch up but Moso keeps it at a distance.
Moso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter looks to score with a jab to the body but Moso is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Richter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Richter backs off Moso throws a huge counter combo but Richter manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richter thinking.
Richter tries to clinch there but Moso circles away.
Richter tries to clinch there but Moso circles away.
Moso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richter clinches.
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richter manages to avoid it.
Moso slips a jab and a cross from Richter.
A big right from Richter misses.
Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richter is pressed up against the cage. Moso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richter down to the mat. Richter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richter throws a series of strikes that have Moso backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Richter misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Moso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moso swats away the attempt to clinch by Richter.
Richter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richter!
Richter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moso in his tracks.
Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.
Moso trying to land knees to the body.
Moso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richter stops Moso from standing up.
Richter wants to pass the guard but Moso is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moso is trying to keep Richter in close.
Moso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richter's guard.
Moso looking to pass the guard.
Moso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moso being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Moso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moso, into his guard.
Richter stands and steps away. Moso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moso moves out of range as Richter strikes.
Moso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Moso - just one landing.
Richter throws a right hand that Moso ducks under and follows up with a left that Moso also avoids with ease.
Moso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Richter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richter tries to move into range but Moso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moso manages to break the clinch.
Richter loads up on a big right hand but Moso slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moso! But no joy.
Moso misses with a body shot.
Richter throws a head kick that misses
and Moso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richter rather than just go for the knockout.
Richter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moso throws a counter combo.
Moso keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Richter.
Richter throws a hook to the side of Moso's head but Moso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moso throws out a loose jab but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richter misses with an uppercut. Moso saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richter.
Moso tries to pull guard but Richter won't allow it.
Moso breaks the clinch.
Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.
Richter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richter's efforts to push away.
Moso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hans Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Moso.
Richter lands a nice uppercut.
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moso lands a leg kick that knocks Richter off balance momentarily.
Moso tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Richter coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Richter swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Moso counter with a right hand.
Richter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moso lands a head kick!
Moso keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Moso misses.
Richter clinches with his opponent.
Richter managing to block the knees to the body from Moso.
Moso missing with knees to the body.
Moso tries to work over Richter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moso tries a body shot but Richter blocks it.
Richter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter darts in trying to clinch
and Moso counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter stuns Moso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moso eats them both and turns towards Richter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Richter throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moso slips a straight right by Richter.
Richter wants to clinch.
Moso lands a slapping body shot.
Richter works over Moso's head and body with a nice combination.
Moso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moso works over Richter's head and body with a nice combination.
Simba Moso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richter throws out a leg kick but Moso moves out of range and Richter only half commits.
Moso tries to keep at a distance but Richter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moso is trying to drag Richter to the mat but Richter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moso wants to get back to striking at distance but Richter won't allow it.
Moso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moso slips a straight right by Richter.
Moso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richter with a body shot.
Richter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moso.
Richter misses with a body shot.
Richter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moso was well out of range. Poor timing from Richter.
Moso thuds a left hand into Richter's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Richter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moso.
Hans Richter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moso misses with a punch to the body.
Richter manages to break the clinch.
Richter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moso.
A left and a right from Richter both land. Nice combination.
Moso cracks a nice hook into Richter's ribs.
Richter throws a nice looking combination but Moso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Richter scores with a punch to the head.
Hans Richter is winning the standup battle so far.
Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moso circles away.
Richter throws a right hand that misses
and Moso counters with a good low kick that Richter was not able to check.
Richter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Richter throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richter wants to clinch up but Moso keeps it at a distance.
Moso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richter wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richter lands a nice shot that snaps Moso's head back.
Richter swats away the attempt to clinch by Moso.
Richter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moso, pushing him back against the cage.
Moso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moso wants to land a leg kick but Richter is out of range.
Richter jabs at Moso's body.
Richter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richter darts in trying to clinch
and Moso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richter misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Richter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richter rushes Moso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moso can do to turn this around?
Richter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richter lands a nice shot to the body.
Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moso struggles to land a body shot inside as Richter controls his hands.
Richter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richter is trying to break the clinch but Moso has him pressed against the cage.
Moso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richter is defending well for now.
Moso tries to break free but Richter pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moso avoiding damage.
Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moso manages to pull guard.
Richter gets to his feet - Moso follows without any prompting.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Moso pushes him off.
Moso avoids the body shot from Richter.
Moso is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moso moves away from the strike by Richter.
Hans Richter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moso looks to throw the jab but Richter is out of range.
As Moso looks to move away, Richter throws a big counter combo but Moso just gets out of the way.
Moso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moso throws a series of punches but Richter avoids them all with ease.
Richter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moso on the side of the head.
Richter tries to clinch up but Moso circles away and keeps his distance.
Simba Moso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moso slips a jab from Richter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Moso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richter is looking to clinch.
Moso walks into a straight right hand from Richter.
Richter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richter scores with a jab. Moso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moso is looking to land body kicks.
Richter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moso is out of range and Richter settles back down.
Richter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richter staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Richter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richter, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Richter!
Simba Moso spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 2116 p4p, 214 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 1830 p4p, 190 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Millennium has time to react.
Millennium blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Millennium fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Millennium misses with a jab, cross combination.
Millennium tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Millennium misses with a kick to the body.
Millennium fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Millennium tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Millennium controls his hands.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Millennium leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Millennium avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Millennium misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Millennium.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Millennium.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Millennium.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium lands a body shot in the clinch.
Millennium tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Millennium tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Millennium backwards.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Millennium softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Millennium.
Millennium blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Millennium tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Millennium back against the cage.
Millennium is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Millennium.
Magomed Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Millennium.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millennium's elbow.
Millennium goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Millennium backwards.
Millennium tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Millennium looking to stall.
Millennium wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Millennium misses with a hook to the ribs.
Millennium blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Millennium.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Millennium leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millennium.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Millennium working aggressively here.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Millennium.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Millennium misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Millennium.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Millennium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Millennium.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Millennium.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Millennium controls the action.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Millennium misses with a punch to the body.
Millennium blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Millennium taking a breather.
Magomedov pushes Millennium back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Millennium tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium blocking some punches.
A short right from Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Millennium tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Millennium back against the cage.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Millennium.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millennium.
Millennium misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Millennium blocks an uppercut.
Millennium tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Millennium looking for a takedown.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Millennium is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Millennium.
Millennium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Millennium, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick lands from Magomedov that sends Millennium to the canvas. Millennium tries to scramble back to his feet but Magomedov brings him back down into side control.
Millennium is rocked!
Magomedov controls the position.
Millennium is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Millennium is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to control but Millennium is keeping him busy.
Millennium seems to have recovered his senses.
Millennium trying to get back to full guard but Magomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Millennium can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Millennium tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Millennium wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Millennium is trying desperately to improve position.
Millennium tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Millennium manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Millennium trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
We've been informed that Millennium has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Millennium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov is thwarting Millennium's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Millennium clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Millennium lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Millennium's head.
Millennium misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomed Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Millennium.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Millennium blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magomedov throws a head kick but Millennium moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a jab when Millennium was well out of range.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Millennium moved away.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Millennium's body. Millennium takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Millennium.
Magomed Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Millennium throws a low kick, looking for Magomedov's leg but Magomedov calmly moves out of range.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Millennium can do to turn this around?
Millennium throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov pushes Millennium back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Millennium blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Millennium blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Millennium uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millennium.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millennium.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Millennium controls his hands.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Millennium leaning against his opponent.
Chris Millennium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium is looking to take this one to the mat.
Millennium looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov pushes Millennium back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov tries to work over Millennium's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millennium's elbow.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Millennium can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Millennium.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium misses with a body punch.
Millennium struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Millennium goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Millennium has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Millennium takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Millennium keeps moving and retains side control.
Millennium tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Millennium has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Millennium is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Millennium tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magomedov's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium misses with the ground and pound.
Millennium wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Millennium.
Millennium throwing strikes but Magomedov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Magomed Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millennium keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws an elbow but Millennium slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedov!
Magomed Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 2009 p4p, 206 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2776 p4p, 277 weight class). Ishiihara Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ishiihara Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shot sprawls and moves away.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakuraba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakuraba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sakuraba tries to control but Shot wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sakuraba avoids the attempt from Shot to control.
Shot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shot avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba is in close to Shot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakuraba passes Shot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakuraba working over Shot with some ground and pound. Shot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shot kicks off Sakuraba and gets to his feet.
Shot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba attempts a counter takedown but Shot avoids it well and moves away.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shot was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakuraba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba won't allow Shot to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shot is keeping the position for now.
Shot wants to stand and escape but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba controlling from the top position.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Shot.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakuraba works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shot defends it easily.
Shot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shot is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
Shot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking to control.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishiihara Sakuraba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sakuraba misses with a takedown
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shot defends it nicely.
Sakuraba shoots in for a double leg but Shot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishiihara Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Shot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks.
Shot looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
No luck for Sakuraba with that takedown attempt.
Shot lands with a nice combination. Sakuraba backs away looking to recover.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shot's waist but Shot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shot lunges at Sakuraba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakuraba's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shot throws a looping overhand right but Sakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shot misses the target.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shot's waist but Shot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Shot shows good takedown defense.
Sakuraba shoots in but Shot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown
and Shot counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot stuns Sakuraba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Shot.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shot sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakuraba or perhaps it was just good defense by Shot, which made it look bad.
Shot sizes up Sakuraba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shot scores with a nice strike.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Shot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Shot misses the target.
Shot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Shot.
Shot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba throws a right hand that misses
and Shot counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba with a poor takedown
and Sakuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Shot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakuraba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
Shot scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakuraba dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Sakuraba's head and hops out.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Shot misses.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuraba is just out of range.
Sakuraba feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakuraba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Sakuraba with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sakuraba throws a lazy right hand but Shot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from Shot.
Shot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Shot gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Shot throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakuraba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishiihara Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Shot scores with a nice right hand.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shot throws a lazy right hand but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakuraba dives in for a single leg takedown but Shot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Shot as he connects with a hook.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shot as he jumps to the side.
Shot unleashes a big counter combination but Sakuraba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Shot misses.
Shot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakuraba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakuraba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shot sprawls well initially but Sakuraba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shot manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sakuraba keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shot is pushing Sakuraba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shot is looking to control Sakuraba's arms but Sakuraba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shot has his back to the cage.
Shot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sakuraba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shot misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuraba somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Shot misses.
Shot cracks Sakuraba with a good jab.
Shot tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Shot cracks Sakuraba with an open hand slap.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Shot circles away easily
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shot slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sebastian Shot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shot as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Shot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakuraba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Shot.
Shot lands with an overhand left.
Shot lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Shot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shot 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
A victorious Sebastian Shot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ander Silva (ranked 2077 p4p, 248 weight class) and Danny Seagram (ranked 1636 p4p, 205 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ander Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Seagram!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Seagram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seagram.
Silva 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.
Seagram throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seagram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagram swivels and escapes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seagram.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seagram.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seagram.
Seagram lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Danny Seagram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Seagram shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva scores with a takedown into Seagram's guard.
Seagram is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Seagram wants to sweep but no luck.
Seagram is still trying to improve position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Seagram keeps trying to improve his position.
Seagram is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Seagram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva cracks Seagram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Seagram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Seagram avoided it.
Jab from Seagram.
That kick from Seagram tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seagram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Seagram.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Seagram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Seagram misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Seagram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seagram misses with a double jab
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva works over Seagram's head and body with a nice combination.
Seagram gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Seagram is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seagram defends well.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seagram manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Seagram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Seagram keeps moving.
Seagram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seagram is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seagram sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Seagram trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Seagram won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seagram works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seagram content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagram seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seagram content to control rather than advance.
Seagram wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Seagram is controlling him well.
Seagram trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Seagram lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seagram prevents Silva from standing back up.
Seagram is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Seagram has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Seagram with an uppercut!
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Seagram coming out on top.
Seagram connects with the punch.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Seagram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Seagram.
Silva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva drops his hands momentarily. Seagram doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Silva staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Silva doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Seagram!
A victorious Danny Seagram thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Steel (ranked 1565 p4p, 199 weight class) and Vlad Putin (ranked 1482 p4p, 185 weight class). Putin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rasputin Vladimir Putin Love The Way You Move kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vlad Putin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Putin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Steel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Putin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Putin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Putin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel punishes Putin's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Steel catches Putin right on the button with a cross.
Putin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Putin blocks a jab.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Steel in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Putin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin lands a jab.
A big left from Putin misses.
Steel misses with a low kick as Putin jumps back.
Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steel's head.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Putin lands but Steel takes it in his stride.
Putin clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Putin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with some punches.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steel's defenses.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel's face.
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel avoids the head kick by Putin.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin throws a counter combo.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin tries a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Putin misses with a hook.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Putin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin counters with a nice body kick.
Vlad Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
Putin forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin misses with an elbow strike.
Putin misses with some punches.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Steel shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Putin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Steel is persistently looking for the submission but Putin is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel working for a choke but Putin is defending well.
Steel has managed to slip his arm under Putin's chin. This could be all over... yep, Putin is tapping out! Submission win for Steel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
Post fight, an emotional James Steel said 'I want William Wallace. That's all I have to say'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Queen Tamar (ranked 1717 p4p, 196 weight class) and Jock Strap (ranked 677 p4p, 78 weight class). Tamar's entrance music is Super Sako. A fine choice. Jock Strap is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Queen Tamar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap misses with a right hand
and Tamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Strap misses.
Tamar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamar misses with an uppercut. Strap saw that one coming.
A jab from Strap misses.
Strap scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strap misses with a looping left.
Tamar throwing a counter right hand but Strap manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Strap misses.
Strap scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tamar misses the shot to the body.
Strap doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strap throws a series of punches but Tamar avoids them all with ease.
Tamar throwing a counter right hand but Strap manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Tamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Strap.
Strap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strap throws a poor cross that misses
and Tamar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strap connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tamar. Tamar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Tamar lands with a straight right. Strap didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Strap.
Strap looks to land a left hand but Tamar moved out of range nicely.
Tamar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamar is looking to counter punch.
Strap clobbers Tamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tamar slips under a jab from Strap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strap throws a poor cross that misses
and Strap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strap misses with a left hand
and Strap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strap swings for the body but Tamar moves out of range.
Tamar throwing a counter right hand but Strap manages to avoid it.
Tamar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strap.
Tamar moves out of range as Strap strikes.
Strap walks into a straight right hand from Tamar.
Strap stuffs the takedown.
Strap missing with a left hand there. Tamar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jock Strap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strap takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strap swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tamar.
Strap lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamar moves out of range of the strikes.
Strap looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamar is just out of range.
Strap throws an overhand right that lands on Tamar's shoulder, as Tamar tries to avoid the shot.
Strap looks to throw the jab but Tamar is out of range.
Strap looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamar is just out of range.
A big right from Strap misses.
Tamar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tamar moves out of range of the strikes.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Tamar slips under a jab from Strap.
It looked like Tamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strap lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strap looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tamar walks into a stiff left hand from Strap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Strap misses
and Tamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap blocks a jab.
Strap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tamar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamar clinches up against the cage.
Tamar blocks an uppercut.
Strap misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tamar.
Strap stops a takedown attempt from Tamar.
Strap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tamar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Strap dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tamar slips a straight right by Strap.
Strap lands a body shot.
Tamar tries to clinch up but Strap circles away and keeps his distance.
Strap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tamar doesn't manage to clinch there - Strap circles away.
Tamar defending well as Strap loads up on a big left hand.
Tamar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Strap.
A little feinted left hand from Tamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jock Strap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tamar throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Tamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap swinging wildly here.
Tamar feinted with a counter takedown.
Strap throws a jab when Tamar was well out of range.
Strap moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strap misses with an uppercut
and Tamar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Strap.
Strap jabs Tamar right on the nose. Tamar blinks but takes it well.
Strap cracks a nice hook into Tamar's ribs.
Strap with a nice cross.
Tamar throws out a loose jab but Strap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strap throws a counter combo.
Strap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tamar wants to control from the top but Strap keeps moving.
Tamar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tamar throwing strikes but missing.
Tamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Strap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamar advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap is trying to get back to half guard.
Strap is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tamar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Tamar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tamar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tamar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tamar trying to control the position but Strap is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strap can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tamar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Tamar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tamar working the head with strikes.
Tamar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamar is looking to take a break and control but Strap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tamar just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jock Strap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Strap throws a combination that misses
and Tamar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strap staying out of range there.
Tamar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strap finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamar's head.
Strap misses with a looping left.
Strap bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tamar's head backwards.
Strap scores with a jab to the head.
Tamar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Strap is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strap bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tamar's head backwards.
Strap swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tamar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap misses with a hook. Tamar ducked under it nicely.
Tamar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamar.
Strap missing with a left hand there. Tamar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamar is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Strap. No joy for Tamar on that attempt.
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Strap.
Jock Strap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strap connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tamar momentarily.
Tamar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strap misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Tamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Tamar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strap counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strap looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamar is just out of range.
Tamar is looking to counter punch.
Strap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamar on the side of the head.
Strap throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strap lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strap throws a jab when Tamar was well out of range.
Strap staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Strap.
Strap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strap swings for the body but Tamar moves out of range.
Tamar takes the fight into the clinch.
Strap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strap stops a takedown attempt from Tamar.
Strap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strap backwards.
Tamar blocks an uppercut.
Strap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tamar tries to pull guard but Strap won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Queen Tamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strap misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamar scores with a shoulder strike.
Tamar scores with a shoulder strike.
Strap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strap misses with a left hand
and Tamar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strap with a jab.
Strap misses with a straight right.
Tamar throws a big shot that misses.
Tamar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tamar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strap.
A shot to the liver by Strap. Beautiful body shot.
Tamar shoots in for a double leg but Strap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strap thuds a left hand into Tamar's body.
Strap throws a big shot that misses.
Tamar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Strap really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strap misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tamar misses the target.
Tamar swings for the body but Strap moves out of range.
Strap misses with a right hand
and Tamar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strap lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strap.
Strap looks to land a left hand but Tamar moved out of range nicely.
Strap tests Tamar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap misses with a hook
and Tamar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strap slaps away a takedown attempt from Tamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A cross from Strap lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamar throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
Strap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tamar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tamar takes one on the button.
Tamar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strap just misses with a punch to the body.
Strap throws a lazy right hand but Tamar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Tamar misses.
Strap tries to bum rush Tamar with a series of wild strikes but Tamar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tamar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap sizes up Tamar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strap lands a nice looking body shot.
Strap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strap with a nice cross.
Tamar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strap throws out the jab.
Tamar tries to clinch but Strap is having none of it.
Tamar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strap.
Tamar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Strap darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Tamar misses the target.
Strap connects with a crisp jab.
Strap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tamar counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Tamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamar on the side of the head.
Tamar slips a jab from Strap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap throws a shot from downtown. Tamar moves away and avoids it.
Tamar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strap!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Strap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Tamar crashes against the mat.
Strap takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tamar throws an elbow but Strap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Strap tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Strap dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strap looks to land a left hand but Tamar moved out of range nicely.
Strap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamar throwing a counter right hand but Strap manages to avoid it.
Strap misses with a hook.
It looked like Tamar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strap.
Strap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Strap.
Tamar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tamar is looking to clinch.
Tamar fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamar clinches up against the cage.
Strap breaks from the clinch.
Strap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tamar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tamar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tamar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tamar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strap is trying to stand up here but Tamar is controlling him well.
Tamar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tamar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tamar stalling away here and it's allowed Strap to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Queen Tamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jock Strap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamar with a nice head shot there.
Tamar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tamar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tamar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Strap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamar is looking to counter the offense by Strap and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tamar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strap connects with the punch.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strap takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strap lands with a hook. Tamar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strap cracks Tamar with an open hand slap.
Strap throws a right and a left that Tamar avoids nicely.
Tamar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tamar takes one to the side of the head.
Strap punishes Tamar's body with a nice straight punch.
Tamar throws a hook to the side of Strap's head but Strap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Strap releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strap, as that shot connected.
Strap throws an overhand right that lands on Tamar's shoulder, as Tamar tries to avoid the shot.
Tamar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strap lands with a straight right. Tamar didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strap missing with a left hand there. Tamar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strap looks to land a left hand but Tamar moved out of range nicely.
Tamar is looking to counter the offense by Strap and move into the clinch.
Strap lands with a right hand.
Strap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strap.
Tamar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Strap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strap 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Strap! Jock Strap retains his lightweight title!
Jock Strap gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Queen Tamar was interviewed post fight and said 'You fight like Mongol!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 1923 p4p, 239 weight class) and Dr A Hedgeh (ranked 1616 p4p, 207 weight class). Hedgeh has chosen Dr Who? as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
206 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
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30
217 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr A Hedgeh!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedgeh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedgeh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kravac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kravac has wrist control.
Kravac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kravac is nestled in close to Hedgeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Kravac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedgeh trying to control but Kravac postures up.
We've been hearing that Kravac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedgeh tries to roll over but Kravac keeps him under control.
Kravac prevents Hedgeh from standing back up.
Kravac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedgeh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Hedgeh defends the submission attempt.
Hedgeh trying to hold on to Kravac's head to control him but Kravac postures up.
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac wants to free his trapped foot but Hedgeh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hedgeh defending well though.
Hedgeh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kravac has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Hedgeh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedgeh wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hedgeh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kravac has Hedgeh in his guard.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kravac has wrist control.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedgeh manages to get himself to full guard.
Kravac stands and throws Hedgeh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kravac tries for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending well.
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hedgeh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Hedgeh.
Kravac takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hedgeh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh tries for a kimura but Kravac is defending well.
Hedgeh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kravac some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac is trying to control Hedgeh's posture but Hedgeh avoids it.
Hedgeh throwing strikes but Kravac manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedgeh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kravac lands some shots froms side control.
Hedgeh is looking to reverse the position.
Hedgeh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kravac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedgeh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hedgeh.
Kravac is looking for a sweep.
Hedgeh in side control, throwing shots but Kravac defends.
Hedgeh cracks Kravac with a big right hand but Kravac just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kravac wants to control but Hedgeh postures up.
Kravac is looking to reverse the position.
Kravac on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kravac is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedgeh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kravac has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedgeh but great work by Kravac.
Kravac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hedgeh is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hedgeh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hedgeh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kravac sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hedgeh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hedgeh is looking for a sweep.
Hedgeh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh is trying to improve his position.
Hedgeh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kravac lands some shots froms side control.
Hedgeh taking a bit of punishment here - Kravac scoring with strikes.
Hedgeh tries to improve position but can't.
Kravac tries for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending well.
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedgeh is defending well.
Kravac works to advance to full mount. Hedgeh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hedgeh is in a horrible position here. Kravac smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravac is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hedgeh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hedgeh!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hedgeh postures up in Kravac's guard and throws a big left but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedgeh manages to get himself to full guard.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Hedgeh is keeping the position.
Kravac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kravac passes Hedgeh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedgeh is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac stops Hedgeh from getting back to his feet.
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedgeh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kravac is working for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedgeh is trying to get back to full guard.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kravac lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedgeh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedgeh is trying to control but can't.
Kravac is working for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedgeh looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kravac lunges at Hedgeh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hedgeh's hand.
Hedgeh instigates a clinch.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hedgeh pulls guard effortlessly.
Kravac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedgeh's head.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kravac is chipping away with strikes.
Hedgeh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac prevents Hedgeh from improving his position.
Hedgeh trying to control here.
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedgeh is trying to get back to full guard.
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedgeh wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravac drops an elbow to the side of Hedgeh's head.
Kravac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hedgeh is rocked!
Kravac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hedgeh can do to turn this around?
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedgeh is still in real trouble! Can Kravac finish him?
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hedgeh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kravac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Hedgeh trying to hold on to Kravac's head to control him but Kravac postures up.
Ground and pound from Kravac.
Kravac is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hedgeh is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kravac fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hedgeh from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kravac! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Kravac!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dick (ranked 691 p4p, 90 weight class) and Rick Hustle (ranked 1469 p4p, 181 weight class). Rick Dick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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182 lbs
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28
185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Dick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Hustle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hustle fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Dick's head coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dick.
Hustle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hustle gets the takedown into side control.
Hustle working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick tries to bench press Hustle off him but Hustle keeps the position.
Dick wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Hustle advances nicely into full mount.
Dick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hustle cracks Dick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hustle trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Dick is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick tries to hold on but Hustle postures up.
Hustle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dick tries to lock up and control but Hustle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dick throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hustle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dick is squirming around, avoiding Hustle's attempts to control the action.
Dick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick gets back to half guard.
Hustle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hustle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head.
Hustle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dick.
Dick wants to sweep here but Hustle controlling him for the moment.
Hustle stops Dick from standing up.
Hustle wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Hustle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Hustle is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick pulls Hustle in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hustle shoots in and gets a takedown into Dick's guard.
Dick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hustle's guard.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hustle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is in close to Hustle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Hustle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hustle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick trying to control but Hustle is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hustle wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Hustle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hustle was covering up waiting for the punch and Dick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dick trying to control but Hustle is working from the bottom.
Hustle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hustle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick won't allow Hustle to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hustle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dick wants to control from the top but Hustle keeps moving.
Hustle trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dick feints and as Hustle raises his hands in defense, Dick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dick being controlled here momentarily.
Rick Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hustle's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dick stands up over Hustle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dick stays in close to Hustle's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hustle wants to hit a switch here but Dick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hustle there!
Dick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Rick Hustle has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick throwing strikes here but Hustle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hustle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dick.
Dick controlling his opponent.
Hustle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dick unloads with some shots from mount but Hustle bucks and avoids them well.
Hustle tries to hold on but Dick postures up.
Dick misses with a head shot.
Dick working Hustle over with strikes here.
Hustle avoids a strike by Dick and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Dick's guard! Fantastic escape!
Dick wants to stand up but Hustle is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands some strikes from the bottom.
Hustle prevents Dick from getting back to his feet.
Hustle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dick lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dick wants to control from the top but Hustle keeps moving.
Dick throwing strikes from guard but Hustle blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick landing with the ground and pound.
Hustle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Dick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Hustle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dick lands with a right hand.
Dick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dick showed some decent athleticism there.
Dick thows a huge punch but Hustle dodges it nicely.
Dick thows a huge punch but Hustle dodges it nicely.
Dick lands strikes from half guard.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hustle can do to turn this around?
Dick working Hustle over with strikes.
Hustle is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hustle defending well though.
Dick throws a strike but Hustle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hustle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hustle can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick cracks Hustle with a solid left hand.
Dick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hustle's head.
That has opened up Rick Hustle's cut even more.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hustle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hustle keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Hustle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dick goes for a double leg but Hustle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hustle continues to drive forward.
And Hustle tries to counter it with a takedown but Dick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hustle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dick scores with a sloppy right hand. Hustle should have avoided that one.
Dick shoots in and drives through. Hustle sprawls well.
Hustle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dick did well to prevent Hustle getting side control.
Dick punching from the bottom.
Dick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hustle wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hustle manages to get himself to full guard.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hustle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Hustle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dick's guard.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Hustle from controlling successfully.
Dick is looking to stand up but Hustle isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hustle looking to sit in guard and control but Dick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dick scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick throws a strike but Hustle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hustle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hustle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dick is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Dick clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Hustle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dick throws a strike aimed at the side of Hustle's head but Hustle avoids it well.
Dick lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dick landing strikes.
The cut above Rick Hustle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hustle is looking to reverse the position.
Hustle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rick Hustle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rick Hustle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Dick!
Rick Dick retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Beast (ranked 1144 p4p, 150 weight class) and Jake The Dog (ranked 540 p4p, 82 weight class). The Dog is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meditation Time. Dave Beast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake The Dog!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast avoids the body shot from The Dog.
Beast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jake The Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dog throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Dog connects with a body shot that sends Beast's belly button to the back.
The Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dog.
A jab lands there for The Dog.
It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
Beast ducks straight into an uppercut from The Dog and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Beast manages to regain guard straight away.
Beast is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast looking for a guillotine here but The Dog defends easily.
Oh Beast is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Dog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast seems to have got his legs back now.
Beast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Dog pushes down on Beast's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog slows the pace down in half guard.
The Dog throwing shots but Beast is blocking nicely.
Beast trying to hold on to The Dog's head to control him but The Dog postures up.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
The Dog is looking to advance position but Beast won't allow it.
The Dog throwing shots but Beast is blocking nicely.
The Dog looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Dog scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beast is looking to control The Dog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if The Dog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Dog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
The Dog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Dog stops Beast from getting back to his feet.
The Dog controlling the action here.
Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if The Dog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beast wants to improve his position but The Dog is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Dog throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beast looking to pass the guard.
Beast distracts The Dog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Dog managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Dog is on top in guard.
The Dog throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
The Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast is pulling down on The Dog's head. It's preventing any offense from The Dog, at least for the moment.
The Dog engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Dog postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Dog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Beast's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
The Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Dog controlling the position for now.
Beast is trying to control. The Dog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beast prevents The Dog from improving his position.
The Dog holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Let's hope that The Dog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Dog trying to control but Beast postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Dog's head.
The Dog is concentrating on defense, preventing Beast from advancing position.
The Dog has hold of Beast's hands but Beast slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast winds up and cracks The Dog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beast works his way into full mount!
Beast with shots to the head and body - The Dog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beast cracks The Dog with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Beast!
A very excited looking Dave Beast 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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