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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lopez (ranked 949 p4p, 99 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 1339 p4p, 135 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Lopez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Millennium's belly button to the back.
Millennium fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Millennium moved away.
Millennium moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Millennium misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Millennium as he connects with a hook.
Millennium lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot
letting Millennium counter with a right hand.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Millennium ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Millennium fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Millennium scores with a nice body kick.
Millennium connects with a body shot.
Millennium checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Millennium is looking for the big counter here.
Millennium rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Millennium attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Millennium avoids a kick to the body.
Millennium blocks the body kick.
Millennium looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Millennium counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez slips under a jab from Millennium.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Lopez .
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Millennium had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez is looking to wear down Millennium with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Millennium ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Millennium was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez .
Millennium has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millennium on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Millennium tries a quick counter leg kick but Lopez is wise to it.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lopez clobbers Millennium with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Millennium moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium thuds a left hand into Lopez 's body.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Millennium lands a jab to Lopez 's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Millennium, right into the meat.
Millennium dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Millennium avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Millennium throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Millennium.
Lopez tries to bum rush Millennium with a series of wild strikes but Millennium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Millennium's body.
Millennium throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez takes a swing at Millennium's ribcage but misses.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Millennium looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Millennium tries a head kick but it misses.
Millennium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Millennium avoids nicely.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Millennium.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium blocks a head kick by Lopez .
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Millennium will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Millennium manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Millennium.
Millennium misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Millennium.
Millennium misses with a looping right.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Millennium.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millennium misses with a low kick.
Millennium swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Millennium unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Millennium throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Millennium.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Millennium is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Millennium sees coming a mile off.
Millennium throws a body shot but no joy.
Millennium takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Millennium misses with a body kick.
Lopez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Millennium on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Millennium misses with a few strikes there.
Millennium throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lopez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millennium lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Millennium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Millennium will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Millennium blocks the body kick.
Lopez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Millennium takes a step back to recover.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Millennium can pounce on him.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Millennium uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez .
Lopez instigates a clinch.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Millennium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Millennium misses the shot to the body.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Millennium chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Millennium manages to avoid it.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Millennium looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez tries to clinch but Millennium is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Millennium as he connects with a hook.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Millennium manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Millennium.
Lopez scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Lopez avoids the body shot from Millennium.
Millennium tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
Millennium takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Millennium circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Millennium's calf.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millennium paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millennium takes a swing at Lopez 's ribcage but misses.
Millennium thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Millennium showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millennium throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Millennium circles away.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Millennium.
Millennium takes a swing at Lopez 's ribcage but misses.
Lopez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Millennium in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Millennium darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Millennium throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Millennium's side.
Chris Millennium seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez 's head back.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Millennium's front leg but catches the back leg as Millennium tries to avoid it.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Millennium checks a leg kick.
Millennium catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez scores with a jab.
Millennium slips under a jab from Lopez .
A head kick misses from Lopez .
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Millennium's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Millennium throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Millennium throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Millennium takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Millennium looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Millennium tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Millennium takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millennium paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four 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!
Nice uppercut there from Lopez .
Millennium throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Millennium steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Millennium counters with a left to the body.
Millennium avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Millennium looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Millennium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez has Millennium up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Millennium backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez .
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Millennium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Millennium.
Millennium misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lopez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Millennium fails to land with a series of punches.
Millennium connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez 's hands.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Millennium.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Millennium sees coming a mile off.
Millennium lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez 's head.
Millennium with a jab.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Millennium tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Millennium keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez throws a low kick but Millennium moves out of range easily.
Millennium lands with a kick to the ribs.
Millennium with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Millennium tries to work over Lopez 's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Millennium.
Millennium tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeps control of Millennium as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Millennium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez takes a swing at Millennium's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Millennium motions for Lopez to come forward. Millennium throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium connects with a crisp jab.
Millennium lands with a good body shot.
Lopez connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Millennium, pushing him back against the cage.
Millennium blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Millennium.
Millennium prevents a body shot from Lopez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez .
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Millennium controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Millennium blocks a body shot from Lopez .
Millennium breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Lopez .
Millennium bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Millennium there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Millennium avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Millennium misses its intended target.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Millennium uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Millennium misses with the combination.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Millennium shakes it off.
Millennium takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez tries to clinch but Millennium moves out of range.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millennium.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Millennium as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Millennium's sensitive parts.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Millennium.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Millennium.
Millennium throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Millennium's calf.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Millennium works Lopez 's body with a nice hook.
Millennium lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mark Lopez has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez . Millennium does a little dance to reset his feet.
Millennium's corner calls for a 1-2. Millennium obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez throws a jab when Millennium was well out of range.
Millennium throws out a counter right but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Millennium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Millennium throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Millennium lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez 's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez .
A jab from Millennium does it's job there.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Millennium sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Millennium uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Millennium wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Millennium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez has managed to clinch.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Millennium avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Millennium wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Millennium.
I think Millennium 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Millennium!
An out of breath Chris Millennium thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mark Lopez spoke after the fight, saying 'I have passed my throne to this kid I wish you well young man. Greatness is a featrading chased by many but only achieved by few in mmatycoon. I will retire this is my last fight oh and baby I'm coming home! long dick style!! haha peace everyone much love. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Steve Jr (ranked 794 p4p, 82 weight class) and Morris Day (ranked 1373 p4p, 141 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morris Day!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day tries to move into range but Steve Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve Jr dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
Day on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Day is rocked!
Day is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steve Jr's half guard.
Day lands with a punch from half guard.
Steve Jr taking some punishment here, with Day in his half guard.
Day lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Day thows a huge punch but Steve Jr dodges it nicely.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Day winds up and cracks Steve Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steve Jr's coaches at Navy Street MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Day is nestled in close to Steve Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr taking some punishment here, with Day in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Day lands a nice short elbow.
Steve Jr is trying to stand back up but Day is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Day prevents Steve Jr from standing back up.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
Day working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Day drops an elbow to the side of Steve Jr's head.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steve Jr has hold of Day's hands but Day slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr gets back to full guard.
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Day keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steve Jr's head.
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steve Jr is rocked!
Day lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Steve Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day gets to his feet and stands over Steve Jr, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Steve Jr felt that one! Day unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Steve Jr from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morris Day!
Morris Day gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yhorm Giant (ranked 1255 p4p, 63 weight class) and Paul OConnell (ranked 793 p4p, 43 weight class). Paul OConnell 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yhorm Giant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paul OConnell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OConnell, right into the meat.
OConnell looks to land a left hand but Giant moved out of range nicely.
Giant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Giant as he connects with a hook.
Giant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
OConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Giant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Giant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Giant moves out of range easily.
Giant tries to land a front kick but OConnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Giant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Giant.
Giant throws a leg kick but OConnell checks it.
Giant pivots, looking for a leg kick but OConnell is out of range and Giant settles back down.
OConnell throws a nice looking combination but Giant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OConnell moves out of range as Giant strikes.
Giant walks forward and throws a big overhand right! OConnell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Giant swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from OConnell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yhorm Giant!
In his post fight interview, Yhorm Giant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juu Dyon (ranked 413 p4p, 57 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 1127 p4p, 151 weight class). Teodor has chosen Pots and pans banging 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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30
165 lbs
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162 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juu Dyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teodor lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Dyon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Teodor sizes up Dyon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dyon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teodor.
Dyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Teodor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Teodor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Teodor.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor throws a front kick that sends Dyon stumbling back into the cage.
Teodor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teodor leaves Dyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teodor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Teodor misses with a body shot.
Teodor lands a big head kick that sends Dyon to the canvas! Teodor follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atanase Teodor!
A victorious Atanase Teodor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1418 p4p, 96 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 1150 p4p, 78 weight class). Klaus Chugman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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34
139 lbs
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27
130 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Chugman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell trying to hold on to Chugman's head to control him but Chugman postures up.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chugman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chugman!
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chugman tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell wants to control but Chugman postures up.
Bell's coaches at Death Valley Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chugman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell wants to improve his position but instead Chugman has moved into half guard.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chugman trying to control the pace.
Chugman prevents Bell from improving his position.
Chugman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chugman closes the distance and pushes Bell back into the cage.
Chugman controlling the action here for a moment.
Bell jumps guard but Chugman stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chugman smiles and moves away.
Chugman slaps away a takedown attempt from Bell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bell or perhaps it was just good defense by Chugman, which made it look bad.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Chugman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chugman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chugman with shots to the head and body - Bell looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Chugman.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Bell wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bell wants to get back to full guard but Chugman has mounted him!
Bell can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell prevents Chugman from taking his back.
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell tries to hold on but Chugman postures up.
Chugman content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chugman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to improve his position but instead Chugman has taken his back!
Bell is trying to break free.
Chugman controlling from the back.
Bell trying to control the hands but Chugman won't let him.
Chugman controlling the position well here. Bell rolled but Chugman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Bell right now.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bell is really stuck here.
Bell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chugman controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman 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!
Chugman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bell to the mat! Bell manages to get full guard.
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bell is looking for a triangle here but Chugman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
Bell struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tries to advance to mount but Bell denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman controls the position.
Chugman has control of an arm but Bell manages to advance to Chugman's back!
Chugman is having to fend off submission attempts from Bell, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bell doesn't have the hooks in though and Chugman manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Bell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.
Chugman stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell controlling Chugman's posture.
Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Chugman defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chugman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Bell won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Bell trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chugman is pulling down on Bell's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell is looking for a triangle here but Chugman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chugman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Turnbull (ranked 887 p4p, 113 weight class) and Titan Reign (ranked 1037 p4p, 127 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
280 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
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28
235 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reign has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turnbull throws a head kick that half lands.
Turnbull throws a chopping leg kick but Reign manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turnbull lands a big head kick that sends Reign tumbling to the mat! Turnbull takes a step backwards and waves Reign back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reign jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reign throws a leg kick but Turnbull moved away.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Reign let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reign.
Reign avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
A little jabbing left from Reign on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reign moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reign.
A punch lands to the side of Reign 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reign scores with a push kick.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Reign throws a front kick that sends Turnbull stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull misses with a body shot
and Reign holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Reign.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Reign tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turnbull smiles and moves away.
Turnbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turnbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Reign swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Reign swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull motions for Reign to come forward. Turnbull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reign swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Colin Turnbull has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turnbull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reign has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reign and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turnbull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turnbull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reign lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reign stalls.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Reign lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign misses with some punches.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reign is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reign.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Reign lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Reign.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign misses with some punches.
Reign trying to stall but Turnbull improves his position.
Reign stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Reign prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Reign has Turnbull pushed against the cage.
Reign trying to stall but Turnbull improves his position.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reign.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reign jumps guard and drags Turnbull to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reign is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turnbull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Colin Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Turnbull's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turnbull lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reign backs up against the cage.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
Turnbull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reign pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turnbull digs a good body shot into Reign's ribs.
Reign misses with a kick to the body.
Reign lands a nice looking body shot.
Turnbull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reign counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull drives through and clinches with Reign against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Reign.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Reign.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reign.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Turnbull - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colin Turnbull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Reign blocks it.
Reign looking to stall.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Reign avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Reign blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Reign blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Reign controls the action.
Reign lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull pushes Reign back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Reign blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Turnbull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turnbull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reign can do to turn this around?
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Reign takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Reign controls the action.
Reign working aggressively here.
Reign misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign trying to control the position but instead, Turnbull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reign into the cage.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reign prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reign lands with a left to the head.
Reign doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reign throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Nice body punch from Turnbull - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Reign controls the action.
Reign takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Reign avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reign's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Reign is rocked!
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reign is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnbull finish him?
Reign tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reign prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
Reign tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Reign! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Turnbull is unloading with more strikes now! Reign drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Turnbull!
Colin Turnbull decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 863 p4p, 112 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 1075 p4p, 144 weight class). Maeda's entrance music is Submission. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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167 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda cracks Python with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Python gets tackled into the cage by Maeda. Maeda maintains the clinch.
Maeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maeda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Python slams his shin into Maeda's torso.
Maeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maeda swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Python.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Python defends it well.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Python is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python is trying to escape the mount.
Maeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Python can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maeda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maeda has hold of Python's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Python manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Python manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maeda tries to advance position but instead Python slips a leg back in to half guard.
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Python looking for submissions off his back.
Python won't allow Maeda to pass to mount.
Python tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Python is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda is looking for a kimura but Python is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Maeda trying to control the action but Python is working from the bottom.
Python moves into full guard.
Maeda is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Python pushes Maeda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maeda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four 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.
Maeda moves into full mount!
Python defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maeda.
Python has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maeda's lack of action.
Maeda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Python is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Python is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maeda thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Python takes one to the side of the head.
Maeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Python moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python avoiding damage.
Maeda manages to pull guard.
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Python tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Maeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Python trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Maeda pushes a forearm under Python's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Python is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
An intense looking Thomas Maeda took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 125 p4p, 8 weight class) and Takayama Yataro (ranked 531 p4p, 37 weight class). Yataro has chosen Misoji Misaki as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takayama Yataro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yataro's defenses.
Yataro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Yataro controls his hands.
Ruenroeng gets underhooks to prevent Yataro's takedown attempt.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Yataro looks winded!
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng presses Yataro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng works on Yataro's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Yataro's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yataro wants a takedown.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takayama Yataro.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yataro or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng cracks Yataro with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yataro.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Yataro won't want to take too many of those.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng pushes Yataro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yataro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yataro.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yataro or not.
Ruenroeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Yataro's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yataro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yataro fails to pull guard.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Ruenroeng as the two fighters clinch.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yataro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Yataro's head.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yataro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng gets through Yataro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yataro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruenroeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng connects with a knee to the head.
Yataro jumps guard but Ruenroeng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng presses Yataro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Yataro's head.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Yataro shrugs off.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yataro or not.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yataro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruenroeng just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yataro.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook to the body.
Yataro takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yataros head.
Yataro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Yataro.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yataro can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Yataro avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Yataro misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yataro is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow that stopped Yataro in his tracks for a moment.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruenroeng.
Yataro is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruenroeng.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng working Yataro over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yataro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yataro can do to turn this around?
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands with a right to the head.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruenroeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Yataro avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Yataro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand underneath Yataro's ribcage. Yataro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside.
Ruenroeng pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Yataro tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Yataro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yataro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruenroeng working Yataro over with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Yataro's head.
Yataro is trying to force a seperation but Ruenroeng has the dominant position.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Yataro won't want to take too many of those.
Yataro wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
Yataro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yataros head.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Yataro takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yataro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand underneath Yataro's ribcage. Yataro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yataro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yataro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Yataro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yataro's gas tank.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Yataro's head.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yataro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yataro tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Yataro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yataro's gas tank.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
That kick from Ruenroeng tenderised Yataro's leg. Yataro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Yataro moves out of range easily.
Yataro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruenroeng feints and then cracks Yataro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yataro down.
Yataro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yataro manages to circle out of the way.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the body.
Yataro throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Yataro circles away.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Yataro keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Yataro.
Ruenroeng connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yataro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yataro looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Yataro throws out a counter right but Ruenroeng avoids it with no problem.
Ruenroeng throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yataro's head.
Donk. Ruenroeng catches Yataro right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Yataro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruenroeng throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Yataro moves out of range easily.
Yataro blocks a leg kick.
Yataro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruenroeng can pounce on him.
Yataro throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruenroeng delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Yataro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng moves into the clinch successfully.
Yataro is trying to break the clinch but Ruenroeng is controlling him.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but Yataro blocks it.
Yataro is working for takedown but Ruenroeng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Yataro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruenroeng forces his way into half guard.
Ruenroeng controlling the pace.
Ruenroeng is pressing down on Yataro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yataro is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng not doing much here.
Ruenroeng is trying to control. Yataro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruenroeng is taking a breather. Yataro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yataro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruenroeng slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yataro tries to roll over but Ruenroeng keeps him under control.
Yataro 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.
Ruenroeng not doing much here.
Yataro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruenroeng is pushing down on Yataro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yataro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruenroeng has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng lands a high kick!
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Yataro avoids it.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yataro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yataro misses the jab.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yataro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yataro misses with a hook.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yataro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yataro tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yataro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Yataro throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Yataro throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves into range and clinches up with Yataro.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yataro.
Yataro working aggressively here.
Yataro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yataro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yataro lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Yataro blocks it.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is working Yataro over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
Yataro tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ruenroeng can't fight it off and eventually Yataro manages to take the fight to the floor. Ruenroeng looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruenroeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Yataro throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
Yataro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yataro works over Ruenroeng with some ground and pound from guard.
Yataro wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruenroeng has his hands on Yataro's head, controlling the position.
Yataro won't allow Ruenroeng to sweep him here.
Ruenroeng is adopting a defensive guard.
Yataro wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng had his way with Takayama Yataro in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruenroeng closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Yataro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruenroeng smiles and moves away.
Ruenroeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yataro misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
Yataro misses the jab.
Yataro with a poor takedown
and Ruenroeng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yataro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruenroeng smiles and moves away.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takayama Yataro.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng defending well as Yataro loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Yataro's front leg but catches the back leg as Yataro tries to avoid it.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Yataro is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yataro.
Yataro swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yataro takes a step back to recover.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yataro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Yataro breaks away and moves out of range.
Yataro misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Yataro pushes him off.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Yataro's front leg but catches the back leg as Yataro tries to avoid it.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yataro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Yataro checks it.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yataro throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Yataro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Yataro ducks right into an uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yataro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng circles away.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Yataro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yataro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yataro misses with a wild combination.
Yataro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a slapping body shot.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Yataro circles away.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yataro scores with a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yataro.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to move into range but Yataro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Ruenroeng.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yataro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yataro. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
Yataro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng cracks Yataro with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yataro.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Yataro down with leg kicks.
Yataro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruenroeng's waist but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yataro off to one side.
Ruenroeng lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Yataro finds it's target.
Yataro throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yataro.
Yataro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruenroeng's head backwards.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yataro throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruenroeng, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:43
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 544 p4p, 77 weight class) and Hero Galanos (ranked 507 p4p, 71 weight class). Shifter comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . Galanos has chosen oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
216 lbs
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31
213 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter 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.
Galanos is looking to chop away at Shifter's legs.
Galanos thows a leg kick but Shifter checks it
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Galanos!
Shifter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Galanos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shifter but great work by Galanos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter sneaks back into half guard.
Galanos is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Galanos passes to side control.
Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Galanos advances to full mount.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Shifter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Galanos.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Shifter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter being controlled here momentarily.
Shifter pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Galanos is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galanos is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andy Shifter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shifter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shifter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galanos tries to avoid it but Shifter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galanos to the ground. Galanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galanos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Galanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shifter momentarily.
A jab from Galanos does it's job there.
Galanos misses with a right hand
and Shifter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galanos passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galanos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galanos's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Andy Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Galanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galanos is trying to control but can't.
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galanos sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to pass to mount but Galanos is defending the position.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos gets back to full guard.
Shifter passes into half guard.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Galanos manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter throws a strike but Galanos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shifter has an active guard here but Galanos has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Shifter looking for subs from the bottom but Galanos mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Shifter punching from the bottom.
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shifter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galanos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shifter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanos throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shifter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galanos with a nice cross.
A big left from Galanos misses.
Shifter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shifter slips under a jab.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Galanos avoids it well and moves away.
Shifter checks a leg kick.
Galanos lands a lovely overhand right.
Galanos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galanos feints a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galanos.
A jab from Galanos misses.
Galanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
Galanos digs a good body shot into Shifter's ribs.
Galanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Galanos.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt - Galanos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galanos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Galanos misses with a hook
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Galanos is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galanos is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Galanos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos moves into full guard.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Shifter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Galanos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shifter, into his guard.
Shifter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Galanos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shifter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanos tries for a kimura but Shifter is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shifter tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Galanos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shifter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galanos tries for a kimura but Shifter is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Galanos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter is trying to escape the position but Galanos is controlling the position.
Galanos wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Galanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galanos 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Galanos!
Our winner, Hero Galanos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 189 p4p, 27 weight class) and Sam McCullen (ranked 280 p4p, 40 weight class). Zexi comes to the cage accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCullen's choice of entrance music: The Foggy Dew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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32
223 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi dips to his left and cracks McCullen with an uppercut!
Zexi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCullen. McCullen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Zexi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullen moves away.
McCullen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
McCullen misses the jab.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
McCullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and McCullen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCullen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCullen ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Zexi avoids it with no problem.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
Zexi is looking to counter punch.
Zexi dips to his left and cracks McCullen with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi slips under a jab from McCullen.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zexi doesn't seem bothered though.
McCullen moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi cracks McCullen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with a body punch
and McCullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zexi thinking.
McCullen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCullen duly obliges.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi avoids the head kick by McCullen.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCullen counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zexi is trying to break the clinch but McCullen is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCullen.
Zexi blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi tries a body shot but McCullen blocks it.
Zexi lands a left hand.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
McCullen prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Zexi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
Zexi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zexi.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi tries a body shot but McCullen blocks it.
Zexi struggles to land a body shot inside as McCullen controls his hands.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullen.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
McCullen blocks an uppercut.
McCullen blocking some punches.
Zexi tries to work over McCullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zexi blocks a body shot from McCullen.
Good body shot from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCullen prevents Zexi from breaking the clinch.
McCullen lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi tries a body shot but McCullen blocks it.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zexi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zexi blocks an uppercut.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
McCullen blocking some punches.
McCullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
McCullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCullen cracks Zexi with a good jab.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zexi tries to clinch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zexi lands a glancing blow to the side of McCullen's head.
McCullen lands with a nice body kick.
McCullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zexi.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi scores with a body shot.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi backing away here, and McCullen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zexi's calf.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zexi. Zexi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McCullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCullen thows a body kick. Zexi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by McCullen.
McCullen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zexi at a distance.
McCullen ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zexi is out of range and McCullen settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zexi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Zexi lands.
McCullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dai Zexi's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zexi at a distance.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zexi wants to clinch up but McCullen keeps it at a distance.
Zexi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy left from McCullen finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab.
Zexi lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
McCullen catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dai Zexi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Some wild striking there from McCullen.
Zexi is looking to wear down McCullen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zexi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCullen throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
McCullen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zexi slips under a jab from McCullen.
Zexi misses with a right hand
letting McCullen counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullen slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zexi walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCullen.
McCullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zexi. That did some damage!
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and McCullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zexi tries to clinch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zexi looks to throw the jab but McCullen is out of range.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCullen, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCullen - that will leave a mark!
Zexi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zexi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCullen. McCullen obviously looking to wear him down.
Zexi has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen looks to throw the jab but Zexi is out of range.
McCullen throws a right and a left that Zexi avoids nicely.
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
Zexi dives in and scores a takedown into McCullen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zexi trying to control but McCullen is working from the bottom.
Zexi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCullen looking for a sweep. Not yet McCullen, not yet.
Zexi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCullen trying to control the position here.
Zexi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zexi throws an elbow that misses. McCullen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zexi's guard. Nice move by McCullen!
McCullen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zexi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCullen has managed to get both his arms back between Zexi's legs - danger averted.
Zexi is looking for a triangle but McCullen pushes his legs off easily.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zexi trying to keep a closed guard but McCullen is proving a slippery customer.
Zexi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zexi, not yet.
Zexi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCullen stacks Zexi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCullen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Zexi is trying to work for a sweep but McCullen has mounted him!
Zexi wants to control but McCullen is having none of it.
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.
McCullen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zexi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zexi is working hard here to advance position.
Zexi tries to hold on but McCullen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zexi is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam McCullen.
I think McCullen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam McCullen!
Sam McCullen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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