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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janis Blums (ranked 24707 p4p, 529 weight class) and Renato Augusta (ranked 7351 p4p, 524 weight class). Blums comes to the cage accompanied by BEAST by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard. Janis Blums has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janis Blums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Augusta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blums wants to clinch.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blums is trying to hold Augusta in close to prevent damage but Augusta has managed to pass into half guard.
Blums is looking to escape.
Augusta not doing much here.
Augusta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blums has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augusta is working away from the top position though.
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.
Blums is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blums's head.
Augusta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blums sees it coming and defends easily.
Augusta trying to pass the guard but Blums defending well.
Blums really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Augusta stops Blums from getting back to his feet.
Blums works his way to full guard. Good work.
Augusta looking to pass the guard.
Augusta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blums is looking to stand up but Augusta isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two 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.
Blums throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Augusta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Augusta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blums was covering up waiting for the punch and Augusta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blums keeping moving, preventing Augusta from controlling successfully.
Augusta landing some decent shots from guard.
Augusta won't allow Blums to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusta looking to pass the guard.
Blums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Augusta moves into full guard.
Blums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augusta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blums wants to get up but he can't break Augusta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blums working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Augusta's head.
Augusta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blums throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blums doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blums manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blums has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Augusta is proving hard to escape from.
Blums has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blums lands a couple of digs.
Augusta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augusta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blums doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blums manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Augusta dominated that round.
That's time! Blums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blums wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augusta.
Blums is looking to clinch but Augusta is avoiding it.
Blums tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augusta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Augusta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blums is looking to clinch but Augusta is avoiding it.
Blums closes the distance and clinches.
Augusta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blums trying to control the position but instead, Augusta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blums into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blums misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blums is trying to stall.
Augusta pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blums throwing strikes but missing.
Blums throwing strikes but missing.
Blums scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Augusta pulls Blums in close to prevent any damage.
Blums chips away with some ground and pound.
Augusta seems keen to control Blums's posture.
Augusta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two 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.
Blums working some strikes from top position.
Blums showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Renato Augusta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Augusta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blums working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Augusta's head.
Augusta is adopting a defensive guard.
Augusta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blums drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blums jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Augusta has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blums has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Augusta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Augusta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Augusta shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blums fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blums wants to clinch up but Augusta keeps it at a distance.
Augusta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blums tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augusta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Augusta responds with a good body kick, but Blums manages to step out the way in time.
Blums closes the distance and clinches.
Augusta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Augusta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blums trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Augusta pushing down on Blums's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augusta is keen to just control but Blums is a slippery customer.
Augusta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blums pushes Augusta off looking to stand but Augusta dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Augusta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blums wants to clinch up but Augusta keeps it at a distance.
Blums is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blums tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augusta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blums wants to clinch up but Augusta keeps it at a distance.
Blums forces Augusta back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blums is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Augusta pulls guard.
Blums knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Augusta on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Augusta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blums off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blums tries to close the distance and clinch but Augusta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Augusta is looking for the big counter here.
Blums fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blums did well to prevent Augusta getting side control.
Blums manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Augusta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Augusta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blums's guard.
Blums is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blums pulls Augusta in close to his closed guard and prevents Augusta from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augusta throws a big elbow that misses.
Augusta wants to pass the guard but Blums is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusta postures up in Blums's guard and throws a big left but Blums blocks it.
Augusta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Augusta cracks Blums with a big elbow.
Augusta cracks Blums with a big elbow.
Blums tries to control but Augusta manages to take his back.
Augusta lands punches and elbows.
Augusta doesn't have the hooks in and Blums manages to turn into his guard.
Augusta keeping moving, preventing Blums from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blums is looking to stand up but Augusta won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blums takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Augusta wants to stand and escape but Blums is having none of it.
Augusta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Augusta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Augusta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blums with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Augusta has control of Blums's left arm, preventing Blums from doing any damage.
Renato Augusta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
More stalling from Augusta.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Augusta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Augusta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Augusta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olusola Oni (ranked 5386 p4p, 393 weight class) and Exeudo Oni (ranked 5540 p4p, 399 weight class). Exeudo Oni is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olusola Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Exeudo Oni!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exeudo Oni has Olusola Oni up against the cage in a clinch.
Exeudo Oni drags the fight down to the ground.
Exeudo Oni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Exeudo Oni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olusola Oni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Exeudo Oni wants to sweep but no luck.
Exeudo Oni trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Exeudo Oni holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Exeudo Oni tries to strike from the bottom.
Olusola Oni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olusola Oni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni is pulling down on Olusola Oni's head. It's preventing any offense from Olusola Oni, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olusola Oni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Exeudo Oni is fending him off so far but Olusola Oni persists. Nope, Exeudo Oni circles away and we're back to standing.
Exeudo Oni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olusola Oni avoids it really well and circles away.
Exeudo Oni swats away the attempt to clinch by Olusola Oni.
Olusola Oni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Exeudo Oni under the eye.
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olusola Oni as he avoids it easily.
Olusola Oni shoots for a takedown but Exeudo Oni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exeudo Oni! But no joy.
Olusola Oni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olusola Oni wants to clinch up but Exeudo Oni keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olusola Oni misses with a head kick.
Exeudo Oni pushes Olusola Oni up against the cage in a clinch.
Exeudo Oni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olusola Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Olusola Oni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Exeudo Oni has him pressed against the cage.
Exeudo Oni wants a takedown but no success here.
Exeudo Oni gets control of Olusola Oni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Exeudo Oni will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Exeudo Oni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Olusola Oni trying to control the position from guard on top but Exeudo Oni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exeudo Oni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Exeudo Oni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olusola Oni is looking to stand up but Exeudo Oni won't let him.
We've been informed that Exeudo Oni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Exeudo Oni controlling the position.
Exeudo Oni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Olusola Oni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olusola Oni tries to get out of the position.
Exeudo Oni is stalling in the full guard.
Exeudo Oni is standing up over Olusola Oni. Olusola Oni looks to escape but Exeudo Oni dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Exeudo Oni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olusola Oni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Exeudo Oni slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olusola Oni is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Exeudo Oni is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olusola Oni looks for a takedown but Exeudo Oni sprawls well.
Exeudo Oni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Exeudo Oni takes the fight into the clinch.
Exeudo Oni is working for takedown but Olusola Oni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Exeudo Oni wants a takedown but no success here.
Olusola Oni is trying to break the clinch but Exeudo Oni has him pressed against the cage.
Exeudo Oni pulls Olusola Oni into guard.
Olusola Oni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olusola Oni won't allow Exeudo Oni to sweep him here.
Olusola Oni wanted to stand there but Exeudo Oni had control of the position.
Olusola Oni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Exeudo Oni on the ground.
Olusola Oni throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni is pulling down on Olusola Oni's head to control his posture.
Exeudo Oni striking from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Olusola Oni misses with a takedown attempt
and Exeudo Oni moves into the clinch.
Exeudo Oni stalls.
Olusola Oni tries to land knees in the clinch but Exeudo Oni avoids the damage to the body.
Exeudo Oni is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olusola Oni is defending well.
Olusola Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exeudo Oni.
Olusola Oni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olusola Oni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Exeudo Oni gets control of Olusola Oni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Exeudo Oni will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Olusola Oni throws a strike but Exeudo Oni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Exeudo Oni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olusola Oni is looking for a triangle but Exeudo Oni pushes his legs off easily.
Exeudo Oni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Exeudo Oni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Exeudo Oni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Exeudo Oni postures up.
Exeudo Oni tries to free his leg and advance position but Olusola Oni is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olusola Oni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Exeudo Oni passes into 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.
Exeudo Oni postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Olusola Oni to stand up.
Olusola Oni shoots in and drives through. Exeudo Oni sprawls well.
Olusola Oni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Exeudo Oni's waist but Exeudo Oni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olusola Oni off to one side.
Olusola Oni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Exeudo Oni counters with a takedown into side control.
Exeudo Oni taking a breather here.
Olusola Oni tries to buck Exeudo Oni off but Exeudo Oni is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exeudo Oni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
That's time! Olusola Oni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Olusola Oni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Exeudo Oni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olusola Oni fails with the takedown.
Exeudo Oni darts in and clinches Olusola Oni up against the cage.
Olusola Oni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Exeudo Oni smiles and moves away.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olusola Oni as he avoids it easily.
Olusola Oni fails with the takedown
and Exeudo Oni counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olusola Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olusola Oni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Exeudo Oni is keeping busy.
Exeudo Oni tries to pull guard but Olusola Oni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Exeudo Oni jumps guard.
Exeudo Oni trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olusola Oni postures up in Exeudo Oni's guard and throws a big left but Exeudo Oni blocks it.
Exeudo Oni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olusola Oni is aware though and is defending well.
Exeudo Oni keeping moving, preventing Olusola Oni from controlling successfully.
Exeudo Oni tries to strike from the bottom.
Exeudo Oni keeping moving, preventing Olusola Oni from controlling successfully.
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.
Olusola Oni tries to free his leg and advance position but Exeudo Oni is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olusola Oni moves in looking to clinch but Exeudo Oni pushes him off.
Exeudo Oni misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Olusola Oni blocks the leg kick.
Olusola Oni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Exeudo Oni clinches up with Olusola Oni and pushes him back against the cage.
Olusola Oni fails to pull guard.
Exeudo Oni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olusola Oni to keep the fight standing.
Exeudo Oni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olusola Oni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exeudo Oni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olusola Oni defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exeudo Oni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olusola Oni avoids it really well and circles away.
Exeudo Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Olusola Oni, looking for a takedown. Exeudo Oni pushes Olusola Oni against the cage but Olusola Oni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exeudo Oni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olusola Oni throws a push kick but Exeudo Oni slaps the foot to one side.
Exeudo Oni lands a head kick!
Olusola Oni doesn't manage to clinch there - Exeudo Oni circles away.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olusola Oni as he avoids it easily.
Olusola Oni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Exeudo Oni. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Exeudo Oni misses with the combination.
Exeudo Oni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olusola Oni is fending him off so far but Exeudo Oni persists. Nope, Olusola Oni circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Olusola Oni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olusola Oni shoots in and drives through. Exeudo Oni sprawls well.
Exeudo Oni feints the counter takedown.
Olusola Oni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Olusola Oni.
Exeudo Oni shoots in for a takedown but Olusola Oni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Exeudo Oni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olusola Oni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Exeudo Oni is fending him off so far but Olusola Oni persists. Nope, Exeudo Oni circles away and we're back to standing.
Exeudo Oni slips a jab and a cross from Olusola Oni.
Exeudo Oni misses the shot to the body.
Olusola Oni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Olusola Oni tries to bum rush Exeudo Oni with a series of wild strikes but Exeudo Oni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Exeudo Oni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olusola Oni defends it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exeudo Oni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olusola Oni pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olusola Oni fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Exeudo Oni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Exeudo Oni 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exeudo Oni!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shaw Shank (ranked 3855 p4p, 338 weight class) and Andre Mahesa (ranked 5792 p4p, 410 weight class). Mahesa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaw Shank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Mahesa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahesa ducks under a wild hook from Shank.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahesa 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.
Shank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahesa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahesa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahesa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahesa somewhat.
Shank half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shaw Shank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mahesa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa goes for a double leg but Shank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shank continues to drive forward.
Shank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahesa shoots for a double leg takedown but Shank sprawls well. He's pushed Mahesa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shank scores with a hook to the body. Mahesa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahesa blocks a jab.
Mahesa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahesa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank throws a hook to the side of Mahesa's head but Mahesa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shank paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahesa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shank tries to avoid it but Mahesa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shank to the ground. Shank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shank tried to counter with a leg kick but Mahesa avoided it.
Shank misses the shot to the body.
And Mahesa tries to counter it with a takedown but Shank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mahesa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahesa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mahesa chips away with some ground and pound.
Mahesa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahesa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahesa is pushing down on Shank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shank is fighting to maintain full guard but Mahesa has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shank is just riding it out for now. Mahesa eventually gives up the hold.
Mahesa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahesa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shank to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Shank wants to stand and escape but Mahesa is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahesa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahesa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahesa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mahesa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mahesa chips away with some ground and pound.
Mahesa pushes down on Shank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shank is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahesa.
Mahesa looks winded!
Mahesa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mahesa thows a huge punch but Shank dodges it nicely.
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 Shaw Shank will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice shot by Shank.
Shank stuffs the takedown.
Shank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shank throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahesa's hands.
Mahesa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shaw Shank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mahesa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shank.
Mahesa moves out of range of the strikes.
Shank misses with an uppercut.
Shank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahesa can do to turn this around?
Mahesa avoids the body shot from Shank.
Shank dips to his left and cracks Mahesa with an uppercut!
Shank just misses with a punch to the body.
Shank lands a head shot.
Shaw Shank is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahesa staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank throws a jab when Mahesa was well out of range.
Shank catches Mahesa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahesa has his takedown stuffed
and Shank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahesa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shank defends it nicely.
Shank connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank cracks a nice hook into Mahesa's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shank. That's going to slow Mahesa down.
Shank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahesa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shank lands with a shot to the body.
Mahesa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahesa looks for a takedown but Shank sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shank misses with a hook.
Shank slaps away a takedown attempt from Mahesa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahesa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahesa thinking.
Shank looks to throw the jab but Mahesa is out of range.
Mahesa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahesa looks for a takedown but Shank sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaw Shank dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shank misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mahesa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shank lands a leg kick that knocks Mahesa off balance momentarily.
Mahesa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shank counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Shank misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa slips a straight right by Shank.
Shank cracks Mahesa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahesa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank throws a hook but Mahesa avoids it easily.
Mahesa shoots for a double leg takedown but Shank sprawls well. He's pushed Mahesa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shank throwing a counter right hand but Mahesa manages to avoid it.
Shaw Shank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mahesa.
Mahesa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shank tries to land a leg kick but Mahesa saw it coming and moves away.
Mahesa avoids the body shot from Shank.
Shank lands a nice hook to Mahesa's body. Mahesa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahesa staying out of range there.
Mahesa shoots in for a takedown but Shank shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa dives in and scores a takedown into Shank's guard.
Mahesa forces his way into half guard.
Mahesa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mahesa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shank defend it? Mahesa steps over the head and cranks it - Shank is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mahesa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Mahesa!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Mahesa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 3071 p4p, 168 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 3799 p4p, 193 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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136 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal tries to clinch but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Decimal takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catch Wrestler. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catch Wrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimal.
Catch Wrestler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Decimal.
Catch Wrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decimal doesn't manage to clinch there - Catch Wrestler circles away.
Catch Wrestler tries to counter with a takedown but Decimal is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decimal gets caught napping as Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown. Decimal manages to retain guard.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Decimal to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler advances position into side control!
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Decimal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Catch Wrestler takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Decimal won't enjoy being in this position. Catch Wrestler looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Decimal is tapping - it's over boys! Catch Wrestler picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Walker (ranked 4312 p4p, 482 weight class) and George Maxwell (ranked 2477 p4p, 315 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Evanescense - Bring Me To Life. Derek Walker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker cracks Maxwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
Walker throws a hook but Maxwell avoids it easily.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Maxwell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maxwell misses with a looping right.
Maxwell misses with a looping left.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maxwell throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Derek Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maxwell scores with a punch to the head.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Maxwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walker thinking.
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maxwell throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Maxwell finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Walker misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maxwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker is rocked!
Maxwell drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Walker right on the button. Walker goes down! Maxwell follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maxwell gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Maxwell!
A very excited looking George Maxwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Derek Walker spoke after the fight, saying 'You should've killed me when you had the chance! ;)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Ragnarsson (ranked 2809 p4p, 355 weight class) and Billy Herrington (ranked 3032 p4p, 386 weight class). Billy Herrington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ragnar Ragnarsson's chin.
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Good wrestling
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Herrington!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Herrington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Herrington manages to circle out of the way.
Herrington scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herrington.
Herrington cracks Ragnarsson with a good jab.
It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Herrington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herrington throws a body shot but no joy.
As Herrington tries to get set, Ragnarsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Herrington manages to avoid the attempt.
Ragnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Herrington counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Herrington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herrington can pounce on him.
Herrington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Herrington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrington throws a solid leg kick but Ragnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Herrington.
Ragnarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herrington misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Herrington.
Herrington misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Herrington.
Herrington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter the offense by Herrington and move into the clinch.
Herrington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.
A slow jab from Herrington misses its intended target.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Herrington misses with a head kick.
Herrington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Herrington tries to get set, Ragnarsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Herrington manages to avoid the attempt.
Herrington lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Herrington cracks the inside of Ragnarsson's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Herrington slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herrington, right into the meat.
Herrington throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herrington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Herrington throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Herrington throws a body kick.
Billy Herrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrington throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.
Ragnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Herrington breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Ragnarsson blocks the leg kick.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter the offense by Herrington and move into the clinch.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Herrington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herrington throws out a powerful jab.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Herrington cracks Ragnarsson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Herrington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Petrov (ranked 1721 p4p, 217 weight class) and Georges Moxley (ranked 1746 p4p, 219 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasil Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Moxley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Moxley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moxley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Moxley was not able to check.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Moxley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
A shot to the body from Petrov misses
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
Moxley throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxley misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moxley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Moxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moxley throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov slips under a jab from Moxley.
Petrov is looking to wear down Moxley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moxley moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Moxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Moxley's shoulder, as Moxley tries to avoid the shot.
Moxley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov tests Moxley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moxley throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Moxley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley with a hook.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Moxley misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Moxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moxley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov slips a straight right by Moxley.
Moxley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Moxley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov batters Moxley with a massive right followed by a huge left! Moxley is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Petrov lands a final crushing right hand to drop Moxley to the mat with a gruesome thud! Petrov is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Lachance (ranked 2379 p4p, 289 weight class) and Slash Slingin (ranked 1254 p4p, 163 weight class). Slingin has chosen Drop The World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Slash Slingin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucien Lachance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slash Slingin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slingin slips a straight right by Lachance.
Slingin tries to counter with a clinch but Lachance shakes him off and moves away.
Lachance moves into range and clinches up with Slingin.
Slingin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slingin successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slingin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lachance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lachance drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slingin dives on top into guard.
Lachance seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Slingin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin wants to control from the top but Lachance keeps moving.
Slingin advances to half guard.
Lachance looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slingin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lachance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slingin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lachance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lachance won't allow Slingin to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slingin is looking for a kimura but Lachance is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slingin to get the leverage.
Slingin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lachance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slingin is looking for a kimura but Lachance is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slingin to get the leverage.
Lachance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slingin on the ground.
Slingin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lachance tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Slingin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slash Slingin!
Slash Slingin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Crab (ranked 1386 p4p, 76 weight class) and Ma Moru (ranked 578 p4p, 31 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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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ma Moru!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru throws a lazy right hand but The Crab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crab drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moru sprawls and moves away.
The Crab takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Moru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Crab doesn't seem bothered though.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Crab gets the takedown into side control.
Moru is looking to regain half guard here but The Crab keeps moving and retains side control.
Moru wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moru struggling a bit here.
Moru tries to buck The Crab off but The Crab is having none of it.
Moru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru is trying to get back to his feet.
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru stops The Crab from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Crab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru can't do much from the bottom here.
The Crab wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is trying to control The Crab's posture but The Crab avoids it.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
The Crab is trying to get an arm triangle but Moru is defending well.
Moru avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Crab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru wants to control but The Crab postures up.
The Crab controls the position.
Moru is trying to improve his position.
Moru is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Crab off and has taken his back!
Moru has good solid back control here.
The Crab can't escape the position.
The Crab manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moru's guard. Nice work there by The Crab.
The Crab tries to free his leg and advance position but Moru is retaining full guard.
Moru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Crab looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moru stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Crab to get to his feet.
Moru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moru has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The Crab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moru swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Moru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moru is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Moru circles away and we're back to standing.
Moru connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Crab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moru.
We've been told by The Crab's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Crab shoots in and bounces Moru off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moru wants to stand up but The Crab is controlling him.
The Crab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moru has escaped and now he's on top!
Moru passes The Crab's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is trying to control. The Crab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Crab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
The Crab is trying to get back to full guard.
The Crab is working hard here to advance position.
Moru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moru is taking a breather. The Crab 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.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moru seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Moru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moru wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crab keeps working.
Moru prevents The Crab from improving his position.
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.
The Crab is refusing to be controlled, as Moru sits in half guard.
The Crab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moru's back!
The Crab looking for the RNC.
Moru is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The Crab is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Moru is trying to shake The Crab off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! The Crab won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Moru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru lands with a kick to the temple. The Crab shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moru lands with a straight right. The Crab didn't see that one coming.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crab moves away from the strike by Moru.
The Crab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moru looks to land a left hand but The Crab moved out of range nicely.
Moru's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Crab under the eye.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moru. That's going to slow The Crab down.
Moru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moru throws a shot to the body.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab fails to pull guard.
Moru lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moru is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moru tries a body shot but The Crab blocks it.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Crab is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Crab is defending well for now.
Moru misses with the head strike.
Moru throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Crab blocks it with crossed arms.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of The Crab's head.
Moru breaks the clinch.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
Moru is looking to slow The Crab down with leg kicks.
Moru throws a head kick that misses.
Moru swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moru scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab shoots in but no luck this time.
The Crab moves away from the strike by Moru.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moru. Moru obviously looking to wear him down.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moru dips to his left and cracks The Crab with an uppercut!
Moru loads up on a big right hand but The Crab slips the punch.
Moru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
letting Moru counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crab manages to avoid it.
Moru misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moru throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As The Crab backs off Moru throws a huge counter combo but The Crab manages to avoid it all.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab drops his hands momentarily and Moru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crab has managed to clinch.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
The Crab drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moru pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crab is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Crab fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Moru. Beautiful body shot.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
Moru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab tries to counter with a takedown but Moru is quick to defend against it.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Moru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Crab.
Moru cracks The Crab with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Crab takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Moru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Crab cracks Moru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Crab lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Moru coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Moru.
The Crab darts in looking for a takedown but Moru gets double underhooks and turns The Crab into the cage.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Moru is avoiding it.
Moru throws a one two combo.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donk. Moru catches The Crab right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moru.
The Crab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moru can pounce on him.
The Crab takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Crab walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moru throws a good cross that connects.
Moru digs a good hook to The Crab's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moru lands a nice hook to The Crab's body. The Crab takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Moru, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Moru against the cage but Moru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moru connects with a body shot.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Moru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Moru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moru misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ma Moru thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Henry The Crab was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect man, respect!'.
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