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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 1214 p4p, 139 weight class) and Luka Perovic (ranked 2748 p4p, 253 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Perovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan throws a body punch but Perovic moves out of range.
Conan misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Perovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perovic misses the jab.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perovic.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Conan.
A big left from Conan misses.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Perovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perovic throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Perovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan jabs Perovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Conan scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Luka Perovic has been cut.
Perovic 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan thuds a left hand into Perovic's body.
Conan darts in trying to clinch
and Perovic counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic walks into a stiff left hand from Conan.
Edward Conan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Perovic.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Conan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perovic.
Perovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Conan with a body shot.
Conan lands a nice shot to the body.
Perovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Perovic lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conan slips a straight right by Perovic.
Conan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Perovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perovic scores with a jab to the body.
Conan misses with a hook
enabling Perovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Perovic ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Conan misses with a left hand
and Perovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perovic.
Conan working aggressively here.
Conan has a couple of punches blocked by Perovic.
Perovic lands with a light punch inside.
Conan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perovic.
Perovic throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conan lands a hook that snaps the head of Perovic backwards.
Perovic working aggressively here.
Conan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perovic throws a head punch that misses.
Conan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Conan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Conan regains guard.
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perovic advances position into side control!
Perovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Perovic trying to control the action but Conan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perovic tries for a kimura but Conan is defending well.
Perovic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luka Perovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perovic.
Conan throwing a counter right hand but Perovic manages to avoid it.
Perovic throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Conan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perovic moves to clinch but Conan breaks away
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends Perovic's belly button to the back.
Perovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perovic blocks a jab.
Conan scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan connects with a crisp jab.
Perovic takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Conan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conan scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Conan takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Perovic.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perovic.
Perovic unleashes a big counter combination but Conan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perovic misses with an uppercut
enabling Conan to counter with a crisp jab.
Perovic misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perovic. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Conan.
Conan with a jab.
Conan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
Conan takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perovic misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
Perovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Conan lands a jab to Perovic's midsection.
Conan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perovic ducks right into an uppercut from Conan.
Edward Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conan jabs Perovic right on the nose. Perovic blinks but takes it well.
Perovic keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perovic fails with the takedown
letting Conan counter with a right hand.
Perovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perovic is rocked!
Nice body punch from Conan.
Perovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Conan finish him?
Perovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Conan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Conan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perovic. Perovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Conan. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perovic! But no joy.
Conan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perovic slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan scores with a one two! Perovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perovic lands a body shot.
Conan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan throws an off balance right hand
and Perovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perovic moves into the clinch.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Perovic trying to stall but Conan improves his position.
Conan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perovic backwards.
Perovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conan gets through Perovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perovic prevents a body shot from Conan.
Perovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luka Perovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Conan scores with a hook to the body. Perovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conan lands a head shot.
Perovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conan counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Perovic! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Conan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Arlington (ranked 873 p4p, 98 weight class) and Elazar Shalit (ranked 1300 p4p, 152 weight class). Arlington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unchained Melody. 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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150 lbs
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlington was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
A little feinted left hand from Arlington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shalit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arlington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Still in the clinch, Arlington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arlington lands with a light punch inside.
Shalit is working Arlington over against the cage.
Arlington working aggressively here.
Arlington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Arlington tries to pull guard but Shalit holds him up against the cage and eventually Arlington drops back down to his feet.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalit prevents Arlington from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Arlington on the inside.
A short right from Arlington.
Arlington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shalit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arlington tries to pull guard but Shalit won't allow it.
Arlington blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arlington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shalit misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Arlington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shalit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
Shalit tries to counter with a clinch but Arlington shakes him off and moves away.
Arlington takes the fight into the clinch.
Shalit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlington manages to break the clinch.
Arlington blocks a leg kick.
Shalit tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shalit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arlington lands with a shot to the body.
Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Arlington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shalit's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shalit. That's going to slow Arlington down.
Shalit throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arlington is able to avoid easily.
Shalit leaves Arlington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit throws a leg kick but Arlington sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Shalit tries to get set, Arlington tries to push him back and clinch up but Shalit manages to avoid the attempt.
Arlington cracks Shalit with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.
A lazy left from Arlington finds it's target.
Shalit throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.
Arlington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlington was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Arlington throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arlington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
Shalit wants to control but Arlington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arlington seems to be looking for submissions.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Arlington trying to pass the guard but Shalit defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shalit looking for submissions off his back.
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Arlington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arlington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shalit defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arlington wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Arlington is pressing down on Shalit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shalit is holding on for now.
Arlington is working hard here to advance position.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Shalit actively working from the bottom here.
Arlington slips a nice elbow through Shalit's hands, connecting with Shalit's forehead.
Shalit taking some punishment here, with Arlington in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Arlington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arlington misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Arlington takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
Arlington connects with a nice looking jab.
Arlington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shalit pinned against the cage. Shalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arlington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
Shalit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arlington slips a jab from Shalit.
Shalit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arlington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arlington lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalit off the cage and back into range.
Arlington with a poor takedown
enabling Shalit to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit misses with a body kick.
Jason Arlington is winning the standup battle so far.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlington.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Arlington.
Nice jab there from Arlington.
Shalit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Arlington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body. Arlington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arlington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Arlington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Shalit tries to clinch there but Arlington circles away.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shalit scores with a jab to the head.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlington.
Arlington clinches with his opponent.
Arlington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit lands with a light punch inside.
Arlington swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlington can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlington tries to break free but Shalit pushes him back against the cage.
Arlington can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Good body shot from Shalit.
Arlington blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Arlington working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington jumps guard but Shalit stands there with Arlington around his waist. Arlington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit keeps control of Arlington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arlington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jason Arlington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arlington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlington backwards.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlington lands a body punch.
Arlington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arlington pulls Shalit into guard.
Arlington working a defensive guard here.
Shalit passes Arlington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Arlington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arlington is just riding it out for now. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
Arlington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Arlington is staying active underneath Shalit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shalit seems to be working for a kimura but Arlington defends the submission attempt.
Arlington wants to sweep but Shalit has passed to side control!
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.
Shalit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arlington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shalit wants to control but Arlington is keeping him busy.
Shalit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arlington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shalit's guard! Nice work there by Arlington!
Arlington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arlington has managed to get both his arms back between Shalit's legs - danger averted.
Arlington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arlington content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arlington misses with a wild body shot.
Arlington checks the leg kick.
Arlington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arlington slips under a jab.
Shalit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Arlington misses its intended target.
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlington moves away.
Shalit throws a leg kick
and Arlington counters with a takedown into side control.
Shalit regains half guard.
Arlington is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arlington is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington passes to side control.
Arlington trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Arlington working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington looks up at the clock and then as Shalit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arlington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arlington wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit 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.
Arlington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shalit's legs.
Shalit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arlington scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shalit?
Shalit tries to hold on but Arlington pushes him away.
Arlington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shalit is squirming around, avoiding Arlington's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Arlington.
Shalit tries to reverse the position but Arlington maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington trying to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arlington looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shalit is in a horrible position here. Arlington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shalit is looking to improve his position but Arlington isn't that keen on the idea.
Arlington avoids the attempt from Shalit to control.
Arlington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape.
Shalit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlington wants to pass to mount but Shalit is defending the position.
Arlington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shalit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shalit to take his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arlington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Arlington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arlington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Arlington!
A victorious Jason Arlington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry McQuirre (ranked 774 p4p, 90 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 2311 p4p, 229 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre misses with a looping right.
White Jr swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
White Jr tries to clinch there but McQuirre circles away.
McQuirre throws a body shot but no joy.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
McQuirre sets himself, and White Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! McQuirre avoids it this time.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuirre.
White Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McQuirre throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
McQuirre connects with a crisp jab.
McQuirre with a jab.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. White Jr moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of McQuirre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McQuirre misses the jab.
White Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McQuirre moves out of range as White Jr strikes.
As White Jr looks to move away, McQuirre throws a big counter combo but White Jr just gets out of the way.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
White Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr has had enough of the clinch but McQuirre keeps him there for the moment.
White Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
White Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. White Jr catches McQuirre right on the button with a cross.
White Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McQuirre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQuirre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McQuirre catches White Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harry McQuirre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White Jr moves into range and clinches up with McQuirre.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuirre.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McQuirre, as that shot connected.
White Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. White Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr closes the distance and clinches.
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuirre takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White Jr gets a clinch.
White Jr tries for a takedown but McQuirre manages to get underhooks.
White Jr trying to stall but McQuirre improves his position.
McQuirre breaks from the clinch.
White Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McQuirre with a hook.
McQuirre throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr instigates a clinch.
McQuirre takes a shot to the head.
McQuirre scores with a nice hook to the head.
White Jr has hold of one of McQuirre's legs. McQuirre is fighting the takedown attempt but White Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McQuirre pulls White Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McQuirre is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr content to stall in guard here.
McQuirre controlling the position.
McQuirre has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes White Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
White Jr wants to clinch.
White Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. McQuirre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McQuirre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White Jr rushes McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White Jr manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - White Jr scores with a four punch combination!
White Jr throws a right and a left that McQuirre avoids nicely.
McQuirre lands an overhand right.
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!
White Jr moves in looking to clinch but McQuirre pushes him off.
White Jr tries for a takedown but McQuirre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
McQuirre misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQuirre throws out the jab.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
White Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McQuirre avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr is working for takedown but McQuirre is calmly controlling the position for now.
White Jr gets control of McQuirre's arms and successfully pulls guard. White Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McQuirre gets to his feet - White Jr follows without any prompting.
McQuirre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White Jr. That one must have hurt.
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 Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McQuirre regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McQuirre wants to stand up but White Jr is controlling him.
White Jr wants to control from the top but McQuirre keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
White Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
White Jr tries for a takedown but McQuirre manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from White Jr.
White Jr can't break the clinch.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by White Jr there.
White Jr moves in looking to clinch but McQuirre pushes him off.
White Jr fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by McQuirre. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr drives through with a takedown into McQuirre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McQuirre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
White Jr shoots in but McQuirre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQuirre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White Jr misses with a takedown attempt - McQuirre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harry McQuirre is winning the standup battle so far.
McQuirre connects with a good right hand that stumbles White Jr. White Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from McQuirre.
White Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
White Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre lands with a straight right. White Jr didn't see that one coming.
White Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr is looking to clinch but McQuirre is avoiding it.
McQuirre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McQuirre takes a swing at White Jr's ribcage but misses.
White Jr tries to bum rush McQuirre with a series of wild strikes but McQuirre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White Jr moves forwards but McQuirre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White Jr is rocked!
McQuirre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
McQuirre connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks White Jr out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre 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 Ernesto Llosa (ranked 1043 p4p, 142 weight class) and Kill Monger (ranked 1474 p4p, 195 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Llosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monger's waist but Monger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Llosa off to one side.
Monger tries to clinch
and Llosa counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Monger. Beautiful body shot.
Llosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Llosa's head coaches at The Outlaws Fight club We train to kill that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Llosa looking to score a takedown here. Monger is defending well but Llosa drives through and ends up in Monger's guard.
Llosa trying to control but Monger is working from the bottom.
Llosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monger wants to sweep here but Llosa controlling him for the moment.
Llosa wants to pass the guard but Monger is keeping the position.
Monger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Llosa's guard.
Llosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monger being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger looking to pass the guard.
Monger gets to his feet. Llosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kill Monger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monger throws a right hand that misses
and Llosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Llosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monger sprawls well initially but Llosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Llosa is looking for a kimura but Monger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Llosa to get the leverage.
Llosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Llosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Llosa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Llosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Llosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monger sees it coming and defends easily.
Monger tries to kick Llosa off but Llosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Llosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monger is just riding it out for now. Llosa eventually gives up the hold.
Monger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Monger keeps moving.
Llosa drops back looking for a leg! Monger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monger manages to kick Llosa off! Llosa jumps back into Monger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llosa wants to pass the guard but Monger is keeping the position.
Monger is trying to control the position but Llosa postures up.
Llosa wants to pass the guard but Monger is keeping the position.
Llosa wants to control from the top but Monger keeps moving.
Monger is looking for a triangle but Llosa pushes his legs off easily.
Llosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Monger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Llosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Llosa 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.
Monger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llosa is one step ahead there.
Llosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Monger is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llosa pushes down on Monger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Llosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monger sees it coming and defends easily.
Llosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monger sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Llosa 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.
Monger throws a head kick that half lands.
Llosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Monger.
Llosa tries to counter by clinching up but Monger breaks away and moves out of range.
Llosa shoots for a takedown but Monger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Llosa gets a takedown into half guard.
Monger has one foot on Llosa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Monger closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Llosa presses Monger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Llosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Monger.
Monger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Llosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Llosa fails to land.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Llosa is working for takedown but Monger is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Llosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monger landing knees to the head.
Monger prevents a body shot from Llosa.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Llosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Monger.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Llosa.
Llosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Llosa lands a shot to the body.
Llosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Llosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Llosa.
Monger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Llosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Llosa tries to throw a body punch but Monger avoids it by throwing Llosa back against the cage.
Monger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monger swings wildly with an uppercut but Llosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Llosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monger blocks an uppercut.
Monger tries to land a knee to the head but Llosa blocks with his arms.
Monger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Llosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monger can turn it around.
Monger connects with a knee to the head.
Llosa misses with the head strike.
Llosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Monger.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Llosa is blocking nicely.
Llosa misses with some punches.
Monger blocks an uppercut.
Llosa misses with a body punch.
Llosa wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monger.
Monger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Monger working Llosa over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Llosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monger.
Llosa misses with a body punch.
Monger lands a good knee to the midsection. Llosa won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Monger obliges.
Monger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monger scores a nice knee to the body.
Monger connects with a knee to the head.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Llosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Monger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Llosa avoids it.
Monger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Llosa.
Llosa tries to throw a body punch but Monger avoids it by throwing Llosa back against the cage.
Llosa misses with some punches.
Llosa misses with some punches.
Llosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Llosa pushes Monger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monger tries a knee to the head but Llosa blocks it.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Llosa blocks a body shot from Monger.
Monger tries to land knees in the clinch but Llosa avoids the damage to the body.
Llosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Llosa is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Llosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monger blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Monger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Monger wants to clinch.
Llosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Llosa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monger to the mat! Monger manages to get full guard.
Monger has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Llosa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Llosa misses with some punches.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Llosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Llosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Monger prevents it.
Llosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Monger.
Llosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Llosa lands with a light punch inside.
Kill Monger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Llosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Llosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Monger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Llosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Llosa tries to break the clinch but Monger is controlling the position.
Llosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Llosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Monger backwards.
Llosa digs a right hand into Monger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monger's gas tank.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Llosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Llosa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Monger manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monger is looking to clinch.
Llosa shoots in and drives through. Monger sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Llosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monger is trying to defend but Llosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Monger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monger drives through and clinches with Llosa against the cage.
Llosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monger's elbow.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Llosa avoids it.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Llosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Llosa misses with a body punch.
Monger blocks an uppercut.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Llosa.
A nice left hand lands by Llosa.
Monger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Llosa misses with the head strike.
Llosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Llosa avoiding damage as Monger throws knees to the body.
A short right from Llosa.
Llosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Llosa can't find room to land a body shot as Monger controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Llosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monger backwards.
Llosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Llosa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Monger regains guard.
Llosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Llosa drops back looking for a leg! Monger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monger manages to kick Llosa off! Llosa jumps back into Monger's guard.
Llosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Monger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llosa pushes down on Monger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger wants to get back to his feet.
Llosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monger sees it coming and defends easily.
Monger is looking to control Llosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monger avoid being mounted?
Llosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Llosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Monger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monger pushes Llosa off looking to stand but Llosa dives back in and keeps control.
Kill Monger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Llosa is working away from the top position though.
Llosa is trying to work for a kimura but Monger is defending well.
Monger gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ernesto Llosa.
I think Llosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ernesto Llosa!
Ernesto Llosa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 714 p4p, 41 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 1454 p4p, 89 weight class). Viktorov comes to the cage accompanied by Lyube - Davay Za. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Dusse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Der Dusse has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viktorov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viktorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viktorov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Viktorov wants to control but Van Der Dusse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viktorov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Dusse tries to free his leg and advance position but Viktorov is retaining full guard.
Van Der Dusse connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of digs.
Viktorov working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse with a nice head shot there.
Van Der Dusse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Dusse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viktorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Der Dusse has managed to get both his arms back between Viktorov's legs - danger averted.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse distracts Viktorov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viktorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Dusse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Dusse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Der Dusse chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse landing some decent shots from guard.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
Van Der Dusse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Viktorov working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
Van Der Dusse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viktorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Viktorov's head.
Viktorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
Viktorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Dusse defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Dusse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Der Dusse works over Viktorov with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Der Dusse stands up over Viktorov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Der Dusse is working Viktorov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Viktorov looking to control.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse pushing down on Viktorov'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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.
Van Der Dusse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viktorov defending well though.
Van Der Dusse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Viktorov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Viktorov is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Dusse sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthon Van Der Dusse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viktorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Der Dusse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Dusse scores with a three punch combo!
Viktorov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Der Dusse finds it's way round the side to connect with Viktorov's head.
Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Dusse fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viktorov to the ground. Van Der Dusse is now in Viktorov's guard.
Van Der Dusse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of elbows.
Van Der Dusse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Viktorov pulls Van Der Dusse in close to prevent any damage.
Viktorov working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
Van Der Dusse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anthon Van Der Dusse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Dusse pushes down on Viktorov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Der Dusse throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Viktorov to regain full guard.
Viktorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Dusse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viktorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Der Dusse advances to half guard.
Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse slips a nice elbow through Viktorov's hands, connecting with Viktorov's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Der Dusse connects with a nice short shot to Viktorov's temple.
Van Der Dusse winds up and cracks Viktorov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van Der Dusse is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Viktorov!
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Viktorov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van Der Dusse drops an elbow to the side of Viktorov's head.
Van Der Dusse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Van Der Dusse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Der Dusse drops an elbow to the side of Viktorov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov wants to control but Van Der Dusse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Der Dusse prevents Viktorov from improving his position.
Van Der Dusse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viktorov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viktorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
Viktorov is looking for a triangle here but Van Der Dusse uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Viktorov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Viktorov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Van Der Dusse landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Viktorov is rocked!
Van Der Dusse working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Viktorov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viktorov tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Dusse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Viktorov some visible discomfort.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the action but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Viktorov taking a bit of punishment here - Van Der Dusse scoring with strikes.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the action but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Viktorov taking a bit of punishment here - Van Der Dusse scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthon Van Der Dusse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viktorov to the mat! Viktorov manages to get full guard.
Viktorov seems to have got his legs back now.
Viktorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Dusse cracks Viktorov with a solid left hand.
Viktorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viktorov working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
Van Der Dusse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viktorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Dusse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Der Dusse landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov has momentary wrist control but Van Der Dusse slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Der Dusse wants to control from the top but Viktorov keeps moving.
Van Der Dusse postures up and lands a big shot to Viktorov's brow.
Van Der Dusse is working Viktorov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Der Dusse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Der Dusse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Der Dusse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Der Dusse stands up over Viktorov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Der Dusse tries to free his leg and advance position but Viktorov is retaining full guard.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes from guard but Viktorov blocks nicely.
Viktorov trying to control the position.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
Aleksey Viktorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Der Dusse postures up and lands a big shot to Viktorov's brow.
Viktorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Der Dusse wants to control from the top but Viktorov keeps moving.
Van Der Dusse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Viktorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of digs.
Van Der Dusse landing some decent shots from guard.
Van Der Dusse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Der Dusse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Viktorov has momentary wrist control but Van Der Dusse slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Der Dusse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Der Dusse forces his way into half guard.
Van Der Dusse is keen to just control but Viktorov is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Der Dusse connects with a nice short shot to Viktorov's temple.
Viktorov is looking to control Van Der Dusse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viktorov avoid being mounted?
Van Der Dusse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Viktorov is not content to let Van Der Dusse control the position.
Van Der Dusse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anthon Van Der Dusse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Der Dusse slips a nice elbow through Viktorov's hands, connecting with Viktorov's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Dusse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viktorov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthon Van Der Dusse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Der Dusse 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthon Van Der Dusse!
A victorious Anthon Van Der Dusse thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 575 p4p, 35 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 379 p4p, 20 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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142 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Objedkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Objedkov misses with a hook.
Objedkov wants to clinch.
Objedkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Objedkov! But no joy.
Neckbreaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Objedkov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Objedkov throws a series of strikes that have Neckbreaker backpedaling.
Good shot there by Objedkov.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Objedkov manages to land in full guard to minimise the 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!
Neckbreaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Neckbreaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Objedkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neckbreaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Objedkov is looking for a sweep. Neckbreaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neckbreaker wants to pass the guard but Objedkov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Objedkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.
Neckbreaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neckbreaker is trying to control. Objedkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Objedkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Objedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neckbreaker is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neckbreaker pushing down on Objedkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but Objedkov is blocking nicely.
Neckbreaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Objedkov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Neckbreaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neckbreaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Objedkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neckbreaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neckbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Objedkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Neckbreaker in particular looking to stall.
Neckbreaker wants to control but Objedkov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Objedkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neckbreaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands a big shot to Objedkov's brow.
Neckbreaker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neckbreaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Objedkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Objedkov avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Objedkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Objedkov avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Objedkov lands an overhand right.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Objedkov counters with a nice body shot.
Objedkov takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
Neckbreaker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Objedkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Objedkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Neckbreaker showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Objedkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Objedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov keeping full guard, as Neckbreaker tries to pass.
Neckbreaker cracks Objedkov with a solid left hand.
Neckbreaker wants to pass the guard but Objedkov is keeping the position.
Objedkov trying to control the 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.
Neckbreaker won't allow Objedkov to sweep him here.
Objedkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neckbreaker connects with a couple of short punches.
Neckbreaker landing with the ground and pound.
Neckbreaker chips away with some ground and pound.
Objedkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neckbreaker.
Objedkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Objedkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neckbreaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Objedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov has his foot on Neckbreaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neckbreaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Objedkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Neckbreaker stacks Objedkov 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 Neckbreaker!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neckbreaker with the ground and pound but Objedkov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neckbreaker is just content to waste time from the top position. Objedkov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Neckbreaker looking to sit in guard and control but Objedkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Neckbreaker is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Objedkov rolls with it to try and escape but Neckbreaker cranks on the arm and Objedkov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slammy Neckbreaker!
A victorious Slammy Neckbreaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kento Kawamata (ranked 422 p4p, 63 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 563 p4p, 80 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kento Kawamata has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kento Kawamata seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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218 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kento Kawamata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Kawamata's head back.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kawamata is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Mfer pushes Kawamata away with a front kick.
Mfer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kawamata.
Mfer misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawamata. Kawamata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Mfer throws a hook but Kawamata avoids it easily.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kawamata to score with a decent uppercut.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Kawamata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. Kawamata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Kawamata counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer catches Kawamata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawamata fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mfer swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kawamata is rocked!
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Kawamata jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a left to the body.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawamata is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Mfer takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Kawamata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Kawamata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kawamata drives through and clinches with Mfer against the cage.
A short left from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawamata swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Kawamata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bull Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Kawamata off balance momentarily.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Kawamata shakes it off.
Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawamata lands a jab to the nose.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata is looking for a counter combo.
Mfer slips a straight right by Kawamata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Kawamata moved out of range.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata slips under a jab from Mfer.
Mfer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kawamata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawamata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kawamata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Kawamata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawamata takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata fails with an attempt to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mfer falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamata is just out of range.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawamata. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
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!
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mfer goes down! Can Kawamata finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawamata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now.
Mfer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Kawamata's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawamata tries to avoid it.
Kawamata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kawamata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawamata blocks the leg kick.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Mfer.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Kawamata's leg. Kawamata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawamata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawamata's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer slips a jab from Kawamata.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer slips a straight right by Kawamata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
Kawamata sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mfer to the ground! Kawamata dives into full mount looking to finish!
Mfer is rocked!
That has opened up Bull Mfer's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mfer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mfer is still in real trouble! Can Kawamata finish him?
Mfer tries to hold on but Kawamata pushes him away.
Mfer seems to have recovered his senses.
Kawamata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mfer is looking to escape.
Mfer prevents Kawamata from taking his back.
Kawamata looking to control but Mfer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata controlling from mount.
Mfer can't escape the position.
Kawamata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mfer is looking to escape.
Kawamata wants to take Mfer's back here but Mfer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mfer gets back to half guard.
Kawamata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mfer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mfer is controlling Kawamata's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mfer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mfer.
Mfer wants to stand up but Kawamata is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata looking to pass the guard.
Mfer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mfer is pulling down on Kawamata's head to control his posture.
Kawamata wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Kawamata from controlling successfully.
Mfer controlling the position.
Kawamata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawamata is working hard here to advance position.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamata advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mfer 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Mfer!
After the big win, Bull Mfer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 100 p4p, 15 weight class) and Roy Roach (ranked 946 p4p, 140 weight class). McConnell comes to the cage accompanied by The Reason. Roach has chosen Jump Around, House of Pain as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Roach!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach misses with an uppercut.
A cross from McConnell lands.
Roach misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roach thinking.
Roach 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.
A jab from McConnell misses.
Roach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roach swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
Roach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
McConnell drives through and clinches with Roach against the cage.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McConnell.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from McConnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from McConnell.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Roach.
McConnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roach cracks McConnell with a nice body shot.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell stalling.
Roach breaks the clinch.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach throws a head kick that misses.
Roach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice body shot.
Roach swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McConnell with a jab.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from McConnell finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Roach.
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick from Roach.
McConnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach misses with a combination
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McConnell, as that shot connected.
McConnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach misses with a hook.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
McConnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roach's head.
Roach works McConnell's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roach digs a good hook to McConnell's body.
Roach misses with a straight right.
Roach walks into a straight right hand from McConnell.
Roach falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McConnell misses.
McConnell checks the leg kick.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
Roach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McConnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Roach misses with a right hand
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Roach should have avoided that one.
Roach misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roach.
Roach punishes McConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
McConnell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McConnell swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roach moves away.
Roach throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Roach catches McConnell right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McConnell misses with a straight right.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roach misses with an uppercut.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roach takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Roach swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
A punch lands to the side of McConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roach jabs at McConnell's body.
McConnell swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
Roach misses with a combination
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roach.
A counter left hand to the body from McConnell misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McConnell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roach manages to circle out of the way.
Roach misses the body punch
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Roach lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McConnell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McConnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Roach off the cage and back into range.
Roach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roach slips under a jab.
Roach throws a head kick but McConnell moves out of range.
Roach throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Roach throws a hook but McConnell blocks it.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell blocks a head kick by Roach.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as McConnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roach doesn't seem phased though.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Roach. Beautiful body shot.
Roach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roach throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Roach does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell scores with a jab to the head.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from McConnell does it's job there.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach misses with a jab to the body
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roach thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from McConnell misses its target.
Roach lands with a shot to the body.
McConnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roach.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach misses with a shot to the body
letting McConnell counter with a right hand.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell clinches up with Roach and pushes him back against the cage.
Roach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McConnell lands a body punch.
Roach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell is pushing Roach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roach misses with some punches.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roach has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
Roach blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roach wants to get back to striking at distance but McConnell won't allow it.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
Roach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell avoiding damage as Roach throws knees to the body.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roach's efforts to push away.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roach is keeping busy.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Roach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Roach throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roach gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roach misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roach thinking.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
Roach misses with a hook to the body
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roach throws out the jab.
Roach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roach digs a good body shot into McConnell's ribs.
Roach stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McConnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Roach's head.
Roach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
Despite the aggression on Roach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Roach's shoulder, as Roach tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach looks to throw the jab but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McConnell misses with a hook.
Roach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
Roach lunges at McConnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McConnell's hand.
Roach misses with a body shot
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roach throws a combination that misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Roach.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Roach counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach throws a head kick but McConnell moves out of range.
Roach scores with a body shot.
Roach keeps the fight on the outside.
McConnell throws a lazy right hand but Roach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McConnell back to the cage. Roach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McConnell lands a really nice looking cross but Roach seems unphased.
McConnell darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for McConnell to work.
Roach can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell has Roach pushed against the cage.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Roach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roach tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach takes a shot to the head.
McConnell works on Roach's body with a couple of short punches.
Roach wants to break free but McConnell has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach.
McConnell taking a breather.
Roach prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Roach can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Roach stalling the fight.
Roach takes a shot to the head.
Roach blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
McConnell just leaning against Roach, taking a breather.
Roach tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell avoiding damage.
Roach misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is pushing Roach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roach misses with a body punch.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell working aggressively here.
Roach breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good exchange - McConnell coming out on top.
A head kick by Roach misses
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Roach.
Roach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell.
Roach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roach slips under a jab.
Roach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roach slips a jab from McConnell.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roach, pushing him back against the cage.
McConnell pressing his opponent against the cage.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
McConnell pushes Roach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roach tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
McConnell tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
Roach tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
McConnell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach breaks from the clinch.
Roach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Roach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConnell's head backwards.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Roach.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell.
Roach scores with the left hand. McConnell knows he should have avoided that one.
Roach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
Roach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roach throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roach.
Roach misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
McConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by McConnell. Beautiful body shot.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
McConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roach scores with a shot to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch but Roach moves out of range.
Roach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roach misses with a straight right.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McConnell throws the left hand but Roach avoids the punch easily.
Roach walks into a jab.
Roach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach throws a body kick that misses.
McConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Roach.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
Roach throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Roach misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters by moving into the clinch.
Roach misses with a body punch.
Roach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dalton McConnell 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. This is the final round!
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Roach throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roach can pounce on him.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but McConnell ducks down to avoid it.
McConnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Roach scores with a crisp jab that stopped McConnell in his tracks.
McConnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach misses with a body punch
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roach swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roach is rocked!
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As McConnell backs off Roach throws a huge counter combo but McConnell manages to avoid it all.
Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell 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.
Roach seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roach takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Roach throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell cracks Roach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McConnell looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Roach throws out a counter right but McConnell avoids it with no problem.
Roach misses with a body shot.
McConnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Roach.
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McConnell throwing a counter right hand but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell checks a leg kick.
McConnell throws a looping overhand right but Roach ducks down to avoid it.
Roach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Roach throws a leg kick but McConnell checks it.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Roach.
McConnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roach has time to react.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach connects with an inside leg kick.
Roach connects with a single shot there.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by McConnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Roach does it's job there.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Roach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roach blocks a jab.
It seemed like Roach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McConnell looks to clinch
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Roach staying out of range there.
Roach tries to move into range but McConnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Roach moved out of range.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
McConnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roach on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roach misses with a jab to the body
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach connects with a body shot.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roach scores with a nice right hand.
Roy Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
McConnell throwing a counter right hand but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach cracks McConnell with an open hand slap.
Roach swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Roach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short uppercut from Roach.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Roach.
I think McConnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 231 p4p, 33 weight class) and Professor Xe (ranked 340 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raining Blood - Slayer. Professor Xe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
275 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Xe!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood wants to clinch up but Xe keeps it at a distance.
Xe throws a big shot that misses.
Xe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blood.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Blood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Xe is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blood thows a huge punch but Xe dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg.
Blood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Xe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xe is concentrating on defense, preventing Blood from advancing position.
Blood is looking for a kimura but Xe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage.
Xe trying to control but Blood postures up.
Blood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blood seems to be working for a kimura but Xe defends the submission attempt.
Blood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood working over Xe with some ground and pound. Xe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xe trying to hold on to Blood's head to control him but Blood postures up.
Blood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blood is stalling here. Xe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blood seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Xe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Xe working the strikes but Blood uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Xe working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blood's thigh. Blood counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blood has control of Xe's left arm, preventing Xe from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blood pulls Xe in to control the position.
Xe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xe postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xe being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Blood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xe misses with a body shot.
Blood moves into range and clinches up with Xe.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Xe backwards.
Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xe misses with a punch to the body.
Blood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xe can do to turn this around?
Blood misses with some punches.
Xe misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xe struggles to land a body shot inside as Blood controls his hands.
Blood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xe uses from the top position.
Xe connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blood pulls Xe in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xe.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xe was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Blood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xe sprawls and moves away.
Xe lands a jab to the head.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Blood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xe as he jumps to the side.
Blood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blood has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Blood is just out of range.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Blood throws a poor cross that misses
and Xe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xe throws the left hand but Blood avoids the punch easily.
Blood attempts a counter takedown but Xe avoids it well and moves away.
Blood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xe tries to bench press Blood off him but Blood keeps the position.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Xe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Blood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Xe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Xe is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xe is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blood throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Blood will probably get the nod.
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!
Xe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Xe looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jack Blood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xe keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Xe working a defensive guard here.
Blood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xe keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xe holds on and takes a little breather.
Blood passes Xe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Xe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood is really struggling to control Xe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jack Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Xe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xe trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
Xe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blood controls the pace.
Xe controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe is trying to maintain the position but Blood is very close to passing his half guard.
Blood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xe is trying is best to control the position here.
Blood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blood trying to control from half guard but Xe is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blood wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xe to the ground. Blood is now in Xe's guard.
Xe keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Xe is trying to keep Blood in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Professor Xe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Blood!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 69 p4p, 10 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 743 p4p, 110 weight class). Benedetti comes to the cage accompanied by Bajafondo. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Benedetti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benedetti defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Benedetti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Matusov. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Matusov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benedetti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt - Benedetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Benedetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matusov fails with the takedown.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matusov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benedetti continues to stall.
Benedetti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard.
Benedetti content to stall in guard here.
Matusov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benedetti looking to pass the guard.
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benedetti passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matusov is looking for a sweep. Benedetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matusov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov wants to control but Benedetti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov is looking for a sweep. Benedetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedetti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matusov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matusov.
Matusov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benedetti's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Benedetti pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Benedetti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Matusov fails with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benedetti sprawls well. Benedetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matusov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benedetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Matusov looks to move away, Benedetti throws a big counter combo but Matusov just gets out of the way.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Benedetti. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matusov sprawling to the canvas! Matusov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benedetti finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Benedetti scores with a counter punch that sends Matusov to the canvas! Benedetti smells blood - he's punishing Matusov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Matusov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti retains his welterweight title!
Mario Benedetti gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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