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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Pato (ranked 1564 p4p, 200 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 2013 p4p, 248 weight class). Guillermo Pato could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sven Ludwig's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillermo Pato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato blocks a jab.
Ludwig missing with a left hand there. Pato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Ludwig.
Ludwig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Ludwig misses.
Pato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pato avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Pato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ludwig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Pato working aggressively here.
Pato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pato scores with a shot to the side of Ludwig's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ludwig lands a hook that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Pato tries to throw a body punch but Ludwig avoids it by throwing Pato back against the cage.
Pato misses with an elbow strike.
Ludwig dodges an elbow strike from Pato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ludwig.
Pato looking to throw knees to the head but Ludwig is blocking nicely.
Pato tries to work over Ludwig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ludwig misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ludwig.
Ludwig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ludwig tries to work over Pato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ludwig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ludwig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
Pato working aggressively here.
Ludwig misses with a knee strike.
Ludwig goes for a takedown attempt but Pato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ludwig moves forwards but Pato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pato throws a hook but Ludwig blocks it.
Ludwig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pato throws out a loose jab but Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ludwig tries to clinch up but Pato circles away and keeps his distance.
Pato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ludwig. Ludwig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ludwig is rocked!
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Pato! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guillermo Pato!
Guillermo Pato very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stupid Tattoo Guy (ranked 763 p4p, 95 weight class) and Mana Festation (ranked 894 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stupid Tattoo Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mana Festation!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Festation bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tattoo Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Tattoo Guy misses its intended target.
Tattoo Guy lands with a right hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Festation's calf.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
We've been hearing reports that Tattoo Guy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a front kick aimed at Festation's knee but Festation avoids it well.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Festation counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Festation.
Festation using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tattoo Guy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the head.
Tattoo Guy manages to pull guard.
Tattoo Guy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Festation sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Festation gets to his feet. Tattoo Guy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tattoo Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Tattoo Guy backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it all.
Tattoo Guy with a hook.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tattoo Guy scores with a hook.
Festation checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Festation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Tattoo Guy. That snapped Festation's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy scores with a nice right hand.
Tattoo Guy looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Festation unleashes a big counter combination but Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but Festation gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattoo Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a left to the body.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Festation sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy misses with a low kick.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Tattoo Guy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tattoo Guy looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Tattoo Guy throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
Tattoo Guy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Tattoo Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tattoo Guy swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Festation throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy lands a body shot.
Tattoo Guy lands with a straight right. Festation didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stupid Tattoo Guy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
Tattoo Guy tries for a takedown but Festation sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tattoo Guy misses.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
Tattoo Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tattoo Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Festation's calf.
A low kick from Tattoo Guy misses
and Festation counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation working Tattoo Guy over with knees to the body.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy working aggressively here.
Festation stalling in the clinch.
Festation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tattoo Guy.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Festation working Tattoo Guy over with knees to the body.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tattoo Guy pulls Festation into guard.
Festation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Festation pushing down on Tattoo Guy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Festation wants to pass the guard but Tattoo Guy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tattoo Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tattoo Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Festation controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tattoo Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Festation's guard.
Festation managing to control the position.
Tattoo Guy passes Festation's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Festation wants to improve his position but Tattoo Guy is controlling well.
Tattoo Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Festation makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Festation.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tattoo Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tattoo Guy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tattoo Guy.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattoo Guy tries for a takedown but Festation manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tattoo Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tattoo Guy.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Tattoo Guy throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Festation gets back to full guard.
Festation is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tattoo Guy wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
Tattoo Guy drops back looking for a leg! Festation is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Festation manages to kick Tattoo Guy off! Tattoo Guy jumps back into Festation's guard.
Tattoo Guy won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Festation has his hands on Tattoo Guy's head, controlling the position.
Festation manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tattoo Guy manages to get himself to full guard.
Tattoo Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Festation manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Festation gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy thumps Festation with a low kick.
Tattoo Guy throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tattoo Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tattoo Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Festation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tattoo Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Festation momentarily.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Festation as Tattoo Guy shoots in.
Festation replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tattoo Guy blocks it well.
Festation blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tattoo Guy.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a leg kick
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tattoo Guy connects with a right hand. Festation shakes it off.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tattoo Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Festation wants to counter the offense by Tattoo Guy and move into the clinch position.
Tattoo Guy misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tattoo Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tattoo Guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Tattoo Guy is predictable there
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Festation leaves Tattoo Guy 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 Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Festation blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy with a hook.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation wants to counter the offense by Tattoo Guy and move into the clinch position.
Tattoo Guy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab to the head.
Tattoo Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattoo Guy sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Tattoo Guy avoids it this time.
Tattoo Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Festation sprawls well. He's pushed Tattoo Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Festation looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That kick from Tattoo Guy tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy tried to score with a low kick but Festation checks it.
Festation tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Tattoo Guy is wise to it.
Tattoo Guy misses with a combination
and Festation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tattoo Guy. That's going to slow Festation down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tattoo Guy, right into the meat.
Tattoo Guy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy head kick
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy tries to bum rush Festation with a series of wild strikes but Festation uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tattoo Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation blocks a head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Tattoo Guy avoids it this time.
Festation avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Festation takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stupid Tattoo Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tattoo Guy 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stupid Tattoo Guy!
In his post fight interview, Stupid Tattoo Guy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Durden (ranked 743 p4p, 96 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 561 p4p, 72 weight class). Tektas has chosen Alexander The Great as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tektas throws a big shot that misses.
Tektas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Tektas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tektas's corner calls for a 1-2. Tektas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden moves into the clinch.
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tektas scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tektas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden throws the left hand but Tektas avoids the punch easily.
Tektas swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Tektas avoided it.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tektas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tektas counters with an inside leg kick.
Tektas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
Tektas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tektas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Durden!
Tektas taking a breather here.
Tektas has control of an arm but Durden manages to advance to Tektas's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tektas just trying to survive but Durden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Durden controlling well, preventing Tektas from escaping the position.
What can Tektas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas trying to control the hands but Durden breaks the grip.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tektas tries to roll but Durden sticks to his back.
Tektas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Durden.
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.
Durden is not going to allow Tektas to sit and survive in this position.
Tektas can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tektas, pushing him back against the cage.
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Durden lands a jab.
Tektas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Tektas is predictable there
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Tektas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Tektas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Tektas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from Tektas.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tektas throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tektas can do to turn this around?
Tektas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Tektas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Tektas takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Tektas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durden sizes up Tektas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durden defends it well.
Tektas misses the jab.
Durden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Tektas scores with a jab to the body.
Tektas slips under a jab from Durden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas lands with a nice body punch.
Tektas moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
Tektas goes for a double leg but Durden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durden continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Tektas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
It looks like Durden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Durden won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden struggling a bit here.
Tektas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Durden sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tektas scoring with punches from side control.
Tektas is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas slows the pace down.
Tektas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tektas is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
Tektas scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
Durden is looking for a sweep.
Tektas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tektas misses with the ground and pound.
Tektas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Tektas trying to control the position but Durden is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Tektas jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tektas moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tektas under the eye.
Durden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab.
Tektas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tektas needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Nice shot by Tektas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Tektas's front leg but catches the back leg as Tektas tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Tektas.
Tektas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Tektas.
Tektas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tektas scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tektas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
Durden throws a low kick but Tektas avoids it.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Tektas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but Durden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Durden digs a good hook to Tektas's body.
Tektas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Tektas moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Durden!
Tektas is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
Durden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tektas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tektas is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Durden is looking for a sweep.
Tektas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tektas lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Durden tries to bench press Tektas off him but Tektas keeps the position.
Tektas throws a strike aimed at the side of Durden's head but Durden avoids it well.
Tektas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas scores with punches from side control.
Durden defending against the ground and pound.
Tektas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tektas wants to take a breather but Durden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tektas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Tektas looking to sit in guard and control but Durden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Abraham Durden.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!
Demetrius Tektas spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Arones (ranked 879 p4p, 135 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 896 p4p, 139 weight class). Arones comes into the arena with Lonely is the night blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer scores with a three punch combo!
Arones takes a kick to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arones. That did some damage!
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from Hammer lands but Arones takes it in his stride.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arones.
Arones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arones throws a good cross that connects.
Arones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
Arones drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Arones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammer seems keen to control Arones's posture.
Arones landing with the ground and pound.
Arones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
Arones is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Arones slips an elbow through the middle.
Arones sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hammer doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arones paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hammer - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thor Hammer!
A relieved looking Thor Hammer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wearmouth (ranked 494 p4p, 80 weight class) and Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 659 p4p, 97 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayoniko looks to throw the jab but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but Wearmouth checks it.
Nice cross by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws the left hand but Wearmouth avoids the punch easily.
Mayoniko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wearmouth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the body kick from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayoniko lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayoniko with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko throws a lazy right hand but Wearmouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayoniko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Wearmouth closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mayoniko's efforts to push away.
Mayoniko working aggressively here.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayoniko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mayoniko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayoniko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth moves in looking to clinch but Mayoniko pushes him off.
Mayoniko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wearmouth's hands.
Wearmouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayoniko was well out of range. Poor timing from Wearmouth.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayoniko is trying to push Wearmouth away but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Mayoniko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Mayoniko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayoniko connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Mayoniko strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Wearmouth catches Mayoniko right on the button with a cross.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth digs a good hook to Mayoniko's body.
Mayoniko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayoniko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayoniko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Mayoniko settles back down.
Wearmouth cracks a nice hook into Mayoniko's ribs.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Wearmouth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mayoniko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Wearmouth cracks the inside of Mayoniko's front leg.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Mayoniko.
Wearmouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayoniko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wearmouth scrambles back to his feet.
Mayoniko avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Mayoniko missing with a left hand there. Wearmouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayoniko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko with a nice cross.
Wearmouth works over Mayoniko's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayoniko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range and Mayoniko settles back down.
Mayoniko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayoniko throws out the jab.
Wearmouth throws a solid leg kick but Mayoniko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wearmouth.
Mayoniko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayoniko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wearmouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wearmouth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mayoniko manages to circle out of the way.
Mayoniko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Mayoniko circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.
Mayoniko lands a slapping body shot.
Mayoniko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Wearmouth as he connects with a hook.
Mayoniko works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Mayoniko up against the cage.
Mayoniko takes an elbow to the temple.
Mayoniko breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Wearmouth catches Mayoniko right on the button with a cross.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocks a low kick nicely.
Mayoniko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wearmouth cracks Mayoniko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wearmouth scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayoniko should have avoided that one.
Mayoniko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wearmouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayoniko.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayoniko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayoniko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an overhand right that lands on Mayoniko's shoulder, as Mayoniko tries to avoid the shot.
Mayoniko lands a body shot.
Mayoniko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wearmouth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mayoniko takes a step back to recover.
Mayoniko fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body.
Wearmouth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wearmouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayoniko misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a two punch combo.
Mayoniko defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Mayoniko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayoniko connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Mayoniko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayoniko.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Mayoniko shrugs off.
It looks like Yoki Mayoniko has been cut.
Mayoniko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Mayoniko tries to break free but Wearmouth pushes him back against the cage.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Mayoniko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayoniko breaks the clinch.
Wearmouth scores with a hook to the body. Mayoniko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayoniko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth tries to counter by clinching up but Mayoniko breaks away and moves out of range.
Mayoniko looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Mayoniko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wearmouth checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayoniko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Mayoniko moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mayoniko's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayoniko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mayoniko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wearmouth throws a hook but Mayoniko avoids it easily.
Mayoniko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayoniko defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayoniko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth lands with a slapping head kick.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko misses with a looping left.
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Mayoniko fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Mayoniko throws a body kick.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch but Mayoniko is avoiding it.
Mayoniko feints a counter leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayoniko misses the target.
Mayoniko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayoniko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
Mayoniko avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Mayoniko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mayoniko misses.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko connects with a solid leg kick.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
Mayoniko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayoniko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayoniko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wearmouth gets a clinch.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Mayoniko avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Mayoniko manages to break the clinch.
Wearmouth has managed to clinch.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Mayoniko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayoniko throws a head punch that misses.
Mayoniko is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Mayoniko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Mayoniko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth has Mayoniko pressed against the cage, preventing Mayoniko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayoniko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Mayoniko.
As Mayoniko tries to get set, Wearmouth tries to push him back and clinch up but Mayoniko manages to avoid the attempt.
Mayoniko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayoniko misses with a looping right.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayoniko.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Mayoniko avoids it.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mayoniko.
Wearmouth throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko lands a slapping body shot.
Mayoniko misses with a hook. Wearmouth ducked under it nicely.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayoniko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayoniko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wearmouth darts in and clinches Mayoniko up against the cage.
Mayoniko blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoki Mayoniko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Mayoniko misses the jab.
Mayoniko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth takes one to the chin there.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Mayoniko down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko throws a good cross that connects.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayoniko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch but Mayoniko is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayoniko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayoniko loads up on a big right hand but Wearmouth slips the punch.
Mayoniko throws a sloppy head kick and Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but Mayoniko is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wearmouth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayoniko throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wearmouth. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth lands with a nice combination. Mayoniko backs away looking to recover.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Mayoniko.
A head kick from Wearmouth lands but Mayoniko takes it in his stride.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayoniko. Mayoniko obviously looking to wear him down.
Mayoniko cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch but Mayoniko is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Mayoniko.
Wearmouth rushes Mayoniko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Mayoniko misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayoniko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocks an uppercut.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mayoniko manages to break the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to clinch there but Mayoniko circles away.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
Wearmouth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mayoniko manages to circle out of the way.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Mayoniko moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Mayoniko throws out a counter right but Wearmouth avoids it with no problem.
Wearmouth is looking to clinch.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Mayoniko moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Wearmouth tries to move into range but Mayoniko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mayoniko swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth tries to clinch there but Mayoniko circles away.
Mayoniko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayoniko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Wearmouth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good leg kick by Mayoniko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayoniko.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Mayoniko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Mayoniko.
Wearmouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayoniko.
Mayoniko misses with a straight right.
Mayoniko misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Mayoniko lands.
Mayoniko blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to work over Mayoniko's front leg with a kick but Mayoniko checks it.
Mayoniko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mayoniko scores with a decent looking hook.
Mayoniko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayoniko lands with a good body shot.
Mayoniko throws a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
Wearmouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Mayoniko blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayoniko! But no joy.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayoniko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayoniko throws a shot to the body.
Wearmouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wearmouth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mayoniko cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayoniko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wearmouth tries to clinch up but Mayoniko circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayoniko dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Mayoniko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayoniko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayoniko lands a jab to the head.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoki Mayoniko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mayoniko circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mayoniko counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoki Mayoniko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mayoniko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoki Mayoniko!
A relieved looking Yoki Mayoniko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 742 p4p, 96 weight class) and Dominic Gotti (ranked 1026 p4p, 130 weight class). Diddlybottom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Milquetoast. Gotti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. King Of Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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39
273 lbs
29 - 24 - 0 |
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33
288 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Gotti !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Diddlybottom wants to clinch
and Gotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Gotti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diddlybottom misses with the body kick
and Gotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diddlybottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diddlybottom moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Diddlybottom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diddlybottom is looking to chop away at Gotti 's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Diddlybottom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom thows a leg kick but Gotti checks it
and Gotti counters with a left to the body.
Gotti 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.
Diddlybottom is breathing heavily.
Gotti cracks Diddlybottom with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Diddlybottom tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gotti pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Diddlybottom is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Gotti !
Our winner, Dominic Gotti , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Milktoast Diddlybottom was interviewed post fight and said 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 497 p4p, 69 weight class) and Yormomza Built (ranked 595 p4p, 87 weight class). Dall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rattlesnake. Built is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back That Azz Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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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
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yormomza Built!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built misses the shot to the body.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Built throws a head kick that misses
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Built has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Built misses
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
Dall moves out of range as Built strikes.
Built connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Built throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall misses the jab.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Built as he jumps to the side.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Built throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Built is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Built scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Dall misses.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Yormomza Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built works Dall's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Built down.
Built throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Dall misses.
Built feints a counter leg kick.
Built throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yormomza Built will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Built stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Built scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall avoids the head kick by Built.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Dall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Dall slips a jab from Built.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Built.
Built misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Built looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Built misses with a double jab.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a head kick. That will keep Dall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
Built wants to clinch.
Built throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Built fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dall, pushing him back against the cage.
Built blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Built backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a body shot.
As Built backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Built.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Built takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yormomza Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Built throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Built punishes Dall's body with a nice straight punch.
Built moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
Dall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
Built taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to pull guard but Built forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Dall.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built has Dall pressed against the cage, preventing Dall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dall or not.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yormomza Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dall drops back looking for a leg! Built is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Built manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Built's guard.
Built wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Built tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Built keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Built thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dall stops Built from standing up.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Built appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Built swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Built scores with a nice head shot.
Built cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Built cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Built misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Built tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yormomza Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Built winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yormomza Built!
Yormomza Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Hyryx Dall had this to say: 'I got bit!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Turnbull (ranked 110 p4p, 16 weight class) and Brandon Marsden Jr (ranked 126 p4p, 17 weight class). Marsden Jr has chosen 7 Words by Deftones as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
24 - 9 - 2 |
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177 lbs
12 - 1 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull staying out of range there.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Turnbull cracks the inside of Marsden Jr's front leg.
Marsden Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull throws a lazy right hand but Marsden Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnbull keeps the fight on the outside.
Marsden Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Turnbull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turnbull lands a jab.
Marsden Jr missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull clinches up with Marsden Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull pushes Marsden Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Turnbull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marsden Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull tries to work over Marsden Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Turnbull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden Jr.
Turnbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Marsden Jr's head.
Marsden Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Marsden Jr tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden Jr controls his hands.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marsden Jrs head.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand into Turnbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turnbull's gas tank.
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden Jr.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand into Turnbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turnbull's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Marsden Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turnbull.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Turnbull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Marsden Jr as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marsden Jr.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch.
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Marsden Jr moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Marsden Jr moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Marsden Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Turnbull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marsden Jr checks a low kick from Turnbull.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden Jr misses the body punch
and Turnbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Turnbull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Marsden Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Turnbull misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull connects with an inside leg kick.
Marsden Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch
and Turnbull finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr misses the body punch
and Turnbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden Jr cracks Turnbull with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Marsden Jr walks into a straight right hand from Turnbull.
Turnbull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsden Jr can do to turn this around?
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turnbull rather than just go for the knockout.
Marsden Jr is looking to clinch.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
Marsden Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turnbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turnbull defending well as Marsden Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turnbull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marsden Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marsden Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull.
Marsden Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turnbull.
Marsden Jr throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Turnbull feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marsden Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Turnbull.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Marsden Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marsden Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull 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.
Marsden Jr clinches up with Turnbull and pushes him back against the cage.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Marsden Jr's head.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr cracks Turnbull with a nice body shot.
Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turnbull presses Marsden Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marsden Jr is breathing heavily.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden Jr.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turnbull is working Marsden Jr over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
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!
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Marsden Jr pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roderick Turnbull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Turnbull dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marsden Jr checks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr cracks Turnbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Turnbull swings for the body but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Marsden Jr.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch but Turnbull is having none of it.
Turnbull is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Marsden Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden Jr gets tackled into the cage by Turnbull. Turnbull maintains the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Marsden Jr's ribcage. Marsden Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden Jr lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Marsden Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden Jr's gas tank.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Marsden Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden Jr's gas tank.
Marsden Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Brandon Marsden Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands an uppercut.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull pushes Marsden Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marsden Jrs head.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Turnbull.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Marsden Jr is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Marsden Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnbull finish him?
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Marsden Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Turnbull is unloading with more strikes now! Marsden Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roderick Turnbull!
Brandon Marsden Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Yo, in my mind, I didn't lose that fight. You know, you got this punks who roided up, and I'm all natural.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 202 p4p, 33 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 175 p4p, 26 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Thiago.
Thiago throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Po shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Po throws a leg kick but Thiago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Po thows a leg kick but Thiago checks it
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Po takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Thiago misses with a leg kick.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thiago throws out the jab.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Po drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Po swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Thiago misses its target.
Po defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Po has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Po and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the body from Thiago misses
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Po getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Po scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po blocks the body kick.
Thiago throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Thiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Thiago.
Po moves to clinch but Thiago breaks away
and Thiago counters with a nice right hand that sends Po toppling to the canvas! Po scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thiago finish him?!
Po is rocked!
Thiago lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
After winning the bout, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class) and Melek Taus (ranked 67 p4p, 13 weight class). Taus has chosen I Am The Upsetter 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melek Taus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Taus.
Taus blocks a head kick by Magufuli I V.
Taus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
Magufuli I V takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magufuli I V chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taus can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus thows a body kick. Magufuli I V tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taus misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus lands with a nice body punch.
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magufuli I V moves away.
Taus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magufuli I V on the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taus throws a poor cross that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a one-two to the body.
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
Magufuli I V is looking to counter punch.
Taus lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Magufuli I V's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taus thuds his right hand into Magufuli I V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V staying out of range there.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magufuli I V.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus.
Magufuli I V looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magufuli I V.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
Magufuli I V connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taus is looking to land body kicks.
Magufuli I V looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taus misses with the body kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice uppercut.
Taus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magufuli I V swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magufuli I V is rocked!
Magufuli I V throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus scores with a counter punch that sends Magufuli I V to the canvas! Taus smells blood - he's punishing Magufuli I V with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Magufuli I V has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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