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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Everett (ranked 1893 p4p, 2181 weight class) and Darwin Jones (ranked 251 p4p, 286 weight class). Everett's entrance music is Grim Ranger. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Everett throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Everett wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Everett with a body shot.
Everett moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Everett tries to clinch up.
Everett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
A combination from Everett does no damage.
Everett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Everett misses with a body shot.
Everett is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Everett's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Everett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Everett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Everett looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Everett.
Everett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Everett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Everett sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Everett crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Everett trying to land knees to the body.
Everett lands an elbow inside.
Jones blocks a body shot from Everett.
Everett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Everett.
Everett avoiding damage.
Everett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Everett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Everett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Everett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Everett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Everett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Everett backwards.
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Everett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Everett misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Everett prevents a body shot from Jones.
Everett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Everett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones avoiding damage as Everett throws knees to the body.
Everett scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Everett just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Everett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Everett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Everett darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Everett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Everett.
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Everett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Everett lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Everett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Everett trying to land knees to the body.
Everett slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Everett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Everett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice jab there from Everett.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Everett counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Everett to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Darwin Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Everett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Everett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones takes the fight into the 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!
Jones jumps guard but Everett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Everett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Everett is defending well for now.
Everett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Everett.
Everett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Everett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Everett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Everett connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Everett. That one must have hurt.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Everett.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett misses with a series of wild punches.
Everett backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Everett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones thows a leg kick but Everett checks it
and Everett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Everett misses its intended target.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Everett at a distance.
Everett doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Everett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Everett moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Everett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Everett thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Everett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Jones tries to get set, Everett tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Everett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Everett.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Everett is just out of range.
Everett is looking to counter punch.
Everett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Everett moves out of range.
Everett dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Everett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Everett pinned against the cage. Everett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones thows a leg kick but Everett checks it
and Everett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Everett misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Everett.
Everett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett stalling against the cage.
Everett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Everett.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Everett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Everett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Everett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Everett scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Everett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Everett - just one landing.
Everett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Everett looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Everett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Everett lands with a shot to the body.
Everett looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Everett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Everett misses with a punch on the inside.
Everett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Everett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett throws an elbow that misses.
Everett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Everett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Everett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett throws an elbow that misses.
Lee Everett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Everett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Everett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Everett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Everett up against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Everett controls his hands.
Everett throws an elbow that misses.
Everett scores with a knee to the head.
Everett pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Everett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett landing knees to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Everett lands a knee to the head.
Everett lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones avoiding damage as Everett throws knees to the body.
Everett controlling the action here for a moment.
Everett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Everett gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Everett misses with a punch to the body.
Everett lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett lands a shot to the body.
Everett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Everett is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Everett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Everett.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Everett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Everett throws an elbow but misses.
Everett lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Everett.
Everett lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Everett - that landed with a thud.
Everett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Darwin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Everett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Everett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Everett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Everett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Everett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Everett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Everett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Everett!
Our winner, Lee Everett, 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.
Darwin Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Things happen, but what matters is that I'm getting better. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Hooper (ranked 2704 p4p, 2589 weight class) and Lors Loria (ranked 396 p4p, 376 weight class). Danilo Hooper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lors Loria's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danilo Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lors Loria!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper throws a series of punches but Loria moves out of range.
Hooper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hooper throws a right and a left that Loria avoids nicely.
Loria has a takedown stuffed.
Hooper rushes Loria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Loria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
Hooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loria has Hooper pressed against the cage, preventing Hooper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hooper misses with an elbow strike.
Loria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loria swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loria misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Hooper has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loria lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loria lands an uppercut.
Hooper is trying to break the clinch but Loria is controlling him.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Loria tries a knee to the head but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper breaks from the clinch.
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loria! But no joy.
Loria 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.
Hooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper throws a combination. Loria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hooper wants to clinch.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Loria.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hooper 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 Loria has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loria and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danilo Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loria moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loria avoiding damage as Hooper throws knees to the body.
Loria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loria.
Hooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loria.
Loria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loria throws an elbow but misses.
Hooper avoids the elbow strike from Loria, against the cage.
Loria throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loria.
Hooper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loria misses with a knee to the head.
Hooper dodges an elbow strike from Loria.
Hooper tries to pull guard but Loria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
A short right from Loria.
 Hooper is rocked!
Loria unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hooper! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Loria is unloading with more strikes now! Hooper drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lors Loria!
A victorious Lors Loria thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marv Nemera (ranked 1458 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Bryan Gracie (ranked 193 p4p, 176 weight class). Gracie has chosen Limp Bizkit - Rollin' as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marv Nemera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemera lands with a cross.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Nemera.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Nemera. Those never looked like landing.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Nemera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nemera tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie's coach down at Ashbourne Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nemera swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Nemera misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemera is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemera is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nemera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nemera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nemera scores with a jab to the body.
Nemera tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marv Nemera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nemera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nemera drops Gracie with a left and a right! Oh, Gracie is hurt - Nemera dives into side control looking to finish!
 Gracie is rocked!
 It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Nemera wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Nemera wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemera tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nemera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nemera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nemera trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nemera tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nemera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nemera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Nemera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie'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.
Nemera misses with a wild combination.
Nemera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Nemera blocks it.
Nemera just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemera keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nemera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Nemera. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marv Nemera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Nemera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nemera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nemera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Nemera misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nemera as he avoids it easily.
Marv Nemera is winning the standup battle so far.
Nemera lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nemera.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nemera, as that shot connected.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemera finish him?
Nemera misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nemera won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemera tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marv Nemera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemera is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Nemera is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie tries to control but Nemera wriggling away.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Nemera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nemera.
Nemera wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nemera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Nemera is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Nemera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Nemera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nemera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nemera tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nemera to the ground. Nemera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Nemera lands.
Nemera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nemera connects with a crisp jab.
Nemera lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Nemera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nemera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nemera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nemera sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Nemera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemera looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Nemera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie has control of Nemera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nemera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nemera is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie looking to control but Nemera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Nemera is in no mood to give up.
Nemera is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nemera is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nemera, into his guard.
Nemera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Nemera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Nemera's legs - danger averted.
Nemera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nemera frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Nemera is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Hamad (ranked 1368 p4p, 1676 weight class) and Robbie Hell (ranked 165 p4p, 191 weight class). Hell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. King of kings by Manowar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robbie Hell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hamad can pounce on him.
Hell scores with a jab.
Hell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hell tried to score with a low kick but Hamad checks it.
Hamad staying out of range there.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hell looks to land a left hand but Hamad moved out of range nicely.
Hell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamad.
Jab by Hell.
Hell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell throws a looping overhand right but Hamad ducks down to avoid it.
Hamad lands with a right hand.
Hell scores with a nice head shot.
Hell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamad to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamad avoids the head kick by Hell.
A counter left hand to the body from Hamad misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell throws a sloppy head kick and Hamad moves out of range easily.
Hamad blocks a jab.
Hell lands with a nice body punch.
Hell swings for the body but Hamad moves out of range.
Hamad moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hamad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hell throws the left hand but Hamad avoids the punch easily.
Hamad ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Hamad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hamad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamad.
Hamad throws an overhand right that lands on Hell's shoulder, as Hell tries to avoid the shot.
Hamad throws a wild body kick that Hell sees coming a mile off.
Hell slips under a jab.
A jab from Hamad misses.
Hamad is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hamad drives through and clinches with Hell against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hell misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hell's elbow.
Hamad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamad lands a body punch.
Hamad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell tries to keep at a distance but Hamad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hell prevents a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad blocking some punches.
Hamad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hamad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Hamad tries a body shot but Hell blocks it.
Hell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hell looks winded!
Hell misses with the head strike.
Hell has a couple of punches blocked by Hamad.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hell tries to score a body lock takedown but Hamad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hamad lands a nice uppercut.
Hell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hamad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hell can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamad.
Hamad prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamad blocking some punches.
Hamad tries a body shot but Hell blocks it.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hell or not.
Hamad has Hell pushed against the cage.
Hamad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hamad for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hell blocks a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad controlling the action here for a moment.
Hamad avoiding damage.
Hamad seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hell tries a body shot but Hamad blocks it.
Hamad is working Hell over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamad tries to work over Hell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Hell controls his hands.
Hell swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamad presses Hell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Hamad.
Hamad is leaning against Hell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hell's elbow.
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hamad tries a body shot but Hell blocks it.
Hell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hell.
Hamad breaks from the clinch.
Hamad moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamad lands with a right hand.
Hell lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamad off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamad connects with a crisp jab.
Hell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamad slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Hell misses its intended target.
Hell motions for Hamad to come forward. Hell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robbie Hell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hamad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hell cracks Hamad with a good jab.
Hamad throws an overhand right that lands on Hell's shoulder, as Hell tries to avoid the shot.
Hell throws the left hand but Hamad avoids the punch easily.
Hell looks to land a left hand but Hamad moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamad is just out of range.
Hamad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hell just manages to avoid it.
Hell throws a right hand that misses
and Hamad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hell checks a leg kick nicely.
Robbie Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell looks to land a right hand but Hamad moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad sizes up Hell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hell misses with a looping left.
Hamad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hell.
Hell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as Hamad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hell doesn't seem phased though.
Hamad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamad misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Hell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Hamad.
Hamad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hell. That did some damage!
Hell throws out a leg kick but Hamad moves out of range and Hell only half commits.
Hell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamad ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Hamad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hell has time to react.
Hell looks to land a right hand but Hamad moved out of range.
Hell moves out of range as Hamad strikes.
No joy there for Hamad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hell throws an off balance right hand
and Hamad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamad.
Hell throws a head kick that misses
and Hamad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamad.
Hamad connects with an inside leg kick.
Hell swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Hell swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hamad counter with a right hand.
Hamad scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad thumps Hell with a low kick.
Hamad slips a jab from Hell.
A low kick lands for Hamad.
Hell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hamad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hell ducks under a wild hook from Hamad.
Hell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hamad under the eye.
Hell tries to move into range but Hamad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hell on the side of the head.
Hell throws the left hand but Hamad avoids the punch easily.
Hell loads up on a big right hand but Hamad slips the punch.
Hamad throwing a counter right hand but Hell manages to avoid it.
Hell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Hamad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hell slips a jab from Hamad.
Hamad throws a nice looking combination but Hell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hell lands the left hand.
Hell takes a swing at Hamad's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hamad misses the target.
Hell misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Hell throws a hook but Hamad blocks it.
Hamad thumps Hell with a low kick.
Hell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hamad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
Hamad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamad misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hamad slips under a jab from Hell.
Hell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hell throws the left hand but Hamad avoids the punch easily.
Hamad lands a leg kick that knocks Hell off balance momentarily.
Hell misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamad misses the target.
Hamad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hell.
Hell digs a good hook to Hamad's body.
Hell throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamad counters with a straight right hand.
Hamad closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hamad.
Hell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamad tries to work over Hell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hell can't find room to land a body shot as Hamad controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hell's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamad.
Hell throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamad.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamad.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamad has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hell.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hell misses the jab.
Hell jabs at Hamad's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hamad.
Hamad misses with an uppercut. Hell saw that one coming.
Hell looks for the body kick but Hamad saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Hamad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hamad with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell throws a hook but Hamad blocks it.
Hamad clinches up with Hell and pushes him back against the cage.
Hell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hamad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hell is controlling him.
Hell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamad keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Hell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hell throws a big right hand that misses.
Hell scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamad tries to get out of the position.
Hell wants to control from the top but Hamad keeps moving.
Hamad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hell.
It looked like Hamad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hamad tries to move into range but Hell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamad blocks a head kick by Hell.
Hell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell misses with a looping right.
Hamad connects with a looping right hand.
Hell throws an off balance right hand
and Hamad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hell.
Hamad lands with a right hand.
Hell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hell momentarily.
Hamad connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad throws a chopping leg kick but Hell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hell throws a hook but Hamad blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hamad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hell throws a shot from downtown. Hamad moves away and avoids it.
Hamad lands with a right hand.
Hell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robbie Hell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan Hamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hell throws a lazy uppercut
and Hamad counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Hamad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamad, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Hamad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 1491 p4p, 3918 weight class) and Jan Klauss (ranked 177 p4p, 393 weight class). Jan Klauss has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jairzinho Teixeira's chin.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairzinho Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Klauss!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Teixeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klauss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Jairzinho Teixeira has been cut.
Klauss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teixeira. Teixeira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klauss swinging wildly here.
Teixeira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klauss manages to avoid it.
Teixeira looks to land a right hand but Klauss moved out of range.
Klauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klauss slips a jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Klauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab-cross combination lands for Klauss and sends Teixeira crashing to the mat! Klauss follows him down to the mat - Teixeira regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Klauss is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Teixeira manages to get to full guard.
Klauss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Teixeira's guard.
Klauss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klauss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Teixeira, up you get!
Teixeira scores with a shot to the body.
Teixeira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jairzinho Teixeira's cut is getting worse.
Klauss lands a brutal uppercut that launches Teixeira off his feet! Teixeira tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Klauss!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Train (ranked 3328 p4p, 1978 weight class) and Semi Etebo (ranked 333 p4p, 215 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Semi Etebo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etebo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Train eats them both and turns towards Etebo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Etebo with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Etebo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Train doesn't seem phased though.
Train fails with the takedown
and Etebo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Etebo.
Etebo cracks Train with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Etebo misses with a body shot
and Train counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Train.
Train is trying to drag Etebo to the mat but Etebo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Train tightens his grip and picks Etebo up, before dumping him to the ground. Etebo manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Train is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Train definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Etebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train with a flurry of punches that miss.
Train postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Train stands up over Etebo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Train postures up in Etebo's guard and throws a big left but Etebo blocks it.
Train lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Train won't allow Etebo to get back to his feet.
Train works over Etebo with some ground and pound from guard.
Train postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Train is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train distracts Etebo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Train is looking to work some ground and pound but Etebo has wrist control.
Train throws a big elbow that misses.
Train distracts Etebo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Train trying to control but Etebo is working from the bottom.
Train throws a big right hand that misses.
Train controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etebo has momentary wrist control but Train slips an elbow through the middle.
Train throws a strike but Etebo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Train striking off his back but it's not causing Etebo any problems.
Etebo is looking to stand up but Train won't let him.
Train is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Etebo stopping the sweep attempt from Train.
Train doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Train holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Etebo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Train is trying hard to land a takedown here. Etebo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Train shoots in looking for a takedown but Etebo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Train's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Etebo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Semi Etebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Etebo.
Train walks into a straight right hand from Etebo.
Train shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Etebo throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Train with a poor takedown
and Etebo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Etebo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Etebo lands with a cross.
Train shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Etebo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Etebo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Etebo throws a good cross that connects.
Etebo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Train looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Etebo scores with a hook.
Train shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Etebo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Train is looking for a takedown.
Etebo tries a body shot but Train blocks it.
Train manages to break the clinch.
Etebo scores with a nice head shot.
Semi Etebo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Train drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Train uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Etebo.
Semi Etebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Etebo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Etebo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Train's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo connects with a looping right hand.
Train with a poor takedown
and Etebo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Etebo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Etebo lands with a good body shot.
Train tries for a takedown but Etebo circles away easily
letting Etebo counter with a right hand.
Train looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Train looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Etebo is fending him off so far but Train persists. Nope, Etebo circles away and we're back to standing.
Etebo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Train at a distance.
Train with a lazy takedown attempt
and Etebo counters with a left and a right that stings Train.
Train takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Train walks into a stiff left hand from Etebo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etebo lands a really nice looking cross but Train seems unphased.
Train shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Etebo but Etebo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etebo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Train fails to land the takedown.
Etebo looks to land a combination. Train sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Train with a poor takedown
and Etebo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Etebo lands a jab to the head.
Etebo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Etebo's corner calls for a 1-2. Etebo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Etebo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Etebo wants it to stay on the feet.
Etebo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Train shoots in for a takedown but Etebo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etebo scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Etebo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Etebo clobbers Train with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Etebo finds it's target.
Etebo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Train fails to land the takedown.
Etebo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Train with a body shot.
Etebo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Etebo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Etebo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Train's head backwards.
Train fails with the takedown
and Etebo counters with a left to the body.
Train takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Etebo digs a good body shot into Train's ribs.
Etebo lands a jab to the head.
Etebo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Etebo misses.
Train shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Etebo counters with a nice uppercut.
Train needs to keep his hands up - Etebo had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Train.
A left and a right from Etebo both land. Nice combination.
Train is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etebo lands a really nice looking cross but Train seems unphased.
Oh Train is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Etebo. No joy for Train on that attempt.
Etebo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Train in his tracks.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Etebo! Train is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semi Etebo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Araki Kenjiro (ranked 974 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 152 p4p, 179 weight class). Nate Masvidal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Araki Kenjiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Kenjiro moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro delivers a nice body kick.
Kenjiro throws a head kick but Masvidal moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masvidal.
Sloppy strikes from Kenjiro. Those never looked like landing.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenjiro lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
Kenjiro misses with a body kick.
Masvidal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenjiro is just out of range.
Kenjiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenjiro ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Kenjiro. Kenjiro maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenjiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masvidal avoiding damage as Kenjiro throws knees to the body.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Masvidal looks winded!
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenjiro moves into the clinch.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenjiro is keeping busy.
Kenjiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenjiro working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenjiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kenjiro can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kenjiro pushes Masvidal away with a front kick.
Kenjiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenjiro lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick which misses Masvidal's front leg but catches the back leg as Masvidal tries to avoid it.
Kenjiro slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Kenjiro closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kenjiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro lands with a left to the head.
Kenjiro landing knees to the head.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Masvidal avoids the damage to the body.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Araki Kenjiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Masvidal tries to circle away but Kenjiro has him pinned against the cage.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Kenjiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws an elbow that misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Kenjiro.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Kenjiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Kenjiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Kenjiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Kenjiro
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Kenjiro pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenjiro tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenjiro walks away with a smile on his face. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kenjiro avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro staying out of range there.
Araki Kenjiro is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjiro misses with a body kick.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick but Masvidal checks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenjiro tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenjiro.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro misses with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Masvidal stalling the fight.
Masvidal blocks an elbow strike.
Kenjiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenjiro tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Masvidal avoids the damage to the body.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenjiro looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenjiro smiles and moves away.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Masvidal.
Kenjiro instigates a clinch.
Kenjiro can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Kenjiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Araki Kenjiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenjiro working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araki Kenjiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenjiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Araki Kenjiro!
Our winner, Araki Kenjiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 1162 p4p, 2005 weight class) and Drapton Heed (ranked 137 p4p, 221 weight class). De Lima comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Numb. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Drapton Heed!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Heed misses.
An attempted straight right counter from De Lima misses the target.
Heed throws an off balance right hand
and De Lima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heed.
Heed misses the shot to the body.
De Lima moves out of range as Heed strikes.
Heed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heed avoids the body shot from De Lima.
Heed throws out a counter right but De Lima avoids it with no problem.
Heed misses with a body punch
and De Lima counters with a three punch combo that has Heed backing up. Heed nods at De Lima to acknowledge the strikes.
Heed throws an off balance right hand
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heed throws an off balance right hand
and Heed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heed is trying to defend but De Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Heed defends the submission attempt.
De Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Lima.
De Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heed is just riding it out for now. De Lima eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Lima works his way into full mount!
Heed tries to reverse the position but De Lima maintains control.
De Lima swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo De Lima!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodrigo De Lima waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 302 p4p, 1575 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 16 p4p, 81 weight class). Davdio Branko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohizdar misses with a double jab
and Branko counters with a single leg into guard. Bohizdar didn't expect that.
Bohizdar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Branko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bohizdar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bohizdar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bohizdar!
Branko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bohizdar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Branko trying to remain calm as Bohizdar controls from the top position.
Branko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bohizdar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Branko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bohizdar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bohizdar is taking a breather. Branko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Branko wants to sweep but no luck.
Branko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bohizdar has picked Branko up and slammed him! Branko can't keep hold of the triangle and Bohizdar manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar wants to control but Branko is keeping him busy.
Branko is trying to get back to half guard.
Branko being controlled for a moment.
Bohizdar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Branko, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Branko is still trying to improve position.
Branko sneaks back into half guard.
Branko moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Bohizdar from controlling successfully.
Bohizdar stopping the sweep attempt from Branko.
Bohizdar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bohizdar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Branko looking for subs off his back but Bohizdar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bohizdar pulls his head out easily.
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko tries to roll over but Bohizdar keeps him under control.
Bohizdar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bohizdar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bohizdar controlling from mount.
Branko is trying desperately to improve position.
Branko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bohizdar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Branko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bohizdar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branko regains half guard.
Branko tries to roll over but Bohizdar keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko won't allow Bohizdar to pass to mount.
Branko is staying active underneath Bohizdar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
Branko staying out of range there.
Bohizdar lands a nice hook to Branko's body. Branko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bohizdar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohizdar.
Branko slips a jab and a cross from Bohizdar.
Branko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bohizdar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Branko is in Bohizdar's guard.
Bohizdar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bohizdar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar is stalling in the full guard.
Branko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bohizdar escapes and throws Branko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Branko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
Bohizdar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bohizdar controlling from the full mount.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is trying to reverse the position but instead Bohizdar has taken his back - oops!
Bohizdar has the hooks in. Branko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bohizdar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Branko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bohizdar is hanging on to Branko's back as he tries to escape.
Branko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Branko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bohizdar.
Branko tries to escape but Bohizdar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Branko showing good submission defense here.
Bohizdar looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Branko's body.
Further stalling from Bohizdar.
Branko is in bad spot here.
Bohizdar trying to control.
Bohizdar keeps control of the position easily here as Branko tries to buck him off.
Branko turns into Bohizdar and is now in his guard.
Branko has gone for a leg lock! Bohizdar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branko's guard.
Bohizdar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bohizdar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bohizdar won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
Bohizdar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bohizdar trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bohizdar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branko can do to turn this around?
Bohizdar gets to his feet. Branko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
Branko moves forwards but Bohizdar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bohizdar connects with a solid leg kick.
Bohizdar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Branko has time to react.
Branko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bohizdar misses with a series of wild punches.
Bohizdar lands a leg kick that knocks Branko off balance momentarily.
Bohizdar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bohizdar defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bohizdar sprawls well. Bohizdar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bohizdar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Branko doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bohizdar.
Branko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Branko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kiril Bohizdar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Bohizdar coming out on top.
Bohizdar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branko in his tracks.
Bohizdar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bohizdar wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiril Bohizdar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Bohizdar is looking to slow Branko down with leg kicks.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Bohizdar tenderised Branko's leg. Branko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bohizdar scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bohizdar is fending him off so far but Branko persists. Nope, Bohizdar circles away and we're back to standing.
Branko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Branko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bohizdar counters with a straight right hand.
Branko is rocked!
Branko loses concentration momentarily and Bohizdar pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Branko crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bohizdar finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kiril Bohizdar!
Kiril Bohizdar retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Kiril Bohizdar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 225 p4p, 1514 weight class) and Danny Wood (ranked 32 p4p, 177 weight class). Wood has chosen Notorious B.I.G - Hypnotyze as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Danny Wood was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Danny Wood!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Gunn throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Gunn.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Wood slips the punch.
Gunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunn lands a body punch.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood stalling against the cage.
Gunn lands with a right to the head.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Rex Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood needs to keep his hands up - Gunn had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunn swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood blocks a jab.
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.
Gunn lands a nice uppercut.
Wood is rocked!
Gunn works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunn pushes Wood against the cage. Gunn is working some dirty boxing. Gunn pushes off with a quick right hook! Wood goes down! Wood tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gunn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
Rex Gunn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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