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DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maruim Silva (ranked 2656 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 292 p4p, 288 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maruim Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Banner .
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruim Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banner , pushing him back against the cage.
Banner jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Banner working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Silva 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
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.
Silva is pushing down on Banner 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva is really struggling to control Banner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner is trying to keep Silva in close.
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Banner 's guard.
Banner can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Silva tries for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Banner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banner is not content to let Silva control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Maruim Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva slips under a jab from Banner .
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva clinches up with Banner and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruim Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva has his foot on Banner 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Banner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner 's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Banner working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Banner 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Banner is defending well.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silva jumps into side control!
Silva is working to tighten his grip on Banner 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Banner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Banner passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maruim Silva!
A victorious Maruim Silva 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damar Sulekov (ranked 2187 p4p, 2248 weight class) and Grizzley Adams (ranked 124 p4p, 130 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damar Sulekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grizzley Adams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulekov jabs at Adams's body.
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulekov keeps working.
Sulekov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sulekov is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sulekov trying to control but Adams postures up.
Adams misses with a head shot. Sulekov uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov has control of Adams's left arm, preventing Adams from doing any damage.
Sulekov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulekov is keeping the position for now.
Sulekov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard.
Adams is looking to sweep but instead, Sulekov has passed into half guard.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Sulekov sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sulekov there.
Sulekov not doing much here.
Adams gets back to full guard.
Sulekov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams looking to control but Sulekov passes into half guard.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is pressing down on Sulekov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Sulekov from controlling successfully.
Sulekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Adams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adams working his ground and pound in the gym.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Sulekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov is working hard here to advance position.
Sulekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adams controls the pace.
Sulekov is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture.
Sulekov is trying to keep Adams in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
 It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Sulekov trying to control the position.
Sulekov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to roll over but Sulekov keeps him under control.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulekov is working away from the top position though.
Adams tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sulekov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sulekov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Adams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damar Sulekov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damar Sulekov's cut.
That's time! Sulekov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sulekov tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sulekov dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
Sulekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulekov trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulekov is one step ahead there.
Sulekov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sulekov.
Adams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping full guard, as Sulekov tries to pass.
Adams looking to control.
Sulekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulekov won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Sulekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sulekov shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sulekov clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sulekov throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Sulekov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sulekov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Sulekov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sulekov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sulekov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Sulekov connects with a jab.
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into Sulekov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sulekov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sulekov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Sulekov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Damar Sulekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulekov is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sulekov trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to sweep here but Sulekov controlling him for the moment.
Sulekov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
 Adams is rocked!
Sulekov gets to his feet and stands over Adams, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Adams felt that one! Sulekov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Adams from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damar Sulekov!
During a confident post fight interview, Damar Sulekov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Reaper (ranked 1152 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 128 p4p, 181 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Kicklighter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Reaper was well out of range.
Reaper throws a series of strikes that have Kicklighter backpedaling.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reaper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reaper throws a head kick that Kicklighter semi-blocks.
Reaper rushes Kicklighter and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reaper 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.
Reaper scores with a head kick.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Kicklighter avoids nicely.
Kicklighter is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Kicklighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Reaper pushes Kicklighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reaper is trying to break free.
Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Reaper closes the distance and pushes Kicklighter back into the cage.
Kicklighter blocks a body shot from Reaper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper lands with a right to the head.
Reaper takes a shot to the head.
Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper misses with the combination.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicklighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reaper momentarily.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Kicklighter dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
Kicklighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaper.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Reaper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
It looked like Reaper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper lands a high kick!
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Kicklighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Reaper avoids it with no problem.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a body kick.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reaper throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Kicklighter flicks out a counter leg kick but Reaper steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reaper.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Kicklighter.
Reaper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper misses the shot to the body.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Kicklighter avoids them all with ease.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kicklighter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper slips under a jab.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter connects with a looping right hand.
Kicklighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reaper clinches up with Kicklighter and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper.
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reaper throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper takes one to the side of the head.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reaper tries to clinch but Kicklighter is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reaper!
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reaper will feel that in the morning.
Kicklighter scores with a hook to the body. Reaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicklighter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reaper walks into a stiff left hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Reaper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Kicklighter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reaper.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicklighter circles away.
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicklighter.
Reaper tries to break the clinch but Kicklighter is controlling the position.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper working hard to break the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kicklighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Kicklighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper lands a body punch.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter is trying to maintain a safe position but Reaper gets an underhook and turns Kicklighter into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter working hard to break the clinch.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicklighter.
Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Kicklighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Reaper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter has Reaper pressed against the cage, preventing Reaper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Kicklighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kicklighter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reaper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kicklighter throws a chopping leg kick but Reaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kicklighter lands with an overhand left.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reaper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Reaper.
Kicklighter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jake Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kicklighter takes one to the chin there.
Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
Kicklighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper slips a jab from Kicklighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter slips a jab and a cross from Reaper.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Reaper was well out of range.
Kicklighter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kicklighter jabs Reaper right on the nose. Reaper blinks but takes it well.
Reaper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaper.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kicklighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
It seemed like Kicklighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kicklighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reaper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper throws a big counter combination but Kicklighter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Kicklighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reaper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kicklighter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reaper's head backwards.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Reaper off the cage and back into range.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Jab by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaper clinches up against the cage.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jake Reaper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reaper is looking to break free of the clinch but Kicklighter has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicklighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reaper blocks a body shot from Kicklighter.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kicklighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter breaks from the clinch.
Reaper lands with a nice combination. Kicklighter backs away looking to recover.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter avoids the head kick by Reaper.
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicklighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reaper moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Reaper throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs.
Kicklighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kicklighter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
Reaper lands a head kick. Kicklighter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it.
Reaper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper throws a big counter combination but Kicklighter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Reaper tries to move into range but Kicklighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kicklighter.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicklighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reaper tries to bum rush Kicklighter with a series of wild strikes but Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Kicklighter. Beautiful body shot.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Kicklighter lands a body shot.
Reaper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kicklighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Reaper's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Reaper slips a jab and a cross from Kicklighter.
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kicklighter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vinicius Kicklighter waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 1522 p4p, 3364 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 214 p4p, 390 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
Hardman takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time.
Brock Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zimmerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman.
Zimmerman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zimmerman lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman has momentary wrist control but Zimmerman slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimmerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zimmerman is aware though and is defending well.
Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hardman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hardman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hardman!
Zimmerman gets back to half guard.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardman pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Hardman keeps him under control.
Hardman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zimmerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardman prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.
Hardman wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is defending well.
Hardman is keen to just control but Zimmerman is a slippery customer.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardman pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman seems to be working for a kimura but Zimmerman defends the submission attempt.
Hardman is keen to just control but Zimmerman is a slippery customer.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardman pulls his head out easily.
Hardman wants to free his trapped foot but Zimmerman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Hardman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zimmerman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardman is looking for a kimura but Zimmerman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardman to get the leverage.
Hardman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimmerman is just riding it out for now. Hardman eventually gives up the hold.
Hardman wants to work for an arm triangle but Zimmerman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardman throws a hook but Zimmerman avoids it easily.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardman as he jumps to the side.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Zimmerman slips the punch.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hardman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardman trying to control the position.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hardman dives on top into guard.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Hardman controlling him for the moment.
Zimmerman keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
Hardman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Hardman has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman missing with punches from the bottom.
Zimmerman is looking to get back to full guard here but Hardman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zimmerman is looking to regain half guard here but Hardman keeps moving and retains side control.
Zimmerman is still trying to improve position.
Hardman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hardman wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman manages to get to full guard.
Hardman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom.
Zimmerman has his foot on Hardman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardman works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Moritz Zimmerman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Hardman defends it easily.
Hardman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman drops back looking for a leg! Zimmerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zimmerman manages to kick Hardman off! Hardman jumps back into Zimmerman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardman is sitting in close to Zimmerman's body. Zimmerman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hardman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hardman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zimmerman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moritz Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derwent Bolt (ranked 1439 p4p, 1480 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 201 p4p, 204 weight class). Marley has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. Rakeem Marley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derwent Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
As Bolt backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Bolt manages to avoid it all.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolt shoots in but no luck this time.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt feinted with a counter takedown.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bolt gets a clinch.
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.
Marley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt catches Marley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing.
Bolt shoots in and bounces Marley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Bolt 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.
Marley is looking to stand back up but Bolt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marley.
Marley actively working from the bottom here.
Marley actively working from the bottom here.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Marley defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
Bolt trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marley is trying to get back to full guard.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolt is working away from the top position though.
Bolt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bolt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 1812 p4p, 1934 weight class) and Alexander Lee (ranked 104 p4p, 111 weight class). Outlaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For The Outlawz by Moonshine Bandits. Alexander Lee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Outlaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Outlaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a head kick but Outlaw moves out of range.
Lee 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.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Outlaw counters with a thumping low kick.
Outlaw darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Outlaw into the cage.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Outlaw.
Lee works on Outlaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to work over Outlaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Outlaw controls the action.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee working aggressively here.
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Devils Outlaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Outlaw.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outlaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Outlaw gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outlaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee looks winded!
Outlaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outlaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Outlaw.
 It looks like Alexander Lee has been cut.
Outlaw misses with the head strike.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Outlaw tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Outlaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outlaw throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Outlaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outlaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Outlaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw blocks a body shot from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Outlaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Outlaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Outlaw tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Outlaw controls the action.
Lee misses with some punches.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Outlaw blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Outlaw gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outlaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like The Devils Outlaw has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw throws an elbow that misses.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Outlaw in his tracks for a moment.
Outlaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Outlaw lands a nice uppercut.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Outlaw.
Still in the clinch, Outlaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Outlaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Outlaw. Those never looked like landing.
Outlaw rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outlaw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Outlaw avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.
Lee has his feet on Outlaw's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Outlaw takes a step back to recover.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee cracks Outlaw with an open hand slap.
Outlaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Outlaw has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with some punches.
Outlaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Outlaw looking for a takedown.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Outlaw gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lee gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Lee!
Alexander Lee very nearly forgot to thank Sakura Style amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 1484 p4p, 1923 weight class) and Daniel Steel (ranked 151 p4p, 199 weight class). Daniel Steel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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34
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32
265
15 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Steel!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zurauskas.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zurauskas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Zurauskas shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Zurauskas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zurauskas has Steel in his guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zurauskas is tightening it up a little... Steel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Steel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Steel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zurauskas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulius Zurauskas!
A very excited looking Paulius Zurauskas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Mahmut (ranked 700 p4p, 1007 weight class) and Balthasar Van Thüringen (ranked 75 p4p, 109 weight class). 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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sheikh Mahmut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balthasar Van Thüringen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Thüringen throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Van Thüringen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Balthasar Van Thüringen has been cut.
Mahmut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahmut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Thüringen lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
Mahmut lands with a cross.
Mahmut drops Van Thüringen with a big left hand and mounts him. Van Thüringen is in big trouble!
Van Thüringen is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet.
Mahmut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thüringen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mahmut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Thüringen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mahmut controlling his opponent.
Van Thüringen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mahmut looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Thüringen is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmut content just to control the position here.
Van Thüringen is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mahmut has taken his back!
Van Thüringen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Thüringen manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mahmut blocks a jab.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Van Thüringen's head but Van Thüringen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmut staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Thüringen. Mahmut shrugs it off though.
Van Thüringen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmut avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Van Thüringen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mahmut and Van Thüringen goes tumbling to the canvas! Mahmut follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahmut in particular looking to stall.
Mahmut prevents Van Thüringen from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Mahmut dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mahmut and Van Thüringen goes tumbling to the canvas! Mahmut follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mahmut controlling the action here.
Mahmut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Thüringen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Mahmut is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmut moves nicely into side control.
Mahmut is staying tight to Van Thüringen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mahmut tries to move to mount but Van Thüringen blocks the move with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Thüringen tries to land a front kick but Mahmut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Mahmut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Thüringen can do to turn this around?
Mahmut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thüringen's coach down at EMP WORLDCLASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Thüringen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Van Thüringen is out of range.
Mahmut jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Thüringen lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmut seems unphased.
Mahmut lands with a straight right. Van Thüringen didn't see that one coming.
Van Thüringen misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahmut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Mahmut ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmut counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thüringen thuds his right hand into Mahmut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Thüringen misses with a body kick.
Van Thüringen ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
A jab from Mahmut misses.
Van Thüringen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahmut is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahmut walks into a jab.
Sheikh Mahmut is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmut.
It seemed like Van Thüringen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Thüringen lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Thüringen feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen avoids the head kick by Mahmut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mahmut crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Thüringen - the referee stops the clock and Mahmut gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Thüringen. Mahmut manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen misses the jab.
It looks like Mahmut has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mahmut swings for the body but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Mahmut throws a hook but Van Thüringen avoids it easily.
Van Thüringen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahmut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Mahmut misses with a hook. Van Thüringen ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut.
Van Thüringen digs a good hook to Mahmut's body.
Mahmut misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Van Thüringen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Van Thüringen is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Van Thüringen.
Mahmut misses with a straight right.
Van Thüringen throws out a counter right but Mahmut avoids it with no problem.
Van Thüringen jabs Mahmut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy right hand but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen lands with a right hand.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balthasar Van Thüringen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
Van Thüringen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahmut under the eye.
Mahmut feints and then cracks Van Thüringen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Thüringen down.
Van Thüringen throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmut moves forwards but Van Thüringen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Thüringen swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Thüringen defending well as Mahmut loads up on a big left hand.
Van Thüringen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahmut staying out of range there.
Van Thüringen misses with a body shot
and Mahmut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Thüringen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Thüringen lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmut counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Van Thüringen out cold! What a finish! Mahmut is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Post fight, an emotional Sheikh Mahmut said 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 165 p4p, 333 weight class) and Mr Pervitin (ranked 17 p4p, 36 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose shoots and misses
letting Pervitin counter with a right hand.
Pervitin throws a leg kick
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown. Pervitin fights it but they end up in guard.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pervitin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Pervitin's legs - danger averted.
Widenose won't allow Pervitin to sweep him here.
Widenose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Pervitin is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pervitin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Widenose has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widenose advances to mount.
Pervitin is looking to get to half guard.
Widenose landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin gets back to half guard.
Pervitin is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widenose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Widenose controlling the action here.
Widenose'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.
Pervitin tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Widenose working Pervitin over with strikes.
Pervitin is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widenose is nestled in close to Pervitin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pervitin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Pervitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Widenose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pervitin is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widenose wants to work for an arm triangle but Pervitin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Pervitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pervitin throws a head kick that misses
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Widenose wants to work for an arm triangle but Pervitin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pervitin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Widenose feinted with a counter takedown.
Pervitin swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
It seemed like Pervitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Pervitin circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose dives in and scores a takedown into Pervitin's guard.
Widenose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pervitin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pervitin can do to turn this around?
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Pervitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin looking for a guillotine here but Widenose defends easily.
Pervitin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pervitin, not yet.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Widenose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Widenose won't allow Pervitin to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pervitin has momentary wrist control but Widenose slips an elbow through the middle.
Pervitin wants to sweep here but Widenose controlling him for the moment.
Widenose is looking to pass into half guard but Pervitin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pervitin is in guard.
Pervitin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widenose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Widenose is really struggling to control Pervitin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Widenose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose has an active guard here but Pervitin has managed to pass into half guard.
Pervitin stalling away here and it's allowed Widenose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Widenose wants to control the position but Pervitin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Widenose wants to sweep but Pervitin has passed to side control!
Widenose takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pervitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widenose keeps working.
Widenose is looking for a sweep.
Widenose sneaks back into half guard.
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pervitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Pervitin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Pervitin connects with a looping right hand.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Pervitin shows good takedown defense.
Pervitin wants to clinch up but Widenose keeps it at a distance.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pervitin stuffs the takedown attempt from Widenose. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pervitin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervitin looks to throw the jab but Widenose is out of range.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pervitin as he avoids it easily.
Pervitin feints a counter leg kick.
Widenose slips a straight right by Pervitin.
Widenose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pervitin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pervitin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Widenose stacks Pervitin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Widenose!
Widenose misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin is looking for a sweep.
Widenose scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pervitin is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Widenose is chipping away with strikes.
Pervitin tries to improve position but can't.
Widenose working the head with strikes.
Pervitin sneaks back into half guard.
Pervitin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Widenose is keen to just control but Pervitin is a slippery customer.
Widenose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Widenose drops an elbow to the side of Pervitin's head.
Widenose is nestled in close to Pervitin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pervitin tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Pervitin defends it.
Widenose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pervitin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pervitin being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pervitin is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pervitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pervitin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Widenose.
Widenose scoring with punches from side control.
Widenose wants to control but Pervitin is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Pervitin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin looking for a sweep but Widenose has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose avoids the attempt from Pervitin to control.
Widenose with a couple of short strikes.
Widenose working Pervitin over with strikes here.
Widenose controlling his opponent.
Widenose raining down shots from the mount!
Widenose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin tries to lock up and control but Widenose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Widenose is trying to control here but Pervitin has managed to regain half guard.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Pervitin defends it.
Widenose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Widenose is nestled in close to Pervitin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is looking for a kimura but Pervitin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widenose to get the leverage.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.
Widenose is just content to waste time from the top position. Pervitin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pervitin keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Pervitin has an active guard here but Widenose has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Widenose is looking to stall here but Pervitin recovers full guard.
Pervitin wants to sweep here but Widenose controlling him for the moment.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Pervitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose had his way with Mr Pervitin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Widenose has a takedown stuffed.
Mr Pervitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pervitin throws a big shot that misses.
Pervitin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control from half guard but Pervitin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervitin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Widenose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Widenose's back!
Widenose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pervitin is trying to control the action in half guard but Widenose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Widenose looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pervitin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pervitin is thwarting Widenose's attempts to control the position.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Pervitin is controlling well.
Widenose is controlling Pervitin's trapped leg to prevent Pervitin from advancing to side control.
Widenose gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Widenose holds on and takes a little breather.
Further stalling from Widenose.
Pervitin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Widenose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mr Pervitin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Pervitin. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
Pervitin throws a fast counter high kick but Widenose manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose wants to clinch up but Pervitin keeps it at a distance.
Pervitin slaps away a takedown attempt from Widenose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose slips a jab and a cross from Pervitin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Pervitin.
I think Widenose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Bofur Widenose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 137 p4p, 310 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 21 p4p, 45 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shifter blocks a leg kick.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evans leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gwynn Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Shifter fails to land the takedown.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shifter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
Shifter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans sets himself, and Shifter steps forward looking for the clinch! Evans avoids it this time.
Shifter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans wants to stand but Shifter is controlling the position.
Shifter 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.
Shifter is fighting to break Evans's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evans is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hammer House of Horror that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shifter 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.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans wants to stand but Shifter is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shifter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shifter passes Evans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
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.
Shifter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Evans sees it coming and defends easily.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shifter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Evans tests Shifter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shifter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Evans sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shifter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shifter is on him like a limpet, forcing Evans back against the cage.
Shifter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shifter takes a shot to the head.
Evans lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter slips under a jab from Evans.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Evans misses with a hook.
Shifter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Evans lands with a nice body kick.
Shifter is breathing heavily.
Evans cracks Shifter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to bum rush Shifter with a series of wild strikes but Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Evans throws the left hand but Shifter avoids the punch easily.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
Shifter wants to counter the offense by Evans and move into the clinch position.
Evans takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shifter slips a jab from Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Shifter moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans tries to clinch but Shifter moves out of range.
Gwynn Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans keeps Shifter at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Evans defends it well.
Evans takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
Evans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Evans with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans cracks Shifter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shifter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Evans has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Evans manages to pass to side control!
Evans stands up and beckons Shifter to his feet.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Shifter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a hook.
Shifter staying out of range there.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Evans avoids it easily.
Shifter misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gwynn Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shifter in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shifter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans lands with a hook. Shifter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Shifter circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
Gwynn Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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