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MMAL: Self Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilong Ranger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ranger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simpson has his feet on Ranger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ranger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ranger jabs at Simpson's body.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Ranger counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ranger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ranger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control but Ranger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ranger trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
Ranger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.
Simpson is working Ranger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ranger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ranger, not yet.
Simpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ranger wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson postures up in Ranger's guard and throws a big left but Ranger blocks it.
Ranger being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Jay Simpson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ranger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ranger lands in his opponent's guard.
Simpson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Simpson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Simpson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simpson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Simpson stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jay Simpson just wasn't active enough.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ranger counters with a crisp one two that drops Simpson! Ranger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Simpson to his feet! Simpson is in big trouble!
Simpson is rocked!
Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ranger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simpson prevents Ranger from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ranger can't keep his opponent in guard - Simpson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilong Ranger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simpson misses with a leg kick
and Ranger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ilong Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson tries to sprawl but Ranger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ranger is one step ahead there.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Ranger tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Ranger controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ranger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jay Simpson just wasn't active enough.
Ranger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson pushes Ranger off and gets back to his feet.
Ranger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simpson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ranger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simpson has one foot on Ranger's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Ranger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ranger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Ranger getting side control.
Simpson trying to control but Ranger postures up.
Ranger prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Ranger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ranger wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson kicks Ranger off and gets back to his feet.
Ranger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ilong Ranger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilong Ranger 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. This is the final round!
Simpson misses with a combination
and Ranger counters with a big head kick but Simpson shrugs it off.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses
and Ranger counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ranger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.
Simpson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ranger wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson trying to keep a closed guard but Ranger is proving a slippery customer.
Ranger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Jay Simpson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ranger wants to clinch
and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control.
Simpson wants to control but Ranger is keeping him busy.
Simpson taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Ranger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ranger seems a little lost for a moment, as Simpson dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Simpson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jay Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ranger can't fight it off and eventually Simpson manages to take the fight to the floor. Ranger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ranger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simpson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control but Ranger is keeping him busy.
Simpson controlling the position from side mount.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ranger dodges the ground and pound from Simpson.
Sloppy strikes there by Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simpson trying to control the action but Ranger is working from the bottom.
Simpson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ranger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Simpson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ranger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ranger tries to buck Simpson off but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ilong Ranger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ranger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Simpson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ranger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilong Ranger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxxi Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osana Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxxi Moon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Osana Bin Laden's chin.
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285 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxxi Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Osana Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden tries to clinch up
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Osana Bin Laden has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Moon. Beautiful body shot.
Bin Laden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Laden has his takedown stuffed
and Moon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bin Laden looks gassed!
Moon lands a right hook to the body.
Bin Laden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moon lands a big uppercut and Bin Laden crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bin Laden looks OK. Moon waves Bin Laden back to his feet!
Bin Laden is rocked!
Moon throws an overhand right that has Bin Laden reeling! Moon follows up with more punches and Bin Laden is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxxi Moon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rj Paned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fuller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj Paned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, John Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paned looking to pass the guard.
Paned showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paned knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuller on the ground.
Paned has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fuller is proving hard to escape from.
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paned is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Fuller trying to keep a closed guard but Paned is proving a slippery customer.
Paned stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paned wants to get up but he can't break Fuller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paned trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paned is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paned looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paned could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paned is working for a kimura but Fuller is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuller is trying to control but can't.
Fuller gets back to full guard.
Fuller controlling Paned's posture.
Paned is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paned wants to get up but he can't break Fuller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fuller kicks Paned off and gets to his feet.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller throws a head kick that Paned semi-blocks.
It looks like Rj Paned has been cut.
Paned drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Paned postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paned looking to sit in guard and control but Fuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paned is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuller drops back looking for a leg! Paned is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paned manages to kick Fuller off! Fuller jumps back into Paned's guard.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Paned keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Fuller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rj Paned's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paned has closed the distance and engaged Fuller in a clinch.
Paned is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fuller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paned pulls guard successfully.
Fuller trying to control but Paned is working from the bottom.
Fuller wants to get up but he can't break Paned's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paned keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paned is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fuller throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paned counters with a single leg into guard. Fuller didn't expect that.
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paned defends it easily.
Fuller controlling Paned's posture.
Paned is sitting in close to Fuller's body. Fuller has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Paned is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Paned is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fuller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Fuller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papi Lon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papi Lon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Papi Lon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dj Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson tries to clinch but Lon moves away
and Lon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiongson with a poor takedown
and Lon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tiongson! Lon lets Tiongson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tiongson is rocked!
It looks like Dj Tiongson has been cut.
Lon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tiongson circles away.
Tiongson wants to clinch
and Lon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lon.
Tiongson is still in real trouble! Can Lon finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lon stands and throws Tiongson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tiongson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lon takes a little break here. Tiongson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson is looking to regain half guard here but Lon keeps moving and retains side control.
Tiongson tries to control but Lon manages to take his back.
Lon is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tiongson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papi Lon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Grimas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Grimas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimas misses with a left hand
and Corleone counters with a straight right hand.
Grimas misses with a hook to the body
and Corleone counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corleone pinned against the cage. Corleone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grimas tries to clinch
and Corleone counters with a nice body shot.
Corleone looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimas is just out of range.
Grimas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Corleone counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grimas shoots in and drives through. Corleone sprawls well.
Grimas tries to clinch
and Corleone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimas looks gassed!
Corleone with a nice cross.
Corleone throws a solid leg kick but Grimas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corleone.
Grimas tries for a takedown but Corleone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gus Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Grimas.
Grimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corleone counters with a straight right hand.
Corleone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone lands a right hook to the body.
Corleone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimas doesn't seem bothered though.
Corleone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corleone connects with a body shot that sends Grimas's belly button to the back.
Corleone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corleone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corleone tries to land a leg kick but Grimas saw it coming and moves away.
Grimas throws a right hand that misses
and Corleone counters with a left to the body.
Corleone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliver Grimas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone jabs at Grimas's body.
Corleone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grimas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corleone to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corleone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corleone connects with a single shot there.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corleone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corleone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimas moves forwards but Corleone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Corleone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grimas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grimas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimas checks a low kick from Corleone.
Corleone cracks a nice hook into Grimas's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimas avoids a kick to the body.
Grimas throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone lands a body shot.
Corleone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corleone connects with a crisp jab.
Corleone throws a leg kick but Grimas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corleone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grimas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Corleone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corleone throws a shot to the body.
Corleone lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Corleone.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corleone.
Grimas throws a sloppy head kick
and Corleone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimas checks a leg kick.
Corleone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corleone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimas doesn't seem bothered though.
Corleone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimas back to the cage. Corleone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone throws out a powerful jab.
Corleone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone feints a jab promting Grimas to slip. Corleone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grimas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Corleone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Corleone sizes up Grimas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grimas misses with a hook
and Corleone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corleone counters with a stiff right hand.
Corleone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimas in his tracks.
Grimas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Corleone as Grimas shoots in.
Grimas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corleone misses with a head kick.
Grimas misses with a combination
and Corleone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corleone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Corleone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimas can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone misses with a leg kick.
Grimas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimas darts in trying to clinch
and Corleone counters with a stiff right hand.
Corleone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimas at a distance.
Corleone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone lands with a straight right. Grimas didn't see that one coming.
Corleone lands a jab to Grimas's midsection.
Corleone lands with a good body shot.
Gus Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone lands a head shot.
Corleone throws a leg kick but Grimas moved away.
Corleone cracks a nice hook into Grimas's ribs.
Corleone lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corleone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corleone throws a shot to the body.
Corleone is looking to wear down Grimas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grimas throws a poor cross that misses
and Corleone counters with a left to the body.
Corleone lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grimas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corleone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grimas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Corleone is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grimas.
A head kick by Corleone misses
and Grimas counters by moving into the clinch.
Grimas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gus Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Grimas.
Corleone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corleone prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corleone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corleone jabs at Grimas's body.
Nice shot lands for Corleone.
Corleone misses with a leg kick.
Corleone tries to work over Grimas's front leg with a kick but Grimas checks it.
Corleone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corleone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corleone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corleone connects with a jab.
Grimas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corleone connects with a right hand. Grimas shakes it off.
Corleone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Corleone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Corleone.
Corleone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone lands with a hook. Grimas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimas tries to move into range but Corleone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corleone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Corleone dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grimas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corleone misses with a head kick.
Gus Corleone is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corleone finds it's way round the side to connect with Grimas's head.
Corleone connects with the punch.
Corleone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grimas throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Grimas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliver Grimas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corleone throws a head kick but Grimas moves out of range.
Corleone stuns Grimas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corleone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Corleone finds it's target.
Corleone connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grimas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corleone avoids it really well and circles away.
Corleone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grimas backs up against the cage.
Corleone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corleone connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Corleone.
Grimas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corleone scores with a shot to the body.
Gus Corleone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corleone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grimas misses with an uppercut
and Corleone counters with a series of strikes. Grimas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corleone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corleone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corleone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimas at a distance.
Grimas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corleone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Corleone.
Grimas walks into a jab.
Corleone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Corleone finds it's way through Grimas's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone scores with a jab. Grimas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corleone works the jab nicely.
Grimas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corleone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corleone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grimas momentarily.
Corleone throws a low kick, looking for Grimas's leg but Grimas calmly moves out of range.
Corleone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corleone throws a shot to the body.
Corleone misses with a head kick.
Corleone works Grimas's body with a nice hook.
Corleone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corleone works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimas misses with an uppercut
and Corleone counters with a straight right hand.
Corleone with a hook.
Grimas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grimas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corleone lands a jab to Grimas's midsection.
Grimas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corleone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone throws a front kick aimed at Grimas's knee but Grimas avoids it well.
Corleone thuds his right hand into Grimas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliver Grimas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone punishes Grimas's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Corleone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corleone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Corleone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Likienstine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakeem Jabbar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Likienstine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likienstine tries to clinch but Jabbar moves out of range.
Hakeem Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Likienstine could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Likienstine rushes Jabbar and presses him up against the cage.
Jabbar has Likienstine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Likienstine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Likienstine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Likienstine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jabbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Likienstine gets an underhook and turns Jabbar into the cage.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jabbar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Likienstine lands an elbow inside.
Likienstine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jabbar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Jabbar working hard to break the clinch.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Likienstine leaves Jabbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jabbar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Likienstine pinned against the cage. Likienstine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexander Likienstine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Jabbar.
Jabbar wants to clinch but Likienstine slips to the side
and Likienstine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but Likienstine won't allow it.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jabbar wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jabbar breaks the clinch.
Likienstine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Likienstine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabbar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Likienstine clinches up against the cage.
Likienstine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jabbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Jabbar avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabbar.
Jabbar misses with an elbow strike.
Jabbar takes an elbow to the temple.
Jabbar managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Jabbar 's eye.
Jabbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Likienstine won't allow it.
Likienstine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jabbar stalling in the clinch but Likienstine improves position.
Jabbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Jabbar 's eye.
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.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but Jabbar blocks it.
Likienstine lands a nice elbow.
Jabbar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jabbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jabbar avoids it.
Jabbar wants a takedown but no success here.
Jabbar avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Likienstine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Jabbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabbar.
Jabbar looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Likienstine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Likienstine throws a body kick that misses.
Likienstine has managed to clinch.
Jabbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Likienstine effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is trying to break the clinch but Likienstine has him pressed against the cage.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.
Jabbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Jabbar 's eye.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Likienstine landing knees to the head.
Likienstine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jabbar takes an elbow to the temple.
Jabbar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Likienstine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jabbar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I really don't envy Likienstine right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar is looking for the choke from the back position but Likienstine is controlling his hands well.
Likienstine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jabbar on the ground.
Jabbar missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Likienstine wants to get back to his feet.
Jabbar doesn't have the hooks in and Likienstine manages to turn into his guard.
Likienstine is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing Likienstine from standing up.
Likienstine looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Likienstine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Likienstine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Likienstine has a closed guard, preventing Jabbar from standing up.
Likienstine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Likienstine tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jabbar is breathing heavily.
Likienstine scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Likienstine is controlling Jabbar's posture.
Jabbar wants to stand but Likienstine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Likienstine has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Jabbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Likienstine wants to clinch.
Likienstine tries to clinch but Jabbar moves out of range.
Likienstine closes the distance and pushes Jabbar back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likienstine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jabbar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jabbar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Likienstine avoids it.
Jabbar avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Jabbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabbar.
Jabbar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Likienstine is defending well for now.
Jabbar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Likienstine smiles and moves away.
Jabbar misses with a takedown attempt - Likienstine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Likienstine tries to clinch but Jabbar moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Likienstine has Jabbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Jabbar managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Nice elbow from Likienstine.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Likienstine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Jabbar managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Jabbar 's eye.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Jabbar jumps guard but Likienstine stands there with Jabbar around his waist. Jabbar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander Likienstine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Jabbar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Jabbar has had enough of the clinch but Likienstine keeps him there for the moment.
Likienstine lands a damaging elbow.
Jabbar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Likienstine is keeping busy.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Likienstine lands a damaging elbow.
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.
Likienstine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Jabbar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Likienstine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Jabbar avoids the damage to the body.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but Jabbar blocks it.
Jabbar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jabbar avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar wants a takedown.
Jabbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Likienstine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Likienstine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Likienstine!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Raymonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rams Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rams Great has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Raymonds's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Raymonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rams Great!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Great throws a combination that misses
and Raymonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rams Great has been cut.
Great throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raymonds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Great misses with a combination
and Raymonds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Great falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Raymonds counter with a right hand.
Great swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Raymonds to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Great throws a sloppy head kick
and Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Rams Great's cut even more.
Great looks gassed!
Raymonds thumps Great with a low kick.
Raymonds lands a big head kick that sends Great tumbling to the mat! Raymonds takes a step backwards and waves Great back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Great is rocked!
Raymonds scores with a kick to the midsection.
Great is still on wobbly legs! Can Raymonds finish him?
Raymonds throws a leg kick which misses Great's front leg but catches the back leg as Great tries to avoid it.
Great seems to have recovered his senses.
Raymonds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raymonds scores with a hook.
The cut above Rams Great's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Great misses with a body punch
and Raymonds counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Raymonds throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Great is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Raymonds!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Knoxville 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Knoxville!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Knoxville sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knoxville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knoxville looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Knoxville misses.
Knoxville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knoxville.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Knoxville counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Knoxville counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knoxville thuds his shin into the meat of Alvarez's side.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Knoxville makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Knoxville throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Knoxville counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knoxville throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Knoxville tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pushing down on Knoxville's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knoxville is trying to control Alvarez's posture. Alvarez takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Knoxville! Alvarez is rotating here... this could be the end... Knoxville is out! Alvarez has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and McQueen moves out of range easily.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQueen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQueen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
McQueen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McQueen is breathing heavily.
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!
McQueen misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Jones lands but McQueen takes it in his stride.
It looks like Dylan McQueen has been cut.
McQueen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
McQueen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
McQueen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones tries to bum rush McQueen with a series of wild strikes but McQueen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. McQueen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from McQueen does no damage.
Jones connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from McQueen.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQueen.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Jones.
McQueen tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McQueen with a jab.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
McQueen throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McQueen throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQueen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McQueen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones slips under a jab from McQueen.
McQueen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McQueen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McQueen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McQueen moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
McQueen misses with a double jab.
McQueen tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McQueen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McQueen misses the jab.
McQueen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but McQueen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McQueen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McQueen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
McQueen throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by McQueen.
Jones throws a right and a left that McQueen avoids nicely.
Jones thumps McQueen with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen lands a jab.
McQueen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
McQueen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and McQueen moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a looping left.
McQueen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McQueen misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McQueen lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
McQueen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McQueen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
McQueen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQueen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
McQueen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but McQueen checks it.
McQueen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McQueen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McQueen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from McQueen.
Jones slips under a jab from McQueen.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
McQueen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
McQueen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones looks to land a combination but McQueen avoids it well.
McQueen throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for McQueen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from McQueen.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks McQueen off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQueen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by McQueen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McQueen.
Jones slips a straight right by McQueen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan McQueen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from McQueen misses.
Jones throws a wild body kick that McQueen sees coming a mile off.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from McQueen does no damage.
McQueen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McQueen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a push kick but McQueen slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from McQueen does it's job there.
McQueen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones misses with the combination.
McQueen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones dodges the punch combination from McQueen.
McQueen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
McQueen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from McQueen misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from McQueen misses.
Dylan McQueen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McQueen fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McQueen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McQueen misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from McQueen misses.
Jones throws a body punch but McQueen moves out of range.
McQueen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
McQueen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from McQueen.
McQueen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
McQueen misses with a wild combination.
McQueen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
McQueen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
A combination from McQueen does no damage.
McQueen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
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.
Jones throws a head kick but McQueen moves out of range.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
McQueen misses with a wild combination.
McQueen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQueen throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Jones.
McQueen misses with a series of wild punches.
McQueen misses with a double jab.
McQueen avoids a punch combination nicely.
McQueen throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQueen misses with a double jab.
McQueen throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQueen.
McQueen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. McQueen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones takes a swing at McQueen's ribcage but misses.
McQueen swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a wild body kick that McQueen sees coming a mile off.
McQueen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for McQueen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McQueen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
McQueen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards McQueen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQueen.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses McQueen's sensitive parts.
McQueen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQueen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
McQueen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQueen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McQueen lands the left hand.
McQueen ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws out a loose jab but McQueen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQueen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Jones.
McQueen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
McQueen misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQueen swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McQueen avoids the body shot from Jones.
McQueen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
McQueen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a series of punches but McQueen moves out of range.
McQueen throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McQueen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dylan McQueen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McQueen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
McQueen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones keeps McQueen at a distance using the push kick.
McQueen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McQueen misses with a wild combination.
A combination from McQueen does no damage.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McQueen rather than just go for the knockout.
McQueen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from McQueen.
McQueen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
McQueen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McQueen throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones pushes McQueen away with a front kick.
McQueen swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McQueen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but McQueen ducks down to avoid it.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones takes a swing at McQueen's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws the left hand but McQueen avoids the punch easily.
McQueen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - McQueen scores with a four punch combination!
McQueen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of McQueen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQueen.
McQueen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQueen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQueen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from McQueen.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
McQueen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McQueen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow McQueen down.
Jones throws a series of punches but McQueen moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McQueen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McQueen misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from McQueen. Those never looked like landing.
McQueen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush McQueen with a series of wild strikes but McQueen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQueen lands a jab-cross combination.
McQueen moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
McQueen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones scores with a head kick. McQueen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones swings for the body but McQueen moves out of range.
McQueen looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McQueen misses with a series of wild punches.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Jones.
McQueen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
A punch combination from McQueen misses.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McQueen.
McQueen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks for the body kick but McQueen saw that one coming.
McQueen is working the combinations to good effect here.
McQueen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
McQueen throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and McQueen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from McQueen misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQueen moves away.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McQueen stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
McQueen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but McQueen slips the punch.
Jones motions for McQueen to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Jones.
McQueen scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from McQueen.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
McQueen misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McQueen moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from McQueen.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQueen.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQueen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
McQueen fails to land with a series of punches.
McQueen looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
McQueen misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a series of punches but McQueen moves out of range.
McQueen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQueen.
McQueen blocks a head kick by Jones.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
McQueen connects with a single shot there.
McQueen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan McQueen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McQueen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan McQueen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a G6. Legend has chosen Like a G6 as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bad Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azz takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Azz takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Azz just misses with a punch to the body.
Legend shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Azz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azz keeping full guard, as Legend tries to pass.
Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legend postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legend, into his guard.
Azz stopping the sweep attempt from Legend.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azz wants to get up but he can't break Legend's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Azz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Azz wants to stand and escape but instead Legend has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Legend looking to pass the guard.
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.
Legend throws and elbow that misses. Azz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legend's guard. Nice move by Azz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azz wants to stand and escape but instead Legend has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Legend slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legend is trying to get an arm triangle but Azz is defending well.
The ground and pound from Legend seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Legend tries to score with some ground and pound. Azz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Legend is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legend tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Legend is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azz is looking for a sweep.
Legend is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Azz wants to control but Legend postures up.
Legend tries to move to full mount but Azz actually manages to regain half guard.
Azz trying to control but Legend postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legend missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Legend dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Azz looks to throw the jab but Legend is out of range.
Azz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bad Azz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend ducks under a wild hook from Azz.
Legend swings widly with a right hand
and Azz counters with a straight right hand.
Legend swings for the body but Azz moves out of range.
Azz swinging wildly here.
Azz misses with a hook to the body
and Legend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azz's guard.
Legend passes into half guard.
Legend is looking for submissions but instead, Azz has regained full guard.
Legend has gone for a leg lock! Azz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Legend's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend has his hands on Azz's head, controlling the position.
Azz wants to stand but Legend has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Azz stands and steps away. Legend gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Azz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legend avoids the body shot from Azz.
Azz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Legend counters with a single leg into guard. Azz didn't expect that.
Legendis looking to pass into half guard but Azz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Azz is in guard.
Azz stands and steps away. Legend gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Legend misses the shot to the body.
Azz is looking to wear down Legend with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Azz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azz misses with a body shot.
Bad Azz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azz misses with a hook
and Legend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azz's guard.
Azz looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend forces his way into half guard.
Legend is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azz!
Azz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Legend unloads with some shots from mount but Azz bucks and avoids them well.
Azz tries to hold on but Legend postures up.
Legend is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Azz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Azz shrugs it off.
Azz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Legend throwing strikes here but Azz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Azz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Legend.
Azz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Legend.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend goes for an armbar but Azz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Azz.
Azz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Azz is looking to improve his position but Legend isn't that keen on the idea.
Bruce Legend has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legend moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Azz has worked his arm free - good work by Azz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Legend 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Legend takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Azz throws an off balance right hand
and Legend counters with a nice body shot.
Legend is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azz.
Azz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legend momentarily.
Legend takes a swing at Azz's ribcage but misses.
Legend swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azz counters with a straight right hand.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend misses with a body shot.
Azz swings for the body but Legend moves out of range.
Legend throws a poor cross that misses
and Azz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azz throws a sloppy body shot
and Legend counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azz misses with a hook to the body
and Legend counters with a left to the body.
Azz jabs Legend right on the nose. Legend blinks but takes it well.
Legend swings for the body but Azz moves out of range.
Bad Azz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Azz.
Azz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legend.
Legend throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Legend throws a big shot that misses.
Azz thows a body shot but no joy.
Azz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Azz wants it to stay on the feet.
Bad Azz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Legend.
Azz slaps away a takedown attempt from Legend, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, jab by Azz - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Azz lands a slapping body shot.
Legend misses with a hook to the body
and Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Azz. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
Legend misses with a takedown
enabling Azz to counter with a crisp jab.
Legend throws a poor cross that misses
and Azz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Azz. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azz thuds his right hand into Legend's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azz misses with a body shot.
Azz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azz scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azz. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Azz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Legend has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Legend!
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