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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frenchy LeBatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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5 - 6 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frenchy LeBatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dane Carter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBatts throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
LeBatts throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
LeBatts lands an overhand right.
It looks like Dane Carter has been cut.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as LeBatts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter feints and as LeBatts raises his hands in defense, Carter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
LeBatts keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
LeBatts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeBatts tries to get out of the position.
LeBatts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeBatts is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carter dives into side control.
LeBatts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Carter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter working away.
Carter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeBatts keeps working.
LeBatts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeBatts wants to stand back up but Carter manages to pass into side control.
LeBatts dodges the ground and pound from Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on LeBatts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter cracks LeBatts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LeBatts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carter is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBatts is defending well.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LeBatts has escaped the position, nice work there.
LeBatts can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBatts parries the strikes from Carter easily there. Carter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LeBatts to escape.
Carter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but LeBatts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
LeBatts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but LeBatts is avoiding damage well.
Carter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but LeBatts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
LeBatts trying to control but Carter flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Carter is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften LeBatts up.
Carter throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is throwing shots to the body but LeBatts manages to wriggle free. Carter pounces on him again and ends up in LeBatts's guard.
LeBatts trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
LeBatts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
LeBatts has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carter has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBatts tries to escape but Carter is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dane Carter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBatts.
A head kick from Carter lands but LeBatts takes it in his stride.
LeBatts avoids the head kick by Carter.
Carter is looking to chop away at LeBatts's legs.
Carter lands a high kick!
LeBatts throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
enabling LeBatts to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBatts.
Carter throws a leg kick
and LeBatts counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBatts moves out of range of the leg kick from Carter.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - LeBatts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter thumps LeBatts with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBatts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LeBatts scores with a nice strike.
LeBatts lands a head shot.
Carter is rocked!
LeBatts fakes the body blow, causing Carter to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Carter goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frenchy LeBatts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King George Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, King George Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Richard Burgess!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George Iv swinging wildly here.
Burgess shoots in for a double leg but George Iv sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
George Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgess moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George Iv looks to land a combination but Burgess avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from George Iv. Those never looked like landing.
George Iv misses with the combination.
George Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
George Iv misses with a series of wild punches.
George Iv lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by George Iv.
George Iv gets caught napping as Burgess dives in and scores a takedown. George Iv manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George Iv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
George Iv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burgess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burgess advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burgess controlling the action here.
Burgess uses his free foot to push down on George Iv's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for George Iv.
Burgess tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burgess breaks from George Iv's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess content just to control the position here.
Burgess with shots to the head and body - George Iv looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Burgess misses with a head shot.
George Iv wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Burgess.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess controlling the position easily from mount.
Burgess working the ground and pound effectively.
Burgess content just to control the position here.
Burgess working for a guillotine from mount but George Iv is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George Iv avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burgess.
George Iv knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burgess on the ground.
Burgess working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like King George Iv has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgess controlling the pace for now.
Burgess throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Burgess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King George Iv's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
George Iv gets tackled into the cage by Burgess. Burgess maintains the clinch.
Burgess has George Iv pressed against the cage, preventing George Iv from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
George Iv is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burgess is just too persistent for him and manages to trip George Iv to the mat. George Iv regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George Iv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burgess looking to pass the guard.
Burgess is looking to work some ground and pound but George Iv has wrist control.
Burgess throws a big elbow that misses.
Burgess trying to control but George Iv is working from the bottom.
George Iv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess postures up in George Iv's guard and throws a big left but George Iv blocks it.
Burgess slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richard Burgess.
Burgess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgess is controlling the pace.
Burgess 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. George Iv tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Burgess!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Burgess!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Convex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Convex comes to the cage accompanied by Jester. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike Materson enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Convex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Materson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Convex ducks right into an uppercut from Materson.
Materson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Materson stuns Convex with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Convex eats them both and turns towards Materson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Materson wants to clinch up but Convex keeps it at a distance.
Convex avoids the head kick by Materson.
Materson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Convex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Materson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Convex dodges the punch combination from Materson.
Materson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Materson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Convex blocks a head kick by Materson.
Convex tries for a takedown but Materson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Materson tries to clinch there but Convex circles away.
Materson swinging wildly here.
Materson tries to clinch but Convex is having none of it.
Materson stuffs the takedown attempt from Convex. Convex gets slowly back to his feet.
Materson throws a head kick but Convex moves out of range.
Materson throws a sloppy head kick and Convex moves out of range easily.
Convex dives in and grabs Materson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Materson pushes down on Convex's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Convex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materson throws a leg kick that misses.
Materson tries to clinch but Convex moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Materson connects with a high kick.
Materson cracks a nice hook into Convex's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Materson scores with a four punch combination!
Convex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Convex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Materson misses with a combination
and Convex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Materson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Convex 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.
Convex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson wants to stand and escape but Convex is having none of it.
Materson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Materson tries to clinch but Convex is having none of it.
No luck for Convex with that takedown attempt.
Materson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Materson digs a good hook to Convex's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Materson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Convex swats away the attempt to clinch by Materson.
Convex misses with a takedown attempt - Materson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Materson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Convex swats away the attempt to clinch by Materson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Materson throws a body punch but Convex moves out of range.
Convex avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Convex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Materson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Convex eats them both and turns towards Materson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Materson looks to score with a jab to the body but Convex is just out of range.
Materson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Convex circles away from the clinch attempt
and Convex counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Convex postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Materson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Convex, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Convex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Materson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson wants to stand but Convex is controlling his posture from full guard.
Materson stands up and waves to Convex to follow him.
A combination from Materson does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Materson throws a head kick that misses.
Materson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Materson throws a series of punches but Convex avoids them all with ease.
Materson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Convex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Materson tries to clinch
and Convex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Materson is looking to clinch.
Materson throws a one two combo.
Mike Materson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Convex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Materson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convex tries to pull guard but Materson holds him up against the cage and eventually Convex drops back down to his feet.
Convex prevents Materson from breaking the clinch.
Materson is trying to break the clinch but Convex has him pressed against the cage.
Convex fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Convex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Convex slips a jab and a cross from Materson.
Convex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materson throws a head kick that misses
and Convex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Materson's guard.
Convex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Materson wants to stand up but Convex is controlling him.
Materson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Convex drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Materson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Convex has Materson in his guard.
Materson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Convex has a closed guard, preventing Materson from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson wants to stand and escape but instead Convex has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Materson tries to clinch
and Convex counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Convex.
Materson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Convex might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Convex tries to free his leg and advance position but Materson is retaining full guard.
Materson wants to stand up but Convex is controlling him.
Convex 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.
Materson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Convex off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Materson throws a right hand that Convex ducks under and follows up with a left that Convex also avoids with ease.
Materson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Materson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Convex rather than just go for the knockout.
Materson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson slaps away a takedown attempt from Convex, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Materson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Convex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Materson tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Convex blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materson.
Convex circles away from the clinch attempt
and Convex counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Convex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Convex is able to avoid easily.
Convex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Convex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Convex.
Materson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Convex closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Convex lands in his opponent's guard.
Convex drops back looking for a leg! Materson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Materson manages to kick Convex off! Convex jumps back into Materson's guard.
Materson is looking to stand up but Convex isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convex drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Materson dives on top into guard.
Convex has a closed guard, preventing Materson from standing up.
Rich Convex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Materson gets to his feet - Convex follows without any prompting.
A low kick from Materson misses
so Convex counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rich Convex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convex tries to free his leg and advance position but Materson is retaining full guard.
Convex drops back, looking for a kneebar! Materson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Materson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Materson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materson wants to stand but Convex is controlling his arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson tries to stand but Convex controls the position and pulls Materson into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rich Convex.
I think Materson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mike Materson!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mike Materson!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mike Materson!
Mike Materson wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Materson gave a mention to xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jussipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Teagus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clive Teagus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Jussipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Teagus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teagus throws a body punch but Jussipe moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Teagus.
Jussipe shoots in but Teagus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jussipe with a nice cross.
Teagus throws a lazy uppercut
and Jussipe counters with a head kick that drops Teagus to the mat! Teagus scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Teagus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teagus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teagus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jussipe finish him?
Teagus misses with a hook
and Jussipe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teagus seems to have recovered his senses.
Teagus blocks a head kick by Jussipe.
Jussipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teagus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teagus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jussipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussipe clinches.
Jussipe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jussipe is trying to force a seperation but Teagus has the dominant position.
Jussipe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jussipe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jussipe blocks the elbow strike.
Jussipe tries to land knees in the clinch but Teagus avoids the damage to the body.
Jussipe avoiding damage as Teagus throws knees to the body.
Teagus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jussipe is defending well for now.
Jussipe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jussipe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussipe tries to pull guard but Teagus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teagus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jussipe is defending well for now.
Teagus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jussipe is trying to break the clinch but Teagus is controlling him.
Teagus landing knees to the body.
Teagus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teagus as Jussipe tries to tie him up.
Teagus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jussipe blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teagus misses with an elbow over the top.
Jussipe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teagus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jussipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teagus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Teagus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jussipe.
Teagus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jussipe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jussipe avoiding damage as Teagus throws knees to the body.
Teagus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jussipe blocks it with crossed arms.
Jussipe wants to get back to striking at distance but Teagus won't allow it.
Jussipe avoids a wild elbow strike from Teagus.
Teagus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jussipe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussipe avoids a wild elbow strike from Teagus.
Jussipe managing to block the knees to the body from Teagus.
Teagus lands a damaging elbow.
Teagus with a knee to the head.
Jussipe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jussipe fails to pull guard.
Jussipe is looking to break free of the clinch but Teagus has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Teagus throws an elbow but misses.
Teagus looking to throw knees to the head but Jussipe is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussipe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jussipe letting Teagus take a breather here.
Jussipe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teagus after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jussipe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Teagus misses with a straight right.
Teagus with a jab.
Teagus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jussipe counters with a right hand to the body.
Teagus misses with a right hand
and Jussipe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teagus tries to keep at a distance but Jussipe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teagus misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jussipe throws an elbow but misses.
Teagus avoids the elbow strike from Jussipe, against the cage.
Jussipe avoiding damage as Teagus throws knees to the body.
Teagus stops a takedown attempt from Jussipe.
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!
Teagus managing to block the knees to the body from Jussipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussipe is looking for a takedown.
Jussipe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clive Teagus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jussipe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Teagus is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jussipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jussipe tries to circle away but Teagus has him pinned against the cage.
Jussipe tries to score a body lock takedown but Teagus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teagus throws an elbow that misses.
Teagus misses with a knee to the head.
Jussipe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teagus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Teagus throws an elbow but misses.
Teagus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jussipe avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teagus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jussipe blocks it with crossed arms.
Jussipe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teagus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jussipe has had enough of the clinch but Teagus keeps him there for the moment.
Teagus misses with a knee to the head.
Jussipe is trying to push Teagus away but Teagus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jussipe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jussipe dodges an elbow strike from Teagus.
Teagus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Teagus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teagus trying to land knees to the body.
Teagus pushes off an throws an elbow but Jussipe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jussipe blocks an elbow strike from Teagus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teagus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Teagus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jussipe's brow.
Jussipe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Teagus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Teagus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jussipe.
A frustrated look appears on Jussipe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Teagus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Teagus landing knees to the body.
Teagus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jussipe avoids the damage to the body.
Teagus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jussipe blocks it with crossed arms.
Jussipe managing to block the knees to the body from Teagus.
Jussipe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teagus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jussipe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Teagus pushes off an throws an elbow but Jussipe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jussipe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Teagus walks away with a smile on his face. Jussipe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clive Teagus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teagus works the jab nicely.
Jussipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teagus.
Teagus tries to keep at a distance but Jussipe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teagus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jussipe is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussipe is trying to break the clinch but Teagus has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Jussipe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jussipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teagus lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Teagus.
Teagus misses with a left hand
and Jussipe counters with a head kick.
Jussipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teagus moves away.
Teagus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teagus misses with a hook
and Jussipe counters with a left to the body.
Teagus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jussipe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teagus swings for the body but Jussipe moves out of range.
Jussipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teagus throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussipe jabs at Teagus's body.
Teagus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jussipe throws a sloppy head kick
and Teagus counters with a right hand to the body.
Jussipe throws a nice head kick!
Teagus misses with a wild body shot.
Teagus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jussipe is looking to wear down Teagus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teagus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teagus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Teagus.
Anthony Jussipe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jussipe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teagus misses with an uppercut
and Jussipe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Teagus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teagus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussipe lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Teagus can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Jussipe and Teagus drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Jussipe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Jussipe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moukari comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Stress Relief. 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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222 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kari Moukari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Moss!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss misses with a few strikes there.
Moukari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moukari.
Moukari scores with a nice body kick.
Moss looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moss gets caught napping as Moukari dives in and scores a takedown. Moss manages to retain guard.
Moukari passes into half guard.
Moss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moukari.
Moukari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moukari passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moukari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moukari throws some wild stikes that Moss manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moukari wants to control the pace but Moss is squirming around nicely.
Moukari lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moss hang on?
Moukari trying to control but Moss is having none of it.
Moukari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moukari thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moukari is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukari throwing strikes here but Moss is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Moukari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Moukari.
Moss is rocked!
Moukari lands with some strikes.
Moss is still in real trouble! Can Moukari finish him?
Moukari loads up with a big shot that hurts Moss! He's pulled Moukari in close but Moukari has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Moss survive? More strikes from Moukari and Moss is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kari Moukari!
Kari Moukari managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Polock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Polock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Polock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Lopez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Polock sprawls well initially but Lopez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lopez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lopez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Polock moves to clinch but Lopez breaks away
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Polock will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polock tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Polock. Polock obviously looking to wear him down.
Polock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez connects with a looping right hand.
Polock wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Polock is rocked!
A combination from Polock does no damage.
Oh Polock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polock wants to clinch
and Lopez counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Polock falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luiz Lopez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mixtli Azteca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West- Amazing . Azteca is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ashes - Five Finger Death Punch. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mixtli Azteca enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mixtli Azteca!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz moves to clinch but Azteca breaks away
and Azteca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Azteca jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Azteca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mixtli Azteca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Azteca.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Azteca pushes him off.
Azteca misses with a double jab
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Azteca has Diaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Azteca pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - Azteca dives into Diaz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azteca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azteca is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azteca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azteca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Azteca defends easily.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azteca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azteca decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azteca has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Azteca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azteca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azteca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Azteca counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azteca throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Azteca dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Azteca defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azteca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azteca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azteca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working for a triangle but Azteca defends it easily.
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!
Azteca lands a couple of digs.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Azteca is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azteca defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azteca won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Azteca slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Azteca rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Azteca holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz jumps guard but Azteca turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Azteca.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz avoiding damage as Azteca throws knees to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Azteca turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Azteca lands a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Azteca holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Azteca lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Azteca walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azteca has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Azteca holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Diaz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Azteca is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diaz to the mat. Diaz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azteca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azteca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz working for a triangle but Azteca defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azteca not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azteca stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Azteca uses it to pass to side control.
Azteca trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Azteca 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.
Azteca is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azteca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azteca pulls his head out easily.
Azteca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Nick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azteca looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Azteca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azteca drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Azteca is controlling well.
Azteca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mixtli Azteca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azteca tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Azteca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azteca looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Azteca circles away and keeps his distance.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azteca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Azteca looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Azteca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Azteca.
Azteca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azteca lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Azteca.
Azteca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azteca.
Azteca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Azteca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azteca looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azteca postures up.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azteca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Azteca throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Azteca uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azteca is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Azteca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azteca is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Azteca moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Azteca's best efforts.
Azteca is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Azteca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azteca slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Azteca is controlling well.
Diaz wants to control but Azteca is keeping busy.
Azteca trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Azteca wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azteca tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diaz controls his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mixtli Azteca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azteca 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mixtli Azteca!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mixtli Azteca!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mixtli Azteca!
Mixtli Azteca wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mixtli Azteca waved his t-shirt featuring xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaroslav Lyutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes into the arena with Jester blaring out of the sound system. 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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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yaroslav Lyutov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyutov scores with a one two! Cunningham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lyutov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyutov throws a series of punches but Cunningham avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Lyutov.
Lyutov moves out of range as Cunningham strikes.
Lyutov scores with a shot to the body.
Cunningham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyutov.
Lyutov misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyutov ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Sloppy strikes from Lyutov. Those never looked like landing.
Cunningham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cunningham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyutov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lyutov.
No joy there for Cunningham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cunningham misses with the combination.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that Lyutov avoids nicely.
Cunningham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lyutov misses with a two punch combination.
Yaroslav Lyutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lyutov lands a leg kick that knocks Cunningham off balance momentarily.
Lyutov moves forwards but Cunningham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cunningham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cunningham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lyutov counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyutov lands a nice hook to Cunningham's body. Cunningham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyutov.
Cunningham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lyutov tries to move into range but Cunningham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cunningham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lyutov tries to bum rush Cunningham with a series of wild strikes but Cunningham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lyutov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lyutov looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham moves forwards but Lyutov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lyutov misses with the combination.
Cunningham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lyutov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cunningham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that Lyutov avoids nicely.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lyutov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyutov throws a series of punches but Cunningham avoids them all with ease.
Lyutov looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with the combination.
Lyutov dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Lyutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunningham looks to land a combination but Lyutov avoids it well.
Lyutov cracks Cunningham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cunningham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyutov.
Some wild striking there from Cunningham.
Lyutov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lyutov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaroslav Lyutov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lyutov dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Lyutov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lyutov misses with a few strikes there.
Lyutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaroslav Lyutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Cunningham misses.
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyutov.
Cunningham shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lyutov eats them both and turns towards Cunningham to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lyutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunningham tries to bum rush Lyutov with a series of wild strikes but Lyutov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Lyutov lands with a good body shot.
Lyutov misses with a few strikes there.
Lyutov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Lyutov. Those never looked like landing.
Lyutov dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Cunningham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyutov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cunningham eats them both and turns towards Lyutov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lyutov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lyutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyutov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyutov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cunningham circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyutov misses with a double jab.
Lyutov misses with a two punch combination.
Cunningham throws an off balance right hand
and Lyutov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cunningham's knee momentarily.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Lyutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
Lyutov throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Lyutov misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Lyutov finds it's target.
Cunningham lands with a shot to the body.
Lyutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Lyutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Lyutov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyutov also avoids with ease.
Lyutov misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Lyutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyutov moves away from the strike by Cunningham.
Lyutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cunningham.
Lyutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunningham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyutov misses with a body punch
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Lyutov stalks Cunningham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cunningham's face. Cunningham staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyutov looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Cunningham. Those never looked like landing.
Cunningham is looking to clinch.
Lyutov misses with a wild combination.
Cunningham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyutov moves out of range of the body kick.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunningham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyutov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Lyutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lyutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyutov misses with a double jab.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cunningham. That snapped Lyutov's head back.
Lyutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lyutov.
Lyutov misses with the combination.
Josh Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyutov looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Lyutov blocks a jab.
Lyutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cunningham fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Cunningham misses.
Lyutov works over Cunningham's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Lyutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cunningham pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lyutov back to the cage. Cunningham follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lyutov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunningham counters with a one-two to the body.
Cunningham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lyutovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cunningham slips a jab and a cross from Lyutov.
Lyutov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lyutov digs a good hook to Cunningham's body.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyutov jabs Cunningham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyutov scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Lyutov. Those never looked like landing.
Cunningham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lyutov misses with a combination
and Cunningham counters with a series of strikes. Lyutov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lyutov cracks the inside of Cunningham's front leg.
A combination from Lyutov does no damage.
Lyutov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Cunningham scores with a nice strike.
Lyutov swinging wildly here.
Lyutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Lyutov is having none of it.
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyutov stalks Cunningham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cunningham's face. Cunningham staggers backwards, shaken.
Cunningham fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyutov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that Lyutov avoids nicely.
Lyutov 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.
Cunningham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyutov throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Lyutov misses.
Cunningham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyutov.
Cunningham looks for the body kick but Lyutov saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyutov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yaroslav Lyutov.
Well Lyutov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Yaroslav Lyutov!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Yaroslav Lyutov!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Yaroslav Lyutov!
Yaroslav Lyutov wins by unanimous decision!
Yaroslav Lyutov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Groenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zombiekrig - Håll käften ge mig dina pengar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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22
187 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Willemoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Groenberg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes scores with a body shot.
Groenberg tries to clinch up.
Groenberg shoots in for a takedown but Willemoes shows good takedown defense.
Groenberg looking to score a takedown here. Willemoes is defending well but Groenberg drives through and ends up in Willemoes's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Groenberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Willemoes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Groenberg is looking to stand up but Willemoes won't let him.
Willemoes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willemoes trying to keep a closed guard but Groenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Groenberg connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Willemoes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Groenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes working a defensive guard here.
Groenberg content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Willemoes has locked up a guillotine! Willemoes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Groenberg is holding on here and Willemoes must be using up a lot of energy. Groenberg has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Willemoes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Willemoes!
Christian Willemoes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Thuram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surprise comes to the cage accompanied by Remember my NAME!. Thuram is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dario G - Carneval de Paris. Marcel Thuram is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Surprise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Thuram!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surprise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thuram momentarily.
Thuram shoots in and drives through. Surprise sprawls well.
Thuram decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Surprise looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surprise wants to get back to his feet.
Surprise actively working from the bottom here.
Thuram prevents Surprise from standing back up.
Surprise wants to get back to full guard.
Thuram is keen to just control but Surprise is a slippery customer.
Thuram trying to pass the guard but Surprise defending well.
Surprise is trying to get back to full guard.
Thuram thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Surprise wants to improve his position but Thuram is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuram is keen to just control but Surprise is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Surprise wants to improve his position but Thuram is controlling well.
Surprise pushes Thuram off looking to stand but Thuram dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Thuram is going to stand back up.
Surprise wants to improve his position but Thuram is controlling well.
Surprise trying to hold on to Thuram's head to control him but Thuram postures up.
Surprise wants to get back to full guard.
Surprise wants to control but Thuram is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thuram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Surprise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Surprise cracks the inside of Thuram's front leg.
Thuram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thuram works over Surprise's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ace Surprise has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surprise scores with a punch to the head.
Surprise throws out a loose jab but Thuram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surprise tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thuram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Surprise somewhat.
Thuram scores with a three punch combo!
Thuram throws a leg kick which misses Surprise's front leg but catches the back leg as Surprise tries to avoid it.
Surprise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thuram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thuram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surprise manages to avoid it.
Thuram is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Surprise.
An inside leg kick from Thuram misses.
Surprise thows a body shot but no joy.
Thuram defending well as Surprise loads up on a big left hand.
Thuram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thuram wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuram is looking to clinch.
Marcel Thuram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thuram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thuram throws a sloppy head kick and Surprise moves out of range easily.
Surprise lands a nice shot to the body.
Surprise throws a looping overhand right but Thuram ducks down to avoid it.
Thuram scores with a leg kick.
Surprise is breathing heavily.
Thuram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Surprise lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Surprise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thuram can pounce on him.
Thuram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thuram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Surprise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Surprise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thuram tries to close the distance and clinch but Surprise swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thuram lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thuram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Surprise momentarily.
Thuram fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Surprise avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thuram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Surprise fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thuram misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thuram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Surprise tries to bum rush Thuram with a series of wild strikes but Thuram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Surprise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thuram was well out of range. Poor timing from Surprise.
Thuram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surprise.
Thuram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surprise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Thuram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Surprise's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thuram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thuram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thuram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Surprise.
Surprise dives in and grabs Thuram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thuram pushes down on Surprise's head and hops out.
Thuram clinches with his opponent.
Surprise has a couple of punches blocked by Thuram.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surprise.
Surprise has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thuram clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thuram looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuram is really stuck here.
Surprise scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Thuram is looking for a way out.
Surprise working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thuram is trying to get back to his feet but Surprise has full control of the position and if anything, Thuram has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Surprise scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Thuram manages to reverse the position and now he's in Surprise's guard. Nice work there by Thuram.
Thuram looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Surprise is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thuram wants to pass the guard but Surprise is keeping the position.
Surprise looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuram trying to control but Surprise is working from the bottom.
Surprise is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thuram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thuram wants to get up but he can't break Surprise's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Surprise is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thuram defends well.
Thuram wants to get up but he can't break Surprise's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Surprise looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thuram puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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!
Thuram works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thuram with shots to the head and body - Surprise looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thuram cracks Surprise with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise is trying to escape the mount.
Thuram tries to control but Surprise wriggling away.
Surprise tries to lock up and control but Thuram gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Surprise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Surprise is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surprise manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Surprise is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thuram frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Surprise is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Surprise tries to hold on but Thuram postures up.
Surprise tries to reverse the position but Thuram maintains control.
The referee warns Surprise that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surprise is in all sorts of trouble here.
Surprise is working hard here to advance position.
Thuram trying to control but Surprise is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thuram cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thuram looking to finish Surprise with some ground and pound. This is bad for Surprise!
Thuram controlling from mount.
Surprise is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Thuram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ace Surprise's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thuram.
Surprise throws a jab but it's blocked by Thuram.
Thuram lands a big head kick that sends Surprise tumbling to the mat! Thuram takes a step backwards and waves Surprise back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ace Surprise's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuram finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thuram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surprise throws out the jab.
Surprise throws a nice looking combination but Thuram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Surprise.
Surprise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thuram.
Surprise throws a nice looking combination but Thuram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Surprise closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thuram's guard.
Thuram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thuram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Surprise postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcel Thuram has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thuram looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Surprise passes into half guard.
Thuram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Surprise pulls his head out easily.
Surprise seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Surprise not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Surprise is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thuram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Surprise raining down shots from the mount!
Thuram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thuram is in a horrible position here. Surprise smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise working the ground and pound effectively.
Surprise raining down hammerfists from mount.
Surprise with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Surprise connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thuram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Surprise cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Surprise tries to control but Thuram wriggling away.
Thuram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Surprise trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Surprise lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Surprise connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Surprise raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise cracks Thuram with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Surprise 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.
Surprise is landing with some decent strikes but Thuram is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thuram is rocked!
Thuram tries to lock up and control but Surprise gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thuram is still in real trouble! Can Surprise finish him?
Surprise with the ground and pound from mount.
Surprise working the ground and pound effectively.
Surprise with shots to the head and body - Thuram looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surprise is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thuram can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Surprise postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Thuram out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Surprise goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ace Surprise!
Ace Surprise retains his light heavyweight title!
Ace Surprise thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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