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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crimson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crimson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crimson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Crimson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
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!
Silva wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Crimson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Crimson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crimson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crimson looks gassed!
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crimson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crimson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crimson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crimson 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.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crimson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crimson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is looking for a triangle but Crimson pushes his legs off easily.
Crimson drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Crimson off! Crimson jumps back into Silva's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crimson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crimson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crimson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crimson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crimson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva looking for subs off his back but Crimson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Crimson is tapping! Great win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chael Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soothsayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Rose!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
White moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
White successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose throws a sloppy strike and White has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rose is forced to tap! Great BJJ from White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr White!
After the big win, Mr White made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obidiah Fitzroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Cocainich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cocainich has chosen Будущее 9эт as his entrance music. Obidiah Fitzroy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Obidiah Fitzroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bariga Cocainich!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocainich closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzroy, looking for a takedown. Cocainich pushes Fitzroy against the cage but Fitzroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzroy throws a sloppy head kick and Cocainich moves out of range easily.
Cocainich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cocainich looks for a takedown but Fitzroy sprawls well.
Obidiah Fitzroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bariga Cocainich.
Fitzroy takes the fight into the clinch.
Cocainich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzroy after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzroy.
Fitzroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cocainich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Fitzroy does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzroy throws a nice looking combination but Cocainich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzroy has closed the distance and engaged Cocainich in a clinch.
Fitzroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cocainich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzroy takes a swing at Cocainich's ribcage but misses.
Cocainich swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzroy.
Cocainich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Cocainich or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzroy which made him look bad.
Cocainich shoots in but Fitzroy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzroy thuds a left hand into Cocainich's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzroy. That's going to slow Cocainich down.
Cocainich looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cocainich takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzroy.
Cocainich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzroy moves into the clinch.
Fitzroy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cocainich up against the cage.
Cocainich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cocainich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzroy has escaped and now he's on top!
Fitzroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cocainich on the ground.
Fitzroy passes Cocainich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitzroy pulls his head out easily.
Fitzroy is controlling the pace.
Fitzroy wants to control but Cocainich is keeping him busy.
Fitzroy not doing much here.
Fitzroy wants to free his trapped foot but Cocainich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzroy not doing much here.
Fitzroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cocainich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzroy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzroy controlling the action here.
Cocainich is pressing down on Fitzroy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fitzroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cocainich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzroy defends it easily.
Fitzroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cocainich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzroy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fitzroy controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzroy forces his way into half guard.
Cocainich gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cocainich has his foot on Fitzroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzroy works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cocainich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzroy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzroy is stalling in the full guard.
Cocainich has his foot on Fitzroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzroy works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzroy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cocainich, up you get!
Cocainich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitzroy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obidiah Fitzroy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fitzroy scores with a head kick. Cocainich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cocainich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzroy circles away.
A big head kick from Fitzroy and Cocainich is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Bariga Cocainich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cocainich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cocainich wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Cocainich is retaining full guard.
Cocainich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cocainich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fitzroy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cocainich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cocainich prevents Fitzroy from getting the reversal.
Cocainich takes Fitzroy's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fitzroy is in trouble.
Bariga Cocainich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cocainich is hanging on to Fitzroy's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cocainich.
Fitzroy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cocainich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fitzroy is defending well though. Cocainich let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzroy turns into Cocainich and is now in his guard.
Cocainich trying to control the position.
Fitzroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Cocainich is retaining full guard.
Cocainich wants to sweep here but Fitzroy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cocainich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzroy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzroy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cocainich wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzroy is pressing down on Cocainich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cocainich is holding on for now.
Cocainich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzroy.
Fitzroy is keen to just control but Cocainich is a slippery customer.
Cocainich trying to control here.
Cocainich actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzroy works his way into side control.
Fitzroy tries for a kimura but Cocainich is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich is looking for a sweep.
Fitzroy tries to move to mount but Cocainich blocks the move with his legs.
Cocainich is being controlled here.
Fitzroy is trying to get an arm triangle but Cocainich is defending well.
Cocainich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fitzroy off and has taken his back!
Cocainich is looking for a rear naked choke here but Fitzroy reverses the position brilliantly into Cocainich's guard!
Cocainich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cocainich keeping full guard, as Fitzroy tries to pass.
Fitzroy trying to control but Cocainich is working from the bottom.
Fitzroy looking to pass the guard.
Cocainich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzroy is aware though and is defending well.
Fitzroy trying to control but Cocainich is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzroy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cocainich working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obidiah Fitzroy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bariga Cocainich'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. And we move into the final round!
Cocainich shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzroy sprawls well. He's pushed Cocainich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cocainich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Obidiah Fitzroy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzroy doesn't manage to clinch there - Cocainich circles away.
Bariga Cocainich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cocainich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzroy.
Cocainich tries for a takedown but Fitzroy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obidiah Fitzroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bariga Cocainich.
Cocainich dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzroy's guard.
Fitzroy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cocainich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cocainich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cocainich scoring with some ground and pound.
Cocainich wants to pass the guard but Fitzroy is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzroy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cocainich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzroy's head.
Fitzroy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cocainich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cocainich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cocainich works to advance to full mount. Fitzroy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fitzroy is squirming around, avoiding Cocainich's attempts to control the action.
Fitzroy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fitzroy working to try and regain half guard.
Cocainich controlling the pace for now.
Cocainich breaks from Fitzroy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich is stalling here but it's allowed Fitzroy to get half guard.
Fitzroy wants to improve his position but Cocainich is controlling well.
Fitzroy trying to control but Cocainich postures up.
Fitzroy wants to get back to full guard.
Cocainich wants to control but Fitzroy is keeping him busy.
Cocainich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fitzroy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitzroy tries to get to full guard but Cocainich has control of the leg.
Fitzroy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzroy has Cocainich pulled in close to control his posture.
Cocainich passes into half guard.
Bariga Cocainich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obidiah Fitzroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzroy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cocainich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitzroy defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bariga Cocainich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitzroy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obidiah Fitzroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meogy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meogy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Meogy looking for a guillotine from mount but MacManus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meogy wants to take MacManus's back here but MacManus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Meogy avoids the attempt from MacManus to control.
Meogy prevents MacManus from getting the reversal.
MacManus wants to hold on but Meogy pushes him away.
Meogy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacManus turns into him and now he's in Meogy's guard.
Meogy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meogy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
Meogy keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
MacManus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meogy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy pulls MacManus in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
MacManus gets caught napping as Meogy dives in and scores a takedown. MacManus manages to retain guard.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacManus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meogy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Meogy tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Meogy is fighting to break MacManus's control of his arms but MacManus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Connor MacManus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacManus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meogy actively working from the bottom here.
MacManus trying to control from Meogy's half guard. Meogy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacManus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meogy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
Meogy has his foot on MacManus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacManus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Meogy is retaining full guard.
MacManus stopping the sweep attempt from Meogy.
MacManus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meogy trying to control the position.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meogy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Meogy 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.
Meogy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacManus did well to prevent Meogy getting side control.
Meogy is looking for a kimura but MacManus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meogy to get the leverage.
Meogy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacManus sees it coming and defends easily.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but MacManus is defending well.
Meogy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meogy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Meogy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacManus turns into him and now he's in Meogy's guard.
Meogy keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus looking to sit in guard and control but Meogy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacManus wants to sweep but no luck.
MacManus is wriggling around but Meogy manages to pass to half guard.
Meogy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacManus is just riding it out for now. Meogy eventually gives up the hold.
Meogy wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Meogy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meogy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meogy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacManus is on top in guard.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy has his hands on MacManus's head, controlling the position.
MacManus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacManus postures up in Meogy's guard and throws a big left but Meogy blocks it.
MacManus trying to control but Meogy is working from the bottom.
Meogy is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Meogy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
Meogy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacManus throws an elbow that misses. Meogy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacManus's guard. Nice move by Meogy!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy throws a big right hand that misses.
Meogy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Meogy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meogy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meogy is looking for a kimura here.
Meogy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus won't allow Meogy to pass to mount.
Meogy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meogy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Meogy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacManus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Meogy seems to be working for a kimura but MacManus defends the submission attempt.
MacManus is staying active underneath Meogy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meogy is pressing down on MacManus's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacManus is holding on for now.
MacManus is defending against the submission attempts here by Meogy.
Meogy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacManus defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meogy wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meogy works his way into full mount!
Meogy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacManus has worked his arm free - good work by MacManus!
Meogy tries to move to full mount but MacManus actually manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is working for a submission of some sort.
Meogy is looking for a kimura here.
Meogy is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacManus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
MacManus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Meogy trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meogy drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacManus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacManus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacManus!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus works to advance to full mount. Meogy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Meogy really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacManus throws a series of strikes that have Meogy backpedaling.
MacManus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meogy throws a front kick aimed at MacManus's knee but MacManus avoids it well.
Meogy slips a jab and a cross from MacManus.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacManus checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Meogy.
MacManus lands a jab-cross combination.
MacManus throws a nice looking combination but Meogy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mr Meogy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meogy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy actively working from the bottom here.
Meogy looking for submissions off his back.
MacManus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meogy!
MacManus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacManus.
Meogy turns into MacManus and is now in his guard.
Meogy trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Meogy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meogy stalling away here and it's allowed MacManus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Meogy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacManus is keeping the position for now.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Meogy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meogy stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Meogy from controlling successfully.
Meogy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Meogy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacManus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meogy but great work by MacManus.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy struggling a bit here.
MacManus trying to control the action but Meogy is working from the bottom.
MacManus advances nicely into full mount.
Meogy wants to control but MacManus is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mr Meogy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacManus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacManus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meogy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacManus is in Meogy's guard.
MacManus trying to control but Meogy is working from the bottom.
MacManus is fighting to break Meogy's control of his arms but Meogy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacManus looking to sit in guard and control but Meogy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meogy is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
Meogy pushes down on MacManus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacManus is controlling Meogy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacManus trying to hold on to Meogy's head to control him but Meogy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy wants to advance to full mount but MacManus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
MacManus trying to control the position.
Meogy stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus is controlling Meogy's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Connor MacManus just wasn't active enough.
MacManus checks the leg kick.
Meogy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacManus's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacManus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meogy wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus trying to control the position.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Meogy tries to pass.
MacManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meogy is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meogy feints and as MacManus raises his hands in defense, Meogy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy passes into half guard.
MacManus tries to roll over but Meogy keeps him under control.
Mr Meogy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meogy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Meogy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meogy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Meogy!
Mr Meogy is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shuai jiao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Thunders has chosen Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Dean Martin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Thunders!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuai jiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shuai jiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Johnny Thunders has been cut.
Thunders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Shuai jiao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunders checks it well.
Thunders pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shuai jiao throws a sloppy head kick and Thunders moves out of range easily.
Shuai jiao throws a low kick but Thunders avoids it.
Thunders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shuai jiao cracks Thunders with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuai jiao misses with a leg kick
and Thunders counters with a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shuai jiao.
Master Shuai jiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuai jiao looks to throw the jab but Thunders is out of range.
Shuai jiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shuai jiao 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.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Thunders throws out a loose jab but Shuai jiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shuai jiao lands with an overhand left.
Thunders is looking to land body kicks.
Shuai jiao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shuai jiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunders off the cage and back into range.
Shuai jiao scores with a nice right hand.
Shuai jiao throws a hook but Thunders avoids it easily.
Shuai jiao tried to score with a low kick but Thunders checks it.
Shuai jiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shuai jiao throws a solid leg kick but Thunders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shuai jiao.
Thunders throws a solid leg kick but Shuai jiao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thunders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shuai jiao lands with a straight right. Thunders didn't see that one coming.
Shuai jiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunders moves away.
Shuai jiao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shuai jiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunders.
Shuai jiao is looking to chop away at Thunders's legs.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that misses.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but Thunders checks it.
Shuai jiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shuai jiao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shuai jiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shuai jiao misses with a combination
and Thunders counters with an inside leg kick.
Shuai jiao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thunders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shuai jiao moves out of range of the body kick from Thunders.
Jab by Shuai jiao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuai jiao misses with a straight right.
Shuai jiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunders checks a low kick from Shuai jiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Shuai jiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Thunders's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shuai jiao dips to his left and cracks Thunders with an uppercut!
Shuai jiao cracks Thunders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shuai jiao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shuai jiao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shuai jiao thumps Thunders with a low kick.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick but Thunders moves out of range.
Shuai jiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shuai jiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shuai jiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thunders momentarily.
Shuai jiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shuai jiao scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jiao catches Thunders with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shuai jiao tries to bum rush Thunders with a series of wild strikes but Thunders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunders tries to land a leg kick but Shuai jiao saw it coming and moves away.
Thunders is looking to land body kicks.
Shuai jiao tries to land a leg kick but Thunders saw it coming and moves away.
Thunders throws a leg kick but Shuai jiao checks it.
Shuai jiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shuai jiao throws a chopping leg kick but Thunders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Master Shuai jiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shuai jiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shuai jiao throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunders counters with a head kick that drops Shuai jiao to the mat! Shuai jiao scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Shuai jiao is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunders takes a kick to the side of the head.
That has opened up Johnny Thunders's cut even more.
Shuai jiao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shuai jiao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick that misses.
Shuai jiao cracks the inside of Thunders's front leg.
Shuai jiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thunders's head backwards.
Shuai jiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Master Shuai jiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunders swings for the body but Shuai jiao moves out of range.
Nice shot by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao thumps Thunders with a low kick.
Shuai jiao misses with a wild body shot.
Thunders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shuai jiao motions for Thunders to come forward. Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunders keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shuai jiao blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shuai jiao lands a nice hook to Thunders's body. Thunders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Shuai jiao there.
The cut above Johnny Thunders's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thunders connects with a body shot that sends Shuai jiao's belly button to the back.
Shuai jiao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thunders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shuai jiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shuai jiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Shuai jiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Thunders's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thunders throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thunders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thunders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shuai jiao looks to land a left hand but Thunders moved out of range nicely.
Shuai jiao is looking to score with low kicks.
Thunders misses with a straight left.
Thunders slips a jab and a cross from Shuai jiao.
Thunders moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shuai jiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shuai jiao. That's going to slow Thunders down.
Shuai jiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jiao lands an overhand right.
Shuai jiao misses with a leg kick
and Thunders counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Shuai jiao misses.
Thunders throws a solid leg kick but Shuai jiao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thunders.
Thunders misses with a wild body shot.
Thunders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shuai jiao rather than just go for the knockout.
Thunders misses with a body kick.
Shuai jiao throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Shuai jiao is predictable there
and Thunders counters with a body kick that stops Shuai jiao in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunders throws a wild body kick that Shuai jiao sees coming a mile off.
Shuai jiao throws a solid leg kick but Thunders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao avoids the head kick by Thunders.
Thunders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shuai jiao momentarily.
Shuai jiao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunders is able to avoid easily.
Thunders tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuai jiao blocks a head kick by Thunders.
Thunders throws a body kick that misses
and Shuai jiao counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Shuai jiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Shuai jiao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Thunders misses.
Thunders pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shuai jiao throws a sloppy head kick and Thunders moves out of range easily.
Shuai jiao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shuai jiao tries to score with a low kick but Thunders moves his leg out of the way.
Thunders tries to score with a low kick but Shuai jiao moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders defending well as Shuai jiao loads up on a big left hand.
Shuai jiao loads up on a big right hand but Thunders slips the punch.
Shuai jiao with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shuai jiao.
Good leg kick by Shuai jiao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shuai jiao throws a good cross that connects.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunders checks the leg kick.
Shuai jiao lands a high kick!
Shuai jiao lands a nice shot that snaps Thunders's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johnny Thunders just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Johnny Thunders's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that Thunders semi-blocks.
Thunders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shuai jiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Shuai jiao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shuai jiao, right into the meat.
Thunders connects with a body shot that sends Shuai jiao's belly button to the back.
A big right from Shuai jiao misses.
Thunders scores with a head kick. Shuai jiao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuai jiao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thunders.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shuai jiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Shuai jiao.
Thunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunders thumps Shuai jiao with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a right hand that Thunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunders also avoids with ease.
Thunders throws a leg kick but Shuai jiao checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shuai jiao, as that shot connected.
Shuai jiao throws a right hand that Thunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunders also avoids with ease.
Thunders slips a jab and a cross from Shuai jiao.
Some bone on bone action there as Shuai jiao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao scores with a head kick. Thunders tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thunders feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shuai jiaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shuai jiao throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shuai jiao misses with a head kick.
Shuai jiao tries to score with a low kick but Thunders moves his leg out of the way.
Shuai jiao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thunders misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shuai jiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunders.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shuai jiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shuai jiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Shuai jiao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuai jiao misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Thunders.
Shuai jiao tries to bum rush Thunders with a series of wild strikes but Thunders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Thunders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Thunders's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Shuai jiao
and Thunders counters with a good low kick that Shuai jiao was not able to check.
Shuai jiao misses with a double jab.
Thunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunders throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Shuai jiao as he checks the leg kick.
Thunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuai jiao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunders is able to avoid easily.
Shuai jiao moves out of range of the body kick from Thunders.
Shuai jiao misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jiao blocks a head kick by Thunders.
A clash of legs there as Thunders blocks the low kick.
Shuai jiao cracks Thunders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shuai jiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunders.
Thunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shuai jiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Shuai jiao.
A lazy left from Shuai jiao finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunders tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shuai jiao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some wild striking there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Shuai jiao misses.
Thunders is looking to land body kicks.
Shuai jiao misses with a combination
and Thunders counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shuai jiao is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao throws a solid leg kick but Thunders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shuai jiao.
Thunders lands a body shot.
Good work by Thunders as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shuai jiao. That's going to slow Thunders down.
Thunders looks to land a body kick but Shuai jiao moved away.
Thunders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Shuai jiao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao tries to score with a low kick but Thunders moves his leg out of the way.
Shuai jiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuai jiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shuai jiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Shuai jiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Shuai jiao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao throws out a loose jab but Thunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Shuai jiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shuai jiao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Shuai jiao!
Master Shuai jiao is the new light heavyweight champion!
Master Shuai jiao gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Hansen both land. Nice combination.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansen.
A left and a right from Hansen both land. Nice combination.
Roberts lands a jab to the head.
Hansen misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hansen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hansen.
Hansen throws a low kick but Roberts moves out of range easily.
Hansen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hansen throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hansen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Hansen saw that one coming.
Hansen takes one on the button.
Roberts lands with a hook. Hansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Roberts coming out on top.
Mac Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen avoids the body shot from Roberts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen lands with a good body shot.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Jim Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roberts counters with a nice body shot.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Hansen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hansen.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Hansen.
Roberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansen.
Hansen defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Hansen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hansen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Roberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hansen off and has taken his back!
Hansen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts not allowing Hansen to control his hands.
Roberts really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hansen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hansen tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Hansen takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
Hansen scores with a three punch combo!
Hansen throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mac Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roberts lands a head shot.
Hansen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Hansen.
Mac Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Hansen throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Jab from Roberts.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Hansen throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hansen scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansen.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansen is looking to wear down Roberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Roberts lands with a straight right. Hansen didn't see that one coming.
Roberts lands with a hook. Hansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hansen is rocked!
Hansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Roberts lands a jab to Hansen's midsection.
Roberts blocks the body kick.
Hansen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Hansen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a nice strike.
Roberts connects with a combination that backs up Hansen into the cage. Roberts lands a flurry of punches that gets past Hansen's guard. Hansen is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Roberts bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Roberts!
Jim Roberts bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Van Normayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Normayen comes into the arena with Vader - Sword of The Witcher blaring out of the sound system. River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludwig Van Normayen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Normayen throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by River.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Van Normayen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River thows a leg kick but Van Normayen checks it
and Van Normayen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Normayen checks it well.
Van Normayen misses with a low kick.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Normayen will feel that in the morning.
River throws a body punch but Van Normayen moves out of range.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Van Normayen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Normayen. That's going to slow River down.
River throws a head kick that Van Normayen semi-blocks.
It looks like Ludwig Van Normayen has been cut.
River tries a low kick but Van Normayen avoids it.
River tries to score with a low kick but Van Normayen moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Normayen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Normayen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Normayen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Normayen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Normayen is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Normayen blocks the leg kick.
Van Normayen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Normayen lands a jab to the nose.
Van Normayen motions for River to come forward. Van Normayen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River thumps Van Normayen with a low kick.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River misses with a low kick.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Normayen throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
Van Normayen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Normayen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Normayen.
Van Normayen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Normayen takes a step back to recover.
River throws a leg kick but Van Normayen sees it coming and moves out of range.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Normayen counters with a big head kick but River shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen checks a leg kick.
River misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Normayen moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from River tenderised Van Normayen's leg. Van Normayen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Normayen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by River!
River throws a leg kick
and Van Normayen counters with an inside leg kick.
That kick from River tenderised Van Normayen's leg. Van Normayen is trying to keep his angry face on.
River misses with a low kick.
River lands with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Van Normayen.
Van Normayen moves out of range of the body kick.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River connects with a right hand. Van Normayen shakes it off.
Van Normayen checks the leg kick.
Van Normayen throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Van Normayen only half commits.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Van Normayen moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
River tries to land a leg kick but Van Normayen saw it coming and moves away.
Van Normayen checks a leg kick.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Van Normayen moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Normayen blocks the leg kick.
Van Normayen misses with a low kick.
Van Normayen misses with a head kick.
Van Normayen lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Van Normayen.
River wants to slow Van Normayen down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Van Normayen moves out of range easily.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Normayen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Normayen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Normayen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Normayen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Normayen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
River moves into range and clinches up with Van Normayen.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Normayen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Normayen is breathing heavily.
River crunches a lovely knee into Van Normayen's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Van Normayen'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.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River moves away from the strike by Van Normayen.
Van Normayen moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
Van Normayen avoids the body shot from River.
River stuns Van Normayen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Normayen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
Van Normayen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Normayen looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River misses with a straight left.
Cole River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Normayen throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Normayen will feel that in the morning.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Normayen tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Normayen misses with a low kick.
Van Normayen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by River there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by River.
River misses with a low kick.
Van Normayen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
Van Normayen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
River throws a leg kick
and Van Normayen counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Normayen pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and Van Normayen settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Normayen throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
River throws out a loose jab but Van Normayen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Van Normayen checks the leg kick.
River tries to land a front kick but Van Normayen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Normayen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
River throws the kick towards the body but Van Normayen avoids it.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Normayen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Normayen misses with a head kick.
Van Normayen misses with a wild body shot.
River looks to land a body kick but Van Normayen moved away.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River tries to clinch up but Van Normayen circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Normayen tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River misses with a head kick.
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Normayen moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Normayen takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River avoids the head kick by Van Normayen.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a jab when Van Normayen was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Normayen.
River thows a body kick. Van Normayen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River is looking to slow Van Normayen down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a leg kick but Van Normayen sees it coming and moves out of range.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from River misses.
River is looking to slow Van Normayen down with leg kicks.
Van Normayen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
A head kick misses from Van Normayen.
Van Normayen misses with a hook.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Normayen, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Normayen blocks the elbow strike.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River misses with an elbow over the top.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Normayen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Normayen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Van Normayen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
River has Van Normayen up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River lands an elbow inside that Van Normayen shrugs off.
Van Normayen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Van Normayen.
River lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ludwig Van Normayen's cut is getting worse.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Normayen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Normayen avoids it.
River looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Normayen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River landing knees to the body.
River crunches a lovely knee into Van Normayen's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Normayen avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Van Normayen letting River take a breather here.
River with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River throws an elbow that misses.
Van Normayen letting River take a breather here.
Van Normayen avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, River just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Normayen's brow.
Van Normayen takes an elbow to the temple.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Normayen up against the cage.
River lands an elbow inside.
Ludwig Van Normayen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
River throws an elbow but it misses.
River slows down the pace here.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Normayen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Normayen tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
Van Normayen controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Normayen misses with a knee to the head.
Ludwig Van Normayen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Normayen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River throws a leg kick
and Van Normayen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
Some wild striking there from Van Normayen.
Cole River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen slips a jab from River.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Normayen.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Van Normayen off balance momentarily.
Van Normayen thows a body shot but no joy.
River swings for the body but Van Normayen moves out of range.
River misses with a straight left.
River has managed to clinch.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Normayen takes a knee to the side of the body.
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.
Van Normayen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Normayen wants to stall.
Van Normayen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
After winning the bout, Cole River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahmut Demir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Binx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Baby Bean song. Mahmut Demir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lord Binx's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mahmut Demir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Binx!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demir manages to avoid it.
Demir wants to land a leg kick but Binx is out of range.
Binx throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Mahmut Demir has been cut.
Demir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binx.
Binx cracks Demir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Binx misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Binx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demir. Binx does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Binx does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Demir.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Demir.
Oooooh!!! Binx has knocked Demir down with a huge combo! Binx steps away and waves a wobbly Demir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Demir is rocked!
Lord Binx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demir misses with a body shot.
Oh Demir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demir seems to have got his legs back now.
Demir moves out of range of the body kick.
Binx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Binx looks to land a left hand but Demir moved out of range nicely.
Demir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binx takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binx ducks under a wild hook from Demir.
Binx misses with a two punch combination.
Binx takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Binx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Demir throws a wild body kick that Binx sees coming a mile off.
Binx throws a lazy uppercut
and Demir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Demir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Demir trying to control the position from guard on top but Binx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demir is looking to advance position but Binx has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binx is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Demir drives through with a takedown into Binx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Demir looking to pass the guard.
Demir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demir is working hard here to advance position.
Binx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demir.
Demir looking to sit in guard and control but Binx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binx wants to stand but Demir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Demir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Binx is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lord Binx was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Binx has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Binx there as he acknowledges the shot.
Binx throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lord Binx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Binx looks to land a combination but Demir avoids it well.
Demir misses with a wild body shot.
Binx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binx looks to land a combination but Demir avoids it well.
Binx misses with a straight right.
Demir thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Binx misses.
Demir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Binx.
Demir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demir creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Binx sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Binx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmut Demir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Demir motions for Binx to come forward. Demir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demir scores with a hook.
Demir dodges the punch combination from Binx.
Binx looks to land a left hand but Demir moved out of range nicely.
Binx throws a right hand that Demir ducks under and follows up with a left that Demir also avoids with ease.
Lord Binx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Binx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demir.
Demir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Binx.
Demir missing with a left hand there. Binx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Binx misses its intended target.
Binx checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demir moves out of range of the strikes.
Demir is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demir looks to throw the jab but Binx is out of range.
Demir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Demir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demir looks to score with a jab to the body but Binx is just out of range.
Binx moves out of range of the body kick from Demir.
A jab from Demir finds it's way through Binx's defenses.
Binx lands a jab to the nose.
Binx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Demir throws a wild body kick that Binx sees coming a mile off.
Binx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Demir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demir wants to control from the top but Binx keeps moving.
Binx pushes Demir off and scrambles back to his feet.
Binx misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demir throws out a loose jab but Binx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Binx defending well as Demir loads up on a big left hand.
Binx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demir.
Demir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demir throws a lazy uppercut
and Binx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Binx misses with a hook. Demir ducked under it nicely.
Binx throws a shot from downtown. Demir moves away and avoids it.
Binx misses with a wild body shot.
Demir throws a front kick aimed at Binx's knee but Binx avoids it well.
Demir throws a series of punches but Binx avoids them all with ease.
Binx takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Binx staying out of range there.
Binx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binx avoids the body shot from Demir.
Demir cracks a nice hook into Binx's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binx scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demir moves out of range of the body kick.
Demir throws a hook to the side of Binx's head but Binx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Binx leaves Demir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Demir misses.
Binx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demir thows a body shot but no joy.
Binx misses with a straight left.
Binx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Binx throws out the jab.
Binx gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Binx throws an overhand right that lands on Demir's shoulder, as Demir tries to avoid the shot.
Demir fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmut Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demir looks to throw the jab but Binx is out of range.
Demir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Binx throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binx looks to land a left hand but Demir moved out of range nicely.
Demir ducks under a wild hook from Binx.
Binx thows a body shot but no joy.
Binx misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demir dodges the punch combination from Binx.
Good standup being displayed there by Demir as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Binx misses the target.
Binx throws a body punch but Demir moves out of range.
Demir fails with a takedown attempt.
Binx blocks a head kick by Demir.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binx throws a hook but Demir avoids it easily.
Binx thuds his right hand into Demir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mahmut Demir's cut is getting worse.
Demir scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Binx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mahmut Demir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Demir blocks a jab.
Demir misses the shot to the body.
Binx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binx throws a hook but Demir avoids it easily.
Demir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binx thuds a left hand into Demir's body.
Binx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Demir misses the target.
Demir misses the shot to the body.
Binx misses with a looping left.
Demir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Demir misses.
Binx staying out of range there.
Demir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Demir misses with an uppercut. Binx saw that one coming.
Demir thows a body shot but no joy.
Demir slips under a jab from Binx.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demir's hands.
Demir loads up on a big right hand but Binx slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demir.
Binx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demir.
Binx avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demir is defended easily by Binx.
Binx sends Demir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Binx is motioning to the referee to let Demir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Binx misses.
Binx lands a big uppercut and Demir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Demir looks OK. Binx waves Demir back to his feet!
Binx throws a half hearted mid kick.
Binx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demir was well out of range. Poor timing from Binx.
Demir walks straight into a right hand from Binx - that's dropped him! Binx jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Demir from any more punishment! Demir complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lord Binx!
Lord Binx is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Lord Binx misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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