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MLC 90: Clayton vs Raybould PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renaldo Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renaldo Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez fails with the takedown.
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominguez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dominguez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gunner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dominguez, into his guard.
Dominguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunner defends well.
Dominguez controlling the position.
Dominguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gunner escapes and throws Dominguez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dominguez tries to improve position but can't.
Gunner controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Dominguez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Dominguez is trying to improve his position.
Gunner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunner decides to stand back up. Gunner steps back and let's Dominguez get back to his feet.
Gunner throws a nice looking combination but Dominguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dominguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunner swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renaldo Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunner wants to clinch.
Dominguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunner swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner connects with a jab.
Gunner stuffs the takedown attempt from Dominguez. Dominguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunner misses with a two punch combination.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dominguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt - Gunner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunner.
Gunner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunner breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Dominguez as Gunner shoots in.
Gunner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunner tries to sprawl out of it but Dominguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dominguez is breathing heavily.
Gunner misses with a few strikes there.
Butch Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gunner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Dominguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez wants to control but Gunner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gunner seems to be working for a kimura but Dominguez defends the submission attempt.
Dominguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez trying to control here.
Dominguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gunner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dominguez is trying to control but can't.
Gunner slows the pace down in half guard.
Dominguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez trying to control but Gunner postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunner is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Gunner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Dominguez saw that one coming.
Dominguez misses with a takedown
and Gunner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
Dominguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dominguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Dominguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunner is fending him off so far but Dominguez persists. Nope, Gunner circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown but Dominguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gunner on his heels. He'll look to pass Gunner's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dominguez has Gunner in his guard.
Gunner tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Gunner trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunner defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunner passes Dominguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gunner passes to side control.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunner decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dominguez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renaldo Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dominguez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez prevents Gunner from taking his back.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Gunner pushes him away.
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!
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount but Gunner keeps good control and instead manages to take Dominguez's back.
Dominguez is holding onto Gunner's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Dominguez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dominguez trying to control the hands but Gunner breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dominguez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gunner gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gunner has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dominguez is defending well but eventually Gunner manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dominguez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butch Gunner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ruckus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Ruckus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ruckus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axl Jean!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ruckus.
Jean closes the distance and clinches up with Ruckus, looking for a takedown. Jean pushes Ruckus against the cage but Ruckus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruckus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruckus misses with a low kick.
Jean tries to clinch but Ruckus moves out of range.
Jean has Ruckus up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruckus stalling in the clinch but Jean improves position.
Ruckus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean backwards.
Ruckus lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruckus trying to land knees to the body.
Jean keeps control of Ruckus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruckus lands a nice uppercut.
Jean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruckus is defending well for now.
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but Jean blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Ruckus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckus landing knees to the head.
Ruckus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruckus taking a breather.
Ruckus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jean misses with a knee to the head.
Ruckus connects with a knee to the head.
Ruckus is trying to break the clinch but Jean has him pressed against the cage.
Ruckus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruckus is trying to stall.
Ruckus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruckus lands an uppercut.
Ruckus blocking some punches.
Ruckus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jean with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruckus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean blocks an uppercut.
Jean using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruckus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruckus landing knees to the head.
Jean is rocked!
Ruckus tries a knee to the head but Jean blocks it.
Jean is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruckus finish him?
Jean fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but Jean blocks with his arms.
Ruckus breaks from the clinch.
Jean wants to clinch
and Ruckus counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Jean off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Ruckus follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Jean was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Ruckus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clint Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tonight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clint Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rua!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
Barton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rua managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barton.
Rua dodges the ground and pound from Barton.
Barton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rua works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rua pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barton is in Rua's guard.
Barton landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton throws a big elbow that misses.
Barton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barton is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barton.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Barton scoring with some ground and pound.
Rua has momentary wrist control but Barton slips an elbow through the middle.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barton advances to half guard.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barton.
Barton is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barton to get the leverage.
Barton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barton connects with a nice short shot to Rua's temple.
Barton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barton seems to be looking for submissions.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton misses with a head shot. Rua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barton throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barton postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Barton throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Barton passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Barton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rua lands the left hand.
Rua with a jab.
Rua throws the left hand but Barton avoids the punch easily.
Barton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barton working the ground and pound but Rua is defending the strikes.
Barton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rua will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Barton is dominant here and he's now got Rua's back!
Barton misses with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rua is looking for a way out.
Barton lands shots from the back.
Rua covering up well under a series of strikes from Barton.
Barton somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Rua holding both Barton 's hands and preventing any damage.
Can Rua hold on?! Barton is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barton scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rua is looking for a way out.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Barton. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Barton thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barton lands a shot to the head.
Barton trying to control momentarily.
Rua covers up after that shot from Barton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rua is looking for a way out.
Rua is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Barton 's hooks.
Barton punching from mount but Rua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barton lands a big shot there that rocks Rua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clint Barton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barton with shots to the head and body - Rua looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rua wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barton.
Barton lands a big shot there that rocks Rua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barton looking to ground and pound but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Barton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barton working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Barton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barton gets a double leg takedown into Rua's guard.
Barton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barton is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barton wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Barton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Barton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barton lands a couple of elbows.
Barton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barton with a nice head shot there.
Barton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barton throws a big right hand that misses.
Barton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barton landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barton postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Barton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Barton throwing strikes but missing.
Barton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Barton is stalling in the full guard.
Barton is looking to advance position but Rua has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barton tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton is trying to escape the mount.
Barton tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Barton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Barton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Barton!
A victorious Clint Barton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Travolta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Hayes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Travolta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Hayes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Travolta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Travolta throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayes wants to stand but Travolta is controlling the position.
Travolta trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Travolta landing some decent shots from guard.
Travolta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Travolta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travolta throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travolta throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
Travolta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Travolta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Travolta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travolta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Travolta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Travolta throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travolta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Travolta postures up in Hayes's guard and throws a big left but Hayes blocks it.
Travolta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayes is looking to stand up but Travolta isn't so interested in that idea.
Travolta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travolta controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Travolta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Travolta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Travolta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hayes is wriggling around but Travolta manages to pass to half guard.
Travolta works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travolta landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Travolta connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Ryan Hayes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travolta dominating with strikes here.
Travolta landing shots from mount.
Hayes is squirming around, avoiding Travolta's attempts to control the action.
Travolta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Travolta dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Travolta lands a big shot to the head and Hayes winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Travolta!
John Travolta made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Js (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels has chosen When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Js!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McMichaels!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Js.
Js gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McMichaels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McMichaels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Js is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Js is looking to take a break and control but McMichaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMichaels moves into full guard.
Js tries to free his leg and advance position but McMichaels is retaining full guard.
McMichaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Js trying to control but McMichaels is working from the bottom.
Js wants to pass the guard but McMichaels is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Js landing with the ground and pound.
Js is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McMichaels looking for a guillotine here but Js defends easily.
Js looking to sit in guard and control but McMichaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Js is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Js is looking to sinch up a triangle. McMichaels throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Js's body to avoid the submission. Js has instead reached around McMichaels's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Js arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bach Js!
Bach Js took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm dedicating all those victories to the godfather of mma ! Royce!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasquale Kasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasquale Kasserman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasserman manages to avoid it.
Kasserman slaps away a takedown attempt from Mann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasserman manages to avoid it.
Mann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasserman is out of range.
Kasserman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasserman circles away quickly and effectively.
Mann dives in and grabs Kasserman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasserman pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.
Pasquale Kasserman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Mann.
Kasserman throws a leg kick which misses Mann's front leg but catches the back leg as Mann tries to avoid it.
Mann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasserman.
Mann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasserman cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
It looks like Mark Mann has been cut.
Mann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasserman tries to clinch up.
Kasserman misses with a two punch combination.
Mann tries to work over Kasserman's front leg with a kick but Kasserman checks it.
Mann misses with a leg kick
and Kasserman counters with an outside leg kick.
Kasserman misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasserman keeps Mann at a distance using the push kick.
A nice combination there by Kasserman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasserman.
Kasserman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kasserman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasserman pushes Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasserman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kasserman throws a head punch that misses.
Kasserman misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasserman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mann has Kasserman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kasserman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasserman lands a left hand.
Kasserman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mann is rocked!
Kasserman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mann with a big uppercut! Mann tries to clinch up but Kasserman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mann to the mat! Mann covers up and Kasserman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pasquale Kasserman!
After the big win, Pasquale Kasserman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Global Nutritional (Q159) 90% ROR on Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corbett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Men at Work - Down Under. O Conghaile is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
215 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oisin O Conghaile!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conghaile pushes Corbett up against the cage in a clinch.
O Conghaile trying to control the position but instead, Corbett has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Conghaile into the cage.
O Conghaile leaning against his opponent.
Corbett slows down the pace here.
Corbett gets control of O Conghaile's arms and successfully pulls guard. Corbett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
O Conghaile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corbett is proving hard to escape from.
O Conghaile drops back looking for a leg! Corbett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corbett manages to kick O Conghaile off! O Conghaile jumps back into Corbett's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Conghaile accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corbett controls O Conghaile momentarily but O Conghaile frees himself.
Corbett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Conghaile forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett is trying to maintain the position but O Conghaile is very close to passing his half guard.
O Conghaile is looking for a kimura but Corbett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Conghaile to get the leverage.
Corbett wants to improve his position but O Conghaile is controlling well.
Corbett is pressing down on O Conghaile's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corbett looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Conghaile is one step ahead there.
Corbett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Conghaile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Conghaile looking to sit in guard and control but Corbett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corbett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corbett trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Conghaile is looking for a triangle but Corbett pushes his legs off easily.
O Conghaile keeping full guard, as Corbett tries to pass.
Corbett throws a big right hand that misses.
Corbett pushes down on O Conghaile's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Conghaile trying to get back to full guard but Corbett takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corbett is really struggling to control O Conghaile but he's trying to hold on to the position.
O Conghaile 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.
O Conghaile trying to control from the bottom.
O Conghaile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Conghaile gets full guard.
Corbett pushes down on O Conghaile's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corbett is working for a kimura but O Conghaile is defending it quite comfortably.
O Conghaile is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Corbett trying to control from O Conghaile's half guard. O Conghaile has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
O Conghaile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corbett is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbett wants to control from the top but O Conghaile keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corbett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Corbett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Conghaile keeps the fight on the outside.
Corbett tries to close the distance and clinch but O Conghaile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corbett is looking to clinch.
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Corbett moves out of range.
Oisin O Conghaile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corbett checks a leg kick.
Corbett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Conghaile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Conghaile rushes Corbett and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Corbett.
O Conghaile misses with some punches.
O Conghaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corbett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Conghaile's defenses.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
O Conghaile wants to stall.
O Conghaile lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Conghaile working aggressively here.
Corbett looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from O Conghaile is predictable there
and Corbett counters with a leg kick.
Corbett scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Conghaile in his tracks.
Corbett throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Conghaile.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett moves into the clinch.
O Conghaile is looking to control Corbett's arms but Corbett gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Conghaile has his back to the cage.
O Conghaile dodges an elbow strike from Corbett.
Corbett tries to stall but O Conghaile uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Corbett is trying to pull guard but O Conghaile turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Corbett is struggling to control the position.
O Conghaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Conghaile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile misses with a punch to the body.
Corbett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Conghaile up against the cage.
O Conghaile tries to work over Corbett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from O Conghaile - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Conghaile breaks from the clinch.
Corbett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Conghaile has time to react.
Corbett tries to land a front kick but O Conghaile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Conghaile moves into the clinch.
O Conghaile wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Conghaile stalling in the clinch.
Corbett lands an elbow that stopped O Conghaile in his tracks for a moment.
O Conghaile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbett's elbow.
Corbett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Conghaile is defending well for now.
Corbett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Conghaile.
O Conghaile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Conghaile misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Corbett blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
O Conghaile avoids a wild elbow strike from Corbett.
O Conghaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Conghaile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Conghaile can't break the clinch.
O Conghaile misses with a body punch.
Corbett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Corbett.
Corbett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Corbett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Conghaile takes an elbow to the temple.
O Conghaile working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett prevents a body shot from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbett's elbow.
O Conghaile avoids a wild elbow strike from Corbett.
O Conghaile has a couple of punches blocked by Corbett.
O Conghaile is looking to break free of the clinch but Corbett has double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corbett lands an elbow that stopped O Conghaile in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Oisin O Conghaile's cut even more.
Corbett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corbett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Conghaile can't find room to land a body shot as Corbett controls the action.
Corbett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Conghaile to keep the fight standing.
Corbett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Conghaile backwards.
The cut above Oisin O Conghaile's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Corbett pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corbett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Conghaile drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corbett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corbett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corbett!
Corbett has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for O Conghaile!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Corbett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oisin O Conghaile's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Corbett. That snapped O Conghaile's head back.
O Conghaile throws a lazy body kick
letting Corbett counter with a right hand.
O Conghaile has closed the distance and engaged Corbett in a clinch.
Corbett is looking to control O Conghaile's arms but O Conghaile gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corbett has his back to the cage.
Maybe Corbett would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
O Conghaile is looking to control Corbett's arms but Corbett gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Conghaile has his back to the cage.
O Conghaile misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Conghaile wants to break free but Corbett has control.
O Conghaile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corbett jumps into guard, dragging O Conghaile to the mat.
O Conghaile pushing down on Corbett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Conghaile is trying to control. Corbett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Conghaile wants to work for an arm triangle but Corbett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corbett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corbett actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
O Conghaile clinches up with Corbett and pushes him back against the cage.
O Conghaile tries to throw a body punch but Corbett avoids it by throwing O Conghaile back against the cage.
Corbett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oisin O Conghaile's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
O Conghaile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Conghaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Conghaile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corbett lands a hook that snaps the head of O Conghaile backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corbett prevents O Conghaile from breaking the clinch.
Corbett missing with knees to the body.
Corbett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corbett lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oisin O Conghaile's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nathan Corbett!
Nathan Corbett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amon Tobin / El Cargo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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209 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moreira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Speed will feel that in the morning.
A cross from Speed lands.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Moreira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Speed if he has to take too many more of those.
Speed connects with a jab.
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Moreira throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Speed catches Moreira right on the button with a cross.
Speed misses with a low kick as Moreira jumps back.
Moreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreira.
Moreira moves away from the strike by Speed.
Speed throws a nice head kick!
Speed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speed misses the jab.
Moreira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Speed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moreira looks to throw the jab but Speed is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Speed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moreira scores with a head kick. Speed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Speed.
Speed misses with a series of wild punches.
Moreira scores with a hook.
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!
Moreira throws a body kick that misses.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
Speed clobbers Moreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Speed scores with a jab to the body.
Speed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moreira wants to slow Speed down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speed scores with a jab.
Speed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Speed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Speed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moreira throws a front kick that sends Speed stumbling back into the cage.
Moreira tries to clinch but Speed is having none of it.
Moreira lands a front kick.
Speed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed scores with a one two! Moreira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moreira moves in looking to clinch but Speed pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Moreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speed misses with an uppercut.
Moreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speed.
Moreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a body kick.
Moreira slips a jab from Speed.
A jab lands there for Speed.
Moreira has Speed up against the cage in a clinch.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Moreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Moreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed misses with a punch on the inside.
Speed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moreira misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira works on Speed's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speed is defending well for now.
Moreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Moreira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moreira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Speed lands with a short shot to the head.
Speed throws a head punch that misses.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Moreira tries to work over Speed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moreira pushes Speed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreira lands with a left to the head.
Speed prevents a body shot from Moreira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira misses with an elbow over the top.
Moreira throws a head punch that misses.
Moreira has a couple of punches blocked by Speed.
Moreira is looking to control Speed's arms but Speed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moreira has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moreira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moreira slips a jab from Speed.
Moreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Moreira is looking to wear down Speed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreira momentarily.
Moreira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Speed, pushing him back against the cage.
Speed struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreira controls his hands.
Speed throws a head punch that misses.
Moreira stalling the fight.
A short right from Speed on the inside.
Speed lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed lands a right hand.
Moreira cracks Speed with a nice body shot.
Moreira tries to land knees in the clinch but Speed avoids the damage to the body.
Speed throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Moreira.
Speed is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Speed's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Moreira.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moreira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moreira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moreira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bit of stalling here from Moreira.
Moreira blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moreira.
Moreira crunches a lovely knee into Speed's ribcage.
Speed managing to block the knees to the body from Moreira.
Moreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Still in the clinch, Moreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed swings wildly with an uppercut but Moreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands a nice uppercut.
Moreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moreira.
Moreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Moreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira lands a left hand.
Moreira digs a right hand into Speed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Speed's gas tank.
Moreira misses with the head strike.
Moreira tries to work over Speed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moreira's elbow.
Speed blocks a body shot from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a punch to the body.
Daniel Vieira Moreira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Speed.
Moreira has Speed pressed against the cage, preventing Speed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Speed blocks a body shot from Moreira.
Moreira landing knees to the body.
Moreira misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moreira lands with a short shot to the head.
Moreira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
That has opened up Daniel Speed's cut even more.
Moreira lands with a left to the head.
Moreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Moreira.
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Speed controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Moreira.
Moreira scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Moreira.
Moreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed blocks an elbow strike from Moreira.
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Speed tries to break free but Moreira pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Moreira lands with a short shot to the head.
Moreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speed can do to turn this around?
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speed's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira landing knees to the body.
Moreira lands a good knee to the midsection. Speed won't want to take too many of those.
Moreira misses with a punch to the body.
Speed takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Moreira.
Moreira looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming.
Speed throws a right hand that misses
and Moreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moreira motions for Speed to come forward. Moreira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speed misses with a looping right.
Speed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moreira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Good leg kick by Moreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Speed. Those never looked like landing.
Moreira scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moreira scores with the left hand. Speed knows he should have avoided that one.
Speed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed looks to land a combination but Moreira avoids it well.
Speed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moreira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speed dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
Moreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speed.
Moreira avoids the body shot from Speed.
Moreira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Speed moves out of range of the body kick from Moreira.
Moreira motions for Speed to come forward. Moreira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speed tried to score with a low kick but Moreira checks it.
A good leg kick by Moreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira jabs Speed right on the nose. Speed blinks but takes it well.
The cut above Daniel Speed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moreira - that will leave a mark!
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!
Speed misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Speed throws a low kick but Moreira moves out of range easily.
Speed takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
Moreira instigates a clinch.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Moreira.
Moreira tries to work over Speed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed is looking to control Moreira's arms but Moreira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Speed has his back to the cage.
Speed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed working aggressively here.
Speed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moreira.
Speed looking to slow down the pace here.
Moreira looking to throw knees to the head but Speed is blocking nicely.
Moreira tries to land knees in the clinch but Speed avoids the damage to the body.
Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreira blocks a body shot from Speed.
Moreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moreira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the head but Speed blocks with his arms.
Moreira lands a right hand.
Moreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Moreira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moreira looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming.
Speed throws out a loose jab but Moreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moreira drives through and clinches with Speed against the cage.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Speed misses with a punch to the body.
Speed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreira backwards.
Speed trying to control the position but instead, Moreira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Speed into the cage.
Speed misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speed.
Moreira misses with a body punch.
Moreira blocks a body shot from Speed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Speed lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Moreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Speed doesn't seem phased though.
Speed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Speed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Speed 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.
Moreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Speed tried to score with a low kick but Moreira checks it.
A shot to the body from Moreira misses
and Speed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Speed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moreira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moreira closes the distance and clinches.
Moreira blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira missing with knees to the body.
Speed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moreira backwards.
A short right from Moreira on the inside.
Speed tries to throw a body punch but Moreira avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage.
Moreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moreira tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing Moreira back against the cage.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreira.
Moreira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Speed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speed moves out of range of the body kick from Moreira.
Speed feints and then cracks Moreira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moreira down.
Speed misses with a hook.
Moreira misses with a leg kick
and Speed counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a leg kick but Speed moved away.
Speed tries to score with a low kick but Moreira moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Speed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed connects with a leg kick. Moreira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Moreira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreira avoids the head kick by Speed.
Moreira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreira is just out of range.
Moreira takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Moreira throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
Speed blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moreira.
No joy there for Moreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Moreira blocks the leg kick.
Moreira slips under a jab.
Speed throws a hook but Moreira blocks it.
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreira.
Speed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moreira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Speed throws a chopping leg kick but Moreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speed.
Moreira moves in looking to clinch but Speed pushes him off.
Speed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a chopping leg kick but Speed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Speed circles away.
Speed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speed lands with a right hand.
Moreira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Speed is out of range and Moreira settles back down.
Speed lunges at Moreira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moreira's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Speed lands a body shot.
Speed moves out of range of the body kick.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed lands a slapping body shot.
Speed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moreira throws a leg kick but Speed moved away.
Speed scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Daniel Speed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Moreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Speed checks a leg kick nicely.
Speed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moreira takes a step back to recover.
Moreira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Speed takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moreira misses with a wild body shot.
Moreira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Speed's corner calls for a 1-2. Speed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moreira scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Moreira blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Moreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed blocks the body kick.
Speed throws a body punch but Moreira moves out of range.
Speed connects with a nice looking jab.
Speed lands a jab to the nose.
Speed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moreira walks into a straight right hand from Speed.
Speed connects with a jab.
Moreira misses with a low kick as Speed jumps back.
Speed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming.
Speed cracks Moreira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Speed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moreira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moreira moves out of range as Speed strikes.
Speed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Moreira.
Speed connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Speed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Speed.
Speed fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreira tries to clinch up.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.
Moreira misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Speed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moreira gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed has Moreira pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Moreira.
Moreira tries to work over Speed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speed misses with an uppercut.
Moreira throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
Speed throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Speed throws a leg kick but Moreira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moreira has managed to clinch.
Speed is trying to force a seperation but Moreira has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Moreira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Speed's efforts to push away.
Speed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moreira.
Speed looks to throw the jab but Moreira is out of range.
Moreira throws a leg kick but Speed moved away.
Speed scores with the left hand. Moreira knows he should have avoided that one.
Speed connects with a right hand. Moreira shakes it off.
Speed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniel Speed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Speed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreira lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed throws a leg kick that misses.
Speed misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Speed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Speed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moreira 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 William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Vieira Moreira waved his t-shirt featuring FinnSubs's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Rashid Naji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus comes to the cage accompanied by Spartacus Soundtrack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Rashid Naji!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Naji blocks the low kick.
Naji throws a jab when Daedalus was well out of range.
Daedalus moves out of range as Naji strikes.
Naji throws a shot from downtown. Daedalus moves away and avoids it.
Naji gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daedalus defending against the ground and pound.
Daedalus tries to bench press Naji off him but Naji keeps the position.
Daedalus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Naji off and has taken his back!
Daedalus tries to get the hooks in deep but Naji pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Naji's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Daedalus tries to get the hooks in deep but Naji pushed the leg off.
Naji tries to break free.
Will Daedalus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus is not going to allow Naji to sit and survive in this position.
Naji tries to roll but Daedalus sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naji looking very determined here, making life difficult for Daedalus.
Naji rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daedalus is looking to take a break and control but Naji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Quintus Daedalus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Naji ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Naji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daedalus.
Naji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daedalus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Daedalus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Quintus Daedalus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daedalus takes one to the chin there.
Naji sizes up Daedalus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daedalus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naji.
Daedalus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daedalus keeping moving, preventing Naji from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naji postures up.
Naji trying to control but Daedalus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daedalus is trying to control the position but Naji postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naji looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Naji forces his way into half guard.
Naji works his way into side control.
Daedalus manages to get back to half guard.
Daedalus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naji trying to control the pace.
Naji prevents Daedalus from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naji with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Naji is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daedalus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Naji passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daedalus!
Naji cracks Daedalus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Naji landing strikes, looking to finish!
Quintus Daedalus's cut is getting worse.
Naji working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quintus Daedalus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quintus Daedalus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdul Rashid Naji!
An out of breath Abdul Rashid Naji thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes into the arena with I Want It All blaring out of the sound system. Kevin Raybould has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Raybould sprawls well initially but Clayton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raybould defending well though.
Clayton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clayton trying to mount his opponent but Raybould defends it.
Clayton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Still in half guard, Clayton seems content to control.
Clayton trying to control the action but Raybould is working from the bottom.
Clayton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clayton working Raybould over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raybould can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raybould tries to kick Clayton off but Clayton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raybould is not content to let Clayton control the position.
Raybould really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clayton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raybould's head.
Nice strikes from Clayton there.
Clayton seems to be looking for submissions.
Raybould keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clayton thows a huge punch but Raybould dodges it nicely.
Clayton wants to control but Raybould is keeping him busy.
Clayton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raybould trying to control but Clayton postures up.
Raybould wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Clayton there.
Clayton is trying to control. Raybould wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clayton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clayton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Raybould tries to hold on but Clayton postures up.
Clayton lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton scoring with strikes but Raybould is staying in there.
Clayton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Raybould is rocked!
It looks like Kevin Raybould has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Clayton! Raybould is hurt baaadly! Clayton is firing away with more strikes - Raybould is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Clayton!
Ethan Clayton took some time post fight to say the following; 'Everyone can be beaten. Question is: how many times can you afford to lose?'.
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