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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish MacDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin Marshall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamish MacDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklin Marshall!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDougall misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDougall.
MacDougall stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshall. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshall tries to clinch but MacDougall moves out of range.
Marshall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDougall is fending him off so far but Marshall persists. Nope, MacDougall circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall fails with the takedown
and MacDougall counters with a single leg into guard. Marshall didn't expect that.
Hamish MacDougall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Marshall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacDougall trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacDougall manages to get himself to full guard.
Marshall trying to control but MacDougall is working from the bottom.
MacDougall keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
MacDougall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacDougall tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDougall 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 one minute gone in the round.
Marshall drops back looking for a leg! MacDougall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacDougall manages to kick Marshall off! Marshall jumps back into MacDougall's guard.
Marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marshall 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.
Marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marshall drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Marshall as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! MacDougall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Marshall! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Franklin Marshall!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Franklin Marshall waved his t-shirt featuring Non-Stop Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jura Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jorma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mt Eden Dubstep - Escape. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Angus MacDougall enters the cage!
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193 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jura Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Angus MacDougall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorma throws a leg kick
and MacDougall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacDougall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angus MacDougall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDougall has a takedown stuffed.
MacDougall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jorma's waist but Jorma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacDougall off to one side.
MacDougall takes the fight into the clinch.
Jorma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorma scores with a shot to the side of MacDougall's head.
Jorma lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Jorma.
MacDougall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacDougall goes for a takedown attempt but Jorma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jura Jorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus MacDougall.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacDougall is defended easily by Jorma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma rushes MacDougall and presses him up against the cage.
Jorma scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDougall has Jorma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jorma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jorma lands a shoulder strike.
Jorma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jorma landing knees to the head.
It looks like Angus MacDougall has been cut.
Jorma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jorma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorma lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDougall backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDougall backwards.
Jorma scores with a knee to the head.
MacDougall is rocked!
MacDougall looks winded!
Jorma dips a shoulder and cracks MacDougall with a mighty uppercut! MacDougall falls back against the cage and Jorma unloads with a barrage of strikes! MacDougall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jorma screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jura Jorma!
Jura Jorma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mika Kovalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mika Kovalainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blue Belt's chin.
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198 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Kovalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Belt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Belt to the mat! Belt manages to get full guard.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belt is trying to control the position but Kovalainen postures up.
Kovalainen pushes down on Belt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kovalainen is looking for a kimura here.
Kovalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Belt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belt missing with punches from the bottom.
Belt wants to get back to full guard.
Belt is refusing to be controlled, as Kovalainen sits in half guard.
Belt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kovalainen prevents Belt from improving his position.
Kovalainen trying to control from half guard but Belt is working away.
Kovalainen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt actively working from the bottom here.
Kovalainen thows a huge punch but Belt dodges it nicely.
Belt is trying to maintain the position but Kovalainen is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt looking for submissions off his back.
Kovalainen is nestled in close to Belt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kovalainen wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt keeping full guard, as Kovalainen tries to pass.
Belt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kovalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belt working a defensive guard here.
Kovalainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalainen.
Belt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kovalainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Kovalainen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt is trying to control the position but Kovalainen postures up.
Belt is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kovalainen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Belt's body to avoid the submission. Belt has instead reached around Kovalainen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Belt arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Belt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Blue Belt thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Manuel Esteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Manuel Esteban is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Action Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Manuel Esteban!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esteban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esteban connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Esteban tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esteban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Esteban.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esteban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Esteban scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Esteban throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Esteban.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esteban lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Esteban scores with a four punch combination!
Esteban connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Esteban checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esteban feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Esteban then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Esteban throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson is rocked!
Esteban moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esteban fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jackson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Juan Manuel Esteban!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Swano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Swano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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223 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swano!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connen misses with a takedown
and Swano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swano rushes Connen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swano pinned against the cage. Swano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shael Connen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swano lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Connen out cold! Connen is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Swano!
An out of breath Dan Swano 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bard Palawszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palawszewski has chosen Type 0 Negative Kill you tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Franz Beckenbauer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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182 lbs
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174 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bard Palawszewski !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckenbauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palawszewski .
Palawszewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palawszewski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beckenbauer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palawszewski connects with the punch.
Palawszewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beckenbauer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palawszewski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Palawszewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palawszewski misses with a body kick.
Palawszewski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palawszewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckenbauer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckenbauer avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palawszewski has managed to clinch.
Beckenbauer jumps guard and drags Palawszewski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beckenbauer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palawszewski is one step ahead there.
Palawszewski gets to his feet. Beckenbauer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A shot to the body from Palawszewski misses
and Beckenbauer counters by moving into the clinch.
Beckenbauer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Palawszewski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beckenbauer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beckenbauer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckenbauer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beckenbauer is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palawszewski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beckenbauer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Palawszewski is trying to get back to his feet.
Palawszewski wants to get back to his feet but Beckenbauer is dominant here and he's now got Palawszewski 's back!
Beckenbauer looking for the choke from the back.
Palawszewski has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Beckenbauer misses with an elbow to the head.
Beckenbauer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Palawszewski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Palawszewski fending off the submission attempt from Beckenbauer.
Palawszewski is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer looking to break Palawszewski 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Palawszewski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beckenbauer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Palawszewski controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Beckenbauer working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palawszewski manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
No joy there for Palawszewski , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palawszewski misses the jab.
Beckenbauer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palawszewski connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bard Palawszewski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beckenbauer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palawszewski .
Beckenbauer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palawszewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palawszewski throws a right hand that Beckenbauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckenbauer also avoids with ease.
Palawszewski connects with a jab.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palawszewski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palawszewski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Palawszewski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beckenbauer.
Palawszewski wants to get back to his feet.
Franz Beckenbauer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckenbauer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beckenbauer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palawszewski !
Palawszewski is in a horrible position here. Beckenbauer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palawszewski is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palawszewski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beckenbauer.
Palawszewski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Palawszewski is breathing heavily.
Palawszewski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Beckenbauer locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Palawszewski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franz Beckenbauer!
After the big win, Franz Beckenbauer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Non-Stop Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by A Warrior's Call. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
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174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shin Gouki!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Gouki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gouki has closed the distance and engaged Cain in a clinch.
Gouki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gouki drops Cain with a beautiful combination! Cain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gouki is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gouki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Gouki drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage.
Gouki lands a hook that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Gouki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gouki pounces like a tiger and cracks Cain with a vicious hook! Cain is down but not out! Gouki follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shin Gouki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammund Rohirrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-thA7Gv2s68. Grammund Rohirrim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Nolan's chin.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grammund Rohirrim!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan tries to keep at a distance but Rohirrim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rohirrim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rohirrim breaks the clinch.
Nolan throws the kick towards the body but Rohirrim avoids it.
Rohirrim rushes Nolan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rohirrim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nolan's defenses.
Rohirrim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rohirrim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Rohirrim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nolan's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rohirrim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rohirrim is pushing Nolan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nolan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohirrim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rohirrim lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Nolan sprawling to the canvas. Rohirrim follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Nolan hang on?
Nolan is rocked!
Nolan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nolan tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohirrim is trying for a kimura here. Nolan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rohirrim wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grammund Rohirrim!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chip Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Suryanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chip Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhammad Suryanto!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suryanto misses with a takedown attempt
so Douglas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Douglas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Douglas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suryanto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Douglas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Douglas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suryanto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suryanto regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suryanto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Douglas is trying to work for a kimura but Suryanto is defending well.
Douglas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suryanto is just riding it out for now. Douglas eventually gives up the hold.
Suryanto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suryanto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Douglas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suryanto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Douglas pulls his head out easily.
Douglas seems to be working for a kimura but Suryanto defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas works his way into full mount!
Douglas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Douglas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Douglas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suryanto tries to lock up and control but Douglas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Douglas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suryanto is trying to escape the mount.
Douglas looking to secure an arm triangle but Suryanto defends it well.
Suryanto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Douglas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Douglas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suryanto defends it easily.
Suryanto passes Douglas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suryanto trying to pass the guard but Douglas defending well.
Suryanto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suryanto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Douglas defends it well.
Douglas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Douglas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Douglas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suryanto defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suryanto drops back looking for a leg! Douglas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Douglas manages to kick Suryanto off! Suryanto jumps back into Douglas's guard.
Douglas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Douglas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suryanto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Douglas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suryanto stacks Douglas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suryanto!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Suryanto seems to be working for a kimura but Douglas defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Douglas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Douglas gets a double leg takedown into Suryanto's guard.
Douglas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douglas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suryanto is proving hard to escape from.
Suryanto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douglas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Suryanto is retaining full guard.
Suryanto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suryanto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Douglas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Suryanto is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suryanto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Suryanto is tightening it up a little... Douglas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Douglas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Douglas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Suryanto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Muhammad Suryanto!
Our winner, Muhammad Suryanto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight blaring out of the sound system. Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama misses with a shot to the body
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xavier digs a good hook to Toriyama's body.
Toriyama closes the distance and clinches.
Toriyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Xavier.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xavier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xavier's elbow.
Xavier fails to pull guard.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xavier's defenses.
Xavier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Xavier controls his hands.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xavier misses with the head strike.
Xavier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Xavier stalling in the clinch.
Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Toriyama.
Xavier prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xavier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xavier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toriyama's brow.
Toriyama trying to control the position but instead, Xavier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toriyama into the cage.
Xavier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xavier has Toriyama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Xavier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Toriyama tumbling to the mat - Xavier dives into Toriyama's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Toriyama is trying to control the position but Xavier postures up.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Toriyama is keeping the position.
Toriyama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Xavier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xavier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toriyama looking to secure an arm triangle but Xavier defends it well.
Xavier is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Xavier wants to improve his position but Toriyama is controlling well.
Toriyama wants to pass to mount but Xavier is defending the position.
Toriyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xavier is looking for a sweep. Toriyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toriyama is pressing down on Xavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xavier is holding on for now.
Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toriyama pulls his head out easily.
Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
Toriyama controlling the action here.
Toriyama thows a huge punch but Xavier dodges it nicely.
Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toriyama passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toriyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toriyama.
Xavier throws a jab but it's blocked by Toriyama.
A combination from Xavier does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Xavier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toriyama eats them both and turns towards Xavier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Toriyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Toriyama throws a series of punches but Xavier avoids them all with ease.
Xavier tried to score with a low kick but Toriyama checks it.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toriyama misses with a body kick.
Bittor Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is looking to slow Toriyama down with leg kicks.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Xavier jumps back.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier misses with a low kick.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xavier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toriyama throws a push kick but Xavier slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Xavier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toriyama doesn't seem phased though.
Xavier misses with a series of wild punches.
Xavier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama defending well as Xavier loads up on a big left hand.
Toriyama is looking to wear down Xavier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toriyama. That's going to slow Xavier down.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toriyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toriyama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toriyama tries to move into range but Xavier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xavier missing with a left hand there. Toriyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toriyama scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama cracks the inside of Xavier's front leg.
Toriyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Toriyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xavier.
Bittor Xavier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xavier throws out a loose jab but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Xavier blocks the low kick.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Toriyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xavier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toriyama pushes Xavier away with a front kick.
Xavier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xavier lands in his opponent's guard.
Xavier won't allow Toriyama to sweep him here.
Toriyama keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.
Toriyama pulls Xavier in close to prevent any damage.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama looking for submissions off his back.
Toriyama wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xavier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Toriyama!
Xavier lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toriyama can't escape the position.
Xavier is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Toriyama is in real trouble.
Toriyama prevents Xavier from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Toriyama throws a head kick that misses.
Toriyama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Xavier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Toriyama defends the submission attempt.
Xavier lands with a punch from half guard.
Toriyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xavier postures up.
Xavier drops back looking for a leg! Toriyama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toriyama manages to kick Xavier off! Xavier jumps back into Toriyama's guard.
Toriyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Toriyama, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toriyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xavier has managed to get both his arms back between Toriyama's legs - danger averted.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Toriyama keeps moving.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
Toriyama 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.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bittor Xavier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Xavier lands a really nice looking cross but Toriyama seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xavier scores with a shot to the body.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toriyama moves away.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Toriyama throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xavier lands a right hook to the body.
Xavier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toriyama.
Akira Toriyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xavier misses with a looping left.
Xavier throws a hook but Toriyama blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier misses the shot to the body.
Toriyama throws a hook but Xavier avoids it easily.
Toriyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Toriyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xavier scoring well with a low kick there.
Toriyama lands a head shot.
Xavier misses with a wild body shot.
Toriyama scores with a head kick. Xavier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xavier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toriyama tries to score with a low kick but Xavier moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Xavier.
Toriyama thumps Xavier with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toriyama.
Toriyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xavier.
Xavier tests Toriyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Xavier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toriyama. Toriyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier moved away.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toriyama misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Xavier jumps back.
Toriyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xavier lands a right hook to the body.
Toriyama jabs Xavier right on the nose. Xavier blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toriyama misses with a leg kick.
Xavier gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bittor Xavier just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toriyama throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Toriyama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Horrible takedown by Xavier or perhaps it was just good defense by Toriyama which made him look bad.
Xavier scores with a shot to the body.
Toriyama stuffs the takedown.
Toriyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Toriyama.
A clash of legs there as Xavier blocks the low kick.
Xavier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xavier is out of range and Toriyama settles back down.
Toriyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xavier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xavier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toriyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Xavier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toriyama can pounce on him.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Xavier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xavier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toriyama. Toriyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Xavier misses with a looping right.
Xavier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
Xavier throws a poor cross that misses
and Toriyama counters with a leg kick.
Xavier throws a series of punches but Toriyama moves out of range.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Xavier jumps back.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xavier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xavier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toriyama's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toriyama tries to roll over but Xavier keeps him under control.
Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Xavier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toriyama trying to get back to full guard but Xavier takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Toriyama wants to hold on but Xavier pushes him away.
Toriyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is squirming around, avoiding Xavier's attempts to control the action.
Xavier avoids the attempt from Toriyama to control.
Xavier is looking to work his way around to Toriyama's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Toriyama tries to hold on but Xavier pushes him away.
Xavier controlling the pace for now.
Toriyama is in a horrible position here. Xavier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Xavier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Toriyama has worked his arm free - good work by Toriyama!
Xavier working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is looking to regain half guard here but Xavier keeps moving and retains side control.
Xavier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xavier working away.
Xavier advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xavier avoids the attempt from Toriyama to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier lands a heavy elbow.
Xavier looking for a guillotine from mount but Toriyama is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xavier throws a right and a left that Toriyama avoids nicely.
Toriyama thumps Xavier with a low kick.
Xavier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Toriyama there.
Xavier checks the leg kick.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xavier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Toriyama.
Xavier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but Toriyama shows good takedown defense.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Xavier's front leg.
Toriyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier takes a swing at Toriyama's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Xavier - just one landing.
Toriyama scores with a push kick.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toriyama ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Xavier throws a looping overhand right but Toriyama ducks down to avoid it.
Xavier swings for the body but Toriyama moves out of range.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Xavier punishes Toriyama's body with a nice straight punch.
Xavier checks the leg kick.
Xavier misses with a wild combination.
Xavier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toriyama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xavier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Toriyama looks for the body kick but Xavier saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Toriyama tries to land a front kick but Xavier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Toriyama thumps Xavier with a low kick.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toriyama manages to avoid it.
Toriyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Xavier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Xavier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toriyama tries to land a front kick but Xavier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toriyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xavier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xavier throws a lazy right hand but Toriyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xavier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toriyama at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xavier.
Good standup being displayed there by Toriyama as he connects with a hook.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toriyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xavier throws an off balance right hand
and Toriyama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Toriyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akira Toriyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier misses with a lunging right hand
and Toriyama counters with a body kick.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.
Toriyama scores with a shot to the body.
Xavier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akira Toriyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Toriyama looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Bittor Xavier 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.
Xavier checks a leg kick.
Toriyama lands a nice hook to Xavier's body. Xavier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toriyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toriyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toriyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toriyama works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier connects with a body shot that sends Toriyama's belly button to the back.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
Xavier digs a good body shot into Toriyama's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Toriyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Toriyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xavier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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