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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick Stone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Hines's chin.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brick Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Hines!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hines counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stone's guard now.
Hines seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hines lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hines slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hines is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chris Hines has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stone is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hines is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines connects with an inside leg kick.
Hines scores with a body shot.
Stone blocks a jab.
Hines fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Stone avoids the head kick by Hines.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hines.
Hines throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Hines throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hines manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hines tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Hines is stalling in the full guard.
Hines advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hines misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hines takes a little break here. Stone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hines working the head and body with strikes.
Hines throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hines just content to control the position.
Hines lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stone down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone seems a little lost for a moment, as Hines dominates the positioning.
Hines lands a nice forearm strike.
Hines in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hines trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Hines is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hines cracks Stone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stone is not content to let Hines control the position.
Hines creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hines taking a breather here.
Stone taking a bit of punishment here - Hines scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone trying to remain calm as Hines controls from the top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hines dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hines drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone controls Hines momentarily but Hines frees himself.
Hines is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hines pushes down on Stone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stone won't allow Hines to pass to mount.
Chris Hines has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hines lands strikes from half guard.
Hines lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hines takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hines takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Hines has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hines there.
Hines controlling the action here.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Hines in his half guard.
Hines works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hines tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines slows the pace down.
Hines working the ground and pound from side control.
Hines working away.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face as Hines controls the position.
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!
Hines creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hines taking a breather here.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Hines taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hines trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Hines lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hines wants to control for a moment but Stone uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hines throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hines scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hines slows the pace down in half guard.
Hines is just content to waste time from the top position. Stone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hines slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hines working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hines scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stone to see if he's OK.
Hines landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stone wants to control but Hines postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hines.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Hines connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hines gets the takedown into side control.
Hines lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hines lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stone is rocked!
Hines takes a little break here. Stone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hines's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hines working the head with strikes.
Oh Stone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hines looks up at the clock and then as Stone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hines smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stone is trying to escape the position but Hines is controlling the position.
Hines in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Stone looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hines turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Hines!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saulo Henrique Assun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia comes into the arena with Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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301 lbs
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Sami Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Saulo Henrique Assun!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assun throws a body kick that misses.
Hyypia just misses with a punch to the body.
Assun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Assun wants it to stay on the feet.
Assun thows a body shot but no joy.
Assun misses with a low kick.
Hyypia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Assun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Assun misses.
Hyypia blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyypia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Assun misses
and Hyypia counters with a series of strikes. Assun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyypia lands a slapping body shot.
Assun throws a leg kick
and Hyypia counters with a one-two to the body.
Assun tries to land a leg kick but Hyypia saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Assun.
Assun looks winded!
Hyypia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assun has his foot on Hyypia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hyypia works his way back into a safe position though.
Assun has momentary wrist control but Hyypia slips an elbow through the middle.
Assun is rocked!
Hyypia passes into half guard.
Hyypia seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Assun is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sami Hyypia!
A victorious Sami Hyypia 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 Christian Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mance Rayder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mance Rayder!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mance Rayder has been cut.
Kane rushes Rayder and presses him up against the cage.
Kane working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rayder throws an elbow but misses.
Rayder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kane blocks it with crossed arms.
Rayder slows down the pace here.
Kane looking to slow down the pace here.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rayder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Rayder won't allow it.
Rayder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rayder lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayder throws a head punch that misses.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rayder.
Rayder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane blocks a body shot from Rayder.
Rayder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rayder backwards.
Rayder lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kane.
Kane blocking some punches.
Rayder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kane is trying to push Rayder away but Rayder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kane.
Kane working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Rayder.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kane's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from Rayder.
Rayder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kane blocks an elbow strike.
Rayder missing with knees to the body.
Kane wants to break free but Rayder has control.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Kane avoids a wild elbow strike from Rayder.
Rayder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Rayder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rayder fails to land.
Kane lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rayder.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Rayder has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rayder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rayder is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Rayder throws an elbow that misses.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rayder lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Rayder blocking some punches.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rayder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rayder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rayder throws an elbow but it misses.
Kane wants to break free but Rayder has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
Rayder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rayder backwards.
Kane avoiding damage as Rayder throws knees to the body.
Kane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Rayder.
Rayder looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Rayder.
Rayder lands an elbow that stopped Kane in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rayder lands an elbow that stopped Kane in his tracks for a moment.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane lands a left hand.
Kane is trying to push Rayder away but Rayder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mance Rayder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rayder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kane throws a one two combo.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Rayder's belly button to the back.
Rayder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rayder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rayder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Kane.
Rayder is rocked!
Rayder tries to clinch up
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rayder is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane tries to work over Rayder's front leg with a kick but Rayder checks it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kane! Rayder is backing up but he can't get away as Kane lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Rayder and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christian Kane!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Kane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Wishy Washy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Wishy Washy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Boris Wishy Washy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilbert Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Wishy Washy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold thuds his shin into the meat of Wishy Washy's side.
Wishy Washy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wishy Washy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gold counters with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gold.
Wishy Washy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wishy Washy.
Boris Wishy Washy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold lands a front kick.
Gold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wishy Washy. That did some damage!
Gold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wishy Washy's calf.
Gold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wishy Washy. That did some damage!
Gold connects with a leg kick. Wishy Washy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wishy Washy 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gold.
Gold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wishy Washy if he has to take too many more of those.
Gold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wishy Washy if he has to take too many more of those.
Gold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wishy Washy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gold lands with a kick to the temple. Wishy Washy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
Good leg kick by Gold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Gold closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Gold.
Gold manages to break the clinch.
Gold thumps Wishy Washy with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gold. That's going to slow Wishy Washy down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
Gold closes the distance and clinches.
Gold lands a hook that snaps the head of Wishy Washy backwards.
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wishy Washy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Wishy Washy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gold.
Gold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gold lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Gold.
Gold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Gold.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Gold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wishy Washy is rocked!
Gold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wishy Washy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gold finish him?
Gold creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wishy Washy with a big uppercut! Wishy Washy tries to clinch up but Gold pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wishy Washy to the mat! Wishy Washy covers up and Gold unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gilbert Gold!
Gilbert Gold 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV comes into the arena with Truth Theme blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Belvedere IV.
Benevides fails with the takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Benevides walks into a jab.
Benevides shoots and misses
letting Belvedere IV counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Benevides.
Belvedere IV lands a glancing blow to the side of Benevides's head.
Benevides is rocked!
Belvedere IV feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Benevides collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Augustus Belvedere IV!
Post fight, Augustus Belvedere IV stared into the camera and said 'Islam seeks to destroy each and every culture, this is what is does by design. 90% of pedophile convictions in the UK this year are muslim men against white girls.... NS'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kid Rock - Bawitdaba. Todd Haskins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
188 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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28
200 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Kadota!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadota closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haskins is trying is best to control the position here.
Kadota uses his free foot to push down on Haskins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haskins.
Kadota lands a big elbow.
Kadota has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kadota working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haskins working to try and regain half guard.
Haskins tries to hold on but Kadota pushes him away.
Kadota postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haskins looks a forlorn figure.
Haskins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadota avoids the attempt from Haskins to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota breaks from Haskins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kadota landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kadota.
Kadota avoids the attempt from Haskins to control.
Haskins is in a horrible position here. Kadota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kadota avoids the attempt from Haskins to control.
Kadota scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Haskins working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins tries to hold on but Kadota pushes him away.
Haskins tries to reverse the position but Kadota maintains control.
Kadota cracks Haskins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haskins is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kadota trying to control but Haskins is having none of it.
Kadota lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haskins hang on?
Haskins is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota lands a big shot there that rocks Haskins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Haskins is looking to improve his position but Kadota isn't that keen on the idea.
Kadota lands with some strikes.
Kadota with shots to the head and body - Haskins looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadota trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haskins is trying to escape the mount.
Kadota controlling the pace for now.
Kadota lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is working to get back to half guard.
Kadota unloading with bombs!
Haskins tries to reverse the position but Kadota maintains control.
Kadota landing shots from mount.
Haskins wants to hold on but Kadota pushes him away.
Haskins tries to reverse the position but Kadota maintains control.
Kadota dominating with strikes here.
Haskins is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadota postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haskins looks a forlorn figure.
Kadota landing strikes from the mount and Haskins is in trouble!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kadota 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.
Kadota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haskins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Haskins misses.
Kadota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Kadota.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kadota. That's going to slow Haskins down.
Kadota lunges at Haskins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haskins's hand.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haskins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kadota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haskins scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haskins shoots in looking for a takedown but Kadota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haskins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kadota throws a front kick aimed at Haskins's knee but Haskins avoids it well.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Kadota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kadota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haskins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kadota.
Kadota lands a leg kick that knocks Haskins off balance momentarily.
Haskins wants to clinch.
Kadota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haskins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haskins tries to clinch up.
Kadota fails with a takedown attempt.
Todd Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kadota as Haskins shoots in.
Kadota lands with a right hand.
Kadota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haskins swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kadota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kadota moves out of range as Haskins strikes.
Haskins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takashi Kadota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kadota misses with the combination.
Haskins lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haskins's calf.
Haskins tries to clinch up
and Kadota counters with a one-two to the body.
Haskins feints and as Kadota raises his hands in defense, Haskins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kadota trying to control the position.
Haskins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haskins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kadota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haskins defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Kadota is adopting a defensive guard.
Kadota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haskins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kadota looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kadota looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kadota!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kadota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kadota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haskins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Kadota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kadota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takashi Kadota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins shoots in but no luck this time.
Kadota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kadota is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kadota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haskins scrambles back to his feet.
Kadota scores with a shot to the body.
Haskins looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kadota throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haskins's head.
Haskins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kadota.
Haskins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haskins drops his hands momentarily and Kadota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Haskins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haskins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kadota circles away.
Kadota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kadota there.
Kadota throws a looping overhand right but Haskins ducks down to avoid it.
Haskins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kadota counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Haskins seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kadota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haskins looks to clinch
and Kadota counters with a leg kick.
Kadota scores with a nice strike.
Kadota throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Haskins stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kadota follows into mount!
Kadota can't control as he wanted to and Haskins manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kadota is keen to just control but Haskins is a slippery customer.
Haskins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haskins is trying to control but can't.
Kadota is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kadota pulls his head out easily.
Kadota looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haskins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kadota works his way into side control.
Kadota in side control lands a decent elbow.
Haskins tries to control but Kadota manages to take his back.
Haskins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is covering up but some of the strikes from Kadota are getting through and doing damage.
Kadota gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Takashi Kadota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, with Kadota on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Haskins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kadota keeps control of the position as Haskins tries to break free.
Haskins wants to control his opponent's hands but Kadota gets his hands free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadota is punishing Haskins with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kadota is landing with strikes. Haskins can't take much more of this.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Kadota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kadota has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Kadota!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by DIE LIKE A ROCKSTAR. Horacio Vanderbeet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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19
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanderbeet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Vanderbeet walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Vanderbeet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooh!!! Brown has knocked Vanderbeet down with a huge combo! Brown steps away and waves a wobbly Vanderbeet back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vanderbeet is rocked!
It looks like Horacio Vanderbeet has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderbeet is aggressively charging in as Brown backs up avoiding any damage. Brown tosses out a jab and Vanderbeet runs right into it face first! Vanderbeet is out cold! Brown dropped down on all fours and is barking in Vanderbeet's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Brown!
Danny Brown is the new lightweight champion!
As Danny Brown got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I just wanted to win this belt for fun and smash this champ. I'm going back to Siberian Fight League to get the LW title. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Voipapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voipapu comes to the cage accompanied by Kvelertak - Mj�d. Calypso has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan as his entrance music. Eerikki Voipapu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Calypso's chin.
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25
300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Voipapu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voipapu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Voipapu stuffs the takedown.
Voipapu blocks a jab.
Calypso avoids the body shot from Voipapu.
Calypso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calypso shoots in for a double leg but Voipapu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calypso is defended easily by Voipapu.
Eerikki Voipapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Calypso.
Voipapu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calypso shoots in for a takedown but Voipapu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso moves out of range as Voipapu strikes.
Voipapu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Voipapu throws a solid leg kick but Calypso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voipapu.
Voipapu lands a nice looking body shot.
Voipapu scores with a jab. Calypso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calypso closes the distance and clinches up with Voipapu, looking for a takedown. Calypso pushes Voipapu against the cage but Voipapu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calypso misses with an uppercut
and Voipapu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calypso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voipapu tries to avoid it but Calypso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voipapu to the ground. Voipapu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calypso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Voipapu quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Voipapu pushes Calypso off looking to stand but Calypso dives back in and keeps control.
Calypso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calypso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Voipapu is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Calypso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calypso is landing with some decent strikes but Voipapu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Calypso thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Voipapu tries to buck Calypso off but he can't manage it.
Poor strikes thrown by Calypso there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Calypso misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voipapu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Calypso is landing with some decent strikes but Voipapu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Calypso looking to finish Voipapu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Voipapu!
Calypso throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Calypso looking to finish Voipapu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Voipapu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voipapu is in a horrible position here. Calypso smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Calypso content just to control the position here.
Calypso tries to control but Voipapu wriggling away.
Calypso won't let Voipapu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso controlling from mount.
Calypso with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poor strikes thrown by Calypso there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calypso lands with some strikes.
Calypso fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Voipapu blocking the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Calypso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Calypso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voipapu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voipapu stuffs the takedown.
Voipapu lands a body shot.
Voipapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calypso.
Calypso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voipapu circles away.
Eerikki Voipapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Calypso.
Voipapu lands a nice looking body shot.
Voipapu looks to score with a jab to the body but Calypso is just out of range.
Voipapu throws a sloppy head kick and Calypso moves out of range easily.
Calypso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voipapu misses with a jab to the body
and Calypso counters with a stiff right hand.
Calypso fails with the takedown
and Calypso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eerikki Voipapu is winning the standup battle so far.
Voipapu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Voipapu wants it to stay on the feet.
Voipapu defending well as Calypso loads up on a big left hand.
Voipapu misses with a straight right.
Voipapu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Calypso counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Voipapu as Calypso shoots in.
Eerikki Voipapu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso blocks a head kick by Voipapu.
Calypso checks a low kick from Voipapu.
Calypso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calypso fails with a takedown attempt.
Calypso misses with a hook
and Voipapu counters with a stiff right hand.
Voipapu throws a right hand that misses
and Calypso counters with a single leg into guard. Voipapu didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voipapu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calypso is controlling him.
Calypso wants to pass the guard but Voipapu is keeping the position.
Calypso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voipapu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voipapu is looking to stand up but Calypso isn't so interested in that idea.
Calypso postures up and lands a big shot to Voipapu's brow.
Voipapu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calypso on the ground.
Calypso trying to control but Voipapu is working from the bottom.
Voipapu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calypso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso prevents Voipapu from getting back to his feet.
Calypso advances to half guard.
Calypso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voipapu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calypso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Calypso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calypso is keen to just control but Voipapu is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Calypso misses with a head shot. Voipapu uses the momentum to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voipapu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calypso is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Calypso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Voipapu misses with a looping right.
Voipapu just misses with a punch to the body.
Voipapu slips a straight right by Calypso.
Calypso lands with a straight right. Voipapu didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Voipapu.
Voipapu blocks a jab.
Calypso shoots in but no luck this time.
Voipapu slips a jab from Calypso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voipapu tries to land a front kick but Calypso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Calypso does it's job there.
Calypso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Voipapu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calypso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voipapu.
Voipapu misses with a hook.
Calypso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Voipapu pushes Calypso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Calypso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voipapu parries the strikes from Calypso easily there. Calypso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Voipapu to escape.
Calypso tries to advance to mount but Voipapu denies him.
Calypso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Voipapu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Voipapu taking a bit of punishment here - Calypso scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calypso is working Voipapu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jack Calypso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calypso wants to control but Voipapu is keeping him busy.
Calypso throws a strike aimed at the side of Voipapu's head but Voipapu avoids it well.
Voipapu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Voipapu tries to get out of the position.
Calypso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calypso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Voipapu down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voipapu dodges the ground and pound from Calypso.
Calypso lands a few punches from side control.
Voipapu taking a bit of punishment here - Calypso scoring with strikes.
Voipapu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Calypso is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calypso cracks Voipapu with a big elbow.
Calypso creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calypso throws a strike aimed at the side of Voipapu's head but Voipapu avoids it well.
Calypso controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Calypso.
Calypso working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso trying to control the action but Voipapu is working from the bottom.
Calypso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Calypso landing strikes.
Voipapu is pushing Calypso's head away, looking to escape. Calypso manages to hold on to the position though.
Calypso throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Voipapu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Calypso wants to take a breather but Voipapu is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calypso passes to full mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Calypso really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calypso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voipapu avoids it really well and circles away.
Voipapu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calypso moves away.
Voipapu lands a really nice looking cross but Calypso seems unphased.
Calypso misses with a takedown attempt - Voipapu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Voipapu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calypso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voipapu missing with a left hand there. Calypso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calypso shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Voipapu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Voipapu pushes Calypso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Calypso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Calypso working the ground and pound but Voipapu is defending the strikes.
Calypso throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Calypso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Voipapu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Calypso throwing strikes but Voipapu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Calypso sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voipapu tries to stand and escape but Calypso is controlling the position.
Voipapu wants to stand up but Calypso manages to regain full guard.
Voipapu is looking to stand up but Calypso won't let him.
Calypso manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Voipapu wants to get back to his feet.
Calypso lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Calypso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calypso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Calypso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voipapu is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calypso controlling the position easily from mount.
Calypso tries to control but Voipapu wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso landing strikes from the mount.
Calypso is landing with some decent strikes but Voipapu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Calypso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calypso lands a nice shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Calypso dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Calypso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voipapu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calypso moves away.
A swing and a miss from Voipapu.
Calypso might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Voipapu missing with a left hand there. Calypso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voipapu lands a head shot.
Calypso blocks a jab.
Voipapu misses with a low kick.
Calypso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voipapu on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calypso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Voipapu counters with a nice uppercut.
Eerikki Voipapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Calypso.
Voipapu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voipapu connects with a nice looking jab.
Calypso takes one to the side of the head.
Calypso misses with a straight left.
Calypso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eerikki Voipapu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands with a shot to the body.
Voipapu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calypso shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack Calypso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voipapu misses with a combination
enabling Calypso to counter with a crisp jab.
Calypso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calypso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calypso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voipapu finds it's way round the side to connect with Calypso's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calypso.
Calypso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voipapu avoids it really well and circles away.
Voipapu lands a nice looking body shot.
Voipapu looks to land a left hand but Calypso moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voipapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calypso.
Voipapu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calypso under the eye.
Calypso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calypso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voipapu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voipapu throws a body punch but Calypso moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voipapu throws a body punch but Calypso moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eerikki Voipapu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calypso 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Calypso!
Jack Calypso is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Zaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaha comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Marvin Zaha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Mendes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaha is fending him off so far but Mendes persists. Nope, Zaha circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mendes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mendes won't let Zaha get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Zaha is in no mood to give up.
Zaha is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mendes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Zaha is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zaha and Mendes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zaha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zaha sneaks out the side door and pushes Mendes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Zaha looks to clinch
and Mendes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zaha!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes wants to finish this one by submission but Zaha is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendes.
Zaha is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes unloads with some shots from mount but Zaha bucks and avoids them well.
Zaha is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mendes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zaha has worked his arm free - good work by Zaha!
Zaha is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Mendes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendes swings around for an armbar but Zaha sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mendes's guard.
Mendes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zaha is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaha stands and steps away. Mendes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendes throws a head kick but Zaha moves out of range.
Zaha throws a head kick that Mendes semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaha is trying to stand back up but Mendes is controlling him
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaha wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mendes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Zaha manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Zaha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick by Zaha misses
and Mendes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zaha is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zaha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendes gets control of Zaha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes looking to control.
Zaha stands and steps away. Mendes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marvin Zaha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Mendes.
Mendes tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaha throws a solid leg kick but Mendes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaha.
Zaha tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaha throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Zaha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaha.
Zaha feints and then cracks Mendes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendes down.
Mendes checks a low kick from Zaha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Zaha.
Mendes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaha on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaha's guard now, I'm sure.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Mendes 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.
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaha circles away.
Zaha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Zaha is predictable there
and Mendes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Zaha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes is pushing down on Zaha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaha is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes prevents Zaha from standing back up.
Mendes thows a huge punch but Zaha dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaha is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaha is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Zaha is defending well.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Zaha is having none of it.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Zaha wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Zaha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaha wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaha sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Zaha defends the submission attempt.
Zaha wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zaha still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zaha has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Zaha decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mendes to his feet.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaha misses with a body kick.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaha - that will leave a mark!
Mendes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendes is in Zaha's guard.
Zaha is looking to stand up but Mendes isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaha has his feet on Mendes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaha throws a head kick that misses
and Mendes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes trying to control but Zaha is working from the bottom.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zaha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendes has Zaha in his guard.
Zaha postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Zaha pushes his legs off easily.
Zaha wants to stand but Mendes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mendes is trying to keep Zaha in close.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zaha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes dives in and grabs Zaha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaha pushes down on Mendes's head and hops out.
Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Zaha.
Zaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marvin Zaha is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Zaha has Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaha is defending well for now.
Zaha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaha wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendes is defending well for now.
Mendes jumps guard but Zaha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marvin Zaha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Mendes.
Mendes decides to pull guard.
Zaha postures up.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaha wants to stand but Mendes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zaha stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Zaha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zaha is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaha stands up from Mendes's guard - Zaha perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaha has closed the distance and engaged Mendes in a clinch.
Mendes jumps guard but Zaha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaha is trying to break free.
Zaha stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mendes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mendes throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a knee to the body.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Zaha won't allow it.
Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaha.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Zaha has him pressed against the cage.
Zaha avoiding damage as Mendes throws knees to the body.
Mendes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendes is working for takedown but Zaha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaha closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaha tries to clinch
so Mendes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes stops Zaha from standing up.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Zaha keeps moving.
Zaha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendes is controlling him.
Mendes trying to control but Zaha is working from the bottom.
Mendes won't allow Zaha to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaha is keeping the position for now.
Marvin Zaha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendes won't allow Zaha to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Mendes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jesus Mendes waved his t-shirt featuring Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Elmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier has chosen Apaga mas n�o bate as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Elmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elmo tries to avoid it but Maier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elmo to the ground. Elmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elmo Elmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elmo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maier preventing the sweep.
Elmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maier.
Maier postures up and lands a big shot to Elmo's brow.
Elmo controls Maier momentarily but Maier frees himself.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Elmo is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maier postures up.
Maier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maier passes Elmo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Elmo is pressing down on Maier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elmo is trying to hold Maier in close to prevent damage but Maier has managed to pass into 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. Maier connects with a nice short shot to Elmo's temple.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura but Elmo is defending well.
Elmo wants to improve his position but Maier is controlling well.
Maier is looking for a kimura but Elmo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Elmo wants to improve his position but Maier is controlling well.
Maier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maier seems to be looking for submissions.
Elmo is looking to control Maier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elmo avoid being mounted?
Maier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elmo is looking for a triangle but Maier pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maier defends well.
Maier drops back looking for a leg! Elmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elmo manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Elmo's guard.
Maier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maier works his way into side control.
Elmo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elmo is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Elmo is keeping the position.
Maier has gone for a leg lock! Elmo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maier's guard.
Elmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elmo gets to his feet - Maier follows without any prompting.
Maier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Elmo swings widly with a right hand
so Maier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Elmo looking to control.
Maier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Elmo, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier is working Elmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elmo keeping full guard, as Maier tries to pass.
Elmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maier is one step ahead there.
Maier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elmo but Elmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elmo throws a big shot that misses.
Elmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Elmo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maier darts in and clinches Elmo up against the cage.
Elmo tries to work over Maier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elmo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but Elmo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elmo Elmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo lands a head kick. Maier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Elmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Elmo misses.
Maier avoids the head kick by Elmo.
Maier shoots in for a double leg but Elmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elmo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maier's head.
Elmo throws a body kick that misses
and Maier counters by clinching up.
Maier manages to pull guard.
Elmo throwing strikes from guard but Maier blocks nicely.
Elmo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elmo advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elmo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Elmo cracks Maier with a big elbow.
Maier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Elmo working the ground and pound.
Elmo grinds an elbow into Maier's temple.
Sepp Maier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elmo wants to pass to mount but Maier is defending the position.
Maier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elmo postures up in Maier's guard and throws a big left but Maier blocks it.
Maier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elmo stands up over Maier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elmo stopping the sweep attempt from Maier.
Elmo passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maier gets full guard.
Maier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elmo wants to pass the guard but Maier is keeping the position.
Elmo stands and throws Maier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elmo decides to stand back up. Elmo steps back and let's Maier get back to his feet.
A big right from Elmo misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Elmo dominated that second 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.
Elmo misses with a looping left.
Maier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maier tries to clinch there but Elmo circles away.
Elmo throws a leg kick
and Maier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Elmo!
BOOM! Maier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maier working for a submission but Elmo is keeping him at bay.
Elmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Maier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Elmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elmo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Elmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elmo has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maier's head.
Maier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elmo is controlling him.
Maier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elmo defends it easily.
Maier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elmo looking to pass the guard.
Elmo stands and throws Maier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elmo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elmo working the ground and pound.
Elmo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elmo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo misses with a straight left.
Elmo has a takedown stuffed.
Maier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elmo.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Elmo misses.
Maier 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elmo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maier is aware though and is defending well.
Maier stands up over Elmo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maier defends it easily.
Maier stopping the sweep attempt from Elmo.
Maier distracts Elmo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elmo wants to sweep here but Maier controlling him for the moment.
Maier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elmo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elmo has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Maier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elmo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elmo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elmo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elmo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maier.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sepp Maier just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elmo throws a one two combo.
Elmo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maier regains half guard.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maier wants to get back to full guard.
Elmo stands up from half guard.
Elmo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maier.
Maier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Elmo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier tries to get to full guard but Elmo has control of the leg.
Elmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Maier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maier wants to improve his position but Elmo is controlling well.
Elmo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Elmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maier won't allow Elmo to pass to mount.
Maier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Elmo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maier is pressing down on Elmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maier is looking for a triangle but Elmo pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Elmo wants to control from the top but Maier keeps moving.
Maier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elmo is aware though and is defending well.
Elmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Maier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Elmo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Elmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elmo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elmo on his heels. He'll look to pass Elmo's guard now, I'm sure.
Elmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elmo manages to get to full 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!
Maier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maier landing with the ground and pound.
Maier postures up in Elmo's guard and throws a big left but Elmo blocks it.
Elmo working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maier defends well.
Elmo trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maier drops back looking for a leg! Elmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elmo manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Elmo's guard.
Maier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elmo wants to sweep here but Maier controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elmo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Elmo had his way with Sepp Maier in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Elmo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Elmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maier is keeping the position for now.
Elmo is working hard here to advance position.
Elmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Maier is retaining full guard.
Elmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elmo has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
Maier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elmo defends well.
Elmo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maier is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elmo has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
Elmo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maier, up you get!
Elmo misses with a left hand
and Maier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elmo won't be happy with that.
Elmo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Elmo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elmo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elmo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Elmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elmo wants to get back to his feet but Maier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elmo tries to buck Maier off but Maier is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Elmo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Elmo wants to control but Maier is keeping him busy.
Maier tries to roll over but Elmo keeps him under control.
Elmo is pressing down on Maier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maier is holding on for now.
Elmo is looking to pass Maier's guard but actually Maier recovers to full guard.
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elmo won't allow Maier to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Maier is retaining full guard.
Elmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elmo defends it easily.
Elmo lands a couple of elbows.
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elmo pushes down on Maier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Elmo misses the jab.
Elmo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maier.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sepp Maier.
I think Maier 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 Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sepp Maier! Sepp Maier retains his middleweight title!
Sepp Maier gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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