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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers has chosen Conflict-Disturbed as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Ehrmantraut has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Ehrmantraut seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ehrmantraut dodges the punch combination from Summers.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Summers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ehrmantraut pinned against the cage. Ehrmantraut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ehrmantraut scores with a decent looking hook. Ehrmantraut jabs Summers right on the nose. Summers blinks but takes it well. Ehrmantraut takes a shot right to the bread basket. Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Ehrmantraut's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Summers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ehrmantraut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Ehrmantraut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ehrmantraut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Summers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ehrmantraut passes the guard and advances to mount! Ehrmantraut lands a big shot there that rocks Summers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ehrmantraut breaks from Summers's wrist control and lands an elbow. Summers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ehrmantraut lands a big elbow - Summers is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Summers is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Ehrmantraut! During a confident post fight interview, Michael Ehrmantraut 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pes Barbos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kleinschmidt comes to the cage accompanied by Pezet - Slang 2. Elroy Kleinschmidt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elroy Kleinschmidt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pes Barbos! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kleinschmidt tries a head kick but it misses.
Kleinschmidt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbos has his takedown stuffed and Kleinschmidt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barbos won't be happy with that. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Kleinschmidt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kleinschmidt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Kleinschmidt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barbos is avoiding damage well.
Barbos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barbos dodges the ground and pound from Kleinschmidt. Barbos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Barbos is trying to control Kleinschmidt's posture but Kleinschmidt avoids it. Kleinschmidt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kleinschmidt in side control, throwing shots but Barbos defends.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kleinschmidt lands a few punches from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kleinschmidt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Sloppy strikes there by Kleinschmidt. Kleinschmidt is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Barbos looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kleinschmidt gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Barbos is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kleinschmidt lets go of the hold and Barbos can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elroy Kleinschmidt! Elroy Kleinschmidt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fucking yes! My first victory after five hard losses!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja's entrance music is Bulls On Parade. A fine choice. Tiernan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DESERT STORM by Tartanic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Severi Turpaansaaja could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patrick Tiernan's chin.
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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
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Tiernan! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tiernan gets caught flat footed, as Turpaansaaja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Tiernan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tiernan is looking to stand up but Turpaansaaja isn't so interested in that idea. Turpaansaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiernan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Turpaansaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiernan is retaining full guard. Tiernan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tiernan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tiernan wants to stand up but Turpaansaaja is controlling him. Turpaansaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiernan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turpaansaaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Turpaansaaja throwing strikes but missing. Turpaansaaja throwing strikes from guard but Tiernan blocks nicely. Turpaansaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Turpaansaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tiernan wants to stand up but Turpaansaaja is controlling him. Tiernan keeping moving, preventing Turpaansaaja from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turpaansaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turpaansaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Turpaansaaja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiernan's head. Turpaansaaja throwing strikes but missing. Turpaansaaja working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiernan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Turpaansaaja postures up in Tiernan's guard and throws a big left but Tiernan blocks it. Turpaansaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Turpaansaaja stands up over Tiernan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Turpaansaaja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tiernan's head. Tiernan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turpaansaaja. Tiernan is wriggling around but Turpaansaaja manages to pass to half guard.
Turpaansaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiernan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turpaansaaja. Tiernan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tiernan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turpaansaaja. Turpaansaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Turpaansaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Turpaansaaja throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tiernan to regain full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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. Tiernan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Turpaansaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiernan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Turpaansaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja 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.
Turpaansaaja takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Tiernan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turpaansaaja eats them both and turns towards Tiernan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut. Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch but Tiernan is avoiding it.
Tiernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiernan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tiernan misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiernan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan lands a body punch in the clinch. Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards. Tiernan lands a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Turpaansaaja's head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Turpaansaaja blocks a body shot from Tiernan. Turpaansaaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch.
Patrick Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses. Turpaansaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tiernan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiernan won't be happy with that. You can see the frustration on Tiernan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. What's Tiernan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Turpaansaaja postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turpaansaaja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tiernan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turpaansaaja landing a few strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tiernan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Turpaansaaja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Turpaansaaja trying to control the position but Tiernan is working away. Tiernan wants to get back to his feet. Turpaansaaja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tiernan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiernan parries the strikes from Turpaansaaja easily there. Turpaansaaja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tiernan to escape.
Turpaansaaja 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.
Severi Turpaansaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Turpaansaaja lands an elbow. Tiernan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Tiernan is trying to stand.
Tiernan is refusing to be controlled, as Turpaansaaja sits in half guard. Turpaansaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiernan is trying to stand up here but Turpaansaaja is controlling him well. Tiernan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Turpaansaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Turpaansaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiernan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Turpaansaaja throwing shots but Tiernan is blocking nicely. Tiernan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Turpaansaaja is on him like a limpet, forcing Tiernan back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turpaansaaja lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards. Turpaansaaja tries to stall but Tiernan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Turpaansaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice sprawl there from Tiernan as Turpaansaaja shoots in. Tiernan connects with a looping right hand.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Severi Turpaansaaja will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Tiernan. Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turpaansaaja scores with a hook to the body. Tiernan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tiernan clinches up with Turpaansaaja and pushes him back against the cage. Tiernan gets through Turpaansaaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Turpaansaaja is trying to push Tiernan away but Tiernan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as Turpaansaaja controls the action.
Tiernan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiernan tries to work over Turpaansaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiernan throws a head punch that misses. Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpaansaaja's elbow. A body shot lands from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a right hand. Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Turpaansaaja's head. 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! Tiernan lands a body punch in the clinch. Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Turpaansaaja works on Tiernan's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiernan throws a head punch that misses. Tiernan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiernan.
Turpaansaaja tries for a takedown but Tiernan manages to get underhooks.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch.
Severi Turpaansaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tiernan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Turpaansaaja throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tiernan throws a quick inside leg kick. Turpaansaaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turpaansaaja throws a right and a left that Tiernan avoids nicely. Tiernan throws a head kick that misses. Turpaansaaja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiernan at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Tiernan is having none of it. Turpaansaaja swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja fails in his attempt to clinch. Tiernan closes the distance and clinches. Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it. Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiernan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiernan pushes Turpaansaaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Turpaansaaja tries to circle away but Tiernan has him pinned against the cage. Turpaansaaja is trying to trip Tiernan. He has hold of a leg but Tiernan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turpaansaaja persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Turpaansaaja landing some decent shots from guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turpaansaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Turpaansaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tiernan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turpaansaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tiernan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turpaansaaja. Turpaansaaja throws an elbow that misses. Tiernan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turpaansaaja's guard. Nice move by Tiernan! Turpaansaaja wants to improve his position but instead Tiernan has moved into half guard.
Patrick Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Severi Turpaansaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turpaansaaja is looking to escape. Turpaansaaja keeping control of the position. Turpaansaaja moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Patrick Tiernan. I think Turpaansaaja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severi Turpaansaaja! A very excited looking Severi Turpaansaaja made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumble Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast comes to the cage accompanied by EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's. French Toast has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, French Toast! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumble Lord! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lord misses with a takedown attempt - Toast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nice takedown defense from Toast. No joy for Lord on that attempt. Lord closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toast quickly recovers to half guard. Lord trying to control from half guard but Toast is working away. Lord missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Toast keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Lord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toast has managed to free his arm - good work. Toast is looking to escape. Lord tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toast knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lord tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toast knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Toast keeping hold of Lord's head, controlling as best he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lord is trying to control. Toast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lord throwing shots but Toast is blocking nicely. Toast is trying to control but can't.
Toast is not content to let Lord control the position. The fighters are battling for position here. Toast manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Toast seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Toast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toast looking for a guillotine here but Lord defends easily.
Lord postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lord stopping the sweep attempt from Toast. Lord is looking to pass into half guard but Toast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Toast is in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lord being controlled here, momentarily. Lord escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Toast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Toast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lord swivels though and keeps the full guard. Toast won't allow Lord to get back to his feet. Lord keeping moving, preventing Toast from controlling successfully. Toast tries to free his leg and advance position but Lord is retaining full guard. Toast trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
French Toast has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Horrible takedown by Lord or perhaps it was just good defense by Toast which made him look bad. French Toast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lord. Toast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Toast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Toast throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lord tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Toast is in Lord's guard. Lord tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lord bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toast's guard. Lord looking to pass the guard. Lord looking to sit in guard and control but Toast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Toast showing good wrestling skills to control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Toast dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lord's waist but Lord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toast off to one side. Lord darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Toast manages to get to full guard.
Lord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Toast looking to control.
Toast is adopting a defensive guard. Lord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lord throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Toast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lord is one step ahead there. Lord throws a big elbow that misses. Lord throws a big right hand that misses. Lord throwing strikes but missing. Lord must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Toast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lord is one step ahead there. Lord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Toast being controlled here, momentarily. Toast pulls Lord in close to prevent any damage. Lord avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lord throws an elbow that misses. Toast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lord's guard. Nice move by Toast! Toast postures up.
Lord looking for a guillotine here but Toast defends easily.
Toast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Toast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Toast wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving. French Toast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. French Toast wasn't doing enough on the ground. No luck with that takedown attempt from Toast. Lord tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toast swivels and escapes. Toast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lord tries to avoid it but Toast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lord to the ground. Lord escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for French Toast. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice sprawl there from Toast as Lord shoots in. A punch combination from Lord misses. Toast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Lord is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Well, if Toast 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.
Lord is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that French Toast will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lord shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toast's guard. Lord postures up in Toast's guard and throws a big left but Toast blocks it. Toast is trying to keep Lord in close.
Lord throwing strikes from guard but Toast blocks nicely. Toast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lord. Lord postures up.
Toast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lord doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lord manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Toast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lord defends it easily. Lord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lord postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lord accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lord passes into half guard. Toast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lord. Lord throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lord throwing shots but Toast is blocking nicely. Lord is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lord throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lord is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Toast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rumble Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Toast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lord is one step ahead there. Lord makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lord looking to pass the guard. Toast is adopting a defensive guard. Lord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Toast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lord's guard. Toast stops Lord from standing up. Lord is looking for a triangle but Toast pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Toast stands and throws Lord's legs to the side, diving into side control. Toast taking a breather here. Toast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Toast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Toast tries to move to mount but Lord blocks the move with his legs. Toast controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Toast prevents Lord from escaping the position. Lord prevents Toast from moving into mount. Toast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Toast controls the position from side control. Lord prevents Toast from improving position. Toast wants to control but Lord is keeping him busy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lord wants to control but Toast postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rumble Lord. I think Toast has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... French Toast! Our winner, French Toast, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - All Nightmare Long kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bang McGee looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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214 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Nascimento! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Bang McGee has been cut. Nascimento throws a shot to the body.
Nascimento clinches. Nascimento lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards. McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nascimento working aggressively here.
Nascimento lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow. A knee to the head by McGee.
It looks like Cristiano Nascimento has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGee prevents a body shot from Nascimento. McGee lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee. Nascimento lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards. McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nascimento lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards. McGee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nascimento lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee looks winded! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nascimento creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McGee misses with a body punch.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it. Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nascimento is pushing McGee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. McGee misses with a hook from the clinch. Nascimento digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank. McGee misses with some punches.
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow. Nascimento working aggressively here.
Nascimento lands a shot to the body. Nascimento misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land. McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nascimento is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nascimento lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nascimento.
McGee working aggressively here.
Nascimento lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch on the inside from Nascimento fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee. McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nascimento fails to land. McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nascimento. Nascimento lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nascimento. McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee takes a shot to the head. Nascimento lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards. Nascimento lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nascimento misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGee. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nascimento creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Nascimento controls his hands.
McGee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nascimento. Nascimento managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Nascimento lands with a short head shot on the inside. McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nascimento's elbow. Still in the clinch, Nascimento scores with a nice short uppercut. Nascimento scores with a shoulder strike. Nascimento lands an uppercut. McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee. 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! Nascimento works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nascimento scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a shot to the head. A short right from Nascimento on the inside. Nascimento lands a shoulder strike.
McGee is rocked! Nascimento struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short left from Nascimento. McGee is still on wobbly legs! Can Nascimento finish him? Nascimento lands a body punch. Nascimento scores with a hook to the body. McGee seems to have recovered his senses. Nascimento lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nascimento drops McGee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McGee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Nascimento lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not. A right handed body shot lands from Nascimento.
Nascimento lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nascimento. Nascimento creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McGee with a big uppercut! McGee tries to clinch up but Nascimento pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McGee to the mat! McGee covers up and Nascimento unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cristiano Nascimento! Cristiano Nascimento thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joni Betoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoni comes to the cage accompanied by Amaranthe - Amarathine. Cajun Xander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joni Betoni! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cajun Xander! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Betoni scores with a leg kick.
Xander looks to score with a jab to the body but Betoni is just out of range. Betoni tries to score with a low kick but Xander moves his leg out of the way. A looping hook to the body misses from Xander. Betoni does a little dance to reset his feet. Xander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Betoni. Betoni lands with a hook. Xander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Xander throws a jab when Betoni was well out of range. Xander on the wrong end of a nice jab. Betoni avoids the body shot from Xander.
Xander tries to land a leg kick but Betoni saw it coming and moves away.
Xander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Betoni thows a body shot but no joy. Xander checks a leg kick. Betoni misses with a combination
and Xander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xander. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Xander is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Xander would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xander wants to control from the top but Betoni keeps moving. Xander is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cajun Xander. Xander takes one to the chin there. A slapping body kick lands there for Xander. Betoni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Xander throws a chopping leg kick but Betoni manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Xander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Betoni.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Betoni throws a leg kick and Xander counters with a nice double leg into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Betoni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Betoni trying to control the position.
Xander wants to control from the top but Betoni keeps moving. Xander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xander wants to get up but he can't break Betoni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Xander wants to control from the top but Betoni keeps moving. Xander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Betoni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xander won't allow Betoni to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Xander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Xander wants to stand but Betoni is controlling his posture from full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Betoni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xander is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Betoni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xander defends it easily. Xander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xander trying to control but Betoni is working from the bottom. Xander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Betoni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xander defends well. Betoni working for a triangle but Xander defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Betoni looking for a sweep. Not yet Betoni, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cajun Xander will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xander throws a low kick but Betoni avoids it. Xander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Xander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Betoni misses the target. Xander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Betoni throws out the jab. Xander throws a shot from downtown. Betoni moves away and avoids it. Xander tries to clinch there but Betoni circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Betoni. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Betoni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xander has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xander and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Xander wants to clinch. Betoni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Betoni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xander's hands. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Betoni. Betoni checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Betoni lands with a straight right. Xander didn't see that one coming. Betoni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Betoni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Betoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Xander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Betoni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Betoni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Joni Betoni is winning the standup battle so far. Xander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Xander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Betoni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xander scrambles back to his feet. Xander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Xander tries to clinch up but Betoni circles away and keeps his distance. Betoni tries to land a body kick and Xander counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Betoni's guard now.
Betoni is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xander stands up and waves to Betoni to follow him. Xander staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Betoni cracks Xander with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Xander throws a leg kick that misses. A head kick by Betoni misses and Xander counters with a nice double leg into guard. Oh Betoni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Betoni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xander is aware though and is defending well. Xander stands up and waves to Betoni to follow him. Xander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Xander lands an uppercut, right on the button! Betoni tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cajun Xander!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Matson's choice of entrance music: Remember the name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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192 lbs
26 - 16 - 2 |
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Carson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Carson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Matson moves out of range of the strikes. Matson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matson! If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Matson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Matson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Carson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Matson wants to control but Carson is keeping busy.
Matson is looking to improve his position.
Carson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matson sees it coming and defends easily. Matson is defending against the submission attempts here by Carson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carson prevents Matson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matson keeps working. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Carson tries to pass to full mount but Matson defends it. Carson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Matson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glenn Carson! After winning the bout, Glenn Carson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian King acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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38
268 lbs
42 - 22 - 0 |
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267 lbs
32 - 12 - 0 |
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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
42 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Mendez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A lazy body kick from Mendez and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mendez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mendez keeps the fight on the outside. Mendez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. King lands an overhand right. Mendez throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round. King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mendez. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Mendez cracks a nice hook into King's ribs. King checks a low kick from Mendez. That kick from Mendez tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on. Mendez throws a head kick that misses. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendez prevents a body shot from King. A short right hand to the side of the head by King. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! King swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King. Mendez drags the fight down to the ground.
King is looking to stand up but Mendez won't let him. King trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom. We've been hearing good reports from Mendez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mendez with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Brian King has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape. Mendez working King over with strikes here. King working to try and regain half guard.
Mendez content just to control the position here. King working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mendez controlling from mount. Mendez lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Brian King's cut even more. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mendez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The cut above Brian King's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mendez trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Mendez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Brian King's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King working aggressively here.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Mendez.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendez's elbow. King tries to throw a body punch but Mendez avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendez. Mendez blocks a body shot from King. Mendez jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. King stalling against the cage.
Mendez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendez pulls guard successfully.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mendez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Mendez wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment. Mendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mendez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tony Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendez looking to control and managing it successfully. Mendez throwing strikes but King uses the opportunity to regain half guard. King is looking to improve his position.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. King gets full guard. Mendez throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King won't allow Mendez to sweep him here. Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck. Mendez keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy. King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brian King. Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. King 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. King throws a right hand that misses
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! King is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard. Mendez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mendez trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mendez dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Brian King's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tony Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mendez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mendez throws a head kick that misses and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendez misses the jab. Mendez scores with a leg kick.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King thumps Mendez with a low kick. Mendez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tried to score with a low kick but Mendez checks it. King throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head. Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brian King's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian King's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Mendez! Tony Mendez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghostal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Good King Wenceslas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Gracie! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt and Ghostal counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ghostal misses with a body kick. Gracie moves forwards but Ghostal connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghostal defends it nicely. Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie throws a leg kick letting Ghostal counter with a right hand. Ghostal tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Ghostal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Ghostal manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ghostal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghostal pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. Ghostal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ghostal has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage. Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tad Ghostal wasn't active enough on the ground. A cross from Ghostal lands. Gracie moves forwards but Ghostal connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ghostal walks into a jab. Ghostal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ghostal misses with a wild body shot. Ghostal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gracie looking to pass the guard. We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Gracie advances position into side control! Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ghostal is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghostal keeps working. Gracie working the head and body with strikes. Gracie tries for a kimura but Ghostal is defending well. Ghostal sneaks back into half guard. Gracie thows a huge punch but Ghostal dodges it nicely.
Gracie wants to control but Ghostal is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie prevents Ghostal from improving his position. Gracie is looking for a kimura but Ghostal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Ghostal is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ghostal wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ghostal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active. Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ghostal is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Gracie! Adam Gracie retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Adam Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying al Din's choice of entrance music: قنب هندي. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
41 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hearts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in al Din's half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hearts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but al Din does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. al Din trying to control from the bottom.
Hearts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed al Din's head. al Din tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg. Hearts missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hearts wants to pass the guard but al Din is defending well. al Din is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hearts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hearts's back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Hearts just trying to survive but al Din is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Hearts rolls, trying to escape but al Din keeps control of the position.
al Din is not going to allow Hearts to sit and survive in this position. Hearts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hearts rolls, trying to escape but al Din keeps control of the position.
al Din working for the choke. al Din is persistently looking for the submission but Hearts is defending it well.
Hearts is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Beam, so we'll see if he gets out of it. al Din is persistently looking for the submission but Hearts is defending it well.
al Din misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hearts is really stuck here.
al Din looking to break Hearts's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hearts remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise al Din will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Hearts trying to control the hands but al Din won't let him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hearts covering up well and avoiding damage. Hearts tries to roll but al Din sticks to his back.
al Din looking to hold on to the position here but Hearts rolls and ends up regaining guard.
al Din pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now. Hearts looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. al Din wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position. Hearts wants to sweep but no luck. al Din pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now. al Din looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hearts looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearts, not yet. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hearts holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. al Din tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hearts is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it. al Din lands with a nice combination. Hearts backs away looking to recover.
It looks like A J Hearts has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. al Din slips under a jab. al Din looks to land a body kick but Hearts moved away. al Din misses with a head kick.
al Din throws the left hand but Hearts avoids the punch easily. al Din misses with a hook
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. al Din is trying to maintain the position but Hearts is very close to passing his half guard. Hearts controlling the action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hearts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj al Din dominated that round. The cut man is working on A J Hearts's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hearts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but al Din manages to avoid it. Hearts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. al Din throws a chopping leg kick but Hearts manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Taj al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hearts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
al Din delivers a nice body kick. al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Hearts moves out of range easily. A right-left combo lands from al Din. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. al Din thows a body shot but no joy. Hearts walks forward, straight into a front kick from al Din. Taj al Din seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hearts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. al Din throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
al Din takes a swing at Hearts's ribcage but misses. Hearts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. al Din misses with an uppercut. Nice defenses there by Hearts. al Din connects with a body shot that sends Hearts's belly button to the back. Hearts feints and as al Din raises his hands in defense, Hearts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hearts trying to control but al Din is working from the bottom. Hearts looking to pass the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. al Din controlling Hearts's posture. Hearts trying to control but al Din is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hearts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. al Din trying to keep a closed guard but Hearts is proving a slippery customer.
al Din is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. al Din misses with a wild body shot. Hearts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from al Din. That one must have hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! al Din throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hearts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. al Din thuds his shin into the meat of Hearts's side. al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hearts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by al Din. al Din obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from al Din. al Din misses with a low kick. Hearts avoids the body shot from al Din.
al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. al Din turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. al Din throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hearts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. al Din defends it nicely. Hearts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hearts there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! al Din stuffs the takedown. al Din lands with a nice body kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. al Din scores with a body shot.
al Din scores with a kick to the midsection. Hearts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
al Din lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from al Din - that will leave a mark!
al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
al Din fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. al Din throws a front kick that sends Hearts stumbling back into the cage. al Din is looking to slow Hearts down with leg kicks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! al Din jabs Hearts right on the nose. Hearts blinks but takes it well. al Din scores with a push kick. Hearts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj al Din showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on A J Hearts's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
al Din fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. al Din feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hearts's calf. al Din misses with a low kick as Hearts jumps back. al Din scores with a kick to the midsection. al Din tried to score with a low kick but Hearts checks it. al Din fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. al Din lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hearts at a distance.
al Din is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hearts rather than just go for the knockout. Hearts slips a jab from al Din. al Din misses with an uppercut
and Hearts counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. al Din controlling the position for now. Hearts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. al Din defending well though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. al Din works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. al Din has his hands on Hearts's head, controlling the position. al Din is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. al Din swivels though and keeps the full guard. al Din is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up. al Din is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hearts throwing strikes but missing.
Taj al Din has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Hearts slips under a jab from al Din. al Din misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by al Din. That's going to slow Hearts down. Hearts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by al Din. Hearts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Nice defenses there by al Din. al Din catches Hearts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! al Din connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body. al Din misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. al Din lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hearts takes a step back to recover. al Din scores with a shot to the body.
al Din throws a front kick aimed at Hearts's knee but Hearts avoids it well. Taj al Din is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. al Din's corner calls for a 1-2. al Din obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hearts is rocked! al Din cracks Hearts with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hearts tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but al Din pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hearts is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taj al Din! Taj al Din is the new light heavyweight champion! A victorious Taj al Din thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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