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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berglomi has chosen Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo as his entrance music. Krilich Berglomi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.2lbs 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. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Spiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krilich Berglomi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglomi misses with a wild combination.
Spiller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berglomi backs up against the cage.
Spiller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berglomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Spiller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spiller scores with a jab to the body.
Spiller catches Berglomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spiller works over Berglomi's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berglomi blocks a head kick by Spiller.
Berglomi walks into a left hand.
Berglomi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berglomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Brandon Spiller has been cut.
Spiller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berglomi backs up against the cage.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spiller avoids the head kick by Berglomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Spiller.
Berglomi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Berglomi is rocked!
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick and Spiller moves out of range easily.
Berglomi misses with a wild combination.
Spiller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berglomi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spiller.
Nice body punch from Spiller.
Spiller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berglomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Spiller circles away.
Spiller lands with a good body shot.
Spiller lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spiller scores with a nice right hand.
Berglomi is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiller finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berglomi is trying to push Spiller away but Spiller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spiller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spiller connects with a leg kick. Berglomi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berglomi seems to have recovered his senses.
Berglomi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berglomi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiller can pounce on him.
Spiller cracks Berglomi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Berglomi falls to his knees and Spiller doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Spiller!
In his post fight interview, Brandon Spiller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up. Sub Norris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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154 lbs
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157 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Norris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arvanitidis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris at a distance.
Arvanitidis looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arvanitidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Arvanitidis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Norris prevents Arvanitidis from improving his position.
Norris wants to work for an arm triangle but Arvanitidis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arvanitidis is concentrating on defense, preventing Norris from advancing position.
Norris wants to take a breather but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.
Norris is pressing down on Arvanitidis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arvanitidis is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis trying to control but Norris postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norris haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arvanitidis is staying active underneath Norris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arvanitidis tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
Norris wants to work for an arm triangle but Arvanitidis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arvanitidis trying to hold on to Norris's head to control him but Norris postures up.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arvanitidis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Norris is staying active.
Arvanitidis gets back to full guard.
Norris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arvanitidis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is controlling Norris's posture.
Norris slips nicely into half guard.
Norris trying to pass the guard but Arvanitidis defending well.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Norris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arvanitidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norris's back!
Arvanitidis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Norris's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris trying to control the hands but Arvanitidis breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris rolls, trying to escape but Arvanitidis keeps control of the position.
Arvanitidis keeps control of the position easily here as Norris tries to buck him off.
Arvanitidis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Norris tries to escape 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!
My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that Arvanitidis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arvanitidis doesn't have the hooks in and Norris manages to turn into his guard.
Norris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Arvanitidis. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jannis Arvanitidis 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.
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norris.
Norris wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Arvanitidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Arvanitidis, not yet.
Norris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arvanitidis keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Arvanitidis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Norris tries to free his leg and advance position but Arvanitidis is retaining full guard.
Arvanitidis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Arvanitidis.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arvanitidis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arvanitidis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris trying to control the position but Arvanitidis is working away.
Norris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Norris looking to control but instead Arvanitidis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Norris wants to control but Arvanitidis is keeping him busy.
Arvanitidis trying to control from the bottom.
Arvanitidis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Norris trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis pulls Norris in close to his closed guard and prevents Norris from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis can't keep his opponent in guard - Norris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Norris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arvanitidis is just riding it out for now. Norris eventually gives up the hold.
Arvanitidis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.
Norris drops back looking for a leg! Arvanitidis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arvanitidis manages to kick Norris off! Norris jumps back into Arvanitidis's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arvanitidis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis is trying to keep Norris in close.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arvanitidis is pulling down on Norris's head. It's preventing any offense from Norris, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jannis Arvanitidis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arvanitidis won't be happy with that.
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to half guard.
Norris is trying to get an arm triangle but Arvanitidis is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arvanitidis is trying to control Norris's posture but Norris avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris controls the position.
Arvanitidis is trying to control Norris's posture but Norris avoids it.
Norris is working to tighten his grip on Arvanitidis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Arvanitidis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Norris is really squeezing tight and eventually Arvanitidis passes out! Norris breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sub Norris!
After winning the bout, Sub Norris 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between McGillicuddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, McGillicuddy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Jones.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Mason tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mason wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Mason slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Craig Mason has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Mason misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
McGillicuddy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason has Jones pressed against the cage.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Mason is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Jones is looking to chop away at Mason's legs.
Jab from Mason.
Nice body punch from Mason.
A nice combination there by Mason.
It looks like McGillicuddy Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
McGillicuddy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones is rocked!
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Mason!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Mason 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 Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts's entrance music is Pro-pain - Make war (not love) . A fine choice. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Derksen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts swings for the body but Derksen moves out of range.
Derksen throws the kick towards the body but Batts avoids it.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick
and Derksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Derksen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Batts throws a nice head kick!
Derksen tries to clinch
and Batts counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts trying to land knees to the body.
Batts blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Batts has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Batts tries to land knees in the clinch but Derksen avoids the damage to the body.
Derksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batts scores with a hook to the body.
Derksen misses with some punches.
Derksen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Derksen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Derksen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Derksen.
Derksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Derksen backwards.
Batts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Derksen is defending well for now.
Derksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Batts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Derksen blocks it with crossed arms.
Batts avoiding damage as Derksen throws knees to the body.
Derksen misses with the head strike.
Batts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Derksen rushes Batts and presses him up against the cage.
Derksen landing knees to the body.
Derksen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Derksen pushes off an throws an elbow but Batts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Batts can't break the clinch.
Batts tries a knee to the head but Derksen blocks it.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Derksen tests Batts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derksen moves out of range as Batts throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Derksen.
Derksen tries to clinch but Batts moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Batts - just one landing.
Derksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batts.
Batts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Derksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batts. Batts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Derksen can pounce on him.
Derksen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batts lands a nice shot to the body.
Batts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Derksen is defending well for now.
Derksen misses with a body punch.
Batts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Derksen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Batts fakes the leg kick and cracks Derksen in the body.
Batts tries a head kick but it misses.
Derksen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derksen is looking to slow Batts down with leg kicks.
Batts moves away from the strike by Derksen.
Derksen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batts throws a body punch but Derksen moves out of range.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derksen misses with a shot to the body
and Batts counters by moving into the clinch.
Batts works on Derksen's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batts.
Batts blocking some punches.
Batts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Derksen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Batts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Derksen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Batts presses Derksen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Derksen looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts crunches a lovely knee into Derksen's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Batts.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen moves in looking to clinch but Batts pushes him off.
Batts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Batts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Derksen takes a swing at Batts's ribcage but misses.
Batts throws a hook but Derksen avoids it easily.
Derksen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batts is looking to wear down Derksen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Batts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Derksen. Derksen obviously looking to wear him down.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
Derksen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batts connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Derksen looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Batts throws a jab when Derksen was well out of range.
Batts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Derksen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Batts delivers a nice body kick.
Derksen lands a jab to the nose.
Batts gets tackled into the cage by Derksen. Derksen maintains the clinch.
Batts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batts breaks the clinch.
Derksen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Derksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Batts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batts.
Batts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Batts.
Derksen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Batts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Derksen on the side of the head.
Derksen throws a leg kick but Batts sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Derksen.
Batts 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.
Batts fails to land with a series of punches.
Derksen throws out a loose jab but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batts throws a jab when Derksen was well out of range.
Derksen motions for Batts to come forward. Derksen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Derksen blocks a head kick by Batts.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Derksen manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Derksen blocks the low kick.
Batts throws a poor cross that misses
and Derksen counters with a good low kick that Batts was not able to check.
Derksen keeps Batts at a distance using the push kick.
Derksen clobbers Batts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batts scores with a hook to the body. Derksen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Derksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Derksen connects with a leg kick. Batts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batts jabs at Derksen's body.
Derksen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Derksen moves out of range of the body kick.
Derksen slips under a jab from Batts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Derksen.
Batts avoids the body shot from Derksen.
Derksen misses with the body kick
and Batts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batts.
Batts lands a shoulder strike.
Batts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derksen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Derksen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts misses with a knee strike.
Derksen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Derksen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Batts tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A leg kick checked by Derksen.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Derksen is just out of range.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Derksen.
Derksen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batts.
Derksen cracks the inside of Batts's front leg.
Derksen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Derksen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derksen cracks a nice hook into Batts's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts connects with a body shot that sends Derksen's belly button to the back.
Derksen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Batts tenderised Derksen's leg. Derksen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Derksen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batts throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Derksen counters with a leg kick.
Batts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Derksen ducks right into an uppercut from Batts.
Batts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Derksen jabs Batts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batts connects with a leg kick. Derksen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batts misses with a lunging right hand
and Derksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batts throws a head kick that misses.
Derksen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Derksen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Derksen blocks the body kick.
Derksen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Derksen is just out of range.
Derksen throws a solid leg kick but Batts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Derksen.
Batts misses with a leg kick.
Batts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batts misses the shot to the body.
Batts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Batts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Derksen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Derksen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts throws a chopping leg kick but Derksen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derksen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Derksen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Derksen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Derksen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Batts misses with a knee to the head.
Batts blocks an elbow strike from Derksen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Derksen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Batts's brow.
Batts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Derksen avoids it.
Derksen throws a punch but it's blocked by Batts.
Nice elbow from Derksen.
Derksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Derksen misses with an elbow strike.
Derksen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Derksen throws an elbow but it misses.
Batts with a knee to the head.
Batts blocking some punches.
Batts working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derksen misses with the head strike.
Batts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Batts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Derksen digs a right hand into Batts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batts's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Derksen fails to land.
Batts tries to work over Derksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Derksen backwards.
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Derksen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Derksen - that will leave a mark!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batts.
Batts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Derksen walks into a straight right hand from Batts.
A big left from Batts misses.
Derksen scores with a jab to the head.
Derksen tries to clinch but Batts is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Derksen can pounce on him.
Batts dodges the punch combination from Derksen.
Derksen checks a low kick from Batts.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Derksen.
Batts misses with a low kick as Derksen jumps back.
Derksen blocks a head kick by Batts.
Batts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Derksen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batts walks into a jab.
Batts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derksen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Derksen throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
Batts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Derksen - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Batts misses.
Derksen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batts throws a right hand that misses
and Derksen counters with a solid body kick.
Derksen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batts walks into a stiff left hand from Derksen.
Derksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Derksen moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Derksen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Derksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Derksen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Derksen.
I think Derksen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christian Derksen!
A victorious Christian Derksen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Rashid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Highlight Reel. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem al Rashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. al Rashid moves away and avoids it.
Turner throws a leg kick
so al Rashid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
al Rashid tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
al Rashid is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top!
al Rashid is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turner stacks al Rashid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turner!
al Rashid is looking to reverse the position.
al Rashid is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid can't do much from the bottom here.
Turner wants to control for a moment but al Rashid uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
al Rashid is trying to stand.
al Rashid kicks off Turner and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid scores with a leg kick.
al Rashid clinches up against the cage.
al Rashid has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
al Rashid misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by al Rashid.
al Rashid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
al Rashid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Turner.
al Rashid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Rashid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
al Rashid successfully pulls guard.
al Rashid working a defensive guard here.
al Rashid is controlling Turner's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
al Rashid working a defensive guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Kareem al Rashid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
al Rashid moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from al Rashid. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
al Rashid scores with a punch to the head.
al Rashid looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem al Rashid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turner rushes al Rashid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
al Rashid tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
al Rashid tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but al Rashid won't allow it.
al Rashid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by al Rashid.
al Rashid misses with a punch to the body.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by al Rashid.
al Rashid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
al Rashid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by al Rashid.
A quick uppercut on the inside from al Rashid.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
al Rashid throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner prevents a body shot from al Rashid.
al Rashid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Rashid lands a right hand.
Turner is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner wants to clinch up but al Rashid keeps it at a distance.
al Rashid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to al Rashid's calf.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but al Rashid circles away quickly and effectively.
al Rashid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten al Rashid somewhat.
al Rashid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can al Rashid finish him?
Are you kidding me?! al Rashid ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Turner clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kareem al Rashid!
An out of breath Kareem al Rashid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Roxton 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxton misses with a straight right.
Roxton dodges the punch combination from Majors.
Majors lands with a good body shot.
Roxton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roxton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roxton fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Majors. Those never looked like landing.
Majors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majors scores with a takedown into Roxton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roxton wants to sweep but no luck.
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roxton is trying to keep Majors in close.
Roxton wants to sweep here but Majors controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roxton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majors landing some decent shots from guard.
Roxton wants to get back to his feet but Majors is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Majors wants to pass the guard but Roxton is keeping the position.
Majors has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majors postures up in Roxton's guard and throws a big left but Roxton blocks it.
Roxton wants to sweep but no luck.
Roxton is working hard here to advance position.
Majors postures up and lands a big shot to Roxton's brow.
Majors works over Roxton with some ground and pound from guard.
Roxton has his hands on Majors's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Majors is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majors landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roxton has momentary wrist control but Majors slips an elbow through the middle.
Majors wants to pass the guard but Roxton is keeping the position.
Majors postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roxton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Majors, into his guard.
Roxton stopping the sweep attempt from Majors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roxton controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mitch Roxton.
Majors ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Majors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roxton manages to avoid it.
Majors scores with a nice right hand.
Roxton misses with the combination.
Roxton looks to land a left hand but Majors moved out of range nicely.
Roxton misses with a low kick.
Majors throws a leg kick but Roxton moved away.
Roxton throws out a loose jab but Majors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majors works Roxton's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Majors misses with a series of wild punches.
Roxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roxton misses with a body kick.
Roxton tries to bum rush Majors with a series of wild strikes but Majors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Majors throws a leg kick but Roxton checks it.
Majors scores with a shot to the body.
Roxton connects with the punch.
Roxton misses with a combination
and Majors counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Roxton's guard now.
Roxton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Majors is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majors trying to control the position from guard on top but Roxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majors won't allow Roxton to sweep him here.
Majors distracts Roxton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
Roxton looking for a sweep. Not yet Roxton, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Majors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Majors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roxton is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majors working some strikes from top position.
Majors sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roxton's guard.
Roxton tries to get to full guard but Majors has control of the leg.
Majors lands strikes from half guard.
Roxton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Main Event Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Majors wants to free his trapped foot but Roxton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majors thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roxton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Majors scores with a couple of nice shots.
Majors not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxton wants to improve his position but Majors is controlling well.
Majors wants to work for an arm triangle but Roxton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Majors lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Majors seems to be looking for submissions.
Roxton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Majors thows a huge punch but Roxton dodges it nicely.
Majors takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roxton is trying to get back to full guard.
Majors landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors is thwarting Roxton's attempts to control the position.
Majors not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emory Majors has got the better of the ground game so far.
Majors working the head and body with strikes.
Roxton is looking to improve his position.
Roxton taking some punishment here, with Majors in his half guard.
Majors scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Majors tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roxton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roxton is looking to control Majors's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roxton avoid being mounted?
Majors lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Majors lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roxton manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majors is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Majors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Majors postures up and lands a big shot to Roxton's brow.
Roxton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Majors postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Majors lands a couple of digs.
Majors throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roxton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majors looking to pass the guard.
Roxton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majors throwing strikes from guard but Roxton blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majors.
Roxton dodges the punch combination from Majors.
Roxton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roxton misses with a body kick.
Majors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roxton takes one to the side of the head.
Majors punishes Roxton's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Majors.
Majors is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roxton rather than just go for the knockout.
Roxton lands with a kick to the temple. Majors shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roxton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roxton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Majors's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Majors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roxton misses with some punches.
Roxton blocks a body shot from Majors.
A right handed body shot lands from Roxton.
Roxton misses with some punches.
Majors tries for a takedown. No joy.
Majors has hold of one of Roxton's legs. Roxton is fighting the takedown attempt but Majors gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Roxton working a defensive guard here.
Majors stopping the sweep attempt from Roxton.
Roxton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majors.
Majors lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitch Roxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors postures up and lands a big shot to Roxton's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majors stopping the sweep attempt from Roxton.
Majors throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roxton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Majors trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roxton wants to stand and escape but Majors is having none of it.
Roxton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Majors distracts Roxton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Majors postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Majors lands a couple of elbows.
Majors tries to free his leg and advance position but Roxton is retaining full guard.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
Majors connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxton wants to sweep but no luck.
Majors cracks Roxton with a solid left hand.
Roxton looking for a sweep. Not yet Roxton, not yet.
Majors stands up over Roxton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Majors throws an elbow that misses. Roxton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Majors's guard. Nice move by Roxton!
Majors trying to keep a closed guard but Roxton is proving a slippery customer.
Emory Majors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Majors keeping moving, preventing Roxton from controlling successfully.
Majors has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Majors is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roxton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Majors has managed to get both his arms back between Roxton's legs - danger averted.
Majors trying to control the position from guard on top but Roxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majors connects with a couple of short punches.
Majors is pushing down on Roxton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roxton is fighting to maintain full guard but Majors has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roxton taking some punishment here, with Majors in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majors trying to control the pace.
Majors is looking to advance position but Roxton won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emory Majors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Majors 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emory Majors!
A very excited looking Emory Majors rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mic Hael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hael's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, WISE MAN AND HIS WORDS by Wiley. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mic Hael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Declan McCready!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hael doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCready counters with a nice body kick.
McCready takes the fight into the clinch.
McCready struggles to land a body shot inside as Hael controls his hands.
McCready swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hael drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCready pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCready throws the kick towards the body but Hael avoids it.
Hael avoids the head kick by McCready.
Hael's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hael duly obliges.
Hael keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCready lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCready misses with a double jab.
Hael shoots in looking for a takedown but McCready manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hael's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mic Hael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Hael.
Hael checks a leg kick nicely.
Hael walks into a straight right hand from McCready.
McCready slips a straight right by Hael.
Hael lands a glancing blow to the side of McCready's head.
Declan McCready is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hael throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCready finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A left lands for McCready.
We've been informed that McCready has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hael! McCready is out on his feet! Hael rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McCready is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McCready is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mic Hael!
Mic Hael got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katt Mamma 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamma shoots in for a takedown but De Paiva Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamma misses with a takedown
and De Paiva Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mamma won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Paiva Santos working away.
Mamma is looking to regain half guard here but De Paiva Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
De Paiva Santos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mamma!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Paiva Santos mounts Mamma! Really nice guard pass there!
De Paiva Santos is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by De Paiva Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex De Paiva Santos!
A relieved looking Alex De Paiva Santos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stack Shillings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Nicklaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shillings comes to the cage accompanied by UGK - Diamonds and Wood (Chopped and Screwed). Nicklaus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Maino f.Busta Rhymes Jim Jones Gucci Mane Yo Gotti Trae The Truth - Mobbin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stack Shillings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Nicklaus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicklaus throws the left hand but Shillings avoids the punch easily.
Nicklaus misses with a kick to the body.
Shillings on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nicklaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicklaus walks into a straight right hand from Shillings.
Shillings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shillings moves out of range of the body kick from Nicklaus.
Shillings takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shillings has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicklaus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicklaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicklaus moves out of range of the body kick from Shillings.
Shillings defending well as Nicklaus loads up on a big left hand.
Nicklaus missing with a left hand there. Shillings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shillings misses with a double jab.
Shillings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicklaus works the jab nicely.
Nicklaus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nicklaus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicklaus throws a push kick but Shillings slaps the foot to one side.
Nicklaus misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Shillings there.
Nicklaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicklaus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shillings. That did some damage!
Nicklaus throws a shot to the body.
Shillings blocks a head kick by Nicklaus.
Shillings falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicklaus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nicklaus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicklaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shillings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicklaus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shillings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shillings has momentary wrist control but Nicklaus slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicklaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nicklaus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nicklaus throwing strikes but missing.
Nicklaus controlling from the top position.
Nicklaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shillings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shillings keeping moving, preventing Nicklaus from controlling successfully.
Shillings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nicklaus on the ground.
Nicklaus connects with a couple of short punches.
Nicklaus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nicklaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicklaus postures up in Shillings's guard and throws a big left but Shillings blocks it.
Nicklaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shillings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus 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.
Nicklaus preventing the sweep.
Nicklaus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shillings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Nicklaus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nicklaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicklaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shillings moves away.
Shillings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Shillings there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nicklaus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shillings misses with a low kick.
Nicklaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicklaus lands with a shot to the body.
Shillings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicklaus works the jab nicely.
Nicklaus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shillings counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nicklaus connects with a right hand. Shillings shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nicklaus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shillings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shillings scores with a head kick.
Jack Nicklaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Nicklaus scores with a four punch combination!
Shillings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Nicklaus lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicklaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shillings checks a leg kick.
Nicklaus jabs Shillings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicklaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shillings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicklaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Shillings circles away.
Shillings thows a body kick. Nicklaus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shillings slips a straight right by Nicklaus.
Shillings tries to clinch up but Nicklaus circles away and keeps his distance.
Shillings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicklaus connects with a leg kick. Shillings looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shillings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus catches Shillings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicklaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicklaus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicklaus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shillings, pushing him back against the cage.
Shillings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shillings swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicklaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shillings lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicklaus or not.
Nicklaus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicklaus blocking some punches.
Shillings wants to stall.
Shillings swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicklaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shillings pushes Nicklaus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shillings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shillings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shillings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicklaus's elbow.
Shillings working aggressively here.
Shillings misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Shillings as the two fighters clinch.
Shillings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shillings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shillings scores with a shot to the side of Nicklaus's head.
Nicklaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicklaus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shillings blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Shillings fails to land.
Nicklaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shillings.
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!
Nicklaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shillings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shillings works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicklaus is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shillings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shillings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nicklaus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicklaus.
Nicklaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicklaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shillings's elbow.
Shillings has a couple of punches blocked by Nicklaus.
Nicklaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Shillings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicklaus looking to throw knees to the head but Shillings is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shillings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicklaus tries to throw a body punch but Shillings avoids it by throwing Nicklaus back against the cage.
Shillings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicklaus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shillings blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Stack Shillings will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shillings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shillings checks a leg kick.
Shillings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicklaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicklaus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shillings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nicklaus throws a front kick aimed at Shillings's knee but Shillings avoids it well.
Shillings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicklaus manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nicklaus misses its intended target.
Shillings has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus closes the distance but Shillings moves to the side
and Shillings counters with a head kick that drops Nicklaus to the mat! Nicklaus scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shillings looks for the body kick but Nicklaus saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicklaus misses the target.
Shillings connects with a body shot.
Shillings tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shillings digs a good body shot into Nicklaus's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicklaus misses with a low kick as Shillings jumps back.
Nicklaus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicklaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Shillings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicklaus lands with a cross.
Shillings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nicklaus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicklaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicklaus scores with a decent looking hook.
Shillings jabs at Nicklaus's body.
Shillings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicklaus.
Nicklaus 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.
Nicklaus feints a jab promting Shillings to slip. Nicklaus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shillings slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shillings looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shillings tries to clinch there but Nicklaus circles away.
Shillings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus throws a lazy body kick
and Shillings counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shillings fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicklaus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shillings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shillings drops Nicklaus with a beautiful combination! Nicklaus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shillings is looking for the KO!
Nice body punch from Shillings.
Shillings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicklaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Shillings.
Shillings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shillings scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shillings lands a big head kick that sends Nicklaus tumbling to the mat! Shillings takes a step backwards and waves Nicklaus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nicklaus is rocked!
Shillings moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicklaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Shillings finish him?
Whack! Shillings lands a heavy head kick that drops Nicklaus. The ref tackles Shillings to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nicklaus was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Stack Shillings!
Stack Shillings retains his heavyweight title!
Stack Shillings bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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147 lbs
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139 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Bader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Complex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bader defends it nicely.
Complex misses with a leg kick
letting Bader counter with a right hand.
Bader checks a low kick from Complex.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Complex has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Bader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Complex misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Complex checks a leg kick.
Complex tries to move into range but Bader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Complex misses with a straight left.
Bader tries to score with a low kick but Complex moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Complex misses its intended target.
Complex finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Complex scores with a sloppy right hand. Bader should have avoided that one.
Complex misses with a straight left.
Complex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bader's waist but Bader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Complex off to one side.
Bader moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bader 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 Complex has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Complex and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bader swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Complex.
Complex dives in for a single leg takedown but Bader sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Willie Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Complex.
Bader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bader working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Complex.
Bader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Complex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bader. Bader obviously looking to wear him down.
Complex is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Complex. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Bader coming out on top.
Bader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Complex misses
and Bader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Complex. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bader.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bader, right into the meat.
Bader throws a low kick but Complex avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Complex looks to score with a jab to the body but Bader is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Complex is defended easily by Bader.
Bader dips to his left and cracks Complex with an uppercut!
Complex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bader is out of range and Complex settles back down.
Complex takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Complex avoids the head kick by Bader.
Bader blocks a leg kick.
Bader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complex throws a leg kick
and Bader counters with a nice low kick that buckles Complex's knee momentarily.
Bader misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Complex. That did some damage!
Complex misses with a double jab.
Complex misses with a body kick.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Complex throws a leg kick that misses.
Bader connects with a nice looking jab.
Bader checks a low kick from Complex.
Bader attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bader is looking to slow Complex down with leg kicks.
Bader connects with a body shot that sends Complex's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Bader's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Complex throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bader tries to clinch but Complex moves out of range.
Bader goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Complex throws out a leg kick but Bader moves out of range and Complex only half commits.
Bader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Complex's head.
Complex tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Complex.
Complex scores with a push kick.
Complex misses with a lunging right hand
and Bader counters with a slapping leg kick.
Complex misses with a low kick as Bader jumps back.
Bader throws a leg kick that misses.
Bader looks to land a body kick but Complex moved away.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
Complex scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Bader misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Bader blocks the leg kick.
Complex scores with a nice strike.
Complex takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Complex swats away the attempt to clinch by Bader.
Bader attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willie Bader is winning the standup battle so far.
Bader lands a jab.
Bader on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bader thuds a left hand into Complex's body.
Complex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bader finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bader 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 Complex has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Complex and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bader misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
Complex throws a right and a left that Bader avoids nicely.
Bader connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Complex.
Complex lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bader.
Willie Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bader looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Complex connects with a nice looking jab.
Complex checks the leg kick.
Complex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Complex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Complex is defended easily by Bader.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Bader misses with a straight right.
Complex checks a low kick from Bader.
Complex misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bader throws a good cross that connects.
Bader checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Complex - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bader.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Complex.
Complex is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bader is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Complex.
Bader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Complex.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Complex is predictable there
and Bader counters with a leg kick.
Bader throws a leg kick which misses Complex's front leg but catches the back leg as Complex tries to avoid it.
Complex misses with a left hand
and Bader counters with a leg kick.
Complex throws a leg kick but Bader checks it.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bader.
Complex misses with a takedown
enabling Bader to counter with a crisp jab.
Bader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bader throws a leg kick but Complex sees it coming and moves out of range.
Complex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bader. Bader obviously looking to wear him down.
Bader throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Complex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bader jabs Complex to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Complex lands a nice hook to Bader's body. Bader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Complex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Complex misses the jab.
Complex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bader.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader connects with a solid leg kick.
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Complex. That did some damage!
Bader throws a leg kick which misses Complex's front leg but catches the back leg as Complex tries to avoid it.
Complex shoots in but Bader avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willie Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Complex.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader misses with a looping right.
Bader defending well as Complex loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Complex misses the target.
Bader misses with a body kick.
Complex looks for the body kick but Bader saw that one coming.
Complex misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Complex fails with the takedown.
Bader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Complex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bader.
A jab from Complex misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Complex. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Complex walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bader.
Bader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bader throws a hook but Complex avoids it easily.
Bader connects with a leg kick. Complex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Complex.
Bader tries a low kick but Complex avoids it.
Complex closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Complex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bader slips under a jab.
Bader connects with a solid leg kick.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Complex.
Complex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Complex scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader looks for the body kick but Complex saw that one coming.
Bader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Bader tenderised Complex's leg. Complex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Complex is looking to land body kicks.
Bader throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick from Bader misses.
Bader thuds his shin into the meat of Complex's side.
Bader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bader shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bader dips to his left and cracks Complex with an uppercut!
Complex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bader but Bader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Complex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bader.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader digs a good body shot into Complex's ribs.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Bader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Bader keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bader throws out a loose jab but Complex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Complex takes a jab right on the kisser.
Complex throws a poor cross that misses
and Bader counters with a right hand to the body.
Bader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bader lands a head kick. Complex smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Complex misses with a straight right.
Bader's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Complex connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bader scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Complex. That's going to slow Bader down.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bader, right into the meat.
Bader thows a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Bader tenderised Complex's leg. Complex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bader 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.
Bader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Complex looks to land a combination but Bader avoids it well.
Bader checks a leg kick nicely.
Bader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bader throws a low kick but Complex avoids it.
Bader swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Complex scores with a body shot.
Bader is looking to slow Complex down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Complex misses with an uppercut. Bader saw that one coming.
Bader takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tests Complex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bader.
Bader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Complex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Complex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader is trying to get back to full guard.
Bader is looking to control Complex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bader avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bader avoids the body shot from Complex.
Complex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bader was well out of range. Poor timing from Complex.
Bader throws a low kick but Complex avoids it.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Complex misses with a body kick.
Bader checks a low kick from Complex.
Complex moves forwards but Bader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Complex throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
Bader tries to land a front kick but Complex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bader misses with a low kick.
Complex throws a sloppy body shot
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bader misses with a body shot.
Complex misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Complex blocks a low kick nicely.
Complex moves out of range as Bader throws a body kick.
Bader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bader.
Bader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Complex.
Complex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Complex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bader manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A low kick from Bader misses
letting Complex counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader misses with a body shot
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Complex throws a big shot that misses.
Complex motions for Bader to come forward. Complex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Bader throws out a powerful jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bader.
Complex throws a hook but Bader blocks it.
Complex misses with a low kick.
Complex fails to land the takedown.
Complex is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bader attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bader tests Complex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Complex.
Bader pivots, looking for a leg kick but Complex is out of range and Bader settles back down.
Complex has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Complex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bader lands a jab to the head.
Complex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bader catches Complex with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Complex shoots for a double leg takedown but Bader sprawls well. He's pushed Complex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Complex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bader checks a low kick from Complex.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Complex checks a leg kick.
Bader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bader.
Complex blocks a low kick nicely.
Complex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bader.
Bader throws a front kick that sends Complex stumbling back into the cage.
Complex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bader throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Bader.
Bader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Complex looks to land a body kick but Bader moved away.
Bader cracks the inside of Complex's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Bader blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Complex. That's going to slow Bader down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader had his way with Napoleon Complex in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Complex walks into a left hand.
Complex has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bader.
Bader thumps Complex with a low kick.
Bader throws a leg kick but Complex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bader.
Complex moves out of range of the body kick from Bader.
Complex throws a jab but it's blocked by Bader.
Complex steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bader. That one must have hurt.
Bader misses with a body shot.
Bader attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Complex.
Complex thows a leg kick but Bader checks it
and Bader counters with a thumping low kick.
Bader drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Complex checks a leg kick nicely.
Bader misses with a hook. Complex ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex avoids the body shot from Bader.
Complex wants to land a leg kick but Bader is out of range.
Bader misses with a left hand
and Complex counters with an outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Complex 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 Bader has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bader and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Complex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bader's sensitive parts.
Bader thows a body shot but no joy.
Bader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Complex throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bader.
Bader works the jab nicely.
Bader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Complex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Complex throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Complex looks to land a body kick but Bader moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex misses with a left hand
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bader plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Complex looks to score with a jab to the body but Bader is just out of range.
Bader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Complex takes a step back to recover.
Complex lands a lovely overhand right.
Bader throws out a loose jab but Complex uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader digs a good body shot into Complex's ribs.
Bader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Complex in his tracks.
Bader wants to slow Complex down by chopping away at his legs.
Bader throws a body punch but Complex moves out of range.
Bader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Bader takes a swing at Complex's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader slips under a jab.
Bader lands a leg kick that knocks Complex off balance momentarily.
Complex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bader throws a solid leg kick but Complex takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bader.
Bader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Complex fails with the takedown.
Bader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Complex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Complex bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Napoleon Complex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bader scores with a jab to the body.
Complex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Complex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader slips a jab and a cross from Complex.
Nice body kick from Bader.
Bader connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bader.
Bader is looking to slow Complex down with leg kicks.
Complex misses with an uppercut
and Bader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Complex thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader feints and then cracks Complex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Complex down.
Bader checks a leg kick nicely.
Complex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Complex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bader.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Complex misses with an uppercut. Bader saw that one coming.
Complex takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Complex misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bader, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Bader!
Willie Bader retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Willie Bader 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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