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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derec Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Castagnoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negreanu's entrance music is Break on Through. A fine choice. Castagnoli has chosen Tchaikovsky - Overture 1812 Main Theme as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derec Negreanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Castagnoli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castagnoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castagnoli checks a low kick from Negreanu.
Castagnoli closes the distance but Negreanu moves to the side
and Negreanu counters with a crisp one two that drops Castagnoli! Negreanu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Castagnoli to his feet! Castagnoli is in big trouble!
Castagnoli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negreanu dances in with a quick combination. Castagnoli is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Negreanu snaps Castagnoli's head back. Castagnoli stumbles backwards against the cage. Negreanu steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Castagnoli's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Castagnoli just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derec Negreanu!
Derec Negreanu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BEHEMOT CLOTHING (100$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiko Oshima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oshima might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to CIMA Theme. Gracie has chosen AC/DC - Back In Black as his entrance music. Nobuhiko Oshima had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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168 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nobuhiko Oshima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hilio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie slips under a jab from Oshima.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oshima misses with a body shot.
Oshima connects with a jab.
Oshima throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
Oshima is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oshima can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is putting a hurting on Oshima here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oshima struggling a bit here.
Oshima wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oshima is rocked!
Oshima taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Oh Oshima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oshima trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oshima is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Oshima wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Oshima bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gracie and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hilio Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Hilio Gracie 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tupy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Tupy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Coryatt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coryatt clinches with his opponent.
Tupy can't find room to land a body shot as Coryatt controls the action.
Coryatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Tupy.
Nice body kick there by Coryatt.
Tupy swings widly with a right hand
and Coryatt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tupy throws a punch but it's blocked by Coryatt.
Coryatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tupy struggles to land a body shot inside as Coryatt controls his hands.
Tupy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coryatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coryatt scores with a hook to the body.
Coryatt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tupy is breathing heavily.
Coryatt scores a nice knee to the body.
Tupy takes an elbow to the temple.
Tupy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coryatt taking a breather.
Coryatt told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Coryatt landing knees to the head.
It looks like Tim Tupy has been cut.
Coryatt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coryatt lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coryatt lands an elbow just above Tupy 's eye.
Tupy tries to break free but Coryatt pushes him back against the cage.
Coryatt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coryatt lands a damaging elbow.
Coryatt lands an elbow that stopped Tupy in his tracks for a moment.
Coryatt lands a vicious elbow to the side of Tupy's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Coryatt tries to finish him with strikes but Tupy still seems able to defend himself so Coryatt steps back and lets Tupy get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Tupy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coryatt connects with a body shot.
Oh Tupy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coryatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tupy, pushing him back against the cage.
Coryatt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupy's face.
Coryatt creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Tupy! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Coryatt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Coryatt!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Coryatt 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 Mohamed al Hadj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Hadj kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hypnotized Lebanon. Rin has chosen Death Before Dishonor as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mohamed al Hadj has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed al Hadj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Rin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rin blocks a head kick by al Hadj.
al Hadj misses with a leg kick.
al Hadj misses with a wild body shot.
al Hadj throws a leg kick
and Rin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rin.
al Hadj controls Rin momentarily but Rin frees himself.
al Hadj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rin looking to sit in guard and control but al Hadj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
al Hadj stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj misses with a straight left.
al Hadj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rin manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by al Hadj as he connects with a hook.
al Hadj thows a leg kick but Rin checks it
and Rin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
al Hadj trying to keep a closed guard but Rin is proving a slippery customer.
al Hadj manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rin wants to hold on but al Hadj pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin is desperately trying to improve his position but al Hadj has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Hadj tries to control but Rin wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin tries to lock up and control but al Hadj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
al Hadj is looking to stand but al Hadj has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rin throws the left hand but al Hadj avoids the punch easily.
al Hadj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rin is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and al Hadj counters with a lovely shot to the body.
al Hadj needs to keep his hands up - Rin had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Mohamed al Hadj has been cut.
Rin moves out of range as al Hadj throws a body kick.
al Hadj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mohamed al Hadj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from al Hadj.
Mohamed al Hadj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rin finds it's way through al Hadj's defenses.
al Hadj throws a body punch but Rin moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaito Rin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohamed al Hadj's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from al Hadj.
al Hadj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rin.
al Hadj thows a body kick. Rin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
al Hadj misses with a kick to the body
and Rin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in al Hadj's guard.
Rin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rin won't allow al Hadj to sweep him here.
Rin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. al Hadj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rin is stalling in the full guard.
Rin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
al Hadj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rin throws a big right hand that misses.
Rin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but al Hadj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rin trying to mount his opponent but al Hadj defends it.
Rin is working for a kimura but al Hadj is defending it quite comfortably.
al Hadj keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for al Hadj!
Rin goes for an armbar but al Hadj turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from al Hadj.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for al Hadj!
al Hadj is looking to improve his position but Rin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rin looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rin looking to control but al Hadj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rin landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
al Hadj is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohamed al Hadj's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
al Hadj tries to clinch up.
al Hadj takes a swing at Rin's ribcage but misses.
al Hadj throws the left hand but Rin avoids the punch easily.
al Hadj's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rin under the eye.
al Hadj lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rin takes a step back to recover.
al Hadj connects with a body shot that sends Rin's belly button to the back.
al Hadj misses with a jab to the body
and Rin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rin.
Rin looking to sit in guard and control but al Hadj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Rin trying to keep a closed guard but al Hadj is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as al Hadj checks a leg kick.
al Hadj lands with an uppercut that bounces Rin off the cage and back into range.
al Hadj moves forwards but Rin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
al Hadj lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
al Hadj moves in looking to clinch but Rin pushes him off.
Rin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Hadj is looking to chop away at Rin's legs.
Rin walks into a straight right hand from al Hadj.
al Hadj tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohamed al Hadj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj throws a head kick that half lands.
al Hadj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
al Hadj tries to land a body kick
so Rin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
al Hadj is striking but Rin is not phased and passes to half guard.
al Hadj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
al Hadj is working hard here to advance position.
Rin is looking for submissions but instead, al Hadj has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rin wants to control from the top but al Hadj keeps moving.
Rin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rin wants to free his trapped foot but al Hadj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, al Hadj has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohamed al Hadj.
I think Rin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Rin!
A victorious Kaito Rin 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Mvungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mvungi comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Jay ft. Ferooz - Nikusaidiaje?. Norris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up 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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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Mvungi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mvungi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norris shoots and misses
and Mvungi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mvungi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mvungi circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mvungi counter with a right hand.
Mvungi misses with a two punch combination.
Mvungi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norris wants to clinch
and Mvungi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mvungi on his heels. He'll look to pass Mvungi's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mvungi keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mvungi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris is stalling in the full guard.
Mvungi keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mvungi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mvungi tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sub Norris.
Mvungi misses with a wild body shot.
Norris darts in and clinches Mvungi up against the cage.
Mvungi can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mvungi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mvungi wants to break free but Norris has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mvungi pushes Norris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mvungi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mvungi wants to get back to striking at distance but Norris won't allow it.
Mvungi is trying to maintain a safe position but Norris gets an underhook and turns Mvungi into the cage.
Mvungi can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris tries to pull guard but Mvungi holds him up against the cage and eventually Norris drops back down to his feet.
Jonathan Mvungi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Mvungi is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Mvungi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mvungi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris tries for a takedown but Mvungi manages to get underhooks.
Mvungi tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mvungi has had enough of the clinch but Norris keeps him there for the moment.
Mvungi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mvungi tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi tries to break free but Norris pushes him back against the cage.
Mvungi tries to circle away but Norris has him pinned against the cage.
Norris prevents Mvungi from breaking the clinch.
Mvungi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mvungi lands a right hand.
Mvungi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mvungi is trying to break free.
Norris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mvungi smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mvungi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Mvungi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Norris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mvungi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mvungi defends it nicely.
Mvungi throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Norris slips under a jab from Mvungi.
Norris looks to clinch
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mvungi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Mvungi.
Mvungi jabs at Norris's body.
Mvungi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mvungi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jonathan Mvungi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mvungi.
Norris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Norris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Mvungi pushes him off.
Mvungi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Norris landing some decent shots from guard.
Norris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mvungi wants to get back to his feet but Norris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mvungi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris passes Mvungi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mvungi is trying to stand up here but Norris is controlling him well.
Mvungi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norris on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mvungi is just riding it out for now. Norris eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris wants to pass to mount but Mvungi is defending the position.
Mvungi tries to kick Norris off but Norris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Norris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mvungi is just riding it out for now. Norris eventually gives up the hold.
Norris is keen to just control but Mvungi is a slippery customer.
Norris not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi wants to get back to his feet.
Norris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Norris uses his free foot to push down on Mvungi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mvungi.
Norris wants to finish this one by submission but Mvungi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Norris.
Norris swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mvungi is now in Norris's guard. A big mistake from Norris there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mvungi defends well.
Norris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mvungi looking to sit in guard and control but Norris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mvungi trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
Mvungi keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mvungi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sub Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mvungi throws a good cross that connects.
Norris shoots in looking for a takedown but Mvungi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris dives in and grabs Mvungi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mvungi pushes down on Norris's head and hops out.
Mvungi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris shoots in but Mvungi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonathan Mvungi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Mvungi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mvungi feints a jab promting Norris to slip. Mvungi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Norris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mvungi swings widly with a right hand
and Norris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mvungi's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mvungi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mvungi controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
Norris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mvungi's guard.
Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mvungi keeps working.
Norris controlling the action here.
Norris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norris trying to control the action but Mvungi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi is trying to stand up here but Norris is controlling him well.
Mvungi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norris.
Norris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mvungi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sub Norris has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Mvungi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mvungi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris fails with the takedown
enabling Mvungi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jonathan Mvungi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris shoots in looking for a takedown. Mvungi tries to sprawl out of it but Norris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mvungi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mvungi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norris.
Norris wants to control from the top but Mvungi keeps moving.
Norris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sub Norris hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Norris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mvungi misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mvungi is looking to stand up but Norris isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mvungi controlling the pace for now.
Norris tries to reverse the position but Mvungi maintains control.
Mvungi content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Norris!
An out of breath Sub Norris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adelard Desormeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desormeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Ça va venir découragez-vous pas . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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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
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelard Desormeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desormeaux tries to bum rush Ignatov with a series of wild strikes but Ignatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desormeaux looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Desormeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatov avoids the head kick by Desormeaux.
Desormeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Desormeaux wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Desormeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatov moves out of range as Desormeaux throws a body kick.
Ignatov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Desormeaux is able to avoid easily.
Ignatov darts in and clinches Desormeaux up against the cage.
Desormeaux is trying to push Ignatov away but Ignatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ignatov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Desormeaux is keeping busy.
Desormeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desormeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Desormeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ignatov slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Ignatov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desormeaux misses with some punches.
Desormeaux tries to circle away but Ignatov has him pinned against the cage.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desormeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Desormeaux jumps guard and drags Ignatov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Desormeaux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Desormeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Desormeaux is keeping the position.
Desormeaux looking for a guillotine here but Ignatov defends easily.
Ignatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Desormeaux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatov has passed into side control.
Desormeaux is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov tries to move to mount but Desormeaux blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatov trying to control the position but Desormeaux is working away.
Desormeaux tries to bench press Ignatov off him but Ignatov keeps the position.
Desormeaux is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatov wants to stand but Desormeaux has his arm trapped.
Desormeaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Desormeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ignatov avoids the attempt from Desormeaux to control.
Ignatov wants to control the pace but Desormeaux is squirming around nicely.
Ignatov controlling the pace for now.
Desormeaux tries to hold on but Ignatov pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatov controlling from mount.
Ignatov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adelard Desormeaux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Desormeaux. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desormeaux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick
and Desormeaux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Desormeaux not doing much here.
Desormeaux wants to take a breather but Ignatov is having none of it.
Ignatov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Desormeaux.
Ignatov being controlled here, momentarily.
Desormeaux pushing down on Ignatov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desormeaux is looking for a kimura here.
Desormeaux is stalling here. Ignatov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Desormeaux seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ignatov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Desormeaux tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatov is staying tight to Desormeaux's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov trying to control the action but Desormeaux is working from the bottom.
Desormeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a little break here. Desormeaux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Desormeaux is looking for a sweep.
Ignatov controls the position.
Desormeaux is trying to improve his position.
Desormeaux is trying to control Ignatov's posture but Ignatov avoids it.
Desormeaux regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov prevents Desormeaux from improving his position.
Ignatov controlling the action here.
Vladimir Ignatov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Desormeaux's corner calls for a 1-2. Desormeaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Desormeaux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ignatov!
Desormeaux goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ignatov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desormeaux but great work by Ignatov.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ignatov tries to stand but Desormeaux is controlling his head.
Ignatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desormeaux keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux tries to buck Ignatov off but Ignatov is having none of it.
Desormeaux wants to control but Ignatov postures up.
Ignatov gets to mount! Desormeaux was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desormeaux is squirming around, avoiding Ignatov's attempts to control the action.
Desormeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desormeaux is looking to escape.
Desormeaux is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelard Desormeaux dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ignatov thuds a left hand into Desormeaux's body.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Desormeaux.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Desormeaux's sensitive parts.
Ignatov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Desormeaux if he has to take too many more of those.
Desormeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ignatov closes the distance and pushes Desormeaux back into the cage.
Desormeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ignatov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Desormeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desormeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Desormeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov taking a breather.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Desormeaux is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desormeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Desormeaux is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adelard Desormeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Desormeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Desormeaux.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Desormeaux.
Ignatov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ignatov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Desormeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Desormeaux blocks it.
Desormeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Desormeaux tries to pull guard but Ignatov won't allow it.
Desormeaux tries for a takedown but Ignatov manages to get underhooks.
Vladimir Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ignatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Desormeaux misses with a body punch.
Desormeaux wants the takedown. Ignatov is fighting it off but Desormeaux persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ignatov's guard against the cage.
Ignatov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ignatov prevents Desormeaux from getting the reversal.
Ignatov controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Desormeaux gets back to half guard.
Desormeaux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desormeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adelard Desormeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Desormeaux is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Desormeaux keeping full guard, as Ignatov tries to pass.
Ignatov 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.
Vladimir Ignatov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ignatov drives through and clinches with Desormeaux against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Desormeaux backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Desormeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ignatov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Ignatov.
I think Desormeaux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Ignatov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Ignatov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmont comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac feat. Ice Cube - Bow Down. Zedong has chosen March Of The Volunteers as his entrance music. Mao Zedong 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Belmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmont tries to move into range but Zedong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zedong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belmont's head.
Belmont is looking to slow Zedong down with leg kicks.
Belmont tries to land a leg kick but Zedong saw it coming and moves away.
Belmont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zedong.
Belmont is looking to chop away at Zedong's legs.
Zedong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zedong misses with a jab to the body
and Belmont counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zedong thinking.
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!
Zedong tries to clinch but Belmont is having none of it.
Belmont fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zedong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmont feints and then cracks Zedong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zedong down.
Belmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zedong manages to avoid it.
Belmont cracks Zedong with an open hand slap.
Zedong with a nice cross.
Belmont ducks under a wild hook from Zedong.
Zedong lands a nice hook to Belmont's body. Belmont takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zedong lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong cracks Belmont with an open hand slap.
Belmont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zedong. Zedong obviously looking to wear him down.
Belmont wants to land a leg kick but Zedong is out of range.
Zedong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belmont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmont is just out of range.
Belmont sizes up Zedong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zedong misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zedong. Belmont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zedong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Zedong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belmont rather than just go for the knockout.
Zedong throws a leg kick
and Belmont counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmont throws a chopping leg kick but Zedong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zedong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zedong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong misses with a hook. Belmont ducked under it nicely.
Belmont throws a push kick but Zedong slaps the foot to one side.
Zedong looks to throw the jab but Belmont is out of range.
Zedong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belmont thows a body shot but no joy.
Zedong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zedong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont scores with a decent looking hook.
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmont is just out of range.
Belmont just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zedong manages to avoid it.
Belmont moves out of range of the body kick.
Belmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont pushes Zedong away with a front kick.
Zedong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belmont lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Belmont.
Zedong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Belmont is just out of range.
Zedong is looking to slow Belmont down with leg kicks.
Belmont fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zedong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Belmont there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zedong lands with an uppercut that bounces Belmont off the cage and back into range.
Zedong defending well as Belmont loads up on a big left hand.
Belmont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zedong.
Zedong just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmont ducks right into an uppercut from Zedong.
Belmont checks the leg kick.
Zedong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belmont avoids the body shot from Zedong.
Zedong closes the distance and clinches.
Belmont breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmont's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zedong throws a lazy body kick
and Belmont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belmont explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belmont.
Belmont checks a leg kick.
Belmont takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zedong misses with a body shot.
Zedong closes the distance and clinches.
Belmont takes a shot to the head.
Zedong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belmont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belmont lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Zedong.
Zedong misses with a low kick.
Zedong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Belmont will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Augustus Belmont will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zedong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zedong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zedong lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Zedong misses
and Belmont counters with a left to the body.
Nice body kick there by Zedong.
Belmont's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zedong under the eye.
Zedong swings for the body but Belmont moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belmont.
Zedong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belmont's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zedong throws out a leg kick but Belmont moves out of range and Zedong only half commits.
Zedong thows a body kick. Belmont tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Belmont scores with a kick to the body.
Belmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zedong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zedong. Belmont does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zedong can pounce on him.
Belmont avoids the head kick by Zedong.
Zedong throws a lazy body kick
and Belmont makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Belmont moves out of range of the body kick.
Belmont walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zedong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Belmont there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zedong. Belmont does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Zedong misses.
Zedong misses the shot to the body.
Belmont throws a leg kick that misses.
Zedong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Belmont counters with a low kick, right behind Zedong 's knee.
Zedong misses with the body kick
and Belmont counters with a straight right hand.
Zedong swings for the body but Belmont moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zedong throws the kick towards the body but Belmont avoids it.
Zedong misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont thows a body kick. Zedong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zedong is breathing heavily.
Zedong tries to move into range but Belmont moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zedong is rocked!
Zedong throws a leg kick
and Belmont counters with an inside leg kick.
Belmont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belmont moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belmont jabs Zedong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zedong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zedong is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmont finish him?
Augustus Belmont is winning the standup battle so far.
Belmont lands an uppercut, right on the button! Zedong tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augustus Belmont!
Our winner, Augustus Belmont, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley Cooper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Cooper!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones pulls Cooper in to control the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cooper is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is trying to control the position but Cooper postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooper lands a couple of elbows.
Cooper works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cooper.
Jones is working Cooper over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Cooper is trying to improve his position.
Jones working the ground and pound.
A control attempt from Cooper but he's now mounted!
Cooper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cooper tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cooper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cooper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cooper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control. Cooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones working over Cooper with some ground and pound. Cooper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Cooper defending well.
Cooper tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper wants to get back to full guard.
Cooper keeps trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cooper tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Cooper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones rushes Cooper and presses him up against the cage.
Cooper letting Jones take a breather here.
Cooper jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cooper is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cooper some visible discomfort.
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard.
Cooper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones tries to get to full guard but Cooper has control of the leg.
Cooper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Cooper has control of the leg.
Cooper passes to side control.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Cooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cooper in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cooper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooper is working away from the top position though.
Riley Cooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Cooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Cooper landing with the ground and pound.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Cooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Cooper postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooper with a nice head shot there.
Cooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing.
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cooper doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Cooper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinnie Jones!
Vinnie Jones retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Vinnie Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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