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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into the arena with Superbeast blaring out of the sound system. Dan Ross is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Maya!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya misses with an uppercut
and Ross counters by moving into the clinch.
Ross misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maya as Ross tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
Maya working aggressively here.
Maya tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ross prevents Maya from breaking the clinch.
Maya can't break the clinch.
Ross lands with a right to the head.
Maya manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ross trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maya looking for subs off his back but Ross has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ross slows the pace down in half guard.
Ross stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maya has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ross is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ross misses with a hook. Maya ducked under it nicely.
Maya connects with a right hand. Ross shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Maya. That snapped Ross's head back.
It looks like Dan Ross has been cut.
Maya connects with a jab.
Dan Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Ross blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maya.
That kick from Maya tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maya tries to score with a low kick but Ross moves his leg out of the way.
Ross misses with a body shot
and Maya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya is fighting to break Ross's control of his arms but Ross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maya trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maya wants to pass the guard but Ross is keeping the position.
Ross trying to keep a closed guard but Maya is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ross has Maya pulled in close to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Dan Ross wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maya throws a lazy uppercut
and Ross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maya defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Maya throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Razor Maya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya throws a low kick but Ross avoids it.
Ross throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Razor Maya has been cut.
Ross blocks a head kick by Maya.
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maya in his tracks.
Maya thows a body shot but no joy.
Maya lands a leg kick that knocks Ross off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ross swivels and escapes.
Ross throws a leg kick but Maya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maya has his takedown stuffed
and Ross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dan Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Maya.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Ross misses with a body shot
and Maya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ross won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ross is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Maya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ross is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maya trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom.
Maya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ross has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Maya dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maya keeps the fight on the outside.
Good work by Ross as he checks the leg kick.
Maya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Maya wants to slow Ross down by chopping away at his legs.
Maya lands with a kick to the temple. Ross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ross ducks right into an uppercut from Maya.
Maya scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maya knocks Ross to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Ross is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Ross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh Ross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maya tries for a kimura but Ross is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ross seems to have got his legs back now.
Maya working away.
Ross is trying to improve his position.
Maya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ross is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maya advances to mount.
Ross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ross wants to hold on but Maya pushes him away.
Maya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to control but Maya is having none of it.
Ross is trying desperately to improve position.
Maya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ross is looking to escape.
Maya is landing with some decent strikes but Ross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Maya working for a guillotine from mount but Ross is in no mood to give up.
Ross wants to control but Maya is having none of it.
Maya tries to control but Ross wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya prevents Ross from getting the reversal.
Maya jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Ross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ross trying to control but Maya flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Maya controlling well, preventing Ross from escaping the position.
Maya looking for the choke but no joy.
Ross trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ross taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Maya.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Razor Maya!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kraal The Bouncer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley comes into the arena with Shoot To Thrill blaring out of the sound system. The Bouncer has chosen WHERE THE SLIME LIVES as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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148 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kraal The Bouncer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bouncer misses with a shot to the body
and OReiley counters with a thumping low kick.
The Bouncer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Bouncer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OReiley jabs at The Bouncer's body.
The Bouncer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Bouncer misses with a hook. OReiley ducked under it nicely.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OReiley moves away.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OReiley.
Jab, jab by The Bouncer - just one landing.
OReiley blocks a jab.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
OReiley moves away from the strike by The Bouncer.
OReiley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OReiley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Bouncer is trying to defend but OReiley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Bouncer trying to hold on to OReiley's head to control him but OReiley postures up.
The Bouncer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OReiley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Bouncer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OReiley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OReiley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Bouncer is doing well to control the position and prevent OReiley from advancing to side control.
OReiley is working for a submission of some sort.
OReiley trying to mount his opponent but The Bouncer defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer trying to control here.
OReiley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
OReiley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Bouncer wants to control but OReiley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OReiley is looking to advance position but The Bouncer won't allow it.
OReiley is trying to control the action in half guard but The Bouncer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Bouncer tries to roll over but OReiley keeps him under control.
The Bouncer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OReiley is working away from the top position though.
OReiley thows a huge punch but The Bouncer dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer tries to roll over but OReiley keeps him under control.
The Bouncer wants to control but OReiley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Bouncer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Bouncer keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.
The Bouncer controls OReiley momentarily but OReiley frees himself.
The Bouncer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The Bouncer keeping full guard, as OReiley tries to pass.
The Bouncer managing to control the position.
The Bouncer is trying to keep OReiley in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kraal The Bouncer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
OReiley fails to land the takedown.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OReiley moves away.
OReiley swinging wildly here.
Kraal The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReiley ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
OReiley tries to close the distance and clinch but The Bouncer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bouncer misses with a looping right.
The Bouncer throws a good cross that connects.
OReiley misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kraal The Bouncer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
OReiley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OReiley.
OReiley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Bouncer as he avoids it easily.
The Bouncer scores with a crisp jab that stopped OReiley in his tracks.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but OReiley is just out of range.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phrisbee OReiley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OReiley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
Donk. The Bouncer catches OReiley right on the button with a cross.
The Bouncer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OReiley.
The Bouncer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Bouncer throws a lazy right hand but OReiley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OReiley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Bouncer back to the ropes. OReiley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but OReiley is just out of range.
OReiley tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bouncer circles away from the clinch attempt.
OReiley shoots in for a takedown but The Bouncer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phrisbee OReiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OReiley tries to clinch but The Bouncer is having none of it.
The Bouncer thuds a left hand into OReiley's body.
OReiley misses with a head kick.
OReiley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bouncer tries to avoid it but OReiley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bouncer to the ground. The Bouncer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OReiley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Bouncer cracks OReiley with a hook to the temple - OReiley is on wobbly legs here! The Bouncer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! OReiley falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! The Bouncer wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kraal The Bouncer!
After the big win, Kraal The Bouncer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Margera's choice of entrance music: Clutch - The Regulator. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
9 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabala throws a head kick but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chabala thows a body shot but no joy.
Margera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Chabala moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chabala!
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Margera throws a head kick that half lands.
Chabala thows a body shot but no joy.
Margera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chabala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Margera doesn't seem bothered though.
Margera pushes Chabala up against the ropes in a clinch.
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!
Margera prevents a body shot from Chabala.
Chabala can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Margera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chabala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Margeras head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chabala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Margera blocks a body shot from Chabala.
Chabala misses with a body punch.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera tries to work over Chabala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chabala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chabala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Margeras head.
We've been informed that Margera 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.
A nice left hand lands by Margera.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chabala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chabala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chabala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chabala can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Chabala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Chabala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chabala misses with a punch to the body.
Chabala misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Margera.
Margera pushes Chabala back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera presses Chabala against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Chabala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera prevents a body shot from Chabala.
Chabala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Chabala blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Chabala is leaning against Margera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Chabala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chabala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Margera obliges.
Chabala slows down the pace here.
Chabala misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
Chabala can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Margera gets through Chabala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Margera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chabala throws a head punch that misses.
Chabala tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Chabala back against the ropes.
Margera misses with a body punch.
Margera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Margera gets through Chabala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Margera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Chabala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera is trying to maintain a safe position but Chabala gets an underhook and turns Margera into the ropes.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Chabala.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Chabala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Margera.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Chabala.
A short right from Chabala on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chabala.
Margera is leaning against Chabala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Margera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chabala.
Chabala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Margera on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chabala.
Chabala tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Margera.
A bit of stalling here from Chabala.
Chabala digs a right hand into Margera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Margera's gas tank.
Chabala misses with a punch to the body.
Chabala presses Margera against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chabala avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
Chabala can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Chabala digs a right hand underneath Margera's ribcage. Margera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Margera prevents a body shot from Chabala.
Chabala struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Chabala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chabala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Chabala avoids it by throwing Margera back against the ropes.
Chabala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chabala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chabala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Chabala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chabala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Margera checks it well.
Chabala lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera throws a head kick that Chabala semi-blocks.
Good standup being displayed there by Chabala as he connects with a hook.
Margera throws a nice head kick!
Margera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chabala.
A clash of legs there as Margera blocks the low kick.
Chabala throws a sloppy head kick
and Margera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chabala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chabala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Margera works Chabala's body with a nice hook.
Margera takes a swing at Chabala's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Margera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chabala - the referee stops the clock and Margera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chabala. Margera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Margera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chabala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Margera.
Margera throws a push kick but Chabala slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Margera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Margera.
Margera connects with a body shot.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala is looking to land body kicks.
Margera slips a straight right by Chabala.
Chabala fakes the leg kick and cracks Margera in the body.
Chabala 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Margera. That snapped Chabala's head back.
A low kick from Chabala is predictable there
and Margera counters with a leg kick.
Chabala ducks right into an uppercut from Margera.
Margera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Margera scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Chabala catches Margera right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chabala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chabala was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chabala lands with a nice body kick.
Margera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chabala on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera connects with an inside leg kick.
Margera swings for the body but Chabala moves out of range.
Chabala tests Margera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Margera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chabala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chabala misses the shot to the body.
Margera blocks a jab.
Chabala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Margera is out of range.
A solid body kick from Margera.
Margera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Margera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chabala looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Chabala misses with a body shot.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabala throws a solid leg kick but Margera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chabala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chabala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Chabala throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily.
Margera moves away from the strike by Chabala.
Chabala throws a leg kick
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Margera.
Matt Chabala is winning the standup battle so far.
Chabala scores with a jab. Margera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chabala misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chabala.
Chabala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chabala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Margera throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chabala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Margeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Margera cracks Chabala with a good jab.
Margera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A leg kick checked by Margera.
Chabala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Margera blocks a head kick by Chabala.
Margera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chabala.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Margera moved away.
Chabala cracks Margera with a good jab.
Margera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chabala.
Margera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chabala throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chabala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Chabala fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Margera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Matt Chabala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Margera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chabala missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Margera moves out of range as Chabala throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Margera tries to clinch up.
Margera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chabala on the side of the head.
Margera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chabala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Margera scores with a hook.
Chabala tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chabala blocks a leg kick.
Margera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Margera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chabala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Margera on the side of the head.
Margera feints and then cracks Chabala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chabala down.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chabala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Margera tries to clinch up.
Chabala blocks a head kick by Margera.
Chabala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Chabala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera lands a nice shot that snaps Chabala's head back.
Chabala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Margera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chabala.
Chabala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Margera closes the distance and clinches.
Margera takes a shot to the head.
Chabala lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Chabala.
Margera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chabala takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chabala pulls Margera into guard.
Chabala is trying to control the position but Margera postures up.
Chabala wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chabala pulls Margera in close to his closed guard and prevents Margera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chabala looking to control but Margera passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Margera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chabala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chabala wants to improve his position but Margera is controlling well.
Chabala is looking to control Margera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chabala avoid being mounted?
Chabala moves into full guard.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabala controlling the position.
Chabala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Margera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Margera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Margera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Margera chips away with some ground and pound.
Chabala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Margera throwing strikes from guard but Chabala blocks nicely.
Chabala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Margera is aware though and is defending well.
Chabala 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Margera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chabala 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chabala!
After the big win, Matt Chabala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Klinkhammer is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballardo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ballardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Klinkhammer should have avoided that one.
Ballardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klinkhammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ballardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klinkhammer on the side of the head.
Ballardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klinkhammer taking a breather.
Ballardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Klinkhammer controls his hands.
Ballardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballardo lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ballardo.
Ballardo wants to stall.
Ballardo lands a body punch.
Klinkhammer avoids a wild elbow strike from Ballardo.
Klinkhammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballardo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klinkhammer wants to stall.
Klinkhammer misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Klinkhammer fails to land.
Klinkhammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klinkhammer takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klinkhammer.
Ballardo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klinkhammer's defenses.
Ballardo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Roberto Klinkhammer has been cut.
Ballardo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klinkhammer's defenses.
Ballardo stops a takedown attempt from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer blocks an elbow strike from Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Ballardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballardo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klinkhammer's defenses.
Klinkhammer is rocked!
Ballardo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Klinkhammer with a big uppercut! Klinkhammer tries to clinch up but Ballardo pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Klinkhammer to the mat! Klinkhammer covers up and Ballardo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vassago Ballardo!
Vassago Ballardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the ring accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Nadir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walker quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nadir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walker is defending against the submission attempts here by Nadir.
Walker trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nadir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Nadir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nadir.
We've been hearing that Nadir has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nadir misses with a head shot. Walker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nadir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nadir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nadir tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir with a nice head shot there.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir looking to pass the guard.
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walker holds on and takes a little breather.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Nadir avoids it.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nadir moves away.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nadir misses with a body shot.
Nadir throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadir.
Walker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nadir counters with an inside leg kick.
Nadir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Nadir ducks down to avoid it.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Nadir.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Walker takes a swing at Nadir's ribcage but misses.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nadir rather than just go for the knockout.
Nadir gets a takedown into half guard.
Nadir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nadir.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nadir connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Nadir - just one landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nadir crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walker - the referee stops the clock and Nadir gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walker. Nadir manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nadir throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walker thows a body shot but no joy.
Nadir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nadir scrambles back to his feet.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Nadir is out of range.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker stuns Nadir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker misses with a hook to the body
and Nadir counters with a straight right hand.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Nadir.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Nadir moves away and avoids it.
Nadir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nadir moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadir checks a low kick from Walker.
Nadir moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Nadir.
Walker checks a leg kick nicely.
Nadir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nadir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walker gets caught flat footed, as Nadir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nadir trying to control the position.
Nadir keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Walker tries to stand but Nadir is controlling from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Nadir is retaining full guard.
Nadir keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Wes Walker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Nadir avoids it.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Nadir with an uppercut!
Nadir throws a front kick aimed at Walker's knee but Walker avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadir.
Walker walks into a left hand.
Nadir throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Nadir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nadir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abed Nadir is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That kick from Nadir tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nadir misses with a body shot
and Walker counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Nadir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker swings for the body but Nadir moves out of range.
Nadir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nadir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Nadir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir lands with a hook. Walker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadir drops Walker with a nice combination! Nadir dives into Walker's guard, looking to finish!
Walker is rocked!
Nadir postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Walker covers up, he's hurt! Nadir keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nadir and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nadir can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
Abed Nadir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Die by the drop. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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278 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Breneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, William Burns!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Breneman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ballas Only in the buildup to the fight.
Breneman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Breneman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Breneman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
Burns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breneman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns swings for the body but Breneman moves out of range.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Breneman had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Breneman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breneman checks a low kick from Burns.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
William Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns defending well as Breneman loads up on a big left hand.
Breneman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Breneman ends up having to push Burns into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Breneman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breneman misses the jab.
Burns avoids the body shot from Breneman.
Burns is looking to clinch but Breneman is avoiding it.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Burns with a hook.
Breneman shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Breneman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Burns misses.
Breneman scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breneman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breneman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Breneman takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Adam Breneman has been cut.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breneman's efforts to push away.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Breneman managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the ropes.
Breneman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Breneman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breneman. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Breneman as he checks the leg kick.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Breneman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns tries to clinch up but Breneman circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breneman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Breneman. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns is looking to clinch but Breneman is avoiding it.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breneman at a distance.
Breneman misses with a looping left.
Breneman avoids the body shot from Burns.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breneman misses with a wild body shot.
Breneman throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breneman fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Breneman's cut.
That's time! Breneman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Breneman avoids the body shot from Burns.
Breneman misses with an uppercut
and Burns counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Breneman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Burns tries to clinch but Breneman moves out of range.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Breneman's front leg but catches the back leg as Breneman tries to avoid it.
Breneman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Breneman moves out of range easily.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Breneman moves his leg out of the way.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Breneman's ribs.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Breneman swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Breneman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Breneman.
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!
Breneman stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman prevents Burns from getting back to his feet.
Breneman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breneman trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Breneman is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Adam Breneman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breneman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns tries to clinch but Breneman moves out of range.
Breneman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Breneman looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breneman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns clinches.
Breneman wants to break free but Burns has control.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Breneman.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Breneman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breneman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breneman breaks from the clinch.
Breneman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Burns lands a body shot.
Breneman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman misses with a looping left.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Breneman's front leg but catches the back leg as Breneman tries to avoid it.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breneman throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Breneman.
Burns slips a straight right by Breneman.
Breneman shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Breneman moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Breneman throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breneman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Breneman looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Breneman rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Breneman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Breneman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burns moves out of range as Breneman strikes.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Breneman misses the target.
Breneman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Breneman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Breneman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns takes a swing at Breneman's ribcage but misses.
Breneman throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Breneman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burns counters with a solid body kick.
Burns tries to clinch there but Breneman circles away.
The fighters circling - Breneman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Breneman is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Breneman slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Burns is looking to clinch.
William Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breneman throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breneman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Breneman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Breneman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick but Breneman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Breneman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Breneman tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Breneman throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Breneman trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breneman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns!
Burns wants to hold on but Breneman pushes him away.
Adam Breneman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman breaks from Burns's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
Breneman punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Breneman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Breneman prevents Burns from improving his position.
Breneman is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Breneman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Breneman tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breneman is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breneman.
Breneman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burns trying to control here.
Breneman is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
William Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns moves into full guard.
Breneman stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Breneman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Burns!
William Burns made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to Milwaukee's best nutrition and just Fight clothing.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmer Octopulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aigars Senko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. will.i.am T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
144 lbs
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmer Octopulus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aigars Senko!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senko feints and then cracks Octopulus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Octopulus down.
Octopulus misses the jab.
Senko moves to clinch but Octopulus breaks away
and Octopulus counters with a right hand to the body.
Octopulus defending well as Senko loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Octopulus.
Octopulus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot lands for Senko.
Octopulus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Octopulus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Senko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senko throws a nice head kick!
Octopulus is rocked!
Senko throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Octopulus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Senko misses with a straight right.
Senko avoids the body shot from Octopulus.
Octopulus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Senko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Senko throws a lazy head kick
and Senko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus moves out of range as Senko throws a body kick.
Senko misses with an uppercut. Octopulus saw that one coming.
Octopulus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Octopulus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Senko as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Senko.
Senko scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Senko misses.
Senko misses with a hook. Octopulus ducked under it nicely.
Senko throws a big shot that misses.
Octopulus closes the distance and clinches up with Senko, looking for a takedown. Octopulus pushes Senko against the ropes but Senko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Octopulus slips a jab and a cross from Senko.
Senko dips to his left and cracks Octopulus with an uppercut!
Senko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Octopulus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Octopulus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senko is looking to stand up but Octopulus isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus advances position into side control!
Senko pushes Octopulus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Octopulus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Octopulus tries to advance to mount but Senko denies him.
Octopulus is looking to take a break and control but Senko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Senko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Octopulus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Senko keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Octopulus wants to control but Senko is keeping him busy.
Senko wants to get back to his feet.
Octopulus taking a breather here.
Senko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Octopulus.
Octopulus wants to control but Senko is keeping him busy.
Senko dodges the ground and pound from Octopulus.
Octopulus is looking to take a break and control but Senko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Senko is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aigars Senko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Senko misses the jab.
Octopulus swings for the body but Senko moves out of range.
Octopulus just misses with a punch to the body.
Octopulus fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Octopulus.
Good leg kick by Octopulus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Octopulus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Senko throws a head kick but Octopulus moves out of range.
Octopulus lands a leg kick that knocks Senko off balance momentarily.
Octopulus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Senko.
Octopulus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Octopulus connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Octopulus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus looks to throw the jab but Senko is out of range.
Octopulus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Senko looks to land a combination but Octopulus avoids it well.
Aigars Senko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Senko throws a sloppy head kick and Octopulus moves out of range easily.
Senko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Senko lands with a good body shot.
Octopulus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Senko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aigars Senko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Senko lands with a right hand.
Senko slips a jab from Octopulus.
Octopulus throws a hook but Senko blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Octopulus misses the target.
Senko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Octopulus is predictable there
and Senko counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus misses the shot to the body.
Aigars Senko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Octopulus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Octopulus misses with a kick to the body.
Octopulus scores with a body shot.
Octopulus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Senko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Octopulus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Senko tries to sprawl but Octopulus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Senko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Octopulus.
Octopulus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Octopulus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Senko!
Octopulus misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senko bucks Octopulus off and manages to get back to his feet!
Octopulus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Octopulus tries to keep at a distance but Senko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Senko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Senko looking to slow down the pace here.
Octopulus throws a head punch that misses.
Octopulus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Octopulus blocks the body kick.
Senko misses with the combination.
Senko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Senko doesn't manage to clinch there - Octopulus circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Senko lands a leg kick that knocks Octopulus off balance momentarily.
Octopulus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Octopulus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senko misses with a low kick.
Senko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Octopulus.
Octopulus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Senko tries a head kick but it misses.
Senko tries to close the distance and clinch but Octopulus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Senko throws a lazy head kick
and Octopulus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Octopulus throws a strike but Senko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Senko wants to get back to his feet but Octopulus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Octopulus 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.
Jimmer Octopulus dominated that second round.
That's time! Octopulus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Octopulus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Octopulus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Senko moves in looking to clinch but Octopulus pushes him off.
Octopulus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Senko.
Senko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Octopulus if he has to take too many more of those.
Senko moves into range and clinches up with Octopulus.
Octopulus pushes Senko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Octopulus lands a hook that snaps the head of Senko backwards.
Octopulus stalling in the clinch but Senko improves position.
Octopulus can't find room to land a body shot as Senko controls the action.
Octopulus pushes Senko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Senko.
Senko trying to control the position but instead, Octopulus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Senko into the ropes.
Senko keeps control of Octopulus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senko breaks from the clinch.
Octopulus slips under a jab from Senko.
Octopulus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Senko.
Octopulus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Senko feints a jab promting Octopulus to slip. Senko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Octopulus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Senko blocks a jab.
Senko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Octopulus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Senko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Octopulus is in Senko's guard.
Octopulus prevents Senko from getting back to his feet.
Octopulus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Octopulus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Octopulus throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus prevents Senko from getting back to his feet.
Octopulus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Octopulus is stalling in the full guard.
Senko is looking to stand up but Octopulus isn't so interested in that idea.
Senko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Octopulus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Octopulus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Octopulus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Senko blocks a low kick nicely.
Senko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Senko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus lunges at Senko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Senko's hand.
Senko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Senko lands a jab to the head.
Senko throws a head kick that misses.
Senko misses with the combination.
Octopulus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Senko moves to clinch but Octopulus breaks away
and Octopulus counters with a takedown into side control.
Octopulus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Senko is rocked!
Jimmer Octopulus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Octopulus working the ground and pound but Senko is defending the strikes.
Senko is still in real trouble! Can Octopulus finish him?
Octopulus trying to control the action but Senko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senko seems to have recovered his senses.
Octopulus with the ground and pound but Senko regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmer Octopulus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Octopulus 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmer Octopulus!
A very excited looking Jimmer Octopulus 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the ring accompanied by Don't Shoot Shotgun. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Njewel stalls.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
Njewel tries to stall but Gunn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Njewel blocks a body shot from Gunn.
Njewel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Njewel takes a shot to the head.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Gunn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gunn lands a body punch.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as Njewel controls the action.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Njewel.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Njewel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Njewel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Njewel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunn.
Both fighters circling a little - Gunn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gunn lands a slapping body shot.
Njewel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Gunn lands a jab.
Njewel misses with a low kick.
Njewel looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Njewel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn lands an overhand right.
Njewel throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Njewel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njewel lands a really nice looking cross but Gunn seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Gunn lands.
Decent striking displayed by Njewel there.
Gunn 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.
Nice cross by Gunn.
Gunn tries to clinch but Njewel moves out of range.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Njewel slips the punch.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Njewel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Njewel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunn counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gunn working the ground and pound but Njewel is defending the strikes.
Njewel is trying to control Gunn's posture but Gunn avoids it.
Gunn wants to control but Njewel is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Njewel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Njewel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Njewel keeps working.
An elbow from Gunn crashes against the mat.
Gunn working the ground and pound but Njewel is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Njewel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Njewel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunn scoring with punches and elbows.
Njewel is looking to regain half guard here but Gunn keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Njewel struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Njewel misses the shot to the body.
Njewel throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Njewel misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Tommie Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Njewel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Njewel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Gunn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Njewel walks into a left hand.
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Njewel. Njewel obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunn lands with a right hand.
Njewel pushes Gunn away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Njewel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Njewel misses with a low kick.
Gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Njewel is fending him off so far but Gunn persists. Nope, Njewel circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gunn content to stall in guard here.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Njewel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tommie Gunn just wasn't active enough.
Gunn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Njewel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunn won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Njewel.
Gunn wants to control but Njewel postures up.
Njewel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunn parries the strikes from Njewel easily there. Njewel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gunn to escape.
Gunn tries to improve position but can't.
Njewel slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Njewel.
Gunn manages to get back to half guard.
Gunn tries to get to full guard but Njewel has control of the leg.
Gunn is refusing to be controlled, as Njewel sits in half guard.
Njewel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gunn to regain full guard.
Njewel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njewel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Njewel wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Njewel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Njewel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Njewel preventing the sweep.
Njewel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Philippe Njewel.
Gunn misses with a leg kick
and Njewel counters with a shoot takedown. Gunn fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Njewel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Njewel wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Njewel throws a strike but Gunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Njewel lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Njewel is defended easily by Gunn.
Gunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Njewel swivels and escapes.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Njewel takes one to the side of the head.
Njewel lands a nice looking body shot.
Njewel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Gunn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Njewel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Njewel. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Njewel gets the takedown into side control.
Njewel trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Njewel is working away.
Njewel is trying to maintain the position but Gunn is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunn is keen to just control but Njewel is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel tries to roll over but Gunn keeps him under control.
Gunn trying to control the action but Njewel is working from the bottom.
Gunn is thwarting Njewel's attempts to control the position.
Tommie Gunn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Njewel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njewel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel checks a low kick from Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Njewel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommie Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunn throws a leg kick which misses Njewel's front leg but catches the back leg as Njewel tries to avoid it.
Gunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Njewel can pounce on him.
Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Njewel.
Gunn scores with a head kick. Njewel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Njewel throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn throws a wild body kick that Njewel sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses the body punch
and Njewel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Njewel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn is controlling Njewel's posture.
Gunn controls Njewel momentarily but Njewel frees himself.
Njewel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Njewel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Njewel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Philippe Njewel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Njewel is defended easily by Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Njewel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Njewel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunn wants to land a leg kick but Njewel is out of range.
Njewel throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn sizes up Njewel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Njewel wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn misses with a hook to the body
and Njewel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Njewel.
Njewel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njewel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Njewel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Njewel stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
Njewel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Njewel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin Philippe Njewel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Njewel is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Njewel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Martin Philippe Njewel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Njewel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Njewel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gunn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Njewel's hands.
Njewel throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donk. Gunn catches Njewel right on the button with a cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Njewel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Njewel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Njewel throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunn sprawls well. He's pushed Njewel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunn feints and then cracks Njewel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Njewel down.
Gunn connects with a crisp jab.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Njewel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Njewel slips a straight right by Gunn.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Njewel is rocked!
Njewel scores with a leg kick.
Gunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Njewel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Njewel does it's job there.
Njewel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tommie Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Njewel, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njewel goes for a double leg but Gunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gunn continues to drive forward.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gunn scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunn.
Njewel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Njewel throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
Gunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Njewel's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Njewel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Martin Philippe Njewel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Njewel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tommie Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Njewel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn misses with a leg kick
and Njewel counters with a shoot takedown. Gunn fights it but they end up in guard.
Njewel looking to sit in guard and control but Gunn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Njewel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Njewel is on top in guard.
Gunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Njewel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunn working a defensive guard here.
Njewel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Njewel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Njewel defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Njewel throwing strikes from guard but Gunn blocks nicely.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njewel is one step ahead there.
Njewel content to stall in guard here.
Njewel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel 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.
Martin Philippe Njewel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Njewel misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Njewel at a distance.
Njewel lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick from Gunn misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn 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.
Gunn connects with a high kick.
Gunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Njewel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Njewel lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Njewel blocks a leg kick.
Gunn needs to keep his hands up - Njewel had a free shot at his head there.
Njewel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunn. Gunn obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Gunn lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Njewel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Philippe Njewel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Njewel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Philippe Njewel!
Martin Philippe Njewel is the new lightweight champion!
Martin Philippe Njewel very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth comes to the ring accompanied by Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. Roach has chosen The Simpsons Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach tries to clinch up but Fayth circles away and keeps his distance.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach looks to land a body kick but Fayth moved away.
Roach cracks Fayth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Roach forces Fayth back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Roach.
I was talking to Fayth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fayth has picked Roach up - he's going for a ride! Fayth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roach tries to roll over but Fayth keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Fayth seems content to control.
Fayth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roach keeps working.
Fayth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach tries to hold on but Fayth pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roach holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fayth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Roach is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roach felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Roach tries to lock up and control but Fayth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fayth trying to control but Roach is having none of it.
Fayth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fayth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roach tries to reverse the position but Fayth maintains control.
Fayth trying to control but Roach is having none of it.
Fayth looking to secure an arm triangle but Roach defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth breaks from Roach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fayth controlling the pace for now.
Roach bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach passes Fayth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fayth is looking for a sweep. Roach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fayth is working hard here to advance position.
Roach trying to mount his opponent but Fayth defends it.
Fayth works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roach is one step ahead there.
Roach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roach would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fayth working for a triangle but Roach defends it easily.
Fayth trying to control the position here.
Fayth is trying to keep Roach in close.
Fayth wants to improve his position but instead Roach has moved into half guard.
Fayth controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach prevents Fayth from improving his position.
Roach trying to pass the guard but Fayth defending well.
Fayth is looking for a sweep. Roach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fayth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roach wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Fayth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fayth is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach keeping full guard, as Fayth tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roach throws a shot to the body.
Roach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fayth is able to avoid easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fayth here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Roach cracks the inside of Fayth's front leg.
Roach takes a swing at Fayth's ribcage but misses.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Roach thows a leg kick but Fayth checks it
and Fayth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roach won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fayth trying to control the action but Roach is working from the bottom.
Ray Fayth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth blocks the strikes from Roach.
Fayth is trying to ground and pound but Roach uses the momentary lack of control by Fayth to regain half guard.
Roach trying to control here.
Fayth not doing much here.
Fayth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roach looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fayth prevents Roach from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fayth is working away from the top position though.
Fayth trying to mount his opponent but Roach defends it.
Roach is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Fayth has latched onto it... Big trouble! Fayth pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Roach is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Fayth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenova's choice of entrance music: Pink Floyd - Money. Doom Unit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Holy Jenova's chin.
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holy Jenova!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit throws a right and a left that Jenova avoids nicely.
Unit takes a swing at Jenova's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Jenova 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.
Unit throws out a powerful jab.
Unit misses with a looping left.
Unit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenova takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Unit misses its intended target.
Jenova ducks under a wild hook from Unit.
Jenova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Unit misses
and Jenova holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jenova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unit's elbow.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Unit tries to stall but Jenova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Unit cracks Jenova with a nice body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Unit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Unit tries to circle away but Jenova has him pinned against the ropes.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Unit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
Unit tries to stall but Jenova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Jenova fails to land.
Jenova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jenova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unit wants to stall.
Jenova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Unit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenova as Unit tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenova.
Unit is trying to stall.
Unit misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Jenova.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unit's elbow.
Jenova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Units head.
Unit is trying to stall.
Unit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenova misses with some punches.
Jenova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jenova is keeping busy.
Jenova working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unit backwards.
Jenova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unit wants to stall.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Unit.
Unit is looking to control Jenova's arms but Jenova gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unit has his back to the ropes.
Unit is trying to break the clinch but Jenova has him pressed against the ropes.
Jenova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unit backwards.
Unit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenovas head.
Unit wants to stall.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Unit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Unit throws a lazy body kick
and Jenova counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit is trying to break the clinch but Jenova has him pressed against the ropes.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Unit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unit breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unit misses with a straight right.
Unit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Unit misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Unit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Doom Unit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Unit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Unit misses with a head kick.
Jenova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unit throws out the jab.
Jenova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unit.
A telegraphed right hand from Unit misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Unit.
Jenova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Unit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit trying to control but Jenova is working from the bottom.
Jenova has Unit pulled in close to control his posture.
Jenova keeping moving, preventing Unit from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenova holds on and takes a little breather.
Doom Unit has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Unit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, jab by Unit - just one landing.
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit shoots in and bounces Jenova off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Unit trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenova has wrist control.
Unit is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenova has wrist control.
Unit wants to control from the top but Jenova keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jenova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unit throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenova defends well and Unit ends up having to push Jenova into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unit breaks from the clinch.
Unit misses with a low kick.
Unit misses with a low kick.
Jenova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unit is looking to land body kicks.
Unit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova punching from the bottom.
Unit wants to free his trapped foot but Jenova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jenova trying to control from the bottom.
Jenova is concentrating on defense, preventing Unit from advancing position.
Jenova is trying to control but can't.
Unit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Holy Jenova.
Unit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenova tries to roll over but Unit keeps him under control.
Jenova controlling the position for now.
Jenova trying to hold on to Unit's head to control him but Unit postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doom Unit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Unit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unit misses with a kick to the body.
Unit throws a body punch but Jenova moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenova checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unit loads up on a big right hand but Jenova slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unit.
Unit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Unit throws out a leg kick but Jenova moves out of range and Unit only half commits.
Unit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenova counters by clinching up.
Unit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Jenova.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Unit controls his hands.
Jenova lands a left hand.
A short left from Jenova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenova working aggressively here.
Unit blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unit wants a takedown.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova throws a punch but it's blocked by Unit.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Unit.
Unit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Jenova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holy Jenova seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Jenova pushes Unit back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenova as Unit tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Unit.
Unit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unit breaks the clinch.
Jenova checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Unit thumps Jenova with a low kick.
Unit throws a body kick that misses
and Jenova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenova.
Unit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Unit manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Jenova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenova holds on to Unit's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenova wants to control but Unit postures up.
Unit working the ground and pound.
Unit is chipping away with strikes.
Unit working away.
Unit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenova keeps working.
Jenova parries the strikes from Unit easily there. Unit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jenova to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Jenova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Doom Unit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Unit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Unit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenova on the side of the head.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Unit.
Unit misses with a hook. Jenova ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Unit.
A slow jab from Unit misses its intended target.
Unit misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit misses with an uppercut
and Jenova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenova.
Unit blocking some punches.
Jenova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unit tries to break free but Jenova pushes him back against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Unit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Unit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unit throws a sloppy body shot
and Jenova counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Unit.
Jenova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenova scores with a nice hook to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Unit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit tries to stall but Jenova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unit's elbow.
Jenova digs a right hand underneath Unit's ribcage. Unit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unit backwards.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Jenova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Unit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unit blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova tries to work over Unit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jenova.
Jenova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Unit blocks an uppercut.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Jenova lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenova.
Jenova lands a hook that snaps the head of Unit backwards.
Jenova pushes Unit back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unit.
A short left from Jenova.
Jenova throws a punch but it's blocked by Unit.
Unit can't get the takedown.
Jenova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova is working Unit over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unit.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unit is trying to break free.
Unit is trying to push Jenova away but Jenova has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova misses with some punches.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Unit.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova gets through Unit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jenova pushes Unit back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jenova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unit backwards.
Jenova scores with a shot to the side of Unit's head.
Unit is rocked!
Jenova is leaning against Unit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Unit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Jenova.
Unit seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Unit takes a shot to the head.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Unit uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Unit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Unit tries to work over Jenova's front leg with a kick but Jenova checks it.
Unit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Unit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenova tries to avoid it but Unit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenova to the ground. Jenova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unit misses with a wild body shot.
Unit misses with a hook. Jenova ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit misses with a few strikes there.
Unit misses with a double jab.
Jenova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Unit.
Unit just misses with a punch to the body.
Unit misses with a low kick.
Unit throws out a leg kick but Jenova moves out of range and Unit only half commits.
Unit is looking to score with low kicks.
Holy Jenova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova slips a straight right by Unit.
Unit throws a head kick that misses
and Jenova holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Unit looking to slow down the pace here.
Jenova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Unit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Unit.
Unit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unit stalling in the clinch but Jenova improves position.
Unit breaks from the clinch.
Unit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenova defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doom Unit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova slips under a jab from Unit.
Jenova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Unit.
Unit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenova's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit thuds a left hand into Jenova's body.
Unit connects with a body shot.
Unit throws a shot from downtown. Jenova moves away and avoids it.
Unit thuds his shin into the meat of Jenova's side.
Doom Unit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unit is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jenova's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Unit throws out a powerful jab.
Jenova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unit. Unit obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Unit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doom Unit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Unit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doom Unit!
Doom Unit retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Doom Unit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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