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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamyenyan has chosen Saw Theme - Bonecrusher ft. Lil Jon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Obban Gangmanstyle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Obban Gangmanstyle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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226 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahan Karamyenyan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamyenyan lands with a good body shot.
Gangmanstyle blocks a low kick nicely.
Gangmanstyle blocks a head kick by Karamyenyan.
Gangmanstyle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gangmanstyle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Obban Gangmanstyle has been cut.
Karamyenyan scores with a jab to the body.
Gangmanstyle drives through with a takedown into Karamyenyan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gangmanstyle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karamyenyan has his hands on Gangmanstyle's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karamyenyan trying to keep a closed guard but Gangmanstyle is proving a slippery customer.
Karamyenyan pulls Gangmanstyle in to control the position.
Karamyenyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gangmanstyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gangmanstyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karamyenyan is on top in guard.
Karamyenyan stopping the sweep attempt from Gangmanstyle.
Gangmanstyle is working hard here to advance position.
Karamyenyan lands a couple of digs.
Karamyenyan cracks Gangmanstyle with a solid left hand.
My spies in Weed Nation inform me that Karamyenyan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Karamyenyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gangmanstyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karamyenyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gangmanstyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karamyenyan landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karamyenyan throwing strikes from guard but Gangmanstyle blocks nicely.
Gangmanstyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Karamyenyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gangmanstyle is rocked!
Gangmanstyle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karamyenyan on the ground.
Karamyenyan gets to his feet and stands over Gangmanstyle, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gangmanstyle felt that one! Karamyenyan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gangmanstyle from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vahan Karamyenyan!
Vahan Karamyenyan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Obban Gangmanstyle had this to say: 'he was too weak to fight fairly'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dory Raly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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193 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dory Raly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Homer Jaysimpson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaysimpson tries to clinch up
and Raly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaysimpson throws an off balance right hand
and Raly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaysimpson gets a double leg takedown into Raly's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raly wants to stand up but Jaysimpson is controlling him.
Jaysimpson throws a strike but Raly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jaysimpson pulls Raly in close to his closed guard and prevents Raly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jaysimpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raly manages to get himself to full guard.
Raly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaysimpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Jaysimpson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jaysimpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaysimpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaysimpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaysimpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaysimpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaysimpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaysimpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaysimpson throws an elbow that misses. Raly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaysimpson's guard. Nice move by Raly!
Jaysimpson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raly wants to stand and escape but instead Jaysimpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jaysimpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Raly is retaining full guard.
Jaysimpson throwing strikes from guard but Raly blocks nicely.
Jaysimpson throws a strike but Raly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raly stopping the sweep attempt from Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson pulls Raly in close to prevent any damage.
Jaysimpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaysimpson is pulling down on Raly's head. It's preventing any offense from Raly, at least for the moment.
Raly wants to stand and escape but instead Jaysimpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaysimpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Raly has wrist control.
Raly keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaysimpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaysimpson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jaysimpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaysimpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Jaysimpson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jaysimpson throws a wild body kick that Raly sees coming a mile off.
Jaysimpson tries to clinch but Raly moves away
and Raly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaysimpson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raly as he jumps to the side.
Raly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaysimpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaysimpson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Raly counter with a right hand.
Jaysimpson with a poor takedown
and Raly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Raly both land. Nice combination.
Jaysimpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dory Raly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaysimpson moves in looking to clinch but Raly pushes him off.
Jaysimpson takes one to the chin there.
Jaysimpson dives in and grabs Raly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raly pushes down on Jaysimpson's head and hops out.
Jaysimpson wants to clinch
and Raly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaysimpson has time to react.
Raly connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaysimpson tries to clinch but Raly moves away
and Raly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Jaysimpson is predictable there
and Raly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaysimpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaysimpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaysimpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raly thumps Jaysimpson with a low kick.
Jaysimpson throws a body kick that misses.
Homer Jaysimpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaysimpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raly swivels and escapes.
Jaysimpson misses with a hook
and Raly counters with a low kick, right behind Jaysimpson 's knee.
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!
Jaysimpson dodges the punch combination from Raly.
Jaysimpson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raly lands a front kick.
Raly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaysimpson can do to turn this around?
Raly clobbers Jaysimpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaysimpson tries to clinch but Raly is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaysimpson's hands.
Raly connects with a crisp jab.
Raly lands with a right hand.
Raly clobbers Jaysimpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaysimpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaysimpson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Raly counter with a right hand.
Raly throws a good cross that connects.
Raly dips to his left and cracks Jaysimpson with an uppercut!
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raly but Raly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaysimpson is breathing heavily.
Raly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raly connects with a leg kick. Jaysimpson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raly connects with a jab.
Jaysimpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson tries to clinch but Raly is having none of it.
Jaysimpson fails with the takedown
and Raly counters with a straight right hand.
Jaysimpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dory Raly is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaysimpson looks to clinch
and Raly finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jaysimpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raly pinned against the cage. Raly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raly feints and then cracks Jaysimpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaysimpson down.
Jaysimpson misses with a right hand
and Raly counters with an inside leg kick.
Dory Raly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaysimpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaysimpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Raly both land. Nice combination.
Jaysimpson tries to land a front kick but Raly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Jaysimpson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raly was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaysimpson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raly wants to get back to his feet but Jaysimpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaysimpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaysimpson won't allow Raly to get back to his feet.
Jaysimpson wants to control from the top but Raly keeps moving.
Jaysimpson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dory Raly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Raly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaysimpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaysimpson's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raly. That's going to slow Jaysimpson down.
We've been told by Raly's head coaches at North Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaysimpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raly moves out of range as Jaysimpson throws a body kick.
Raly tries to keep at a distance but Jaysimpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaysimpson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raly throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaysimpson.
Raly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raly lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raly lands a left hand.
Raly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaysimpson backwards.
Jaysimpson has Raly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raly tries to throw a body punch but Jaysimpson avoids it by throwing Raly back against the cage.
Raly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaysimpson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raly gets through Jaysimpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raly working hard to break the clinch.
Raly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaysimpson or not.
Raly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raly delivers a nice body kick.
Jaysimpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaysimpson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Raly.
Jaysimpson shoots in but Raly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Raly misses its target.
Jaysimpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaysimpson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jaysimpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jaysimpson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaysimpson is trying to control. Raly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raly has hold of Jaysimpson's hands but Jaysimpson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Homer Jaysimpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson drops an elbow to the side of Raly's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raly is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaysimpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaysimpson misses with the body kick
and Raly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jaysimpson tries to move into range but Raly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaysimpson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dory Raly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Raly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaysimpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaysimpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raly with a jab.
Raly moves out of range of the body kick from Jaysimpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Raly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raly lands a nice shot that snaps Jaysimpson's head back.
Jaysimpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Raly.
Raly stalks Jaysimpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jaysimpson's face. Jaysimpson staggers backwards, shaken.
Raly defending well as Jaysimpson loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Raly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaysimpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raly cracks the inside of Jaysimpson's front leg.
Jaysimpson wants to clinch
and Raly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown but Raly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raly is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Raly - just one landing.
Raly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raly scores with a nice body kick.
Jaysimpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaysimpson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dory Raly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raly 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dory Raly!
Dory Raly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Stranne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Stranne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien cracks Stranne with a good jab.
Stranne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Stranne checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Stranne.
Stranne throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from O Brien misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stranne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billy O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Brien throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stranne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Brien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stranne misses with a straight right.
O Brien misses with a hook
and Stranne counters with a solid body kick.
Stranne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stranne throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Stranne counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stranne cracks O Brien with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Brien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stranne is rocked!
O Brien drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Stranne's head, knocking him out cold! O Brien is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy O Brien!
After winning the bout, Billy O Brien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez's entrance music is Country Grammar. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Barnett dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Matt Barnett has been cut.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick lands from Martinez that sends Barnett to the canvas. Barnett tries to scramble back to his feet but Martinez brings him back down into side control.
Barnett is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez works to advance to full mount. Barnett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barnett is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?
Barnett regains half guard.
Barnett seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett is concentrating on defense, preventing Martinez from advancing position.
Martinez is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Martinez wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett is trying to control but Martinez manages to pass to mount!
Barnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to hold on but Martinez postures up.
Barnett has given up his back here.
Barnett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Martinez is striking from the back but Barnett escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Barnett landing rabbit punches to the side of Martinez's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez is stalling here. Barnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martinez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett working away.
Martinez tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Barnett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barnett working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez is not content to let Barnett control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez regains half guard.
Barnett trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnett is stalling here. Martinez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Martinez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Barnett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Martinez as he connects with a hook.
Martinez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnett or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez, which made it look bad.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnett walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Martinez! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Martinez!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Martinez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Espiridion Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rejinaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Espiridion Araya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rejinaldo Silva's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Espiridion Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rejinaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araya.
Araya shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araya throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Araya tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiridion Araya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Araya controls the action.
Araya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva works on Araya's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva cracks Araya with a nice body shot.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Araya.
Araya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has Araya pushed against the cage.
Araya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva landing knees to the body.
Araya struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Araya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Araya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Araya dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araya is working away from the top position though.
Araya is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araya wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Araya lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Araya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva has hold of Araya's hands but Araya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Araya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Araya is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Araya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Araya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Araya smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Araya.
Araya is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silva manages to control the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araya connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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 Espiridion Araya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Araya swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Araya tries a head kick but it misses.
Araya has a takedown stuffed.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Araya with a body shot.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Araya's ribcage. Araya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Araya is blocking nicely.
Araya prevents a body shot from Silva.
Araya wants a takedown.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Espiridion Araya has been cut.
Silva landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Araya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Araya looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiridion Araya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Araya misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Araya pushes him away.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Araya checks a leg kick.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Araya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Araya throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Espiridion Araya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva clinches.
Araya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Araya.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rejinaldo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Araya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Araya is defending well for now.
Silva tries a body shot but Araya blocks it.
Araya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Araya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Araya avoids it.
Silva landing knees to the body.
I was talking to Araya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Araya.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Araya's ribcage. Araya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva presses Araya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Araya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva darts in and clinches Araya up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Araya's ribcage. Araya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva is leaning against Araya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva pushes Araya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Araya blocks it.
Araya is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rejinaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Espiridion Araya's cut.
That's time! Araya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva blocks a head kick by Araya.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Araya in a clinch.
Araya wants a takedown.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Araya is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araya tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Espiridion Araya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva cracks Araya with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Araya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Araya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Araya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Araya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Araya is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Araya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Silva.
Araya is rocked!
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Oh Araya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Araya has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Araya seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Araya avoids it.
Araya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Araya's takedown attempt.
Araya prevents a body shot from Silva.
Araya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Araya's head.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Araya blocks it with crossed arms.
Araya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araya fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva drives through and clinches with Araya against the cage.
Araya tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Araya has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Araya won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Araya won't want to take too many of those.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rejinaldo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rejinaldo Silva!
Rejinaldo Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson has chosen August Burns Red - Meridian as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taiki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Davidson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davidson drops Aoki with a left right combo! Davidson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Aoki is rocked!
Davidson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh Aoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidson.
Davidson tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davidson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davidson.
Davidson misses with the combination.
Davidson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Dustin Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki thows a huge punch but Davidson dodges it nicely.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Davidson's thigh. Davidson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davidson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to stand but Aoki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson preventing the sweep.
Davidson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aoki 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.
Davidson postures up.
Aoki wants to control but Davidson passes easily into half guard.
Aoki 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.
Aoki has a hand on Davidson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Davidson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Davidson prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Davidson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davidson sprawls and moves away.
Davidson tries to sprawl but Aoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davidson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Davidson gets back to full guard.
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki stands up over Davidson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aoki scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Davidson wants to stand but Aoki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taiki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davidson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
Aoki postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki moves nicely into side control.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davidson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aoki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aoki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Aoki catches Davidson right on the button with a cross.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Davidson pushes him off.
Aoki blocks a leg kick.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davidson sprawls and moves away.
Davidson looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Davidson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Davidson is rocked!
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Davidson is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Aoki is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Davidson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Davidson is out cold! Aoki holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taiki Aoki!
A very excited looking Taiki Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xanadu Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Eminem - Berzerk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xanadu Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Newton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller misses the jab.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newton is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Newton misses with a body kick.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
That kick from Newton tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newton connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newton throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Newton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Newton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Miller.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Miller controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton is being controlled here.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Newton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
Newton is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller tries to control but Newton wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradley Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Newton scores with a head kick.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller jabs Newton right on the nose. Newton blinks but takes it well.
Bradley Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newton has time to react.
It looks like Xanadu Newton has been cut.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton scoring well with a low kick there.
Newton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newton lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller gets caught napping as Newton dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Newton passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Miller won't allow Newton to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Newton is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller lands with a kick to the temple. Newton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newton.
Miller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newton under the eye.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Newton saw it coming and moves away.
Miller blocks a head kick by Newton.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
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!
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Newton moves his leg out of the way.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Miller misses.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Bradley Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton slips under a jab from Miller.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Xanadu Newton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Newton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newton counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Newton misses with a low kick.
Newton misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Miller lands a head kick. Newton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Newton. That snapped Miller's head back.
Newton staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newton under the eye.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller with a nice cross.
Newton is rocked!
Bradley Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newton scores with a leg kick.
Miller lands a big head kick that sends Newton tumbling to the mat! Miller takes a step backwards and waves Newton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Newton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Newton misses with a head kick.
Newton's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Newton lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller throws a monster overhand right that drops Newton! Miller follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Miller!
A victorious Bradley Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacopo Faithful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Faithful might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Be Faithful. Mercer has chosen Dirty deeds done dirt cheap AC/DC as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
265 lbs
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252 lbs
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Excellent 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacopo Faithful!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer scores with a jab to the head.
Mercer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Faithful to the mat! Faithful manages to get full guard.
Mercer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Faithful working a defensive guard here.
Mercer stops Faithful from standing up.
Mercer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faithful looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mercer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mercer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Faithful is looking to control Mercer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faithful avoid being mounted?
Mercer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer stands up out of the half guard.
Faithful misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faithful is trying to keep Mercer in close.
Mercer preventing the sweep.
Mercer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mercer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mercer working some strikes from top position.
Faithful 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.
Faithful can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercer controls the pace.
Mercer looking to pass the guard.
Faithful looking for a sweep. Not yet Faithful, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercer gets to his feet. Faithful looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Faithful misses with a wild body shot.
Faithful swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faithful. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Faithful is in trouble now - Mercer has advanced to mount!
Faithful wants to get back to his feet.
Faithful definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mercer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Faithful is looking to get to half guard.
Mercer controlling his opponent.
Mercer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Jacopo Faithful has been cut.
Mercer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Faithful is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Faithful is working hard here to advance position.
Mercer landing strikes from the mount.
Faithful is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faithful is trying to escape the mount.
Mercer is landing with some decent strikes but Faithful is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Faithful is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacopo Faithful's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mercer controlling his opponent.
Mercer lands a big shot to the head and Faithful winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stu Mercer!
Stu Mercer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nem Sis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sis comes into the arena with Tsunami blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
190 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nem Sis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sis delivers a nice body kick.
Sis throws an overhand right that lands on Flagg's shoulder, as Flagg tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sis.
Sis misses with a takedown attempt - Flagg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flagg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Flagg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flagg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sis somewhat.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Sis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis throws out a leg kick but Flagg moves out of range and Sis only half commits.
Flagg throws a series of punches but Sis avoids them all with ease.
Sis takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sis throws a head kick that misses.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sis was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Nem Sis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sis throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Flagg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sis throws an off balance right hand
and Flagg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Flagg.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Sis saw that one coming.
Sis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flagg lands with a hook. Sis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flagg is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Flagg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flagg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sis.
Flagg scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flagg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flagg's calf.
Sis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flagg keeps working.
Sis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Flagg works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis wants to control but Flagg is keeping him busy.
Well, if Sis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sis is keen to just control but Flagg is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sis misses with a head kick.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Sis avoids it with no problem.
Sis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sis throws a shot from downtown. Flagg moves away and avoids it.
Flagg works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Flagg.
Sis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sis. That's going to slow Flagg down.
Sis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flagg moves away.
Flagg throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nem Sis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sis feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sis.
Sis throws a sloppy head kick and Flagg moves out of range easily.
Sis throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Flagg misses.
Sis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg tries to clinch but Sis moves out of range.
Flagg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sis misses the shot to the body.
Sis dives in and scores a takedown into Flagg's guard.
Sis throws a big right hand that misses.
Sis wants to pass the guard but Flagg is keeping the position.
Sis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flagg's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sis pushes down on Flagg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sis trying to control the action but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Sis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flagg can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg is defending against the submission attempts here by Sis.
Sis controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sis scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flagg misses with the combination.
Sis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sis throws a front kick aimed at Flagg's knee but Flagg avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Sis. That snapped Flagg's head back.
Sis slips under a jab.
Sis lands a leg kick that knocks Flagg off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sis cracks a nice hook into Flagg's ribs.
Flagg defending well as Sis loads up on a big left hand.
Flagg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sis with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nem Sis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sis.
That kick from Sis tenderised Flagg's leg. Flagg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sis throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.
Flagg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flagg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Flagg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flagg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flagg tries to bum rush Sis with a series of wild strikes but Sis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sis moves away from the strike by Flagg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flagg leaves Sis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sis misses the shot to the body.
Flagg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sis can pounce on him.
Flagg takes a swing at Sis's ribcage but misses.
Flagg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flagg misses with a hook.
Sis takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Flagg misses.
Sis misses with a wild body shot.
Sis throws a leg kick
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Nem Sis is winning the standup battle so far.
Sis misses the shot to the body.
Flagg misses with an uppercut.
Sis is looking to counter punch.
Flagg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sis's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Flagg.
Flagg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sis trying to control from half guard but Flagg is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sis in particular looking to stall.
Flagg trying to hold on to Sis's head to control him but Sis postures up.
Sis content to control rather than advance.
Sis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flagg avoids the head kick by Sis.
Flagg closes the distance and pushes Sis back into the cage.
A short right from Flagg on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sis as Flagg tries to tie him up.
Sis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flagg can't fight it off and eventually Sis manages to take the fight to the floor. Flagg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nem Sis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flagg.
Sis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flagg's waist but Flagg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sis off to one side.
Flagg takes one on the button.
Sis shoots in for a double leg but Flagg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Flagg. Those never looked like landing.
Sis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flagg misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flagg blocks a low kick nicely.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flagg thuds a left hand into Sis's body.
Sis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flagg takes a step back to recover.
Flagg throws a right and a left that Sis avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sis, right into the meat.
Sis lands with a right hand.
Sis throws a body shot but no joy.
Sis slips under a jab.
Sis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flagg. Sis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flagg tries to clinch but Sis is having none of it.
Flagg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flagg is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Flagg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Sis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flagg is out of range and Sis settles back down.
Sis misses with a body shot.
As Sis backs off Flagg throws a huge counter combo but Sis manages to avoid it all.
Flagg just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flagg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flagg closes the distance and clinches.
Flagg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flagg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flagg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sis swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Flagg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flagg blocking some punches.
Sis misses with a body punch.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sis is trying to pull guard but Flagg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nem Sis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flagg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sis backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flagg is trying to stall.
Sis tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
Sis throws a head punch that misses.
Flagg is trying to break the clinch but Sis has him pressed against the cage.
Flagg tries to circle away but Sis has him pinned against the cage.
Flagg prevents a body shot from Sis.
Sis scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Randall Flagg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sis.
Flagg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sis.
Sis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flagg is out of range.
Sis throws a leg kick but Flagg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flagg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sis connects with an inside leg kick.
Sis misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sis tries to land a front kick but Flagg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sis misses with a punch on the inside.
Randall Flagg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sis is looking for a takedown.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flagg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flagg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flagg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flagg tries to circle away but Sis has him pinned against the cage.
Sis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Sis misses with a body punch.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flagg.
Sis tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Sis.
A hook to the body from Flagg.
Flagg blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Flagg.
Flagg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sis backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg lands a shoulder strike.
Sis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg pushes Sis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flagg looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg tries to stall but Sis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg misses with a body punch.
Sis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sis lands with a left to the head.
Sis throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Flagg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sis is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nem Sis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sis misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sis breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Sis tries a low kick but Flagg avoids it.
Flagg misses with a wild body shot.
Sis thows a leg kick but Flagg checks it
and Flagg counters with a nice body shot.
Flagg moves out of range as Sis throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Flagg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sis throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Sis tries to keep at a distance but Flagg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sis blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randall Flagg.
I think Sis 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nem Sis!
Nem Sis retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Nem Sis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ottis Toole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Eerkilaa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eerkilaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Toole slips a straight right by Eerkilaa.
Toole lands a jab.
Toni Eerkilaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Toole misses the target.
Eerkilaa throws a looping overhand right but Toole ducks down to avoid it.
Toole throws a big counter combination but Eerkilaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eerkilaa misses with a hook
and Toole counters with a single leg into guard. Eerkilaa didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole scoring with some ground and pound.
Toole with a nice head shot there.
Toole 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.
Toole postures up in Eerkilaa's guard and throws a big left but Eerkilaa blocks it.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
Toole throwing strikes but missing.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eerkilaa pulls Toole in to control the position.
Eerkilaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eerkilaa controls Toole momentarily but Toole frees himself.
Toole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eerkilaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toole throws a big right hand that misses.
Toole distracts Eerkilaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eerkilaa managing to control the position.
Toole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eerkilaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Toole throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Toole's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Eerkilaa wants to stand and escape but Toole is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eerkilaa working a defensive guard here.
Eerkilaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole lands a couple of digs.
Toole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eerkilaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toole distracts Eerkilaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toole wants to control from the top but Eerkilaa keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eerkilaa is on top in guard.
Toole is pulling down on Eerkilaa's head to control his posture.
Eerkilaa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eerkilaa has managed to get both his arms back between Toole's legs - danger averted.
Toole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eerkilaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eerkilaa preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toole is on top in guard.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Eerkilaa holds on and takes a little breather.
Eerkilaa 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.
Toole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eerkilaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Eerkilaa, not yet.
Eerkilaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Toole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eerkilaa controls Toole momentarily but Toole frees himself.
Toole stops Eerkilaa from standing up.
Toole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eerkilaa's guard.
Ground and pound from Toole.
Toole seems to be working for a kimura but Eerkilaa defends the submission attempt.
Eerkilaa is looking to control Toole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eerkilaa avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toole wants to take a breather but Eerkilaa is having none of it.
Toole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eerkilaa trying to control here.
Toole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eerkilaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toole.
Eerkilaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toole slips a straight right by Eerkilaa.
Toole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eerkilaa's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eerkilaa tries to roll over but Toole keeps him under control.
Eerkilaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eerkilaa trying to control but Toole postures up.
Eerkilaa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eerkilaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eerkilaa keeps working.
Eerkilaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Toole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eerkilaa's head.
Toole lands strikes from half guard.
Toole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eerkilaa's head.
Toole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toole is nestled in close to Eerkilaa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eerkilaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Toole is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Eerkilaa is hurt! He's hurt bad - Toole fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Eerkilaa from any more punishment! Congratulations to Toole! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole!
During a confident post fight interview, Ottis Toole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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