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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lee Sea Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sister Sin - Fight Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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133 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sir Lee Sea Flea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Van De Kamp!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sea Flea.
Sea Flea misses with a double jab
and Van De Kamp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sea Flea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van De Kamp is aware though and is defending well.
Van De Kamp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sea Flea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sea Flea can't keep his opponent in guard - Van De Kamp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sea Flea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van De Kamp pulls his head out easily.
Van De Kamp is working for a submission of some sort.
Sea Flea landing small, sideways elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Flea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Kamp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea Flea wants to get back to full guard.
Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sea Flea defends it well.
Van De Kamp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van De Kamp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van De Kamp wants to control but Sea Flea is keeping him busy.
Van De Kamp seems to be looking for submissions.
Van De Kamp is keen to just control but Sea Flea is a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Van De Kamp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sea Flea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura but Sea Flea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van De Kamp to get the leverage.
Sea Flea misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van De Kamp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sea Flea is just riding it out for now. Van De Kamp eventually gives up the hold.
Sea Flea wants to improve his position but Van De Kamp is controlling well.
Sea Flea works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van De Kamp slips nicely into half guard.
Sea Flea trying to control but Van De Kamp postures up.
Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sea Flea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sea Flea tries to get to full guard but Van De Kamp has control of the leg.
Sea Flea is not content to let Van De Kamp control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van De Kamp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sea Flea!
Sea Flea working to try and regain half guard.
Sea Flea sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura but Sea Flea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van De Kamp to get the leverage.
Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura but Sea Flea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van De Kamp to get the leverage.
Van De Kamp seems to be working for a kimura but Sea Flea defends the submission attempt.
Sea Flea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van De Kamp seems to be working for a kimura but Sea Flea defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Van De Kamp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sea Flea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van De Kamp sprawls well initially but Sea Flea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sea Flea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van De Kamp sees it coming and defends easily.
Van De Kamp manages to get to full guard.
Van De Kamp controls Sea Flea momentarily but Sea Flea frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Flea trying to control but Van De Kamp is working from the bottom.
Sea Flea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sea Flea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp keeping moving, preventing Sea Flea from controlling successfully.
Van De Kamp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Van De Kamp looking to pass the guard.
Van De Kamp is still trying to improve position.
Sea Flea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van De Kamp tries to free his leg and advance position but Sea Flea is retaining full guard.
Sea Flea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van De Kamp defends well.
Van De Kamp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van De Kamp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van De Kamp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sea Flea is keeping the position for now.
Van De Kamp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van De Kamp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van De Kamp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sea Flea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sea Flea looking for a guillotine here but Van De Kamp defends easily.
Van De Kamp passes Sea Flea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea Flea looking for submissions off his back.
Van De Kamp is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sea Flea is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Van De Kamp!
Chris Van De Kamp is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Chris Van De Kamp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remi Highjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highjack comes to the cage accompanied by The Outsider - A Perfect Circle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Highjack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Highjack is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Highjack moves into the clinch successfully.
Highjack misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Highjack.
Highjack looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Highjack pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Highjack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Highjack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Highjack.
Highjack closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Highjack.
Highjack is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Highjack presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Highjack.
Highjack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Highjack.
Gracie pulls Highjack into guard.
Highjack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Highjack wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highjack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Highjack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Highjack trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highjack tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Highjack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Highjack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Highjack trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Highjack tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Highjack throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Highjack tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Highjack'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.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Highjack is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Highjack has control of the leg.
Highjack has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Highjack's attempts to control the action.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Highjack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Highjack's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Highjack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highjack is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Highjack is keeping the position for now.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Highjack has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Highjack.
Highjack throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Highjack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Highjack wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Highjack, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highjack scores with a jab.
Oooooh!!! Highjack has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Highjack steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Highjack pinned against the cage. Highjack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Remi Highjack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Highjack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Highjack thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Remi Highjack is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Highjack counters with a right hand to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is aggressively charging in as Highjack backs up avoiding any damage. Highjack tosses out a jab and Gracie runs right into it face first! Gracie is out cold! Highjack dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gracie's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remi Highjack!
An out of breath and clearly excited Remi Highjack thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Sailor Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Mylleri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Zumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mylleri comes into the arena with Om du har nåt att säga, säg det till mig! blaring out of the sound system. Leo Mylleri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Zumo's chin.
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Mylleri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Zumo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mylleri takes a swing at Zumo's ribcage but misses.
Zumo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zumo blocks a jab.
Zumo with the counter takedown but Mylleri avoids it easily.
Zumo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zumo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zumo is working for a kimura but Mylleri is defending it quite comfortably.
Zumo throwing shots but Mylleri is blocking nicely.
Zumo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zumo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mylleri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zumo.
Mylleri tries to get to full guard but Zumo has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Mylleri'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.
Mylleri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zumo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumo lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zumo connects with a nice short shot to Mylleri's temple.
Zumo is looking to take a break and control but Mylleri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mylleri taking some punishment here, with Zumo in his half guard.
Mylleri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mylleri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zumo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mylleri throws an elbow that misses. Zumo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mylleri's guard. Nice move by Zumo!
Zumo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mylleri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zumo, into his guard.
Zumo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mylleri trying to control but Zumo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zumo pulls Mylleri in close to prevent any damage.
Zumo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zumo, not yet.
Zumo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mylleri throwing strikes but missing.
Zumo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumo trying to control the position here.
Zumo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mylleri.
Zumo is pulling down on Mylleri's head. It's preventing any offense from Mylleri, at least for the moment.
Mylleri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mylleri throws an elbow that misses. Zumo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mylleri's guard. Nice move by Zumo!
Mylleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zumo slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri wants to control but Zumo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mylleri wants to get back to full guard.
Zumo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zumo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zumo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mylleri is looking for a sweep. Zumo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zumo working over Mylleri with some ground and pound. Mylleri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mylleri is not content to let Zumo control the position.
Zumo prevents Mylleri from improving his position.
Zumo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mylleri's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zumo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mylleri wants to get back to full guard.
Mylleri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mylleri gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Zumo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Mylleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zumo feints the counter takedown.
Zumo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mylleri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mylleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mylleri misses the shot to the body.
Zumo slips under a jab.
Zumo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mylleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zumo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mylleri.
Zumo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mylleri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mylleri is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zumo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mylleri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zumo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mylleri connects with a single shot there.
Zumo ducks under a wild hook from Mylleri.
A telegraphed right hand from Mylleri misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mylleri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zumo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zumo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mylleri.
Zumo shoots in for a double leg but Mylleri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leo Mylleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Zumo.
Mylleri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mylleri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mylleri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mylleri looks to land a left hand but Zumo moved out of range nicely.
And Zumo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mylleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leo Mylleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Mylleri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Zumo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mylleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zumo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mylleri as he avoids it easily.
Mylleri throws a series of punches but Zumo avoids them all with ease.
Zumo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mylleri looks to throw the jab but Zumo is out of range.
Zumo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mylleri defends it well.
Leo Mylleri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mylleri lands a really nice looking cross but Zumo seems unphased.
Zumo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mylleri to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zumo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mylleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zumo can do to turn this around?
Mylleri gets back to full guard.
Zumo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mylleri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zumo landing with the ground and pound.
Mylleri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mylleri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zumo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zumo throwing strikes from guard but Mylleri blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumo looking to pass the guard.
Mylleri managing to control the position.
Mylleri 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.
Zumo chips away with some ground and pound.
Mylleri is trying to keep Zumo in close.
Zumo preventing the sweep.
Mylleri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zumo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zumo preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mylleri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mylleri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zumo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zumo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mylleri manages to pass to mount!
Zumo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zumo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zumo doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Zumo is desperately trying to improve his position but Mylleri has a good base and remains in mount.
Zumo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mylleri.
Zumo tries to lock up and control but Mylleri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mylleri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mylleri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mylleri looking to pass the guard.
Mylleri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zumo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mylleri's guard.
Mylleri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zumo wants to control from the top but Mylleri keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mylleri wants to sweep but no luck.
Mylleri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zumo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mylleri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mylleri is trying to control the position but Zumo postures up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mylleri here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mylleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zumo won't allow Mylleri to sweep him here.
Zumo throws a big elbow that misses.
Jeff Zumo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mylleri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mylleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zumo distracts Mylleri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zumo landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zumo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zumo advances position into side control!
Zumo is trying to get an arm triangle but Mylleri is defending well.
The strikes coming from Zumo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zumo trying to control the position but Mylleri is working away.
Zumo throws a strike aimed at the side of Mylleri's head but Mylleri avoids it well.
Mylleri prevents Zumo from moving into mount.
Zumo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zumo misses with the ground and pound.
Zumo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mylleri is looking for a sweep.
Zumo taking a breather here.
Mylleri taking a bit of punishment here - Zumo scoring with strikes.
Zumo is looking to take a break and control but Mylleri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zumo tries to score with some ground and pound. Mylleri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zumo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mylleri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zumo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mylleri's head.
Zumo thows a huge punch but Mylleri dodges it nicely.
Zumo wants to control but Mylleri is keeping him busy.
Zumo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zumo is trying to control the action in half guard but Mylleri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zumo throwing shots but Mylleri is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zumo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zumo goes for a double leg but Mylleri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mylleri continues to drive forward.
Mylleri misses the shot to the body.
Zumo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zumo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mylleri.
Mylleri lands a two punch combo.
Zumo dodges the punch combination from Mylleri.
Zumo feints the counter takedown.
Mylleri tries to clinch but Zumo moves out of range.
Mylleri lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mylleri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mylleri lands a nice shot that snaps Zumo's head back.
Mylleri misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Mylleri.
I think Mylleri 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Mylleri!
In his post fight interview, Leo Mylleri 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Redz (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biggums dodges the punch combination from Redz.
Redz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Biggums
and Redz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tyrone Biggums has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Redz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redz.
Biggums keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggums slips under a jab.
Biggums is looking to counter with a body kick.
Redz dives in and grabs Biggums's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggums pushes down on Redz's head and hops out.
Biggums closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redz trying to stall but Biggums improves his position.
Biggums tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redz prevents a body shot from Biggums.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Biggums.
Biggums prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romano Redz.
Redz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Biggums pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Biggums lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Biggums misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biggums is pressed up against the cage. Redz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggums down to the mat. Biggums avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Biggums.
Redz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redz throws a body punch but Biggums moves out of range.
Redz throws a hook but Biggums avoids it easily.
Redz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Biggums did well to prevent Redz getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to improve his position but Redz is controlling well.
Biggums trying to control from the bottom.
Redz controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Biggums'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.
Biggums looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biggums trying to control here.
Biggums is looking for a sweep. Redz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is not content to let Redz control the position.
Biggums is looking to improve his position.
Redz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
Biggums taking some punishment here, with Redz in his half guard.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
Redz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redz drops an elbow to the side of Biggums's head.
Redz slips a nice elbow through Biggums's hands, connecting with Biggums's forehead.
Biggums is trying to get back to full guard.
Redz drops an elbow to the side of Biggums's head.
Biggums is not content to let Redz control the position.
Biggums is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biggums manages to get to full guard.
Biggums is trying to control the position but Redz postures up.
Biggums throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redz wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Biggums wants to sweep here but Redz controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Biggums's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggums.
Redz blocks a head kick by Biggums.
Redz connects with the punch.
Redz takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
Redz lands a nice looking body shot.
Biggums throws a shot from downtown. Redz moves away and avoids it.
Biggums throws a chopping leg kick but Redz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biggums quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Redz avoids the head kick by Biggums.
Redz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggums.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums misses with an uppercut.
Biggums connects with a nice looking jab.
Biggums throws a sloppy head kick and Redz moves out of range easily.
Biggums slips a jab and a cross from Redz.
Redz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums tries to move into range but Redz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redz misses with a right hand
and Biggums counters with a good, hard body kick but Redz shrugs it off.
Redz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biggums with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redz to score with a decent uppercut.
Biggums tries to clinch but Redz moves out of range.
Redz misses with an uppercut
and Biggums counters with an outside leg kick.
Redz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biggums counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Redz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big right from Redz misses.
A shot to the body from Redz misses
and Biggums counters with a series of strikes. Redz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Redz misses with a double jab.
Romano Redz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redz loads up on a big right hand but Biggums slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redz takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
Redz just misses with a punch to the body.
Redz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biggums looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz misses with a body shot
and Redz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redz blocks a head kick by Biggums.
Biggums keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redz throws a body punch but Biggums moves out of range.
Biggums stuffs the takedown.
Biggums keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
Biggums swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Biggums darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biggums tries to clinch
and Redz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romano Redz.
Biggums scores with a nice body kick.
Biggums lands a leg kick that knocks Redz off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums stuffs the takedown.
Biggums is looking to counter the offense by Redz and move into the clinch.
Redz misses with an uppercut.
Redz misses the jab.
Biggums thows a body kick. Redz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Biggums.
Redz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Redz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
Redz misses with a right hand
and Biggums counters with a good low kick that Redz was not able to check.
Redz misses with a straight right.
Redz lands with a good body shot.
Biggums defending well as Redz loads up on a big left hand.
Redz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biggums takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums slips a straight right by Redz.
Redz takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
Redz gets a double leg takedown into Biggums's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggums bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redz's guard.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggums distracts Redz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biggums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redz is keeping the position for now.
Biggums trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biggums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Biggums will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Biggums's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Redz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redz misses with a left hand
and Biggums makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Biggums.
Biggums keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redz.
Biggums thinks about countering with a head kick.
Biggums misses with a wild combination.
Redz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biggums dodges the punch combination from Redz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums looks to throw the jab but Redz is out of range.
Redz misses the shot to the body.
Redz fails with the takedown
and Biggums counters with a big head kick but Redz shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz misses with a hook to the body
and Biggums counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redz punishes Biggums's body with a nice straight punch.
Redz avoids a kick to the body.
Redz lands a slapping body shot.
Biggums ducks under a wild hook from Redz.
Redz misses with a jab to the body
and Biggums counters with a nice body kick.
Biggums slaps away a takedown attempt from Redz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Redz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
Biggums swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Redz misses with a straight left.
Biggums uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redz.
Redz misses with a hook
and Biggums finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Redz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggums sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz misses with a left hand
enabling Biggums to counter with a crisp jab.
Biggums ducks under a wild hook from Redz.
Redz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biggums lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Redz. Biggums does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redz keeps the fight on the outside.
Redz throws a jab when Biggums was well out of range.
Redz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biggums lunges at Redz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redz's hand.
Biggums scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redz in his tracks.
A jab from Biggums finds it's way through Redz's defenses.
Romano Redz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums scores with a kick to the body.
Redz misses with a hook
and Biggums counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz jabs Biggums to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biggums lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Biggums clinches up against the cage.
Biggums goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biggums lands a shoulder strike.
Redz lands with a left to the head.
Biggums pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biggums tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redz misses with a body shot.
Redz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Biggums fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biggums circles away.
Tyrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romano Redz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums slips under a jab.
Redz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biggums can pounce on him.
Redz cracks Biggums with a good jab.
Redz throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggums counters with a body kick that stops Redz in his tracks momentarily.
Redz misses with a body punch
and Biggums counters with a nice body kick.
Biggums plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Biggums slips a jab from Redz.
Biggums avoids the body shot from Redz.
Redz throws a lazy uppercut
and Biggums counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biggums 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tyrone Biggums!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Hardon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Hardon Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Payne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne fails to land the takedown.
Hardon Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Payne.
Hardon Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Payne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardon Jr momentarily.
Payne misses with a hook. Hardon Jr ducked under it nicely.
Hardon Jr 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.
Payne moves out of range as Hardon Jr throws a body kick.
Hardon Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardon Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne fails to land the takedown.
Payne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon Jr. Hardon Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardon Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Payne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardon Jr but Hardon Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big Hardon Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Payne.
Payne misses with a jab to the body
and Hardon Jr counters with a leg kick.
Hardon Jr scores with a leg kick.
Payne throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardon Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Payne fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardon Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardon Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardon Jr pushing down on Payne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardon Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardon Jr is looking to pass Payne's guard but actually Payne recovers to full guard.
Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardon Jr trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr with a nice head shot there.
Payne can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardon Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Hardon Jr 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.
Hardon Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardon Jr throwing shots but Payne is blocking nicely.
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.
Hardon Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardon Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardon Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hardon Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Payne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardon Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Hardon Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardon Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardon Jr wants to land a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Payne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardon Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Payne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardon Jr is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne trying to control the position but Hardon Jr is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Payne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Payne works to advance to full mount. Hardon Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Payne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne controlling from mount.
Hardon Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hardon Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Payne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardon Jr defending well though.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardon Jr's head.
Payne drops an elbow to the side of Hardon Jr's head.
Payne drops an elbow to the side of Hardon Jr's head.
Payne wants to pass to mount but Hardon Jr is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Payne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardon Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Payne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Payne lands strikes from half guard.
Payne is looking for a kimura here.
Hardon Jr is trying to control but can't.
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.
Payne is looking to advance position but Hardon Jr won't allow it.
Payne is trying to control. Hardon Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardon Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne misses with a left hand
and Hardon Jr counters with a good low kick that Payne was not able to check.
Hardon Jr throws a front kick aimed at Payne's knee but Payne avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Payne misses the shot to the body.
As Payne backs away, Hardon Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardon Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Payne. Payne gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Hardon Jr slips under a jab.
As Payne backs away, Hardon Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Hardon Jr.
Payne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payne jabs Hardon Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Hardon Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne misses with a body punch
and Hardon Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardon Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardon Jr throws the kick towards the body but Payne avoids it.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon Jr moves away.
Hardon Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Payne shoots in and drives through. Hardon Jr sprawls well.
Payne lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Big Hardon Jr has been cut.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick but Payne checks it.
Hardon Jr defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Hardon Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Hardon Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardon Jr.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Hardon Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne cracks Hardon Jr with a good jab.
Hardon Jr lands with a right hand.
Hardon Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt - Hardon Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Hardon Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Big Hardon Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Payne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with a right hand
and Hardon Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardon Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Payne just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHardon Jr.
Hardon Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hardon Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardon Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Payne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardon Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardon Jr works the jab nicely.
Hardon Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payne's sensitive parts.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardon Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Hardon Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payne throws a right and a left that Hardon Jr avoids nicely.
Hardon Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardon Jr scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardon Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payne is out of range and Hardon Jr settles back down.
Nice combo by Payne! Oh, that's hurt him - Hardon Jr falls to the canvas and Payne follows him into side control.
Hardon Jr is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Payne.
Well Payne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Payne!
An intense looking John Payne took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'By the way Jules, pulp fiction is one of my favorite movies. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Pykrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Bunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pykrete's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sympathy For The Devil. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Pykrete!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phill Bunce!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Pykrete and sends Bunce crashing to the mat! Pykrete follows him down to the mat - Bunce regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Phill Bunce has been cut.
Bunce is looking to escape.
Pykrete wants to take a breather but Bunce is having none of it.
Bunce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunce pushes Pykrete off looking to stand but Pykrete dives back in and keeps control.
Pykrete working over Bunce with some ground and pound. Bunce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bunce pushes Pykrete off looking to stand but Pykrete dives back in and keeps control.
Pykrete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bunce pushes Pykrete off looking to stand but Pykrete dives back in and keeps control.
Pykrete not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunce is trying to stand.
Bunce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunce is trying to stand up here but Pykrete is controlling him well.
Pykrete 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.
Bunce wants to stand back up but Pykrete manages to pass into side control.
Pykrete scoring with punches and elbows.
Pykrete landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pykrete in side control, throwing shots but Bunce defends.
Bunce felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunce is trying to buck Pykrete off.
Bunce avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pykrete.
Bunce wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Pykrete's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bunce is rocked!
Pykrete lands a big left to the face of Bunce, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Pykrete and another - Bunce is out! Pykrete stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nigel Pykrete!
Nigel Pykrete retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Nigel Pykrete thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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