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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasilko Nikolaevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saracen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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184 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasilko Nikolaevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Saracen Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nikolaevich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nikolaevich can't do much from the bottom here.
Nikolaevich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nikolaevich wants to get back to his feet.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like Vasilko Nikolaevich has been cut.
Nikolaevich wants to control but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nikolaevich to escape.
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Smith working the strikes but Nikolaevich uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikolaevich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Nikolaevich is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control the pace.
That's two 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.
Nikolaevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is working for a kimura but Nikolaevich is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nikolaevich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith trying to control the position but Nikolaevich is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikolaevich struggling a bit here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolaevich is defending well.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nikolaevich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith working the strikes but Nikolaevich uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saracen Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasilko Nikolaevich'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.
Nikolaevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Nikolaevich's guard.
Nikolaevich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Nikolaevich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nikolaevich won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikolaevich is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Nikolaevich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Nikolaevich tries to pass.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nikolaevich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two 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.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikolaevich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smith is tightening it up a little... Nikolaevich has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nikolaevich reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nikolaevich taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saracen Smith!
Saracen Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Dighead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Dighead had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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222 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Dighead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Farrell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dighead tries a head kick but it misses.
Farrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dighead closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Owen Farrell has been cut.
We've been informed that Farrell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dighead throws a hook but Farrell avoids it easily.
Farrell throws a body kick that misses.
Dighead quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dighead misses with a head kick.
Dighead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dighead throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farrell throws a head kick but Dighead moves out of range.
Farrell rushes Dighead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dighead lunges at Farrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farrell's hand.
Dighead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dighead throws a series of punches but Farrell avoids them all with ease.
Dighead 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.
Farrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dighead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrell has closed the distance and engaged Dighead in a clinch.
Farrell tries to land a knee to the head but Dighead blocks with his arms.
Farrell manages to break the clinch.
Dighead misses with a hook.
Dighead throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dighead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farrell.
Dighead fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farrell on the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Farrell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Farrell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dighead misses with a looping right.
Farrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dighead is able to avoid easily.
Dighead lands a glancing blow to the side of Farrell's head.
Dighead lands a high kick to the side of Farrell's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Dighead dives into guard, looking to finish.
Farrell is rocked!
That has opened up Owen Farrell's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrell has his foot on Dighead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dighead works his way back into a safe position though.
Dighead is looking to stand up but Farrell won't let him.
Farrell looking for subs off his back but Dighead has passed one foot through into half guard.
Farrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dighead tries to pass to full mount but Farrell defends it.
Farrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farrell wants to control the action here but instead Dighead manages to pass to full mount!
Farrell wants to hold on but Dighead pushes him away.
Farrell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dighead haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Farrell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dighead tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell wants to hold on but Dighead pushes him away.
Dighead controlling his opponent.
Farrell tries to hold on but Dighead pushes him away.
Farrell can't escape the position.
Farrell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Dighead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Farrell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dighead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dighead connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farrell's hands.
Dighead tries to land a front kick but Farrell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dighead.
Dighead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dighead wants to slow Farrell down by chopping away at his legs.
Dighead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Curtis Dighead is winning the standup battle so far.
Dighead misses with a body shot
and Farrell counters with a body kick that stops Dighead in his tracks momentarily.
Dighead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dighead misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dighead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Curtis Dighead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dighead scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrell moves in looking to clinch but Dighead pushes him off.
Dighead throws a nice head kick!
The cut above Owen Farrell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dighead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farrell can do to turn this around?
Farrell moves out of range as Dighead throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dighead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dighead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dighead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Dighead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dighead scores with a head kick. Farrell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dighead throws a push kick but Farrell slaps the foot to one side.
And Farrell responds with a good body kick, but Dighead manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Farrell.
Curtis Dighead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farrell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Owen Farrell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dighead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farrell throws a chopping leg kick but Dighead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dighead appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dighead moves out of range of the body kick.
Farrell lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dighead misses the shot to the body.
Dighead tries to land a leg kick but Farrell saw it coming and moves away.
Dighead throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dighead.
Farrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Farrell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Farrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dighead.
Farrell scores with a nice body kick.
Dighead clobbers Farrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Dighead lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Owen Farrell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Curtis Dighead!
Curtis Dighead thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonis Skayias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skayias.
Skayias swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Skayias misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Skayias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skayias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skayias.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
We've been told by Skayias's head coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Gunn. No joy for Skayias on that attempt.
Skayias wants to slow Gunn down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skayias.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonis Skayias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skayias.
Skayias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skayias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Skayias's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Skayias pushes him off.
Gunn checks the leg kick.
Skayias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn dips to his left and cracks Skayias with an uppercut!
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skayias.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skayias misses the shot to the body.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skayias looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skayias takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn rushes Skayias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skayias is trying to force a seperation but Gunn has the dominant position.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skayias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skayias misses with an uppercut
and Gunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skayias gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skayias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Jab by Gunn.
Skayias is rocked!
Skayias tries to get into range but Gunn steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Skayias! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gunn scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Gunn!
Our winner, Chris Gunn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingi Tyyp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mingi Tyyp!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyyp is able to avoid easily.
Tyyp tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Tyyp blocks the low kick.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyyp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lopez working the head with strikes.
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyyp, who protects the arm well.
Lopez lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyyp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lopez looks up at the clock and then as Tyyp takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lopez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tyyp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tyyp can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez lands a few punches from side control.
Tyyp struggling a bit here.
Lopez throws an elbow but Tyyp slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez tries for a kimura but Tyyp is defending well.
Lopez laying and praying for a moment but Tyyp takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Tyyp is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lopez.
Lopez passes Tyyp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tyyp is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyyp avoid being mounted?
Tyyp wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
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.
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lopez looks to land a strike but Tyyp avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyyp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez instigates a clinch.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyyp lands a right hand.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Tyyp as the two fighters clinch.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyyp misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyyp pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyyp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lopez up against the cage.
Tyyp is pressed up against the cage. Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyyp down to the mat. Tyyp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez rushes Tyyp and presses him up against the cage.
Tyyp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyyp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyyp taking a breather.
Good body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyyp tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyyp can do to turn this around?
Tyyp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyyp after a bit of a struggle.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but Lopez blocks with his arms.
Tyyp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyyp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyyp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Tyyp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyyp has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyyp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyyp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
Tyyp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Tyyp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
Tyyp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyyp tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lopez avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez being controlled against the cage.
Tyyp with a knee to the head.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Tyyp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Tyyp.
Tyyp trying to land knees to the body.
Tyyp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lopez is defending well for now.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyyp misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingi Tyyp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
Pepe Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a head kick but Tyyp moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tyyp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyyp connects with a high kick.
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyyp checks it well.
Tyyp misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyyp scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Tyyp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tyyp uses from the top position.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyyp is aware though and is defending well.
Tyyp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez 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.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez advances to half guard.
Tyyp is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez looks to land a strike but Tyyp avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyyp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Lopez is looking to chop away at Tyyp's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Tyyp moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyyp throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Lopez jumps guard but Tyyp stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyyp lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyyp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mingi Tyyp.
I think Tyyp 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mingi Tyyp!
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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 Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardon Jr.
A jab from Hardon Jr finds it's way through Nukem's defenses.
Hardon Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Nukem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nukem. That's going to slow Hardon Jr down.
Nukem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nukem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nukem moves forwards but Hardon Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardon Jr.
Nukem misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hardon Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr misses with an uppercut. Nukem saw that one coming.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Hardon Jr off balance momentarily.
Nukem misses with a straight left.
Hardon Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardon Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardon Jr is looking to chop away at Nukem's legs.
Nukem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nukem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardon Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Nukem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardon Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nukems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nukem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nukem.
Nukem connects with a body shot that sends Hardon Jr's belly button to the back.
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!
Hardon Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr wants to clinch
and Nukem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Hardon Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nukem tries to clinch there but Hardon Jr circles away.
Hardon Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nice uppercut there from Nukem.
Nukem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardon Jr misses with a straight left.
Hardon Jr misses with a looping left.
Nukem scores with a jab. Hardon Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nukem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Nukem.
Nukem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardon Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nukem scores with a leg kick.
Nukem jabs at Hardon Jr's body.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr misses with a low kick.
Nukem thuds his right hand into Hardon Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nukem, as that shot connected.
Hardon Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Nukem off balance momentarily.
Nukem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick
and Nukem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nukem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nukem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardon Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nukem moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hardon Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right hand to the body from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Hardon Jr.
Nukem clobbers Hardon Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardon Jr tries a low kick but Nukem avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem missing with a left hand there. Hardon Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nukem misses with a left hand
and Hardon Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardon Jr is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem looks to land a left hand but Hardon Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hardon Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Hardon Jr.
Nukem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardon Jr slips under a jab.
Nukem lands a front kick.
Duke Nukem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon Jr lands a high kick!
Hardon Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardon Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardon Jr misses with a head kick.
Nukem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nukem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardon Jr in his tracks.
Nukem cracks Hardon Jr with a good jab.
Hardon Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr lands with an overhand left.
Nukem staying out of range there.
Nukem throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardon Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardon Jr gets tackled into the cage by Nukem. Nukem maintains the clinch.
Nukem decides to pull guard.
Hardon Jr trying to control but Nukem is working from the bottom.
Hardon Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardon Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Nukem is trying to keep Hardon Jr in close.
Hardon Jr trying to control but Nukem is working from the bottom.
Hardon Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nukem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nukem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardon Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Hardon Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a body kick that misses.
Nukem connects with an inside leg kick.
Nukem cracks Hardon Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nukem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardon Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hardon Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardon Jr swinging wildly here.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Hardon Jr avoids it with no problem.
Nukem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nukem closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardon Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nukem's hands.
A low kick from Hardon Jr is predictable there
and Hardon Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardon Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardon Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nukem jabs at Hardon Jr's body.
Nukem throws a jab when Hardon Jr was well out of range.
Nukem slips a jab from Hardon Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Nukem misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem throws a right and a left that Hardon Jr avoids nicely.
Hardon Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardon Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardon Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nukem manages to circle out of the way.
Nukem throws a low kick but Hardon Jr avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem lands a really nice looking cross but Hardon Jr seems unphased.
Nukem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hardon Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Hardon Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nukem doesn't seem phased though.
Nukem tries to clinch but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
Hardon Jr is looking to counter punch.
Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardon Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nukem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardon Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardon Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nukem on the side of the head.
Nukem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon Jr throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nukem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nukem misses the shot to the body.
Hardon Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon Jr blocks a leg kick.
Hardon Jr is looking to counter punch.
Nukem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Hardon Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardon Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Donk. Hardon Jr catches Nukem right on the button with a cross.
Hardon Jr misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hardon Jr misses.
Hardon Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nukem counters with a three punch combo that has Hardon Jr backing up. Hardon Jr nods at Nukem to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardon Jr throws a right hand that Nukem ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukem also avoids with ease.
Hardon Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Nukem.
Hardon Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Hardon Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Nukem throws a series of punches but Hardon Jr avoids them all with ease.
Nukem checks a low kick from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr scores with a nice strike.
Nukem tries to clinch but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem feints and then cracks Hardon Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardon Jr down.
Hardon Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardon Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nukem misses with an uppercut. Hardon Jr saw that one coming.
Nukem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon Jr is looking to clinch.
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nukem scores with a jab to the body.
Nukem misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardon Jr misses the target.
Nukem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Duke Nukem just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Hardon Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nukem wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardon Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nukem can pounce on him.
Hardon Jr misses with a looping right.
A jab from Hardon Jr misses.
Nukem swings widly with a right hand
and Hardon Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nukem's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nukem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardon Jr checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hardon Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hardon Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nukem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nukem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nukem duly obliges.
Hardon Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nukem moves away.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Hardon Jr.
Nukem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nukem with a nice cross.
Hardon Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nukem lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nukem.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Hardon Jr off balance momentarily.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nukem lands a front kick.
Nukem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardon Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nukem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardon Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardon Jr moves away from the strike by Nukem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nukem checks the leg kick.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses
and Nukem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick but Nukem moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardon Jr misses the target.
Hardon Jr wants to clinch but Nukem slips to the side
and Nukem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nukem misses with a looping left.
Nukem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardon Jr in his tracks.
Hardon Jr throws a hook but Nukem avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nukem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardon Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardon Jr can pounce on him.
Nukem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardon Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardon Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nukem swings for the body but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
It looked like Hardon Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardon Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Nukem misses with a body shot.
As Nukem backs away, Hardon Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardon Jr takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Big Hardon Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nukem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardon Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nukem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nukem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardon Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nukem manages to circle out of the way.
Hardon Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardon Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon Jr being controlled against the cage.
Hardon Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem is trying to trip Hardon Jr. He has hold of a leg but Hardon Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nukem persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hardon Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardon Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nukem defends it easily.
Nukem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem wants to stand but Hardon Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nukem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukem trying to control but Hardon Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr has his hands on Nukem's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Hardon Jr.
Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon Jr.
Nukem tries a head kick but it misses.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hardon Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardon Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nukem thuds a left hand into Hardon Jr's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardon Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nukem darts in and clinches Hardon Jr up against the cage.
Nukem tries to break free but Hardon Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Hardon Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardon Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nukem can't fight it off and eventually Hardon Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Nukem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nukem wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Nukem.
Well Nukem 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem is the new super heavyweight champion!
Duke Nukem tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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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). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggums misses with a body kick.
Redz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Biggums has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Biggums misses with a body kick.
Redz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters circling a little - Biggums finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Redz thuds a left hand into Biggums's body.
Biggums avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biggums tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Redz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums throws a sloppy head kick and Redz moves out of range easily.
Redz feints the counter takedown.
Redz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Biggums fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Biggums, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redz closes the distance and pushes Biggums back into the cage.
Biggums has Redz pressed against the cage, preventing Redz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biggums breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Biggums.
Biggums tries to close the distance and clinch but Redz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Biggums tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biggums throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Biggums fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz throws a shot to the body.
Biggums waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redz.
Redz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biggums with a body shot.
Biggums rushes Redz and presses him up against the cage.
Biggums breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redz takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
Biggums tries to land a front kick but Redz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biggums.
Redz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biggums rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums has managed to clinch.
Redz looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz tries to pull guard but Biggums won't allow it.
Redz is trying to pull guard but Biggums turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Redz wants to break free but Biggums has control.
Redz stalling in the clinch but Biggums improves position.
Redz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Biggums can't fight it off and eventually Redz manages to take the fight to the floor. Biggums looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums looking to control.
Biggums is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biggums escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redz preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggums is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Redz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biggums looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Redz has picked Biggums up and slammed him! Biggums can't keep hold of the triangle and Redz manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Biggums drops his hands momentarily and Redz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Biggums tries to clinch up.
Biggums lands with a nice body kick.
Redz misses with the combination.
Biggums scores with a sloppy right hand. Redz should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redz misses with a wild body shot.
Redz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggums was well out of range. Poor timing from Redz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
Biggums throws a counter high kick but Redz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Biggums fakes the leg kick and cracks Redz in the body.
Biggums misses with a low kick.
Redz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Biggums misses.
Biggums just misses with a punch to the body.
Redz throws out a counter right but Biggums avoids it with no problem.
Redz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Biggums there.
Redz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggums.
Biggums keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redz lands a two punch combo.
Biggums tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redz jabs Biggums to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggums scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redz in his tracks.
Biggums tries to clinch there but Redz circles away.
Biggums throws a head kick that misses.
Biggums takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biggums delivers a nice body kick.
Biggums misses with a left hand
and Redz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Redz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz digs a good body shot into Biggums's ribs.
Biggums connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Biggums takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Biggums looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redz takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Biggums misses with a body kick.
Redz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
Biggums misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Romano Redz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Biggums closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redz did well to prevent Biggums getting side control.
Biggums missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biggums thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redz is looking for a sweep. Biggums is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redz wants to control but Biggums is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biggums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redz's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums 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.
Biggums is looking to take a break and control but Redz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggums throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redz tries to roll over but Biggums keeps him under control.
Biggums thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biggums scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biggums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redz's head.
Biggums missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redz is trying to get back to full guard.
Biggums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redz is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Redz moves out of range of the body kick from Biggums.
Biggums takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Biggums ducks under a wild hook from Redz.
Biggums half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Biggums tenderised Redz's leg. Redz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redz throws an overhand right that lands on Biggums's shoulder, as Biggums tries to avoid the shot.
Redz misses the body punch
and Biggums counters with a three punch combo that has Redz backing up. Redz nods at Biggums to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums scores with a spinning back kick!
Redz misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Biggums.
Redz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggums misses with a head kick.
And Redz tries to counter it with a takedown but Biggums pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Redz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Biggums.
Redz avoids a kick to the body.
Biggums throws a lazy right hand but Redz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Redz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biggums scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redz in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums connects with the punch.
Biggums takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biggums throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redz cracks Biggums with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biggums looks for the body kick but Redz saw that one coming.
Biggums lands a head kick. Redz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Biggums.
Nice uppercut lands for Redz. That snapped Biggums's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums clearly takes 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.
Biggums pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biggums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redz was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggums.
Biggums tries to land a front kick but Redz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biggums thows a leg kick but Redz checks it
and Redz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biggums thinking.
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Biggums.
Redz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums throws a leg kick but Redz checks it.
Redz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biggums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redz was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggums.
Redz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggums is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redz can do to turn this around?
Biggums throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redz throws out a counter right but Biggums avoids it with no problem.
Biggums closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Redz tries to buck Biggums off but Biggums is having none of it.
Redz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Biggums.
Biggums is trying to ground and pound but Redz uses the momentary lack of control by Biggums to regain half guard.
Biggums sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redz defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Redz wants to hit a switch here but Biggums passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Redz there!
Redz wants to control but Biggums is having none of it.
Biggums looking to finish with strikes here!
Redz working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz tries to hold on but Biggums pushes him away.
Biggums lands with some strikes.
Biggums tries to control but Redz wriggling away.
Redz regains half guard.
Redz wants to improve his position but Biggums is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biggums thows a huge punch but Redz dodges it nicely.
Redz tries to roll over but Biggums keeps him under control.
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. Biggums connects with a nice short shot to Redz's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biggums lands strikes from half guard.
Redz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggums.
Biggums tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums had his way with Romano Redz in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Biggums lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redz's sensitive parts.
Biggums tries to close the distance and clinch but Redz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Redz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Biggums misses with a right hand
and Redz counters with a left to the body.
Redz misses with a wild body shot.
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 throws a leg kick that misses.
Redz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Biggums uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz throws a shot to the body.
Biggums throws a series of punches but Redz moves out of range.
Redz blocks the body kick.
Redz avoids the head kick by Biggums.
Biggums throws a series of strikes that have Redz backpedaling.
Biggums gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Redz counters with a nice uppercut.
Biggums throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Biggums looks for the body kick but Redz saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redz.
Biggums is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Redz.
Biggums ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biggums lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biggums takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biggums tries a head kick but it misses.
Redz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redz misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Biggums was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggums moves away.
Biggums keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggums tries to counter by clinching up but Redz breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biggums throws a quick counter kick to the body but Redz avoids it.
Biggums lands with a straight right. Redz didn't see that one coming.
Redz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Biggums counters with an outside leg kick.
Biggums throws a body kick that misses.
Redz throws out a counter right but Biggums avoids it with no problem.
Biggums throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redz counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggums uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lands a nice looking kick to the body. Redz takes a step back to recover.
Redz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggums.
Biggums pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggums scores with a shot to the body.
Biggums is looking to land body kicks.
As Biggums backs off Redz throws a huge counter combo but Biggums manages to avoid it all.
Redz misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggums keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redz.
Romano Redz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Biggums is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggums lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggums has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
Tyrone Biggums retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miloshevich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kosovskiy front. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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132 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoran Miloshevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Miloshevich counters with a right hand to the body.
Miloshevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Miloshevich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Miloshevich has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Miloshevich lands a shoulder strike.
Miloshevich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Dan Small has been cut.
Small trying to stall but Miloshevich improves his position.
Miloshevich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miloshevich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miloshevich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Small fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miloshevich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Small's defenses.
Miloshevich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Small up against the cage.
Small can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich lands a nice elbow.
Miloshevich gets control of Small's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miloshevich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Miloshevich is retaining full guard.
Small looking to sit in guard and control but Miloshevich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miloshevich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Small is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Miloshevich frees his head nicely. Oh but Small has switched to an armbar! Miloshevich is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dan Small!
Dan Small bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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